Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 September 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section18 1917-09-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833.’ No. 228. WEDNESDAY, 26th SEPTEMBER, 1917, PRICE 10 CENTS.18 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement1078 1917-09-26 1 r ißuoDuatiauflDoaDnnaDnnnnnnna WANTED g r RUBBER CONSIGNMENTS g t for our bi-weekly auction sales, g and private sales. Cash Ad- vances made. g t> ORDERS FOR ESTATE SUPPLIES. 0 GOODS for forwarding to any part of the world. E n FIRE INSURANCE business. 5 FALLEN DENNYS Co.. 6 Peach St.1,078 words
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Advertisement75 1917-09-26 1 Daaatincii»BMMßaaß»t3DnaaaD n XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY nW on leave you want to keep n D in touch with Malayan Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ao. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of H the Pinang Gazette,” published every Fcidey. Yearly75 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article66 1917-09-26 2 INFANTRY ATTACK FOILED. London, September 25. An Italian official report says the enemy exploded a powerful mine under our positions in the Mt. Nero region, and subsequently concentrated artillery fire. Our prompt barrage prevented the infantry from advancing. Our aeroplanes dropped four tons of high explosives and66 words
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Article61 1917-09-26 2 ITALIAN SUCCESS. Rome, September 25. After a six hours’ hard fight, an Italian column on September 20th, routed 7,000 enemy riflemen, and 800 cavalry, with artillery and machine guns, commanded by Nuri Pasha and, other Turks in the Zanzur region in southern Tripoli. The enemy’s losses are estimated at61 words
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Article187 1917-09-26 2 HIDDEN BACILLI. London, September 25. Reuter learns that the German intrigue in Rumania, now announced by Mr. Lansing, had been known for a considerable time,and is exhaustively authenticated. German diplomatic couriers, exempt from supervision, conveyed explosives and bacilli from Bra=so, in Hungary, to the German Legation at187 words
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Article88 1917-09-26 2 EXTENSIVE AREA AFFECTED. Pekin", September 25 A very heavy rainfall flooded a vast area in South Chihli, North Honan and the lower suburbs of the native city, the Japanese Couces-ion, and the British and French extra-mural areas at Tientsin, where 20,000 are homeless. It is hoped to88 words
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Article168 1917-09-26 2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, September 26. At the half-yerrly meeting of Singapore Chamber cf Commerce, the Hon. Mr. Cook, the Chairman, said the increase of import values in the half year was $31,000,000 and of exports $46,000 000 but shipping figures, which are168 words
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Article762 1917-09-26 2 YESTERDAY’S FIELD OPERATIONS. The general idea was the defence of the cross roads—known as Simpang Lima.” The boundaries were.-N—Extension of Logan Road until it would cut Ayer Rajah Road. S—Sepoy Lines, Hospital Road— Babington private Road. W—Nil. E Perak Road. A Coy, under Capt, Goa‘ly, was the defending762 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article241 1917-09-26 2 [To THE EDITOR or THE “PINANO GIX-STIM.”] Sir,—The blunders, of which a bureaucratic system of Government may be guilty, are strikingly indicated by the current year’s history of Indian Immigration. First, a great deal of perturbation is taused ip circles by the Government of Madras informing the Government241 words
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Article461 1917-09-26 2 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners of George Town was held vesterday. There were present Mr W Peel (President), Messrs. F Duxbury, A M Goodman and Chee Wor Lok with Messrs L M Bell (Engineer) and LAC Biggs (Secretary). The minutes of the last meeting were read461 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement281 1917-09-26 2 WANTED. JUNIOR ASSISTANT for healthy rubber estate in Perak. Apply Box No. 201, c/o Pinang Gazette? Penang Sales Room. order of the administrator of the □Estate of Phuah Kim Hoo deceased. TO BE SOLD By Public Auction, e At 437, Burmah Road, (Opposite Midlands), On Friday, 28th September, 1917, AT281 words
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Advertisement84 1917-09-26 2 I Gut 1917. E. 0. HOTEL, GRAND DINNER, DANCE &c., Wednesday, October 10th, j i Gross Takings go to the 4 j RED CROSS FUND. J Most People w are tainted, Are Victims 9 to constipation. Dispel the trouble by taking an occasional dose of PINKETTES, the little laxatives which84 words
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Advertisement50 1917-09-26 2 j SYNOLEO-I i w I I The Oil Bound Washable Distemper for Interior and Exterior Decorations L A soft flat finish. Does not rub off. Proclaimed unrivalled for Tropical use. 07 A for Full Range of Artistic Shades and Colour Schemes. PATERSON, SIMONS 6 €O. Ltd.. UNOORPORATED IN ENGLAND,) AGENTS.50 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous23 1917-09-26 2 Obituary. EARL OF MOUNT EDGCUMBE. London, September 26. The death has occurred of William Henry Edgcumbe, 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe, aged 84.23 words
