Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 10 September 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-09-10 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 214. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 10th SEPTEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement729 1917-09-10 1 fl WANTED C rvbbek consignments c for our bi-weekly auction sales, and private sales. Cash Ad- J vances made. e ORDERS for estate supplies. 0 GOODS for forwarding to any D part of the world. g o FIKE INSURANCE business. i ALLEN DENNYS Co., 6, Beach St. and 7 Union729 words
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Advertisement82 1917-09-10 1 n TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY a V V on leave you want to keep D in touch with Malayan affairs, a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do H in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of 2 the Pinang Gazette, published every82 words
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Article497 1917-09-10 2 What the Germans are Planning. The question of the government of AlsaceLorraine, which has been taxing the attention of the German Government ever since the Zabern affair, keeps very much to the front in the German public mind in spite of the war, and from time to time there497 words
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Article196 1917-09-10 2 A quantity of propagandist and seditious literature issued by the German Foreign Office was condemned in the Prize Court. It formed part of the cargoes of three steamers, and the Attorney-General explained that many tons of this literature had not reached the neutral country196 words
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142 1917-09-10 2 New York, July 28.—Following the signing of the Aviation bill by the President, Mr. Howard Coffin, president of the Aviation Commission, has made the following statement: It is important that our French friends should know the extent of the effort which we are142 words
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Advertisement1718 1917-09-10 2 WANTED for healthy estate in Kedah Q “J". NOTICE. a Junior Assistant to take charge of tapping division. Apply to No. 3> Roaa Road> Apply to MANAGER, MbsBbB Naubyab 4 oHB!ia Bab RENDERS will be received ,t the Bakit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd., Kulim. 0 Ha r JT r u1,718 words
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Advertisement139 1917-09-10 2 A Stubborn Foe To conquer an obstiuaie euemy requires, persistency and preservanoe. It is the same with Rheumatism, the dread foe of mankind, which ranks foremost in stubbornness. To eradicate it from the system you must use the right weapon. Little’s Oriental Balm is the only remedj that can overpower139 words
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Advertisement247 1917-09-10 2 T. D. L. LIROSA CREAM I X A non-greasy, non-oiiy and efficient 0 Q DRESSING FOR THE HAIR. g X Does not stain or soil the scalp or f| clothing. Imparts to the hair a most pleasing and 9C elegant appearance. S 2 Can be supplied unscented or perfumed X247 words
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Article1492 1917-09-10 3 important military service BILL INTRODUCED. M £N REQUIRED for active service. A meeting of the Legislative Council wa3 held on Friday afternoon. His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G C M G) presided, and the other present were H E the General Officer 'Commanding (Major-General D H1,492 words
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Article1977 1917-09-10 3 “S;T.” Necessary Through Rise in Price Of Silver. The Acting Treasurer moved the first reading of Currency Note (Amendment Bill), which is as follows It is hereby enacted by the Governor of the Straits Settlements with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council thereof as follows“S;T.” - 1,977 words
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Article360 1917-09-10 3 S.F.P.” The Bill introduced into the Legislative Council to make provision with respect to military service in connection with the present war,” on-a non-compulsory basis, is a further development of the plan for securing from the Colony the young and fit who ought to be in—“ S.F.P.” - 360 words
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154 1917-09-10 3 Hongkong, August 23.—With regard to the Military Service Bill mentioned on the 2nd, a deputation of the unofficial members of the Legislative Council waited on the Governor, Sir Henry May, and informed him: “We heartily agree with and all British subjects approve conscription in the154 words
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102 1917-09-10 3 The subscriptions to 31st August, 1917 are as follows: No: of Applications Amount November 1916 236 427,760 December 144 283,040 January 1917 192 243,870 February 205 332,630 March 323 246,900 April 142 314,560 May 115 265,220 June 74 159,440 July 11l 152,470 August 117102 words
