Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 September 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1917-09-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 220. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, 17th S EPTEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement794 1917-09-17 1 u MJjU-lWi iIUUULJUUUUuML.'. UU| WANTED 3ER CONSIGNMENTS I our bi-weekly auction sales, J d private sales. Cash Ad- I ‘4 made. [> FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES, r ,vH>I)S for forwarding to any pa»t of the world. p FfRty^fNSURANCE business. t ALLEN DENNYS Co., p,6 Beach St. and 7 Union St., Penang.794 words
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Advertisement86 1917-09-17 1 ■■■■■■afloaatiM D TA J HEN YOU ARE AWAY W V V on leave you want to keep F D in touch v Malayan affairs, to Social, '.Oogtoercial, Mining, S Planting, Jfd. This you can do p in no better way than by subs- cubing to the Weekly Edition of jj86 words
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Article745 1917-09-17 2 ANOTHER OSCILLATION. There was a considerable rise in the rice market to-day (September 6th) from yesterday’s slump figure of Rs 200 per 100 baskets for quotations for September and October varied in the region of Rs 207 8-0, says the market correspondent of the Rangoon Times.” Very745 words
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Article164 1917-09-17 2 Allahabad, Sept s.—The Pioneer’s Tokio correspondent writes: With the preoccupation of the European nations and America, Japan alone is now free to throw sufficient troops into China to save the lives and property of foreigners in that country should the people there rise to a point of164 words
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Advertisement1527 1917-09-17 2 Required Radial Drilling Machine MALAYAN TIN DREDGING LTD., belt-driven to take np t. Incorporated in England.) drill. Second-hand machine if in good Z condition will suit. Inspection before nivirnrivn nT purchase. Oflers, giving full particulars 12th DIVIDEND. J and price, to be made to i 'HE DIRECTORS have declared a1,527 words
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Advertisement473 1917-09-17 2 By Order of the Custodian of Enemy Property pursuant to an Ord of His Excellency the Governor in Council. er In the matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinances 1914 to ig lfi and of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinances 1914 to 1917 h IMPORTANT AUCTION SAke, Of a473 words
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Article1171 1917-09-17 3 POWERFUL SPEECH BY Mr. HUGHES. If numbers and enthusiasm count for anything, the recruiting rally which was held at the Exhibition Building on Saturday night, under the auspices of the State Recruiting Committee, was a great success, and should result in a substantial improvement in the recruiting1,171 words
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Article191 1917-09-17 3 The Siamese Minister in London visited the Foreign Office on 26th July. He has received numerous message from the members of the Corps Diplomatique and friends expressing their satisfaction at the action of Siam in declarating itself on the side of the Allies. A telegram from Vienna to191 words
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Article126 1917-09-17 3 The eighth annual meeting of the Sungei Bagan Rubber Co., Ltd., was held at the Chartered Bank Chambers, Singapore. There were present Messrs. Frank Adam (chairman), Roger Pears and Chew Woon Poh (directors), J. Greig, J. H. MacNaughton and G. Parbury (for the secretaries, Messrs. Barker Co.)126 words
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Article140 1917-09-17 3 of Tokyo, who is a French Prelate.—“ Wireless Press.” News received from Rome by the Madrid Imparcial states that in authoritative circles at the Vatican great importance is attached to the extraordinary Japanese Mission sent by the Government of the Mikado to the Pope, whichof Tokyo, who is a French Prelate.—“ Wireless Press.” - 140 words
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Article258 1917-09-17 3 Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday, the 28th August, 1917. President —Hon. W. Peel, President F Duxbury Esq.; Yeoh Guan Seok Esq. and Chee Wor Lok Esq. Absent:—A. M. Goodman Esq.; Hon. A. F. Goodrich and Quah Beng Kee Esq. 1. The minutes258 words
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INDIAN ITEMS.
