Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 September 1917
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Title Section20 1917-09-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 217. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 13th SEPTEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement1019 1917-09-13 1 B |aancDocnaaciunannnDnannnnno H WANTED g g rubber consignments c for our bi-weekly auction sales, 1 and private sales. Cash Adg vances made. B ORDERS for estate supplies. n GOODS for forwarding to any c part of the world. 2 c FIRE INSURANCE business. c ALLEN DENNYS Co., S fi Beach1,019 words
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Advertisement78 1917-09-13 1 !]□□□□□□>■■■■■ ■■■■■■□□□□□an n TXT HEN YOU ARE AWAY g VV on leave you want to keep q d in touch with Malayan affairs, g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the Pinang Gazette,”78 words
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Article672 1917-09-13 2 ESPIONAGE DISCLOSURES. The details of the great shipping espionage case of Bergen show that it originated in discoveries at Gothenburg, where was established the headquarters of the German shipping espionage bureau. About 20 years ago, two Germans arrived in that city and established a factory for potato672 words
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Article333 1917-09-13 2 The sale of Argentine shipping to foreign owners continues without abatement, though as most of the larger vessels have already been sold, ocean-going tugs now form a principal item of the sale bills. Writing on this question “La Razon,” the well-known Buenos Ayres daily, says: “It can be333 words
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Article54 1917-09-13 2 Brigadier-General Seely, speaking at a school prize distribution at Newport sa d, although some people thought it was going to be a very long wa-, he was not one of those. He thought the cause of right and justice would triumph and that the war would not54 words
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Advertisement1379 1917-09-13 2 PINANG GAZETTE. txtanted, an experienced VV Book-keeper, Chinese or Eurasian. SUNGEI PATANI, 1 LllltCS lOr Commencing salary $BO per mensem. Only 2 a j a experienced men need apply II EJ l"\ A\Z Casual Advertisements. i UUK mmt. j lOBl-13-9 Z DONT MISS above: FOR SALE. TO LET. SITUATES VACANT.1,379 words
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Advertisement544 1917-09-13 2 It’s Good to feel tired after healthy exercise, but if that tired feeling does not disappear after a nights sleep it’s abnormal. It means that you are anaemic or debilitated, that you need a tonic to build up your thin blood. Dr. Williams’ Pinh Pills lor Pale Pcop:e supply all544 words
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Article128 1917-09-13 3 London, August I,—Reports from Amsterdam show that serious trouble is expected in Poland. Cannon have been placed in the Kt lĕets of Warsaw and other cities. Plots ao-ainst the Austro-German armies have been dFscovered. One plot had for its object the blowing up of the Governor’s128 words
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Article73 1917-09-13 3 New York, August 6.—The Stockholm correspondent of the Now York World states: —“Austria is eager to disentangle herself from German economic dependence. The Emperor Charles has sot his heart upon the 'earliest possible reconciliation with the United States. Tentative advances to the United States may be expected soon.73 words
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Article82 1917-09-13 3 Tim “Daily Telegraph” states: —“General von Falkenhyn, formerly Chief of the German General Staff, has assumed the charge of the Turkish forces, and has inspected the Syrian front. It is significant that he has been sent such a distance to encounter Lieut-enant-General Sir E. H. Allenby.82 words
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Article120 1917-09-13 3 Washington,-August 6.—M. Andre Tardieu, the French High Commissioner to the United States, in a letter to Mr. N. D. Baker, Secretary of State for Mar says:—France is still powerful. She now has 3,000,000 men in the fighting zone, and also many thousands in training. During the last120 words
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Article110 1917-09-13 3 New York, August 7.—The Washington correspondent of the New York Times has obtained extracts from a private letter sent to Washington from Switzerland ,in which the writer states that Switzerland is enjoying the utmost prosperity, and is pouring supplies of cheese, butter, meat and chocolate into Germany.110 words
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Article131 1917-09-13 3 New York, August s.—The Shipping Board has decided to commandeer all ships in course of construction, and to hasten their completion. The board will take over 700 vessels, with a tonnage of 1,500,000, of w hich 1,000,000 tons represent British orders. The Governn ent will also131 words
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Article33 1917-09-13 3 New York, August 6.—The total strength of the National Guard from all States now under arms in the United States’total more than 800,000, exclusive of 687,000 that are Ling drafted.33 words
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161 1917-09-13 3 New York, August 3.—Dr. Nansen, the leader of the Norwegian mission to the United States, which is seeking the removal of the embargo against the export of foodstuffs to European neutrals, states that Norway’s exports to Germany consist almost entirely of huge quantities of fish,161 words