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Advertisement310 1917-09-10 3 PROPPING NOHONING It is not many years ago since every man who shaved used an open-blade razor —that deadly despoiler of chins. To-day over 7,000,000 men all over the world are using the Gillette Safety Razor. Can there be any other reason for this than the fact that the Gillette310 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article160 1917-09-10 4 another horror of the sea. London, September 9, The “Weekly Despatch” relates aU boat horror rivalling that of the Belgian Prince. A merchantman in the Atlantic saw a lifeboat drifting helpless, and steered towards the boat, when those on board saw a shoal of sharks following the160 words
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Article44 1917-09-10 4 KING ALFONSO’S SUCCESS. Madrid, September 9. The Foreign Minister states that King Alfonso has obtained from the belligerents an agreement permitting free circulation of British and French hospital ships in the Mediterranean, and in the Atlantic aa'far north as the English Channel.44 words
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Article467 1917-09-10 4 Sea-Lord’s Disclosure of Pirates’ Audacity. A hint as to the audacity of U-boats in the recent past was given by Rear-Admiral Lionel Halsey, a Sea Lord, at a meeting of the Hertfordshire Navy League in London. Those at home might not get to know much about the achievements467 words
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Article240 1917-09-10 4 Case for Big Steel Vessels. New York, July 23.—The New York “Herald” has begun a campaign for the construction by the Government Shipping Board of 10,000-ton steel ships with a speed of 18 knots to solve the submarine menace. The “Herald” points out that this240 words
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General News
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Article1010 1917-09-10 4 SWEDISH LEGATION IMPEACHED. Washington, September 8. The State Department has published official documents, showing how the Swedish Legation in the Argentine, acting as a secret means of communication between the German Charge d’Affaires at Buenos Aires and Berlin Foreign Office, has transmitted information regarding the sailing of1,010 words
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Article239 1917-09-10 4 New York, July 9.—The prohibition of the export of fuel, food, and metals from July 15 means that the PwteideMt, after a sympathetic survey of the neuftab owj| needs, intends determined and thorough measures to prevent Germany obtaining sustenance and war material from neutrals, who239 words
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Article161 1917-09-10 4 A dispatch has been received from Argentina categorically denying that the stoppage of wheat exports is due to political influences. The Minister for Foreign Affairs states that Argentina has not a large quantity of wheat available for export. He adds that in spite of the decree of161 words
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Article43 1917-09-10 4 Amsterdam, September 8 A Berlin telegram disc’oses that General Ludendorfl’s train, at the oai of August, collided with a munition» train, and that the former was smashed and overturned. Ludendorff and the members of his staff were s’ightly injured by splinters.43 words
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Article32 1917-09-10 4 DEATH SENTENCE COMMUTED. Amsterdam, September 8. The Austrian has commuted the death sentence on Dr. Adler, who assassinated Count Stuergkh, t e Austrian Premier, to eighteen years’ penal servitude32 words
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Article22 1917-09-10 4 London, September 7. Silver is at 49d. The market is firm, with absence of supplies. Lmdoo, September 8. Silver is firm.22 words
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Article175 1917-09-10 4 A DECLARATION SOON. London, September 9. A Copenhagen message says a great sensation has been created in Germany owing to a declaration by Dr. Michaelis, the Imperial Qi ancellor, that Germany would shortly be able t> publish peace terms. Austrian Pressure for Peace. Amsterdam, September 9. The175 words
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Article54 1917-09-10 4 CENTRAL POWERS AGREE. Amsterdam, September 9. It is announced from B u rlin that Dr. Michaelis and Count Czernin have reached an agreement to establish a Polish Government, consisting of, at first, a Council of Regency, comprising three members. If a Crtbinet is subsequently constituted, it will order elections54 words