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Article202 1917-09-17 3 Hindu Law Questions. Madras, August 28.—At the High Court today the Chief Justice and Mr. Justice Kumarasawmy Sastri delivered judgment in an important case of Hindu Law in which the questions raised were (1) The whether a son is liable for the debts of his father in his202 words
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Article140 1917-09-17 3 A Word to Mr. Montagu. Madras, August 28.—The “Madras Mail” published the following leader under the heading: “A word to Mr. Montagu.” “If it comes to choosing between Mr. Montagu and the men on the spot in respect of a matter which the Secretary of State is understood140 words
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Article120 1917-09-17 3 Madras, September s.—Mr. Reaside was sentenced to-day by the Junior Presidency Magistrate to three months’ rigorous imprisonment, and a fine of Rs. 1,000, in default, an additional term of three months. 'lhe other charges have been. withdrawn. The Magistrate, in the course of his judgment, remarked that120 words
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Article120 1917-09-17 3 European Lady Murdered. Allahabad, September 6.—The brutal murder of a European lady is reported to have just taken place at Mussoorie. The victim was Mrs. Mathews, a widow lady living at St. Clare. It is stated she heard a knock at the door at night on the120 words
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Article104 1917-09-17 3 Big Reduction this Year. Calcutta, August 31.—A list published by Capital shows that Jute Mill profits for the first half of 1917, total Rs. 1,73,83,558, against Rs. 3,07,83,154 in the second half of 1916, and Rs. 3,26,16,958 in the first half of 1916. There have been large104 words
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Article66 1917-09-17 3 Another Indian Mishap. Bombay, August 29.—A collision occurred about six hours this morning at Mehmadabad station, between an up goods train and No. 11 down passenger train. Five Indian soldiers received slight injuries. Three vehicles were damaged. The main line is blocked. It is expected that through communication66 words
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90 1917-09-17 3 A Reuters’ telegram from Tokio states It has been decided not to despatch the proposed Japanese Mission of goodwill to the Allies, but to make instead monetary contributions towards the relief of the sick and wounded. It is proposed to make a contribution of 360,000 yen90 words
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Advertisement282 1917-09-17 3 i imar .Jte v h m® •jO 1 1 1 J A I (K'& &4 WI g When your system is under- mined by worry or over-work r■ —when your vitality is lowered —when you feel “any-how” —when your nerves are “on edge"—when the least exertion tires you—you are in282 words
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Advertisement195 1917-09-17 3 VTOUR FRIENDS can buy anything you can give them except your Photograph GET -AKODAK m Vesf P° c k et Kodak i COMPLETE IN LEATHER CASE. feWWfe 18 70 HF perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. Ho. 1-a, Kodak BROWHIE Junior CAMERAS. Takes pictures H |]j|| Na 4}195 words
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Article790 1917-09-17 4 Mrs Gilman, Mrs Cleaver and Mrs Gray are among those staying on Penang Hill. Mr J Pottie, of the FM S railways, Koala Lumpur, has left for home on long leave. Mr N A Sedwick has been appointed D D Jasin, and a magistrate and assistant district790 words
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Article410 1917-09-17 4 S.F.P.” M. Albert Sarraut, Governor General of Indo-China, has been for some time visiting Cambodia, where he took part lately at Pnompenh in the festivities given in the honour of King Sisowath’s 78th birthday. A communique of the Government General of Indo-China reports that the air-squadron, recently“ S.F.P.” - 410 words
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Article419 1917-09-17 4 The Zurich correspondent of the Giormale d’ltalia has learned from Berlin the true story of the significant adventure met with in the Wilhelmstrasse by Field-marshal Hindenburg and General Ludendorff, this story showing that the account passed by the German censor at the time was far from conforming419 words