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Article116 1917-09-13 3 M ashington, July' 31.—The Food Administration has issued a statement in which it is asserted that every effort will be made to keep fats from Germany. Official advices show that fats are selling in Germany at 16s. per lb.; cheese, 3/6 per lb.; geese, £2 to116 words
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Article164 1917-09-13 3 In June last the Norwegian steamer' Benguela, 1,612 tons, was attacked by a submarine while on the voyage from England to I'hiladelphia. The vessel was torpedoed after the crew had been transferred to a Spanish steamer. The Benguela was insured for 4,000,000 kronen (approximately, £222,222). 1 he164 words
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Article39 1917-09-13 3 The Spanish Government has interned and disarmed the commander of submarine 823, whom shipwrecked Norwegians attacked in the street at Ferrol, recognising the captain as the man who torpedoed their ship. The police arrested the assailants.39 words
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Article49 1917-09-13 3 On Saturday, 4th August, a conference between the German and Austrian food controllers will be held in Vienna, for the purpose of deciding the division of the Roumanian grain crops, which are described as being satisfactory. Bulgaria and Turkey' will not be represented at the conference.49 words
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Article212 1917-09-13 3 London, August.—The House of Commons yesterday debated the appointment of the Minister of Reconstruction (Dr. Addison). Mr. W. A. S .Hewins moved an amendment to prevent the Minister advising on commercial, industrial or agricultural policy. The amendment was negatived by 99 votes to 64. Sir George Cave, Home212 words
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Article105 1917-09-13 3 London, August 6.—The milling trade of Great Britain is perturbed at receiving a document marked strictly confidential,” outlining a scheme for the creation of one Statecontrolled milling company for the whole country. The origin of the scheme is unknown, but it is supected that it is advanced105 words
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Article57 1917-09-13 3 London, July 31.—Another development has arisen out of the quarrel between Lienten-ant-Colonel Archer-Shee and Mr. Pemberton Billing in the House of Commons. Colonel Archer-Shee states he is prepared to fight Mr. Billing 20 rounds with the singlestick without protection. Mr. Billing has accepted the challenge on condition57 words
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Article82 1917-09-13 3 Montreal, August B.—An official return shows that Canada’s total war expenditure up to 20th July last was £120,600,000, and that the net debt amounts to £170,200,000. The pi esent war expenditure is £170,000 daily. The total amount on account of the Imperial Munitions Board was £57,600,000, including82 words
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Article165 1917-09-13 3 Mr. Walter Long, Secretary of State for the Colonies, in a speech at the West Indian Club to-day, said our distant Dominions and dependencies had played a part ?n the war winning for them eternal honour. They had left their mark upon the conduct of the165 words
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Article46 1917-09-13 3 New York, August 2.—A telegram from Halifax, Nova Scotia, states that a hospital ship from England, with 600 Canadians aboard, went ashore outside the harbour, and is resting easily on a calm sea. The soldiers have all been safely removed from the vessel.46 words
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Article53 1917-09-13 3 London, August 7.—The Petrograd “Bourse Gazette” states:— “When the enemy evacuated Kalusz he left large stocks of wine and spirits, with the view of producing an orgy’ among the Russian troops. The latter fell into the trap, and the orgy continued until the town was taken again53 words
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Article50 1917-09-13 3 Sydney, August 6.—The Sydney' Chamber of Commerce has received information from New Zealand stating that the Excess Profits Act is not being reenacted this year. The Government admits that it is inequitable and is a tax on development and progress. A graduation tax is being substituted.50 words
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Article55 1917-09-13 3 London, August 7.—lt is understood the Ministry of Munitions has promised to ration the Dominions in respect to tin plates, allowing Australia 2,000 tons a month. Of this quantity 1,500 tons will be ear-marked for Government contracts. The Minister controlling munitions in Austi alia will have55 words
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Article151 1917-09-13 3 Not to be Ea b ily Won Oveb to Democracy.” Amsterdam, July 6.—According to the Voesische Zeitung at a discussion by the Constitution Committee of the Reichstag on the question cf the electoral rights of the Federal States, the Socialist Herr Landsberg, said that the Reichstag system of151 words
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Article190 1917-09-13 3 German shipowners are complaining strongly of the way they have been treated by their Government. They wished to dispose of some of the ships which had been lying useless in neutral ports since the beginning of the war, but for a long time they could not get190 words