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Miscellaneous274 1917-09-26 2 SEE THE CROWDS NIGHTLY AT *Play Mouse —Wfjere Everybody s oes Business Manager Thomas Shafto. PROGRAMME FOR To-night I To-night I! To-night ou»- startling offer includes two new Episodes in four exciting reels of the great Universal Super Serial, THE PURPLE MASK Episode 13—The Leap. Episode 14—Sky Ministers, Commencing at274 words
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Article1099 1917-09-26 3 CAPTAIN LAW’S STORY OF THE MOOLTAN. Capt. Law, recently of the General Staff, Fort Canning, was a passenger homeward bound on the Mooltan when she was torpedoed in the Mediterranean. Writing to a friend in Singapore on the day of his arrival at Marseilles he gives a graphic account1,099 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1531 1917-09-26 3 ANTED YOUNG LADY as cashier PUBLIC AUCTION SALE with knowledge of book keeping, Of a 5 Seater 15 H. P. IIV I IvL l eMy position, good salary. Apply first Daimler MOtOI* CSh -TENDERS at the instance «.th eop.es of referenoes to 1 office of the Hono ble Be9ident No.1,531 words
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Advertisement578 1917-09-26 3 By Order of the Custodian of Enemy Property pursuant to an Order of His Excellency the Governor in Council. In the matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinances 1914 to 1916 and of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinances 1914 to 1917. IMPORTANT AUCTION SAUL Of a Valuable Freehold Rubber578 words
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Article1087 1917-09-26 4 The consensus of editorial opinion in the United States, a New York message informs us, favours the view that the Kaiser’s reply to the Pope’s Peace Note is composed of hypocritical sentences designed to cover up German crime?, and that it is impossible for the Allies to1,087 words
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Article1720 1917-09-26 4 Hongkong papers recently published a paper containing corresHongkong’s pondence relating to the Commercial commercial and industrial policy bo Copied throughout the Empire after the war. This correspondence includes a lengthy despatch from H. E. the Governor of Hongkong, Sir Henry May, dealing with the proposal to exclude1,720 words
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Page 4 Advertisements
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Advertisement187 1917-09-26 4 DINNER I AT THE E. O. HOTEL, j ON i j Wed., ICtd October, j I IN AID OF THE I I “OUR DAY” 1917 FUND I i I I Dancing and other Attractions. I I I The gross takings of the evening I I will be given to the187 words
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Advertisement81 1917-09-26 4 “5.&0." GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE "PINANG GAZETTE." The subscription 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 cannot81 words
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Miscellaneous38 1917-09-26 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 7.50 a.m. 00.30 a m. 9.25 p.m. 2.46 p.m. Tomorrow. 9.24 a.m. 3.14 a m. 10.16 p.m. 3.54 p.m.38 words
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Article166 1917-09-26 5 ATTACKS AT VERDUN. LOBD DEBBY’S SPEECH. ARGENTINE CHAMBER’S VOTE. FLOODS IN CHINA. German aeroplanes attacked in the Thames Estuary and London on Monday evening, the bombs killing fifteen persons and injuring seventy. Enemy aeroplanes also crqssed the Kentish and Essex coasts on Tuesday evening, one machine reaching the166 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration258 1917-09-26 5 [Rwuter’s Telegrams RAIDING INCIDENTS. London, September 25. Field Marshal Haig reports We successfully raided the enemy line east of Epehy. An attempt to rush one of our forward posts north-east of Lens was repulsed. The enemy’s artillery was active east and north of Ypres. Another Enemy RepulseLondon,[Rwuter’s Telegrams ] - 258 words
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Article123 1917-09-26 5 SIR E. CARSON’S IMPRESSIONS. Loudon, September 25. Sir Edwatd Carsor, in an interview on his return from Headquarters, said he was impressed by the marvellously perfect scientific organization created by the high command, and with the extent of territory covered by the war industry. He dwelt123 words
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Article24 1917-09-26 5 London, September 26. Twenty-four German officer prisoners escaped last night from a camp at Keyworth (Notts). Hitherto six Lave been recaptured.24 words
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Article609 1917-09-26 5 Lord Newton Explains Effect of New Agreement. The agreement reached at The Hague between the British and German Governments concerning prisoners of war, was explained by Lord Newton (the principal delegate) in the House of Lords on July 31. He did not think that the numbers of609 words