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Article102 1917-09-17 4 Sept 17.—Penang Automobile, Club, General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 4.15 p.m. Sept 17.—Penang Assizes. Sept 19.—-Licensing Justices Meeting, District Court 2.15 p m. Sept 19 and 20.—Law Tennis, C.R.C. v. P.C.C. C.R.C. Ground. Sept 20.—Meeting Bukit Mertajam, 4.30 p.m. Our Day Fund, Sept 21.—Grand Musical Evening, Town Hall,102 words
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Article452 1917-09-17 4 YESTERDAY’S SHOOT. Sunday morning’s shoot resulted as under Rapids at 200 yards H.P.S. 40. Pte R P Phillips with h’cap *BO made 37.60 Pte L M Woodward *73 37.57 R N Goodwin .79 37 27 Sergt Ohan Cheng Khoon *69 3«. 21 Pte W S Woolnough452 words
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Article73 1917-09-17 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list t—• Saturday. To-day. io ao an a Shabes. 53 S’® n to Mt? Rubber (Dollar). A. Molek $2.60 $2.80 $2.70 $2.80 ox Kelemak s7| $8 s7| $8 Kempas sB| SBJ sBj $9 Malakoff s4f73 words
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Article14 1917-09-17 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $112.15 per picul, buyers.14 words
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Article169 1917-09-17 4 .—'•S.F.P,” The output of Tongkah Compound for the first fortnight of September was 27 tons. The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging (N. L) for the week ending 15th inst., was 17 tons. The record of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging, Limited, for the first fortnight of September,.—'•S.F.P,” - 169 words
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Article385 1917-09-17 4 PUBLIC MEETING OF INDIANS. A public meeting of the Indians of all nationalities was held on Saturday afternoon at the Town Hall to consider the advisability of passing a resolution and petitioning the Government to abolish the passports to India in case of Indians. The hall was385 words
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Article276 1917-09-17 4 BRITISH RED CROSS SCOTTISH BRANCH. Amount previously acknowledged $1,220.00 Five Wee Frees 50.00 J L Lonie 100 00 Dr G W Park 500 00 Anonymous 100 00 W Pike 50.00 T A Crossley 20.00 Capt David Scott 50.00 W Sim 50 00 W G Peter J 200.00276 words
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Article94 1917-09-17 4 The following is sent us for publication To-day (Monday), the Penang Volunteers, less Maxims and Veteran Platoon, will practice Formations against ill- x armed Enemies on the Esplanade. To-morrow (Taesday), A. Coy will take up a defensive position in West-lands. The Penang Volunteers less A. Coy under 2/Lt.94 words
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Article688 1917-09-17 4 The monthly medal race (50 yards handicap,) was swum at Tanjong Bungah yesterday morning, with the following result:— time. Ist. T. H. Stone (scratch) 38 secs. 2ud. D* Rendle (1 see) 40 A finely selected lot of films will be screened in the change of programme announced688 words
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Article563 1917-09-17 4 SENTENCE FOR CHEATING The fifth assizes of the year ope W morning in the Supreme Court p with four cases on the list. The’fi before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden mon jury, was one of cheating tlw' C m being Tan Keng Chuan, and conductor on a rubber563 words
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Article233 1917-09-17 4 Paris, Sept. 12.—The French Ministry has been officially formed as follows Premier and Minister for War, Painleve; Justice, Raoul Beret; Foreign Affairs, A. Ribot: Interior, Steeg; Navy, Ch. Ghaumet; Ammunition, Loucheuiy- Finances, Klotz; Colonies, Rene Besnard Public Works, Claveille; Education, Daniel Vincent; Labour, Renard; Commerce, Clementel; Agricultural.233 words
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Advertisement42 1917-09-17 4 Our £bay 1917. GRAND MUSICAL EVENING. Organised by Mrs. EBDEN, Friday, September 21st, 9.15 p.m., at the TOWN HALL. TICKETS NOW ON SALE at ROBINSON PIANO Co. BOOK YOUR SEAT NOW. Reserved Seats $5 &$3 Unreserved Seats $2 $1 DON'T MISS IT.42 words
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Advertisement59 1917-09-17 4 How did you feel this morning Washed-out Liverish Sick head- If so, you require a small dose ache, Tired, no appetite, coated, of PINKETTESto make g Tongue, bad taste in the mouth. you fit and keep you so. L5O cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on59 words