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Article77 1917-09-13 3 New York, July —Mr Arthur S Pollen, inventor of the rangefinder, interviewed by the Herald regarding the the recent change in the British Cabine r said Admiral Beatty’s hands are now freed. Heretofore he has been hampered by his civilian chief. Admiral Beatty undoubtedly is the greatest77 words
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Article435 1917-09-13 3 TROOPS ON BOARD. Sydney papers state that the steamei Matunga, which left Sydney for Rabaul on 27th July, and has not been heard of since Sunday, sth August, when the vessel re ported by wireless that she expected to reach Rabaul on the following Tuesday hao troops435 words
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Article446 1917-09-13 3 Amsterdam, June 2.—-The Bayerische Landeszeitung,” of Wirzburg, before discontinuing publication, says that the war has proved fatal to the economic situation of German newspapers generally, and the medium and smaller papers particularly. One thousand five hundred newspapers and periodicals have already ceased publication, and many which446 words
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Advertisement189 1917-09-13 3 VOUR FRIENDS can buy 1 anything you can give them except your Photograph GET A KODAK Vest Pocket Kodak COMPLETE IN LEATHER CASE. BfWil $18.70. A perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. No. 1-a, Kodak BROWNIE Junior CAMERAS. No. 2,3 by 2£ in. Takes pictures Mgjl j I189 words
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Article131 1917-09-13 4 RESOLUTION BY PENANG CHAMBER. At a meeting of the Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held on Tuesday, the 11th instant, the AttorneyGeneral’s speech introducing the Military Service Ordinance, 1917, was considered and the following resolution was passed “It is resolved that the Committee of this131 words
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Article412 1917-09-13 4 [To TTTFI EDITOR OF THE “PINANG GAZErtU.”] Sir,—It is really surprising how meek and mild the heads of firms are in Penang Here we are threatened with another ridiculous measure for taking men out of the Colony, and not a word is raised in protest In proposing this412 words
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Article218 1917-09-13 4 I trust and believe, writes “Rifle Brigade” in the S.F.P,” that everyone in this Colony is patriotic, but blind patriotism does more harm than good, and must be tempered with common sense. As you say, it is obvious that when those who are able to go have218 words
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Article44 1917-09-13 4 THE RUBBER EXHIBITION. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Kuala Lumpur, September 12. The Sailors’ Day Fund reached £ll,OOO At the Rubber Exhibition, prizes were awarded as follows Crbpe—lst, F. M. S, Rubber Company 2nd, Serendah Estate. Sheet—lst, Kampong Kuantan 2nd, Tanjong Malim.44 words
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Article34 1917-09-13 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $111.75 per picul business done—an increase of 75 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £243 10s spot, and £242 15s three months.34 words
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Article126 1917-09-13 4 Loss on 6 Months Working The report of the Secretaries Messis Kennedy Co, for the 6 months ending 30th June, 1917, is as follows Mining and development expenses $75,969.36 tribute and general charges $38,691.60. Total all in cost including depreciation and full provision for contingent126 words
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Article33 1917-09-13 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Sept. 11 th, received yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 10|d Smoked Sheet 2s Bfd [*Bv courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co33 words
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Article96 1917-09-13 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. ao au od Shares. -2 M ao JQ 72 Rubber (Dollar). A. Panas sll* sl2* sll* sl2j Radella sl2* $l3 $l3 sl3* Scudai s7| $8 $7.90 $8.20 T Anson sll* $l2 sl2*96 words
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Article83 1917-09-13 4 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., advise that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their 315th auction sale held to-day Smoked diam md sheet No 1 $ll9 ho $l2l Smoked diamond sheet No 2 106 117 Unsmoked sheet No 1 109 Unsmoked sheet No83 words
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Article25 1917-09-13 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for August:— Hevea (Johore) lb?, 20,858 Kuala Pergau Plant 32,770 Malacca Plantations 344,700 Trafalgar (coconuts, 27,960) 3,93025 words
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Article31 1917-09-13 4 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 12. The share market is brisker. There was a very sharp rise in Eastern Shipping shares on turnouts of an amalgam ition.31 words
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Article109 1917-09-13 4 The homeward mail closes at 10 a.m. tomorrow registration till 9 a.m parcel? till 8 a.m. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E O Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillar-boxes before 9 a.m. to-morrow will be in time. Letters etc., may be posted at the Head Office109 words