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Article38 1917-09-26 5 NEW SOUTH WALES BAN. Sydney, September 25. Steps are being taken to exclude all members of the Industrial Workers of the World from mining fields in New South WaVs. 250 men are affected.38 words
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Article42 1917-09-26 5 London, September 25. H. M. the King on September 27th will invest a number of recipients with the order of the British Empire at Buckingham Palace. As ladies are involved, the Queen is expected to be present.42 words
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Article666 1917-09-26 5 AEROPLANES AND ZEPPELINS. London, September 25. The Press Bureau reports that aeroplanes attacked the south-east coast this evening. They came to different places in Kent and Essex. A few followed the Thames and attacked London. Bombs were dropped at several points. The casualties hitherto reported are six666 words
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Article53 1917-09-26 5 BRITISH AIRMEN’S RAID. London, September 25. The Admiralty reports that naval aircraft dropped .a large number of bombs yesterday morning among sheds, hangars, and aeroplanes at Varssenaere aerodrome. Our fighter patrol on Monday encountered a large formation of Albatross scouts and destroyed one and drove down another, All53 words
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Article27 1917-09-26 5 Amsterdam, September 25. Lieutenant Voss, the most famous German airman, for whom 49 victims are claimed, has been killed in an air fight.27 words
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Article175 1917-09-26 5 ITALIAN AEROPLANE’S FEAT. London, 25. An Italian aeroplane, with an officer as pilot, a mechanic rnd obsprvor arrived in London yesterday morning fr 'in Turin, afrer doing a non atop flight of 700 mips in 442 minutes Experiences on the Journey. The Italian aeroplane, which was piloted175 words
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Article78 1917-09-26 5 MEETING AT CORK. London, September 25. At the twentieth meeting of the Irish Convention to-day, at Cork, it was resolved to refer the various schemes discussed by the Convention to the Grand Committee, with a view to the preparation of a scheme, for submission to the Convention,78 words
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Article43 1917-09-26 5 NEW MEASURES. London, September 25. The Press Bureau s»ys Mr. Churchill, Minister of Munitions, announces the abolition of leaving certificates after October 15th. The Munitions Volunteer scheme has been extended, as one cf the safeguards against excessive migration of labour.43 words
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Russia.
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Article28 1917-09-26 5 RUSSIANS REPULSE ATTACKS. London, September 25. A Russian official report says: We repulsed two counter-attacks south of the Pekoff high road, in the Riga region.28 words
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Article103 1917-09-26 5 AN APPEAL TO RUSSIA. Odessa, September 25. M. Mortzun, President of the Rumanian Chamber of Deputies, interviewed by Reuter, said the Rumanian army was heroically defending Moldavia. He looked to tbe commonsense of the Russian people, and hoped they would realise that tbe Russian army by ardent co-operation103 words
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52 1917-09-26 5 Petrograd, September 25. The Democratic Conference has been postponed until Thursday. Toe Liberty Loan Las now reached 3,900,000,000 roubles. Refugees from Riga report that tbe Germans shot six members of the Executive of the local Council of Workmen’s aud Soldiers’ Delegates for refusing to52 words
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Article52 1917-09-26 5 Reuter conSrms our Bangkok. correspondent’s telegram to the effect that the Siamese Prize Court has condemned six German steamers of a nett tonnage of 8,021, and that an appeal has been issued for volunteers in connection with proposals by Siam to send a force to tbe52 words
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Article260 1917-09-26 5 THE ALLIES AND PEACE. London, September 25. Lord Derby, speaking at tbe Canadian Club at Tborncliffe, said we had made mistakes, but nothing like the Germans’ initial mistake in ignoring the existence of the British Dominions. This mistake would contribute to their defeat. The enemy was not260 words
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Article58 1917-09-26 5 RUSSIAN DENIAL. Petrograd, September 25. M. Terestchenko, tbe Foreign Minister, said rumours that certain powers had initiated peace negotiations were baseless. Equally unfounded are reports attaching importance to a conference at Berne, convoked by The Alliance for the realisation of a durable peace.” Neither Russia nor her Allies58 words
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Article385 1917-09-26 5 New York, August 26.—The Pope has explained his recent peace proposals as follows: Both the first and second proposals in my note ovant.ljr +.ll a samA no T>rAisirlaia.+. Wilson’s in his message to the Senate referred to, and I believe that Americans will accept these proposals.385 words