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Article, Illustration2274 1917-09-17 5 GENERAL STR WILLIAM ROBERTSON ON THE WAR. Ths following interview with General Sir William Robertson, Chief of the Imperial General Staff, appears in the New .York Times.” From the soldier’s point of view,” I asked him, 11 how goes the war If he had said2,274 words
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Article948 1917-09-17 5 PERAK v. PENANG. [From Our Own Correspondent.] A match between Perak and Penang was played on the capacious padang of the Ipoh Club on Saturday, th i following being the teams Perak —Chang Sen Yean J Tyack and Syed Shaid Ali; R M Duff, W H Toft948 words
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Advertisement437 1917-09-17 5 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx x X I Runnymede Hotel, X PENANG, 11 SEA SIDE.” X has much pleasure in bringing to the S Jg public notice that the S NEW ANNEXE X will soon be available. It is right on the X X sea front. All Rooms have Electric Fans, JJ big airy437 words
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Miscellaneous23 1917-09-17 5 WAR CARTOON. jrom the World's Press, > 1 j C%\ J I /11 i ■fc. •=j±±«^B wy -I-—. THE GERMAN DOVE.”— “La Victoile,” Paris.23 words
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Article80 1917-09-17 6 Fleury—September 15th, at Penang, to Mr. and Mrs. J, J. Fleury, of Alor Star, a daughter. Ritchie. —On September 11th, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr and Mrs F S Ritchie of Mount Estate, Kuala Lumpur, a son. Yzelman —At Kuala Lumpur, on the 12th instant, to80 words
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Article1357 1917-09-17 6 In the book which that able American journalist, Mr. Marcossan, has recently published on the Re-birth of Russia”, he laid special stress on a fact which is apt to be overlooked, that the revolution which overthrew the cruellest and most contemptible autocracy the world haa probably ever1,357 words
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Article1774 1917-09-17 6 ‘Bar. Gazette”). The “agitation” in Berlin, caused by the absurd rumour that The Germans Britain bad made peace and Peace. overtures is yet another of the many indications that Germany is making the most strenuous and persistent preparations to find a path to peace preliminaries. It is’* ‘Bar. Gazette”). - 1,774 words
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Advertisement280 1917-09-17 6 THE REASON WHY yggg YOU SHOULD DRINK f| ASAHI BEER ■nSw Because it is so superior in flavour ■ORB and quality to ordinary beer —be- cause nothing is used in brewing except the finest malt and hops < and the purest water—because its absolute purity is guaranteed. Sf IMS' iBl280 words
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Advertisement13 1917-09-17 6 “S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322.13 words
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Miscellaneous40 1917-09-17 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day. 00.41 a.m, 6 54 am. 00.44 p.m. 7.04 p.m. To MORROW. 1.06 a m. 7.17 a.m. 1.09 p.m. 7.27 p.m.40 words
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Article220 1917-09-17 7 ITALIAN ADVANCES. RUSSIAN WAR CABINET. REPUBLIC PROCLAIMED. GERMANY AND PEACE The British made some progress and took prisoners east of Ypres, in the Westhoek region and an attack in this area, also an enemy effort against trenches previously lost north-east of St. Julien. German prisoners were taken in220 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration382 1917-09-17 7 [Rwuter’s Telegrams A POSITION IMPROVED. London, September 15. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reporis We improved our position east of Westhoek. An enemy attack failed on ground gaUed north-east of S*int Julien. Hostile artillery was active north of Langemarck. French Drive Out Enemv. London, September 15. A[Rwuter’s Telegrams ] - 382 words
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Article71 1917-09-17 7 LO SES AND DETERIORATION. London, September 15. Reuter’s correspondent at French Headquarters says Out of a total of 14,000,000 Germany has hitherto mobilised 10,500,000. A further 700,000 are still to be mobilised. The remainder are unfit, indispensable or abroad. Germany’s permanent losses are estimated at 4,000,000 and71 words
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Article69 1917-09-17 7 EXCELLENT RESPONSE. London, September 14. A Jewish Regiment has been established, with Headquarters in London and a camp in the South of England. Voluntary applications are flowing in throughout the United Kingdom, and many more from the continent, while hundreds of transfers from other units in the69 words