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Article901 1917-09-13 4 The Hon Sahebzada Afcabahmad Khan, one of three new Members of the India Council, left Bombay on Ist inst. Prince George of Servia, the eldest son of King Peter, was inspecting his troops when his horse was shot under him. He was badly injured, and has gone901 words
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Advertisement476 1917-09-13 4 THE KING EDWARD VII MEDICAL SCHOOL; SINGAPORE. PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION. THE SPECIAL AUTUMN EXAMINATION for entrance to the School, will be held at the Raffles Institution, Singapore, commencing Monday 17th September, 1917. SNAKES ALIVE. KEEP Saturday the 15th instant in the Town Hall, free for you to witness performing snakes, a476 words
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Advertisement31 1917-09-13 4 I Out 1917.1 Mrs. EBDEN’S Concert. Friday, September 21st g BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW I AT ROBINSON PIANO Co. I g Mr. EZECHIEL will play g n Souvenir de Sorrerfto, Papini.31 words
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Advertisement79 1917-09-13 4 SMOKER’S COMPANION. (9 ct. GOLD MOUNTED AMBERITE,) CIGAR and CIGARETTE HOLDERS. w* 1. 11 /4JU I 7® k 1 (fell [iL UJ SI.BO, $2.00. CIGAR $2.50. OBTAINABLE [AT WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL Co., Beach Street, PenangI TYPEWRITERS IN CASE I I= s O (SMALLEST SIZE) g j HANDY FOR TRAVELLING a CAN79 words
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Miscellaneous367 1917-09-13 4 -To-NightaHere’s A Program I As—Big —As—A Blanket. Better than the Last—Different to the others t j Empire Movies Banish the Bines. Business Manager 1 homas Shafto PATHE PRESENTS THE GREAT DETECTIVE SERIAL THE IRON CLAW Featuring EARL WHITE, Creighton ale, and Sheldon Lewis in I “The Vengeance of Legar” Ist367 words
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Article980 1917-09-13 5 AN EMPHATIC SPEECH. That the Empire to-day stands in the direst peril of defeat by Germany, and that only by throwing every possible ounce of available eflfort into the struggle can the Allies hope to prove victorious, was the theme of a remarkable recruiting appeal made980 words
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Article471 1917-09-13 5 THE CASUALTIES. As a year has now elapsed sine 3 the great British offensive was started in France—an offensive which, allowing for weather conditions, has never ceased, —it may interest your readers to learn what the fight has cost in casualties, writes a correspondent on 7th July.471 words
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Article179 1917-09-13 5 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $5,737,03 Mrs Cleaver $l5 Mrs Pritchard $10; Mrs C D Hogan $lO Mrs A R J Dewar $5 R A $2 Mrs Hyme $1 Mrs Sinclair $1 M r s Hoops (Kedah) $5; Mrs Gorman (Kedah) $5; Mrs F Dennys179 words
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Article399 1917-09-13 5 The most remarkable fact about our Eastern front is, that it should be there at all. I have just returned from a visit to the East Force Headquarters, says a correspondent, and as one travels comfortably by rail, mile after mile through a sandy wilderness, where there399 words
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Article266 1917-09-13 5 A very interesting account of the effect of the war on the textile trade of Germany appeared in a German trade paper called the Konfektionar The cotton goods trade (it says) has been more vitally affected by the war than any other department of the textile trade266 words
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Article25 1917-09-13 5 Speed means serious and fatal accidents, increased tire and repair expense, nervous prostration, loss of appetite, loss of money, time and pleasant disposition.25 words
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Article396 1917-09-13 5 The chief of the Bureau of Mines of the Department of Commerce of Russia has advised the government to entrust to Americans a greater part of the mines in Russia, and Mr. Sliavkin the chief, personally propose! to American capitalists to undertake oil and coal mines396 words
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Article301 1917-09-13 5 Senate Decides to Ban Distilled Beverages After a bitter debare, which lasted till a late hour the Senate adopted a vote in favour of the national prohibition of whisky and other distilled beverages during the war, the commandeering of the stocks in bond, and the absolute prohibition301 words
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Article392 1917-09-13 5 DESPATCH FROM LIEUTENANTGENERAL GODLEY. Lieutenant-General Sir A J Godley, of New Zealand, who is in command of the 3rd and 4th Anzac Division?, in a despatch to Senator Pearce, Minister of Defence, expressed a hope that reinforcements wou'd be sent from Australia. Although, he said, the casualties392 words
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Article352 1917-09-13 5 “The British are practically worshipped throughout the whole of Macedonia.” Thus says M. Repoules, formerly Minister of Finance at Athens, and now in the Government of M. Venizelos, in the course of an article in ’he Balkan News." In the first place, according to M. Repoules,352 words