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Article29 1917-09-10 4 BRITAIN’S REPLY. Washington, September 9. Great Britain has advised the United States that President Wilson’s reply to the Pope’s peace proposals is in effect Britain’s reply.29 words
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Article31 1917-09-10 4 DAYLIGHT SAVING BILL REPEALED. Melbourne, September 8 The Commonwealth Parliament has repealed the Daylight Saving Bill. The War Loan. The House of Representatives passed the War Loan Bill for £80.000,000.31 words
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Article42 1917-09-10 4 A PROHIBITION. Washmg’on, September 8. President Wilson has prohibited the exportation of coin and bullion currency after September, except under licence, for the purpose of conserving the gold supply, which Japan, Mexico and Spain have recently drawn heavily upon.42 words
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Article41 1917-09-10 4 HOLLAND AND GERMANY. Amsterdam, September 8. The Foieign Ministry has authorised Reuter’s correspondent to deny categorically the statement regaiding Germany and the Scheldt. He affirmed that Holland will not allow any belligerent to use the Scheldt for naval purposes.41 words
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212 1917-09-10 4 Rumours have been current lately that Japan may shortly restiict the export of paper and as a re«ul e a number of Shanghai importers of this article have gone to Japan during the past few days in order to arrange for future supplies before212 words
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Article461 1917-09-10 4 NETHERLANDS AND THE WAR.* A ration of from 10 to 12 hectalitres of coals is assured for each household for the coming winter. The trade ration of coal is, however, uncertain and,, as a consequence, more factories are being closed down and unemployment is on the461 words
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Article420 1917-09-10 4 Washington, August I.—The Senate has passed the Sheppard amendment providing by constitutional amendment for prohibition in the United States. The vote was 68 to 20 for prohibition. U.S. Engineers in France. Washington, August I.—The American army engineers now in France are facing an enormous task, according to420 words
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Advertisement36 1917-09-10 4 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. AN ORDINARY MEETING of the j Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office, at 4 p.m., on Tuesday, the 11th ins’ant. (By Order), L. A. COUTIER BIGGS, Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners.36 words
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Advertisement455 1917-09-10 4 Penanj Sales TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC fibCTinii' At 38. Beach Street On Wed., 12th September,’ in., AT 1030 a.m A SIDDLEY MOTOR CAR 15 sn l in good running order to seat seven PI USUAL CONDITIONS OF Tbrmsi— Cash Before Deli,,/' Koh Eko His, THE notice. Notice is hereby455 words
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Article925 1917-09-10 5 member unlawfully fined. A case of considerable interest to Volunteers came up for hearing before Mr W Pryde, Magistrate, Taiping when Captain Weld, on behalf of the Commandint, Malay States Volunteer Rifles, appeared in the case in which Mr W Stuart, a Private in the Volunteer Rifles, was called925 words
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193 1917-09-10 5 According to an exchange telegram dated Washington,” Lord Northcliffe, interviewed by a representative of the United Press Association in regard to the censorship, said If the censorship has the effect of saving the life of a single American it is worth while.193 words
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Article708 1917-09-10 5 INADEQUATE PROTECTION. Business London is at present under a cloud, not of aeroplanes, though it is quite possible it may be at no very distant date, but of deep humilation, combined with impotent rage says Syren and Shipping." We could have thought that, after three years708 words
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Article190 1917-09-10 5 F.M.S. Government Measures. With a view to encouraging the planting of foodstuffs and increasing the local production of food, the following measures have been approved by the F.M.S. Government All restrictions at present in force with regard to the planting of tapioca and of any other190 words
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Article210 1917-09-10 5 A Generous Tribute. In a farewell speech to his constituents at Epping, Lord Lambourne-—better known as Colonel Lockwood—said that he would not mind making a speech with only one man and a child present, for he saw bis very good friends, the Press, near him, and he210 words