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Article531 1917-09-17 7 Anxiety to Fight for Britain. There is an ancient Jewish prophecy which says that the Jews will be led back to their own land by a man of another race. In a measure this prophecy is likely to be fulfilled. Under the new mandate of the British531 words
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Article62 1917-09-17 7 BERLIN EXCITED. Amsterdam, September 15. Berlin has been agitated over a rumour that Great Britain had made peace overtures. The German newspapers are asserting that a council which the Kaiser, the Crown Prince, Dr. Michaelis, Geueral Ludendorf and others are at present holding is connected therewith. It62 words
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Article190 1917-09-17 7 AN EXPOSURE. London, September 16. A well-informed correspondent of the Observer says The authorities at Downing Street have not failed to note the latest move of certain officials in Berlin to put the responsibility for the peace mar,teuvres and the o* us for the continuation of the190 words
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Article221 1917-09-17 7 Secret Conference in Switzerland. The “New Europe” draws attention to another “peace plot.” This time it is high finance that is at work, with a certain amount of Roman Catholic support. The “New Europe” heads its note, “The Unholy Alliance of Finance,” and says “We learn221 words
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Article206 1917-09-17 7 SOCIALIST SUPPORT. London, September 16. M. Albert Thomas, in a statement to the Observer’s Paris correspondent, says he is particularly anxious that the decision of the French Socialists not to allow members to join the new Cabinet should not be interpreted in Britain as meaning that the206 words
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31 1917-09-17 7 London, September 15. The Daily Express says Sir A. Steel Maitland, formerly Under Secretary for the Colonies), will be appointed Secretary of the new Commercial Intelligence Department.31 words
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Article, Illustration1769 1917-09-17 7 IMPROVED OUTLOOK. Petrograd, September 14. Settlement efforts are continuing. A deputation from the “Savage” Division which is regarded as the mainstay of the rebellion visited M. Kerensky and General Alexeieff, and the Commander of the division tendered a resolution declaring fidelity to the Government of all regiments of the1,769 words
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Article44 1917-09-17 7 ENCOUNTERS WITH TURKS, Petrograd, September 15. The Turks in the Caucasus forced ua back beyond the line of mountains Shiva-Rechtv-Boubaresh, fifty versta eastward of Vevanduza. Our pilots dropped 1,300 pounds of bombs, causing a conflagration at Horosemkov, between Hutiatyn and Trembovla»44 words
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Article84 1917-09-17 7 London, September 15 An Italian official wireless message states: We advanced and rectified our line in the region of Log, in the northern zone of Bainsizza, and took prisoners. Our airmen dropped three tons of bombs on the enemy’s communications on the Carso. Gaining Ground. An Italian84 words
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Article789 1917-09-17 8 RUSSIA'S STRONG MAN. M Krougliakoff, a distinguished Russian advocate and a personal friend of M Kerensky, who writes with an intimate knowledge of the present situation in Russia, says, in nearly all great crises of a nation’s history, the hour has produced the man Many instances will readily occur789 words
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Article107 1917-09-17 8 I Believe in our glorious Empire of Free Peoples, In the sacredness of our mission, In the unselfishness of our aims, In the ultimate triumph of our cause. I believe in our great past And in a greater future. In the emptiness of riches And107 words
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Article261 1917-09-17 8 Mr. Conyers Baker, in writing to Mr. W. B. Hilton of the Rangoon Y.M.C.A. from Salonika, says: I have been here for a week or so and I am just getting into things a bit. It is a very interesting country. Salonika is an old Grecian261 words