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Article61 1917-09-13 5 An attempt to suppress cinematograph films of the blood and thunder police drama,” hold up,” romantic outlaw type, so calculated to react upon the impressionable minds of the young, is contained in a resolution, signed by M. Fernand Rabier and more than a bundled and fifty of61 words
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Article35 1917-09-13 5 San Francisco, August 13.—The German consul and his colleagues who are detained at Angel Island attempted to escape to Mexico, but before they succeeded they were arrested by officers on guard.35 words
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Article884 1917-09-13 5 DUKE OB’ ARGYLL ON CANT AND MUDDLE-HEADED THINKING.” The Duke of Argyll replies in the ‘‘Morning Post” to the Archbishop of Canterbury’s 1 ‘‘No reprisals” plea. With biting sarcasm, he writes: 1 ‘‘Of late the Bishops have been hastening from their belfries, especially after an adequate number884 words
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Miscellaneous46 1917-09-13 5 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced Jrom the World's Press A SWEDISH VIEW. Before the wholesale torpedoing "of Swedish But now many a good Swede wishes to send, vessels many a good Swede wished to send the Kaiser to our provisions. Sondags our provisions to the Kaiser. Nisse, Stockholm.46 words
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Article32 1917-09-13 6 Thorne —l3th September, at Penang, the wife of W. H. Thorne, of a son. Sime —On September 8, at Rediac, Colinton, Midlothian, to Major and Mrs. W. M. Sime, a daughter.32 words
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Article1305 1917-09-13 6 Since the war, treating has been made illegal at home, and in India and the Colonies the respective Governments, doubtle-s at the instigation of the Imperial, have attempted to place a ban on shouting for drinks in any clubs and institutions to which official influence or powers might extend.1,305 words
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Article1885 1917-09-13 6 The “explanation” of the Swedish Foreign Office is remarkaIntrigue in ble. The cool way in Scandinavia. which it takes up the attitude that there is nothing to warrant the ou-burst of indignation t which has been provoked in the United States and in Britain is kolossal. What1,885 words
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Advertisement349 1917-09-13 6 DUNLOP TYRES. TO MOTORISTS ""X Gentleman —When f you purchase a Dunlop ’’Tyre you obtain a Tyre v 5 manufactured by the Company that was the original inventor of the Pneumatic Tyre and has had nearly 30 P years experience in the trade. There~f°i’ e wh Y use tyres manufactured349 words
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Advertisement77 1917-09-13 6 “S. g: 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 cannot77 words
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Miscellaneous39 1917-09-13 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 10.52 a.m. 5.12 a m. 11.30 p.m. 5.33 p.m. To MORROW. 1122 a m. 5.39 a.m. 11.53 p.m. 5.53 p.m.39 words
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Article288 1917-09-13 7 KERENSKY’S DUAL ROLE. THE FRENCH MINISTRY. ADVANCE NEAR MONASTIR. The arrivals at and departures from Home ports last week show an increase of 796 on the previous week’s figures. The sinkings were 18, against 23 in the previous week, the loss of vessels over 1,600 tons decreasing by eight,288 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article177 1917-09-13 7 [Rruter’s Telegrams SUCCESSFUL RAIDS. London, September 12. Field Marshal Haig reports We repulsed the enemy, who attackf-d this morning east of Hargicourt. We successfully raided the enemy line north-east of Bullecourt and south of Lombartzyde. Successful French Raids. London, September 12. A French communique reports that the[Rruter’s Telegrams ] - 177 words
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Article97 1917-09-13 7 M. PAINLEVE FAILS TO FORM MINISTRY. Paris, September 12. It is probable the list of the new Ministry will include M. Ribot as Minister for Foreign Affairs, and strong Socialist representation, including M. Albert Thomas, with two new Ministries, namely, National Reconstitution and Propaganda. Paris, later. Atone97 words
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Article124 1917-09-13 7 IMPORTANT OPERATIONS. London, September 12. The Admiralty reports that many operations by the Royal Naval Air Service were carried out in the past 24 hours. One of our patrols shot down an enemy machine into the sea. Another landed in our lines, the crew being taken prisoners We124 words
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Article197 1917-09-13 7 MR. BONAR LAW’S ADMISSION. London, September 12. Speaking at a luncheon given by the Empire Association in honour of the American Congressman, Mr. M. McCormack, Mr. Bonar Law said that without the aid of the United States, tl e financial position of the Allies to-day would been197 words
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Article12 1917-09-13 7 London, September 12. Killed (Formerly Missing)—Lord Basil Blackwood.12 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article109 1917-09-13 7 ENEMY REPULSES. London, September 12. An Italian official report says: We repulsed attacks on Bainsizza plateau, north-east of Gorizia, and also, after a bitter struggle, repulsed attacks on the crest of the western slope of Monte San Gabriele. Italian War Minister’s Statement. Rome, September 12. The Italian109 words
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The Balkans.