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Article397 1917-09-10 5 The good demand for local Industrials is a most reliable indication of the present financial position of our market. The better known rubber companies have been sought after and it is increasingly difficult to execute orders of any bulk at existing prices and indeed it has been397 words
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Article197 1917-09-10 5 Messrs. Guthrie Co., Ltd., in their weekly report dated Thursday, 6th inst., say The quantity catalogued for this week’s Rubber Auction established a new record at 1,238 tons. The increased supplies that have been coming forward of late have been met by a correspondingly increased demand, and197 words
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252 1917-09-10 5 London, July 17. —“We-are tackling this air proposition just like a big business undertaking, and we are out for results. We are 1 ustling, but we are going slow enough to be sure we are right, and in a very short time we expect to astonish252 words
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Advertisement435 1917-09-10 5 THE PERFECTED NERVE FOOD. I SANAPHOSI St ISrI it I 13 tv \\-3 I THE IDEAL RECONSTRUCTIVE NERVE FOOD IH A VALUABLE RESTORATIVE IN NEURASTHENIA NERVOUS thSPEPSIA AND AMCMIA Tempting, Palatable; Wholly Digestible. Earlier and inferior products, representing Sanaphos is producing results which are the effort to give the nerves435 words
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Miscellaneous19 1917-09-10 5 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced jrom the World's Press jll -A -V &>Z*Z THE PUBLIC WATCHING THE WAR GAME,— “Louisville Times.’’19 words
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Article38 1917-09-10 6 Kbir.—At the European Hospital, Taiping, on September 6, to Mr. and Mrs. A. Keir of Mataog, a son. Wagner.—On the 6th September, at The Dour Estate, Batu Caves District, to Mr. and Mrs. Hereward Wagner, a son.38 words
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Article818 1917-09-10 6 The revelations regarding tho doings of the German Embassy in Washington prior to the entry of the United States into the war were such that anything seemed possible from the Ambassadors of Berlin Further evidence of the quality of Teutonic diplomacy in neutral countries was shown by818 words
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Article19 1917-09-10 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $109.75 per picul, business done—a decrease of 50 cents.19 words
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Article61 1917-09-10 6 Messis. Lean Co., are officially informed that the output from Ipoh Tin Dredging, Ltd., during August was 310 piculs. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L.) for the week ending Bth inst., was 14 tons. Messrs. Kennedy Co., inform us that the output of the61 words
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Article100 1917-09-10 6 A homeward mail closes at 6 pm. on Wednesday. This mail will be conveyed from India by the same vessel as tbe mail despatched last Saturday. The mail despatched from Penang to London, via Madras and Bombay, on tbe 3rd ultimo, was delivered to-day. Information has been received100 words
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Article1731 1917-09-10 6 The Military Service Bill, which, as our Singapore correspondent Tke Military wired on Saturday, was Service Bill. read a first time in tbe Legislative Council, is an Ordinance with the object,—to quote the Attorney-General, who introduced and explained it—of inducing those men who are fit for military1,731 words
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Advertisement227 1917-09-10 6 PRITCHARD and Co., Ltd. Just Received NEW DIXIE CABPETS MATS ’> I I ■mil» I n.»i •i 11. IJ t CHEAP SH STRONG 3s: ARTISTIC, E 3 i j.. 1 3 t Ifc: Made in Three r suu 1* r te*' 1 Colours. J r rr?JL bluesgreen <& <|| brown.227 words
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Advertisement76 1917-09-10 6 O.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ‘■PINANG GAZETTE.” The accounts of the “Pinang Gazette,” having been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing to heavy outgoings, contingent on the war, the management cannot continue76 words
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Miscellaneous38 1917-09-10 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard limos:— High Water. Low Water. To DAY. 6 48 a m. 10.44 p.m. 4.07 p.m. To-morrow. 9.40 a.m. 4.06 a.m. 10.53 p.m. 4.41 p.m.38 words
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Obituary31 1917-09-10 6 DEATH. Mansfield.—Killed in action in Belgium, on Jun- 18, John Roy Mansfield, aged 20, Second Lieut., R.G.A., dearly loved youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. G. J. Mansfield, Priory Lodge, B'ackheath.31 words