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Article195 1917-09-17 8 New York, August s.—The New York “Times” says:—“The suggested appointment of an Australian Commissioner to the United States has been received most favourably here. New York exporting circles favoured the stationing of the Commissioner in New York, instead of in Washington, in order to facilitate the195 words
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Advertisement351 1917-09-17 8 JUST ARRIVED. JUST ARRIVED. POSITIVELY THE LAST CONSIGNMENT II By 5.5. IpOH* OF THE WORLD-FAMED. OARS. i One ordinary latest 1917 model with wooden artillery wheels. And one fitted with five detachable wire wheels and five electric lamps. The latter car is a beauty ’and is the first car of351 words
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Advertisement204 1917-09-17 8 ACTUALLY 1N STOCK FOR IMMEDIATE. delivery H E n n Calcott Light Cars j( (THE KING OF BRITISH LIGHT CARS) J TWO-SEATERS. JJ M Canadian Fords n n n FIVE-SEATERS. g n n g Studebakers M K SEVEN-SEATERS. J Hudson Super=six M SEVEN-SEATERS. n n g Overlands I u n204 words
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Article24 1917-09-17 9 London, September 15. A British Salonika official message says Aeroplanes bombed encampments and dumps at Rupel, Vetrina, and Cernista, causing considerable damage.24 words
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Article26 1917-09-17 9 London, September 15. Reuter learns that Greece is mobilising the called-up subjects belonging to Old and New Greece, born between 1884 and 1897 inclusive.26 words
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Article58 1917-09-17 9 BRITISH NAVAL OFFICER HONOURED. London, September 15. Commander Hubert De Burgh has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for rescuing Germans. He commanded a destroyer in an action in which an enemy destroyer sunk. He succeeded in saving seven of the crew while under heavy fire from58 words
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Article31 1917-09-17 9 DESTRUCTION PLOT FRUSTRATED. Monte Video, September 14. The German crews were preparing to sink their vessels lying up in port here. The Government has put aboard armed sailors31 words
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Article274 1917-09-17 9 There are some things in this war of tremendous world-significance that no one hears of except those concerned. A shipmaster who had been submarined, and spoke without passion, said that the Germans altered things at sea for ever. It would never be the same274 words
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279 1917-09-17 9 London, August 6.—A passenger of an American liner has given the Associated Press correspondent the following account of an attack on the ship by a submarine: “At seven o’clock the handful of passengers who were already on deck suddenly heard a shrill call ‘Submarine on279 words
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Article65 1917-09-17 9 Copenhagen, August 6.—Men from the steamship Benguela, arriving at Bergen state that the vessel was captured on June 15 in mid-Atlantic by a large submarine, which anchored the craft and used it as a base for its operations. The Benguela was still in the possession of65 words
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Article76 1917-09-17 9 STATEMENT OF SWEDEN’S POSITION DESIRABLE. Washington, September 15. Mr. Lansing only published the Eckhardt letter after the unsatisfactory Swedish reply to the Argentine disclosures. British newspapers assume Sweden, in view of the new situation, will realise the need for a more adequate statement of her position. They declare76 words
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Article32 1917-09-17 9 Amsterdam, September 15. A Berlin wire says Baron Kueblmann has asked the Argentine Legation to request that Count Luxburg return to Berlin and secure him safe conduct on the voyage.32 words
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Article72 1917-09-17 9 SIGNIFICANT INCIDENT IN U.S. New York, September 15. The accidental smashing of a packing case on Brooklyn Pier led to a remarkable discovery by the Customs officers with regard to a consignment of 300 cases of nails consigned to Sweden. Each nail was fitted with a lead cap easily72 words
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Article19 1917-09-17 9 Stockholm, September 15. Hitherto the Socialists have gained 5 seats and the Conservatives have lost 15.19 words