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Article46 1917-09-13 7 ALLIES' SUCCESS. London, September 12. A French Eastern official report says The French and Russian troops, following up their recent success, brilliantly'carried the village of Pogradec on the south-west bank of Lake Ochrida, and drove back the enemy four kilometres north of Pogradec.46 words
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Article57 1917-09-13 7 London, September 11. At Newmarket, the race for the September Stakes, the substitute for the St Leger, resulted as follows GAY CRUSADER 1 KINGSTON BLACK... 2 DANSELLON 3 Three ran. Won by six lengths a bad third. The betting was 2 to 11, Gay Crusader 33 to 1,57 words
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Article25 1917-09-13 7 IMPERIAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASE. Melbourne, September 12. It is understood the Imperial Government has purchased the Australian surplus of butter, estimated at 10,000 tons.25 words
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Russia.
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Article1201 1917-09-13 7 ARMY LEADERS ARRESTED. London, September 12. M. Kerensky has issued the following statement to superior officers everywhere in Russia Acting in agreement with the Government and the Committees at the front, General Denikin, together with the Headquarters Staff, has been arrested, also General Erdelli, who has broken1,201 words
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Article41 1917-09-13 7 TRANSPORT AID. Washington, September 12. At a conference between Mr. Lansing and Viscounb Ishii, the special Commissioner from Japan, it was arranged that Japan’s maritime and economic resources be concentrated on the production of transportation equipment for Russia.41 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article41 1917-09-13 7 A DECREASE. London, September 12. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals last week were 2,744 and the sailings 2,868. Twelve vessels over and six under 1,600 tons were sunk. Twelve were unsuccessfully attacked. Four fishing vessels were sunk.41 words
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Article176 1917-09-13 7 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter* Sunk. ‘5 Weekended. g, Over Under |1 •c 1,600 1,600 g tons. tons. P 6 May 2374 2499 24 22 13 2568 2552 18 5 19 20 2664 2759 18 9 9 27176 words
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Article137 1917-09-13 7 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sunk. Sailing Steamships. era. 6th May 464 430 B I 13th May 580 569 7 4 20th May 460 387 0 B 27th May 498 476 19 8 3rd June137 words
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Article35 1917-09-13 7 MERCHANTMEN SUNK. Washington, September 12. It is officially announced that six submarines attacked a fleet of merchantmen off the French coast on September sth Two merchantmen were lost. Probably one submarine was sunk.35 words
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Article22 1917-09-13 7 INCREASED ACTIVITY. London, September 12. A Turkish official report says: The enemy’s activity has increased on the entire Caucasian front.22 words
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Article24 1917-09-13 7 London, September 11. The Irish Convention, sitting in Dublin, is still considering draft schemes based on the Dominion principle of self-government.24 words
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Article160 1917-09-13 7 London, September 11. Silver is at 501 The market is firm with buyers. Two temperance advocates were ruled out of order in the Senate of Australia. Senator Thomas desired that the Government should prevent the manufacture, the importation and sale of intoxicating liquor in Australia for the remaining period160 words
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Article632 1917-09-13 7 AMERICANS ASTOUNDED. Washington, September 12. The diplomatists and American officials are astounded at the Stockholm Foreign Office’s view that there was no impropriety in permitting a German representative in Buenos Aires to communicate with Berlin through Swedish diplomatic channels. The State Department emphasises that Sweden’s simple declaration that632 words
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Article82 1917-09-13 7 LONDON CONFERENCE. London, September 12. A Conference of representatives of Entente Federations of Trade Unions affiliated to the International Secretariat in Berlin, which has been concluded in London, unanimously resolved to remove the International Secretariat from Berlin. Ib was also resolved by a majority to obtain the82 words
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Article2082 1917-09-13 8 OQ X <» 2 £m Sm Sh gj O .S’® Issue 3 Dividends NAMES. >» s £‘3 S»£ Capital. Paid up. Value ,-g Dividends. J 05 Pm 1914 1915 1916 1917 Ruß B E R (Dollar.) S S I; 1 3 11 0 Z II 1 1™ B S2,082 words
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SIALANG RUBBER ESTATES. LTD.