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Article228 1917-09-10 7 BRITISH ADVANCE. THE ITALIAN FRONT. EVENTS ON RIGA LINE. PROGRESS IN EAST AFRICA. The French attacked on less than two miles of front north of Verdun, east of the Meuse, south and south-east of Beaumont, German positions north of Fosses Wood, and the whole of Chaume Wood being228 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration664 1917-09-10 7 [Rwutkb’s Tblsguams MINOR INCIDENTS. London, September 8 Field Marshal Haig reports; We succesful y raided the enemy line in the neighbourhood of Gavrelle. Patrol fighting occurred north-east of St Julien. The enemy heavily shelled Langemarck last evening. The Enemy’s Guns. London, September 8. Field Marshal Haig reports[Rwutkb’s Tblsguams ] - 664 words
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Article699 1917-09-10 7 A special correspondent with the French Army, says To-day, July 14, which -is the Day of France, has a claim upon us with which nothing of the kind, except the needs of our own men in the field, can compare. It is no question of what we699 words
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68 1917-09-10 7 SPECIAL AWARD. London, September 9. The War Office, in accordance with H M. the King’s wish, will specially recognise the services of the original British Expeditionary Forces. Arrangements are being made to award a distinctive decoration, with riband, but without a clasp, to the participants, including68 words
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Article134 1917-09-10 7 ORIGIN OF THE CRISIS. Paris, September 8. The French Cabinet crisis is due to the revelations regarding the late M. Almereyda, editor of the pacifist paper, “Bonnet Rouge,” which resulted in the resignation of M. Malvy, Minister of the Interior, who was accused of laxity of administration,134 words
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Article108 1917-09-10 7 LORD RHONDDA’S STATEMENT. Amsterdam, September 9. Interviewed by the Handelsblad’s London correspondent, Lord Rhondda declared that submarinism no longer caused anxiety regarding the bread supply. It had so stimulated cultivation that within a year the United Kingdom would practically be independent of imports, so far as the108 words
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Article55 1917-09-10 7 Ymuiden, September 9. A meeting of Du ch fishing-boat owners decided for the present not to accept the British Government’s offer generously to indemnify them if they lay up 35 per cent of their boats for two months, in which no more than 2,000 tons of fish55 words
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Article18 1917-09-10 7 London, September 8. The “Daily Carouicle” urges that General Smuts be given supreme aerial command.18 words
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Article27 1917-09-10 7 Loudon, September 7. Mr. E. T. Backhouse, Professor of Chinese at King’s Coliege, London, has been appointed Director of Chinese Coolies in France.27 words
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Article23 1917-09-10 7 London, September 9. It is officially announced that summer time under tbe Daylight Saving Bill will cease on September 17.23 words
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Article27 1917-09-10 7 Wellington, September 8. The House cf Representatives passed the bill taxing tea 3d per lb in packets, and 5d per lb in bulk.27 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration908 1917-09-10 7 SAFEGUARDING THE CITY. Petrograd, September 7. A conference for the protection of Petrograd, at which the Minister for Pcs’s and Telegraphs presided, resolved to prohibit the entry of unauthorised persons and refugees, who will also not be admitted to Moscow. Appeals for Unity. Petrograd, September 8. Newspapers of908 words
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The Balkans.
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Article95 1917-09-10 7 THE RUSSIANS ATTACKED. London, September 8. A French eastern communique dated September 6th, says the artillery struggle was somewhat violent in tbe region of the Vardar, especially on the left bank, where the British artillery continued destructive fire. The enemy twice in succession attacked Russian positions between Lakes Prespa95 words
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Article69 1917-09-10 7 CO-OPERATION OF THE NAVIES. London, September 8. A telegram from Athens says a British Naval Mission is coming to Athens to arrange for the co-operation of the Greek and Allied Navies. Enthusiasm Among Greek Reeroits. Athens, September 8. Telegrams from tbe Provinces state that there been an enthusiastic response69 words
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Italy's Campaign.