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Article91 1917-09-17 9 “TIMES” ON OFFICIAL RETICENCE, London, September 15. The Times criticises the reticence of the War Cabinet and the omission of the War Office to publish despatches on this year’s campaigns and battles. It dwells on the silence regarding Palestine, Salonika and East Africa, but says the .greatest91 words
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Article85 1917-09-17 9 NEED FOR MORE RECRUITS. London, September 16. Replying to a deputation on Saturday, the Minister of National Service stated that the department was being re-organised with a view to meeting the forthcoming demand for more recruits. He emphasised that in order that the enemy should be well balanced85 words
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Article44 1917-09-17 9 BAGHDAD TERMINUS DESTROYED. Zurich, September 16. A Constantinople telegram says the new railway station built by the Germans as a terminus to the Baghdad railway and two high warehouses have been burned down. The damage is estimated at four million francs.44 words
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43 1917-09-17 9 NO RE-EXPORTATION OF WHEAT AND FLOUR. Melbourne, September 15. In the House of Representatives, the Premier, Mr. Hughes, stated that the exportation of wheat-and flour to the Dutch East Indies would not be allowed except on conditions preventing re-exportation.43 words
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Article112 1917-09-17 9 London, September 14. Silver is at 51d. The market is very firm. U. S. Emkarfo: A Suggestion. The Daily Telegraph New York correspondent says it is believed the embargo on the exporb of gold and silver except on a licence will not be permitted to interfere with the export112 words
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Article170 1917-09-17 9 London, September 16. Field Marshall Haig reports that the enemy raided the British line in the neighboarhoods of the Ypres-Comines canal, and east of Messines. A few of oar troops are missing. The enemy heavily bombarded oar line north of Langemarck. The infantry attempted to170 words
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Article68 1917-09-17 9 REBEL OFFICERS SHOT. Helsingfors, September 15 The crew of the Russian warship Petropavlosk shot four of their officers, owing to their refusal to sign the pledge of fidelity to the Provisional Government. Subsequently the Revolutionary Committee sent a message condemning the action of the crew. Admiral Verderevsky,68 words
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Article53 1917-09-17 9 REPRESENTATIONS TO BERLIN. London, September 16. The Swedish Foreign Minister, in an interview with an American correspondent, declared that he telegraphed on September 10th to the Swedish Minister in Berlin, making strong representations against the abuse of Sweden’s good faitb, and asking explanations from Berlin. The Swedish Minister has53 words
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Article61 1917-09-17 9 MINISTER’S STATEMENT. Annapolis, September 15. Mr Josephus Daniels, Secretary of the Navy, addressing Naval Cadets, said including the estimates under consideration, £400,000,000 had been appropriated for naval construction in the past year, while the increase of the personnel recently had far surpassed the increase of material. The number61 words
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Article53 1917-09-17 9 Washingotn, September 16. The U. S. Senate unanimously passed the War Credits Bill, authorising the issue of bonds totalling 11,538 million dollars, which the House of Representatives had already passed. The Government has assumed control of the entire sugar industry. Manufacture, importation and distribution henceforth will be53 words
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25 1917-09-17 9 London, September 15. The appointment of Mr. W. A. S. Hewins as Under Secretary of State for the Colonies is confirmed;25 words
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Article54 1917-09-17 9 Cairo, September 16. The statement from Alexandria on September 10th regarding the Egyptian cotton area was based on a misapprehension. The decree provides for the cultivation of onethird of the perennial area, thus approximately 1,355,000 feddans will be left under cotton, representing a reduction of roughly 320 00054 words