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Article383 1917-09-13 8 The Director’s Report for the year ended 31st January, 1917 states: Rubber.—The crop harvested for the year amounted to 1,232,342 lbs., against an estimate of 1,060,000 lbs., and the previous year’s total of 821,454 lbs. The crop realised an average gross price of 2s. 6.15 d.383 words
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Article295 1917-09-13 8 The tenth annual report of the directors to be submitted to the shareholders at the ordinary general meeting to be held at the registered offices of the Company, Bank Buildings, Downing Street,Penang, on Saturday, September 29th noon states The Directors beg to submit to the shareholders295 words
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Article180 1917-09-13 8 At a great open-air recruiting meeting at Sydney Mr Hughes made a rousing speech. In the centre of his remarks be said “Is Australia’s army to be submerged by Canadians and Englishmen What an infamy What an intolerable disgrace Even with a thousand monthly minimum you stand180 words
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Article1073 1917-09-13 8 San 1’ rancisco shipping men and can' are backing a scheme comprising t tal st S struction of a concrete steamer C n resist the torpedoes of submarines n viil prove successful, a shipyard will ttst u near Redwood City, and the work the vessel will begin immediately1,073 words
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Article78 1917-09-13 9 London. August 31.—German battalions now reduced to 600 and 500, and many a <-iiiit'nts are merely of battalion strength, piv'jsions are at half strength. As regards demands of the West for men and mateV’’, the British had compelled a great conT 'iitration of strength before them months78 words
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Article135 1917-09-13 9 London, August 31.—There has been considerable comment here about the failure of t ie enemy to make the most of Russia’s troubles. It is attributed partly to lack of men and material, which are wanted in the West, and partly to the German hopes of obtaining a135 words
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Article54 1917-09-13 9 A. C. M. Gazette,” cable states: London, August 29.—The Central News Agency states that according to Italian militay statisticians the Germans in the past three months have lost 500,000 men on the western and 200.000 men on the eastern front. The Austrians have lost 300,000 on all fronts54 words
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Article69 1917-09-13 9 London, September s.—The Times’ today says: The real source of the Indian curlency difficulty is the fact that India is still working on the metal basis w hile the rest of the world is on the paper basis. Apparently, so long as the production of silver is69 words
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Article92 1917-09-13 9 London. August 9.—The genuine holiday rush began on Friday last, the crowds surprising the railway officials who were unprepared for people anxious to take holidays with the 50 per cent, increase in fares. Many have not taken a holiday for two to three years, however, and the92 words
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Article44 1917-09-13 9 London, August 24.—The Times’ correspondent at Athens says that the Government is acting drastically and effectively against suppliers of submarines. They have arrested a peasant who proved to be a German officer engaged in organising submarine supplies on the Kardamij coast.44 words
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Article70 1917-09-13 9 London, August 31. —Perhaps the greatest recent demsnd on the enemy man power has been for laly’s Julian front. According to the Times Military correspondent, in June the enemy had seven divisions between Tolmino and the Sea, which bv the Ist August had risen to 2170 words
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Article70 1917-09-13 9 London August 24.—-The “Times” military correspondent says that the activities of the B itish and French at Ypres have compelled the Germans to withdraw 22 divisions for repai'S. Each probably indicates, at least 4,000 casualties, since the divisions remaining have also suffered considerable punishment. It is certain70 words
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Article60 1917-09-13 9 U BOAT CAMPAIGN. London® August 31 —The German authorities have evidently found it necessary to do something to hearten their people so the Press is repeating the old chorus about the submarine providing a means of defeating G. eat Britain, and even the German writer Major Persius, who previously admitted60 words
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Article125 1917-09-13 9 London, August 30.—General Cadorna interviewed by “Il Messagero said that the present offensive owing to its v ast objectives, its daring and probable effects, is one of the meet important in the history of the war. From it will arise the moral redemotion of lay as well125 words
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Article438 1917-09-13 9 A Terrible Storm. A terrible storm is raging in the Bandjar district. The rivers have over flowed their banks. The rice and rubber plantations are completely swamped. Two hamlets are destroyed. Three women and four children were killed. On certain roads, communication is absolutely impossible. East438 words
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Article363 1917-09-13 9 Ships Sunk by the Germans. Germany’s deliberate campaign against Neutral shipping is here set forth in a passionless catalogue. The facts themselves are eloquent, and there seems to be no need for rhetorical embroidery. The magnitude of the injustice paralyses the judgment. For these acts do not fall363 words
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Article114 1917-09-13 9 The Penang Eleven. The following football team has been selected to represent Penang v. Perak, at Ipoh, on Saturday, at 5 p.m. E. H. Syer (P.C.C., Captain); M. D. Rutley (P.C.C.) and Foo Joo Wan (C.R.C.) E. J. Bennett (P.C.C.), H. T. Earle (P.C.C.) and Ooi Tat114 words