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Article, Illustration198 1917-09-10 7 ENEMY'S ACTIVITY. Udine, September 8. In concentrated effort®, Austria’s foremost Generals, Hoetzendorf, Kcewess and Boroevic are striving to stem the Italians, whose positions were bombarded mos- violently from Castagnevizza to the coast, while successive columns of fresh Austrians launched attacks, regardless of losses, especially against Selo, where198 words
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Article54 1917-09-10 7 BATTLE WITH TRIBESMEN. Rome, September 8. An Italian coiumu near Agilab, in Tripoli, moved against 5,000 rebel tribesmen, with five guns, directed by a Turkish officer. A desperate fight ended in the defeat of the tribesmen, who left 1,000 dead, two gun°, numerous rifles and munitions. Tbe Italians are54 words
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Article, Illustration94 1917-09-10 7 FURTHER BRITISH ADVANCES. London, September 8. The War Office reports We are pursuing tbe Germans, who were dislodged from Upepo. We occupied Malinje. We repulsed enemy counter-attacks in the vicinity of Uponda. Pursuing the Enemy. London, September 8. An East African official report says't We overcame the enemy’s94 words
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Article1414 1917-09-10 8 A LOST LEADER. During the last month or two since the International Socialist Peace Conference at Stockholm began to be discussed, a good deal has been heard of Scheidemann, the leader of the German Socialists. As very little is known of him over here, we quote the following passages1,414 words
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Article98 1917-09-10 8 The report presented at the meeting of May 23 shows prosperity in spite of the effects of the war, The dividend for 1916 is fr 57.50 per share, with the usual contributions to statutory reserve, reserve and directors, the carry forward to 1917 being fr 1,312,839.98 words
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Article341 1917-09-10 8 End of the Campaign. The following special order of the day was issued on 10th August by His Excellency General Sir Charles Monro, G.C.M.G., K.C.8., Commander-in-Chief in India. On the dispersion of the Waziristan Field Force, the Commander-in-Chief desires to expiess to all ranks his satisfaction at341 words
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Article52 1917-09-10 8 Sept 10.—Special General Meeting, Penang Cricket Club, 6.45 p.na. Sept 14.—The Dispensary (Penang) Ltd.,. Annual General Meeting, 3 Weld Quay, 2.30 p.m. Sept 17.—Penang Automobile, Club, General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 4.15 p.m. Sept 21,—-Grand Musical Evening, Town Hall, for Our Day Fund. Oct 27 and 28.—Krian Our52 words
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Advertisement220 1917-09-10 8 r TONALO i IB THE BRITISH APERIENT WATER. Pleasant in taste. Painleu in action. SOLD EVERYWHERE. H. TOKISATSU JAPANESE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER. 58. RIBHOP STREET. Is prepared to attend at private residences and on estates at request, j Developing, Printing and Enlarging a speciality. Amateurs work carefully and neatly finished. A220 words
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Advertisement199 1917-09-10 8 JEFFREY’S BEER ijw' wr K “CHOP.KOTA” SOLE AGENTS ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., (.INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG. SINGAPORE A*ID MALACCA. 1 V I» Anaemia Our blood is composed of red and white corpuscles —the red to nourish the body, the white to fight disease. In Anaemia —or bloodlessness—the red corpuscles are199 words
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Article754 1917-09-10 9 Mrs B W Elies It ft for Home recently. r Miss Henry, of Batu Gajah Hospital, is travelling Home by a Japanese steamer. Mr C H O Strettell, of Tanjong Pau Rubber Estate, Alor Star, has left for home on leave. Mr J B Emmert, of the754 words
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Article402 1917-09-10 9 SATURDAY’S SHOOT. Saturday’s shooting resulted as follows Rapid at 300 yards, 8 shots in 45 seconds, H.P.S. 40. Corpl E W F Gilman with h’cap .73 made 38 38 Pte Quah Cheow Kay *7l 36.81 Pte R P Phillips ‘B2 36.22 L/Sergt E H Everest .71402 words
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Article261 1917-09-10 9 The monthly medal races (50 yards handicap), were swum yesterday at Tanjong The A Class race ended in a melee, and the judge ordered that the race by swum again. This will take place at 10 45 a.m. next Sunday. The result of the B Class race261 words
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Article157 1917-09-10 9 A public meeting was held on the Padang, Sungei Pa*ani, on Saturday evening, Bth instant. Che Ahmat, D. 0., took the chair and addressed the meeting, commenting cm the duty owed by the people of this country to the British Army and Navy. A strong committee157 words