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Article99 1917-09-17 9 London, September 16. As a result of the first week’s working of the cotton restrictions, 700 operatives at Rochdale, and 300 at Bury, and twu mills at Oldham are idle, The French Academy has just been authorized to refuse a legacy of 50,000 francs. The donator in99 words
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Advertisement486 1917-09-17 9 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. Experienced clerk for Mercantile House. Only first-class men need apply, enclosing copies of testimonials, to Box No. 193, c/o Pinang Gazette. OUR DAY. PROVINCE WELLESLEY. A MEETING will be held at the Court House Bukit Mertajam on Thursday, the 20th September, at 430 p.ra. sharp, to consider486 words
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Advertisement195 1917-09-17 9 jsf JLJ Keep your liver active and the small every-day worries and disI appointments will not trouble you. It is the mind that makes us happy not our condition of life, and when you keep your stomach healthy, your bowels active, your blood pure by the regular use of Beecham’s195 words
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Miscellaneous297 1917-09-17 9 ■rtSE 9 A WORD ABOUT CHEAP PROGRAMMES. YOU CAN’T SEE ANY AT THE EMPIRE. r Business Manager Thomas Shafto. PROGRAMME FOR Monday, Tuesday Wednesday, Sept., 17,18 19,1917. GOLD SEAL FEATURE A SON OF NEPTUNE. A drama of thrilling adventure in three acts featuring the celebrated Juvenile actor Gordon Griffith. Universal297 words
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Article1010 1917-09-17 10 x !n 2 *■s i Q NAMJES. > i g. 2 ffl s RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate Ayer Rubber EsUteS S2.‘BO I ex. Ayer Molek «12 Ayer Panas Rubber Estates Balgownie Rubber Estate Vi rrem 2 jgfT Bukit Katil' Bukit Kepong Rubber Estate j pre Cbangkat Serdang1,010 words
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Article596 1917-09-17 10 New York, August 11.—Information which has been received at Washington from extremely reliable neutral sources asserts that Germany’s three insoluble problems which will necessitate an early peace are her shortage of men, the failure of transportation and her approaching banrkruptcy. Ah the able-bodied men over 45 years of596 words
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Article387 1917-09-17 10 London, July 26.—The names of well known sportsmen continue to figure all too frequently in the melancholy casualty lists. Captain J. F. Myles, the golfer who is attached to the Seaforth Highlanders, has been wounded for the third time. He has competed in several amateur championships387 words
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Article678 1917-09-17 10 The official reporter with the Australian forces, British Head Quarters, writing on 6th August says I have mentioned some Australian artillery as having been involved in the great battle on 31st July, but only yesterday I heard what a splendid part that artillery played. The guns were678 words
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Article255 1917-09-17 10 London, August 25.—The London Gazette announces the following awards for services in Mesopotamia: C. B. Brigadier-Generals George Holdsworth, Edward Tidswell, Edward Stokes-Roberts, George F. White, Leslie Younghusband, Charles Rattray, Felix Ready, and Phillip Scott; Colonel George A. Leslie. C. M. G. There are thirty-three awards of the C.255 words
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Article364 1917-09-17 11 A Soldier From Mons. Agra, 3rd September Before the Court of Mr T Horwood, i c 8 Joint Magistrate, Agra, a young man, named Stephen Hobson was pub upon his trial, charged with having masqueraded as a military officer and cheated several business houses here, in the Punjab364 words
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Article217 1917-09-17 11 Wellington, August 6.—A violent earthquake at 3.20 a.m. on Monday convulsed the southern portion of the North Island. The Wairarapa district suffered most of the damage, which is expected to aggregate thousands of pounds. Pahiatua and Masterton, two important towns on the Welling-ton-Napier railway, appear to217 words
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Article162 1917-09-17 11 Calutta Merchant’s Gut to the Sydney. Early in the year the Committee of the Bengal Chamber of Commerce put forward a proposal that Calcutta merchants should present a piece of silverplate to H.M.A.S. Sydney to commemorate the destruction by her of the German cruiser Emden. They understood162 words
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