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Article71 1917-09-13 9 The following ties were played last evening and resulted Mixed Doubled Handicap—4o.l Mrs. King and H. E. Mason beat -15 Mr. and Mrs. Evans 7-5, 6-3; -4 Mr. and Mrs. Prentis beat -40.1 Mrs. Strivens W. H. Threlfall 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 -3 Miss Gold and71 words
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Article31 1917-09-13 9 Government Commission. Singapore, September, 13. A Straits Government Gazette announces the appointment of a commission to enquire into the shortage of subsidiary coinage, and to report within one month.31 words
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Article37 1917-09-13 9 Singapore, September, 13. At Singapore rubber auctions 1,113 tons were catalogued. The market was firmer, and the demand fair. Fine pale 8126, ribbed smoked 5123, and plain §ll7, lower crepes were in good demand.37 words
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Article79 1917-09-13 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 13. At the annual general meeting of Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Mr. Adam, who pre sided. ata‘ed that the Bagan river scheme had fallen through, but the Kelantan Government had agrt ed to relax the cultivation clauses on condition that 25079 words
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Article222 1917-09-13 9 British Government Controls Supply. The Australian Prime Minister has been advised that the British Government has taken absolute control of the tin plate supply in Great Britain. A certain quantity of steel has been made available for manufacturing into tin plates, and the tin plates manufactured from this222 words
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Article197 1917-09-13 9 Dear Sam, the little Army which we own, And which was labelled by a swanking Kaiser As quite contemptible,” has somehow grown, And Wilhelm is a sadder man and wiser. But history again repeats her tale, And Wilhelm, bubbling o’er with warlike patter, Declares your sword, thrown197 words
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Article475 1917-09-13 9 CHECK TO PROFITEERS. Messrs. Mogrison and Coy’s weekly market report dealing with the Burma white beans market states: “The supply held up by the railway breaches is now coming forward, and there has been some competition amongst buyers, Rs 1,025 has been paid for spot beans, but the475 words
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398 1917-09-13 9 Washington, August I.—Seventeen thousand of the Americans now in training camps throughout the states are not to receive commissions. They will be offered an opportunity to enter non-commissioned ranks and gain promotion in that manner. After August 15, all promotions will be from the398 words
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Article856 1917-09-13 9 GOVERNMENT DECISION. Simla, September 5 :—At the Autumn Session of the Imperial Legislative Council this mo ning, at question time Mr Jinnah asked “In view of the recent announcement, and also the proposed visit, of Mr Montagu, and having regard to the feelings which have been aroused856 words
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Article891 1917-09-13 9 LARGE PROFIT. [Fbom Ouk Own Correspondent.] Singapoie,, Sepember 12. The United Engineers, Ltd., report nett profit of $1,298,621. It is proposed to place $500,000 to general reserve and $185,000 to other reserves, with dividends of 7 per cent on preference shares, and 12£ per cent, on ordinary891 words
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Article852 1917-09-13 10 1* Pioneer,’’ THE TEACHING OF ENGLISH. In formally opening the Conference on the teaching of English in secondary schools at Simla, His Excellency the Viceroy briefly reviewed the past history of the question involved in its broader aspects. Lord Chelmsford pointed out that while Macaulay’s famous minutes1* Pioneer,’’ - 852 words
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Article372 1917-09-13 10 Instruction to Schools. Rangoon, August 14.—The following Circular has been sent to all educational institutions in Burma including the reformatory school at Insein by the Director of Public Instruction. The Director of Public Instruction has the honour 4o issue the following instructions to be followed in respect372 words
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141 1917-09-13 10 Bulandshahr, August 21.—A meeting of the zemindars and the prominent people of the Bulandshahr district was held at the Town Hall on Tuesday with Nawab Ahmad Said Khan in the chair. The president emphasised that responsible Government on democratic lines, while beneficial to an advanced141 words
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Article1530 1917-09-13 11 A REVIEW OF THE POSITION. Hun Liang Huang, of Columbia Univer3jty, writing in The Analyst says if there is a nation in the world that would seem to have every reason to keep out of the war, it is China. She has enough problems of her1,530 words
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Article144 1917-09-13 11 Copenhagen, July 27.—A local newspaper says that the men recently arrested here for espionage, their leader being Walter Westedt, alias Wilhelm, who used his ostensible position as correspondent of the Hamburg Fremdenblatt to report ship movements to German submarines, probably will be expelled from Denmark.144 words
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Article523 1917-09-13 11 REVIEW FOR THE YEAR. Commander D. F. Vines, R.1.M., Port Officer and Registrar of Wrecks, in his Return of Wrecks and Casualties in Indian Waters for tbe year 1916, says: The events of the year under review may not be taken as gratifying in comparison with523 words
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Article169 1917-09-13 11 Eight and a Half Millions Born in Germany in Ten Years. Babies as the most important of national assets were discussed in several places on Aug. sth. In the garden of Cam House, Kensington, at a festival connected with the five Schools for Mothers in Kenington,169 words
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Article96 1917-09-13 11 King Alexander has sent the following telegram to the King of the Belgians On the occasion of the Belgian Independence Day, I beg your Majesty to accept the hearty wishes of my people and myself for the triumph of the cause of justice and right, for96 words
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