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Article126 1917-09-10 9 A most successful dance was held on Saturday in aid of the above Fund by the members of Malakoff Golf Club. We understand that the large sum of 1,000 has been earned for the Red Cross Fund as a result. The dance was a decided success. Everyone126 words
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Article129 1917-09-10 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. Shares. 2. s "S s’® S 3 OQ MV? Rubber (Dollar). A. Panas sll| sll| $U| SI2J Changkat s9} s9| s9| $lO Jimah $2.20 $2.30 $2.15 S2J Jeram K. $1.75 $l.BO $1.77%129 words
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Article63 1917-09-10 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for August:— Ayer Kuning lbs. 5,900 Alor Pongsu 24,551 Brieh 13,819 Bukit Jelotong 6,006 Bandar Sumatra 37,745 Eastern Sumatra 16,473 Glen Bervie 26,382 Holland American Plant 527,485 Langkat Sumatra 39,366 Lankat Rubber 52,967 Merbau 14,166 North Perak 4,166 Neth. Langkat RCo 22,24063 words
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Article129 1917-09-10 9 A great show is promised Empire patrons to-night when a complete change will be scraened. There are two big features in the second show commencing at 9 p.m. sharp, A five part red feather photo play The Mark of Cain is a very powerful story of moral regeneration.129 words
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Article74 1917-09-10 9 The following subscriptions have been received by the Chartered Bank. By Balance on Sept 3 $228.60 W B Gibson 50.00 By Balance on Sept 6 $278.60 Amount previously acknowledged $32,429.23 Total ...$32,707.83 Owing to the holidays the Ministering Children League meeting will not take place till Friday,74 words
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Article355 1917-09-10 9 Quick Action by the Secret Service. New York, July 7. —Quick action by the American Secret Service has followed the discovery of evidence that German spies are extensively at work in the United States. Karl Heynen, who is believed to be one of the principal355 words
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Article219 1917-09-10 9 Tour in the F.M.S. H. R. H. Prince Kambaeng Bejra of Siam arrived in Kuala Lumpur. Ho is making a tour of the F.M.S. and is attended by Mr. Gittins (Adviser), Lieutenant-Colonel Luang Yuddhakarn, the Traffic Superintendent of the Siamese State Railway, and Lieutenant Duank Panyarjun. The219 words
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Article47 1917-09-10 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day 1 Overture Soir D'Automne Bivillon 2. Two Step Herry Mitzi Anthony 3. Selection Martha ...Flotow 4. Waltz Lysistrata ...Paul 5. March Royal St Marceaux ...Desormes47 words
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Article59 1917-09-10 9 Business for meeting on 11th, September. 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 ba passed. 5. Application by Tan Boon Hong and Bros, for refund of half fee paid59 words
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134 1917-09-10 9 In the Supreme Court, Singapore, before Mr Justice Sproule an action by the Cycle and Carriage Company against the Julian Frankel Furniture Company was decided in favonr of the plaintiffs. The latter claimed the price of a motor car supplied, and134 words
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Advertisement25 1917-09-10 9 I ©ur 1917.1 Keep Yourself disengaged for Friday, September 21st j I GRAND MUSICAL EVENING g AT THE g TOWN HALL. Organised by Mrs. EBDEN.25 words
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Advertisement198 1917-09-10 9 SMOKER’S COMPANION. (9 ct. GOLD MOUNTED AMBERITE,) CIGAR and CIGARETTE HOLDERS. «I 1(1 Fl $l.BO, $2.00. CIGAR $2.50. OBTAINABLE |AT WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL I Co., USE Keep your liver active and the small every-day worries and dis- I appointments will not trouble you. It is the mind that makes I us198 words
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Miscellaneous314 1917-09-10 9 2 BIG FEATURES IN THIS PROGRAM. THE EMPIRE GETS BUSIER AND BUSIER. T POSITIVELY ALL NEW PROGRAMME TO-NICHT (J I fegjj D|| L i Business Manager Thomas Shafto You get VARIETY coupled with PERFECTION in Cinematography at the EMPIRE THEATRE. Universal Super Serial Presents Grace Cunard and Francis Ford in314 words
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Article1004 1917-09-10 10 «> 2 NAMES. .2 5.2 I RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate »4-20 |t.4O ex. Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates »1-40 »1.50 Ayer Molek »-’i $-.80 cum Ayer Panas Rubber Estates »lli SUj Balgownie Rubber Estate *6.10 96j Batu Lintang SH prem. Do. (7 per cent. Pref.) »15 i Bukit1,004 words
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Article1011 1917-09-10 10 NEW BOOKS. The following books have been received at the Library The British Navy at War, by W M Dixon. Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker Eddy. War Speeches (1914-1916), by British Ministers. The British Campaign in France and Flanders, 1915, by Arthur1,011 words
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Article354 1917-09-10 10 POSSIBLE DANGER IN THE PHILIPPINES. The Manila 11 Cablenews says Recoinage of the silver peso with a considerable redaction in the bullion value, or the issuance of paper certificates corresponding to the silver peso, either of which measures would require legislative action in these islands, subject354 words
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Article152 1917-09-10 10 The Munich Post discloses a Krupp newspaper conspiracy to capture the whole of the German Press and corrupt foreign newspapers in the interests of an nil-world Germany. According to this journal, in 1914 agencies were established intended to improve the news service.” Forty-four iron firms are in152 words
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Advertisement49 1917-09-10 10 I Every Day PINKETTES, V the tiny laxatives that correct constipation, cure sick headaches, B g stimulate a sluggish liver and keep one fit always. g 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt of g price from DR WILLIAMS’ MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE. g49 words
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Advertisement485 1917-09-10 10 I HEADACHES. I The Cause and Remedy. 1 Sick and Nervous Headaches are but the symptoms of ether ailI ments to which they are merely sympathetic, such as Indigestion, Biliousness, Constipation, or some other irreguI IHI U r larity of the system. Many women habitually I I ifc suffer from485 words
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520 1917-09-10 11 Amsterdam, July 13.—A sensational revelation regarding the political crisis chines from Munich. The Bavarian Kurier,” the leading Centre organ, publishes the contents of a letter addressed by Excellency von Harnack to his niece relating to the interview he had on June 30 with Bethmann-Hollweg.520 words
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Article236 1917-09-10 11 German aerial squadrillas apparently are persistently trying to locate the American troops since their arrival at a point near ihe front, but without the slightest success, says the Associated Press correspondent on July 26. To date counter-squadrillas have been so watchful and so energetic, that236 words
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Article99 1917-09-10 11 A Letter to Russia. Petrograd, July B.—Mr. Ramsay Macdonald, in a letter to the Council of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates, regrets his inability personally to convey greetings from the British Socialist majority owing, he says, T/ \the malarious action of one or two officials of the Seamen’s99 words
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Article319 1917-09-10 11 A reader writes to the editor of the Times The Government has taken over the shipbuilding of the mercantile marine, and its first standard cargo boat is, we learn from your issue of to-day, to come into service at the end of the month. Has it improved319 words
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Article224 1917-09-10 11 The Tribuna in an article on the work of the British Navy in the Adriatic says, that though British ships have been co-operating with Italian and French units since 1915, the importance of such co-operation seems little known to the Italian public. In the battle of December224 words
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170 1917-09-10 11 At the request of the provisional government of Russia, the Japanese gendarmes of Hiroshima on the 21st arrested a former colonel of the Russian army, who is charged of having been acting for Germany against the interests of his own country, reports the “Osaka Mainichi.”170 words
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154 1917-09-10 11 Washington, July 25.—1 n connection with the bill providing for §5,000,000,000 in new war credits which Mr. William G. McAdoo, Secretary of the Treasury, yesterday referred to the Senate Finance Committee, it is explained that §2,000,000,000, which will probably be required for loans to154 words
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Article64 1917-09-10 11 There are about 34,400 Turkish prisoners in British hands, only a few hundreds of whom are civilians, states Mr. J. F. Hope in a Parliamentary reply to Mr. Hume Williams. In round numbers there are interned in Egypt 14,000, in India and Burma 13,000, in64 words
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Article927 1917-09-10 11 The Pacific Mail has instituted a system of cadet officers, and two cadets will be placed on each of the China liners so that the company can train its own corps of officers. A plan is on foot to salve the Russian war ship Korietz sunk at Chemulpo927 words
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Advertisement2123 1917-09-10 12 P& 0. -British India N. Y. K. K. P. M. Japan Mail Steamship Co. Ld. |g»> LAND INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. Ij MAMIOVnArrw Reserve Fund (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors £l’2 Aocar Dne. A ax 38 Bi BH op H s^T r^ DON E r (Companies Incorporated in England.)2,123 words
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