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333 1917-09-26 5 Another Reichstag manoeuvre has been shown up in its real light. This time it is the peace resolution of July 20, which was submitted by the Roman Catholic, Socialist and Liberal parties, and was carried by a« vote of 214 to 116, and which declared333 words
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General News
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Article208 1917-09-26 5 RUPTURE FAVOURED. Buenos Airts, September 25. In the Chamber, there was an animated discassion on the interrational question. Apparently the majority favour a rupture with Germany. Chamber Votes for Break. Buenos Aires, September 25. Tbe Chamber passed a resolution by 53 votes to 18 to break off208 words
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Article47 1917-09-26 5 M. BRANTING RETURNED. Stockholm, September 25. The Swedish elections are proceeding slowly, but are gradually coming near to completion. The Socialists and Liberals are winning considerably from the Conservatives. M, Branting has been re elected for the first division of Stockholm, with four other Socialists.47 words
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Article, Illustration78 1917-09-26 5 ADVANCE CONTINUES. London, September 25, Au East Africa official report says the enemy evacuated Mihambia, south-west of Kilwa, on September 19th, after a stubborn resistance, and retreated towards Opingo. A larger enemy group evacuated Ndessa, south-west of Mihambia, on September 21st. The entire enemy force in this region78 words
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Article1806 1917-09-26 6 RIFLE FIRE IN WAR. The multiplication of weapons of offence, such as bombs, rifle grenades, trench mortars, machine-guns, gas and liquid fire, and the increased use of artillery fire during the actual assault on trenches have tended to obscure the value of the rifle as the infantry1,806 words
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Advertisement263 1917-09-26 6 s gp m !EI PATRONIZED BY ROYALTY g 3 The Britannic Patent Expanding Watch Bracelets. g PLATINUM BRACELETS 3 With Lever Watch set with s DIAMONDS g$ From $375 to s©oo. 3 ffiwQvy 18 carat GOLD BRACELETS jg MjlfiSgywEifr With Lever Watch set with g diamonds, 3 t f DIAMONDS263 words
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Advertisement130 1917-09-26 6 fou can do it yourselIf you know any one who suffers, if you suffer yi urself iu the relentless grip of theumatiam, if your joints are stiff or swollen, your muscles weakened, or your limbs drawn cut of shape, if you suffer from headache, neuralgia, sciatica or other bo iily130 words
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Advertisement398 1917-09-26 6 lllllllllllinll iiiiiiiiiiinmiiiiiiiiiini| Trial Orders are cordially solicited for Our Best Local Make Meranfi Cases. I j A better substitute for rubber packing than Momi 1’ Gases, being cheaper and yet more durable. i Always in stock (either fitted and complete with strap- i —iron or in bundles): 1 Cases 24"398 words
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Article822 1917-09-26 7 Mr C St J Wright has retunred to Kuala Lumpur from leave. Mr B de F Garland, of the Borneo Co, Sarawak, has left for Home to join the army. Mr. W Laidlaw Fraser, of United Engi* neers, Ltd, has received a commission in tb§ Indian Army822 words
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Article54 1917-09-26 7 A dinner, dance, etc, will be held at the E <fc O Hotel, on Wednesday, October 10:h and Mr Sarkies will give the whole of the proceeds to Our Day Fund. There will be a dinner, dance, fancy fair, and other attractions at the Runnvmede Hotel on54 words
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Article133 1917-09-26 7 The programme for this event on the afternoon of Oct. 27 has been published. The events include a Horse ex-Griffin race, RC Pony Scurry, Scurry Course, Horse Race, R.C., Roadster Race (gentlemen riders) 5 furlongs, two gharry pony races of two and three furlongs, for natives,133 words
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151 1917-09-26 7 Peking, September 16.—A telegram from Hongkong states that Li Hoi Sin (a delegate from Peking), after consulting with Luk Wing Ting, proceeds to Hainan to consult with Lung Chai Kwong. The situation regarding the South-Western Provinces is approaching settlement. Following are the conditions presented to151 words
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Article81 1917-09-26 7 Shanghai, September 7.—The arrest of Dr. Sun Yat-sen, former Tutuh Cho Yang-kwang of Chekiang, General Li Chung-wu, former commander of the Chapei revolutionary army, and several others was ordered yesterday by Li Shun, Tuchun of Kiangsu in a note to Hsu Kuo-liang, the Nantao chief of81 words
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Article348 1917-09-26 7 The Academic Arguments. The moral sense at times gets mixed, Or so it seems to me; And then you find yourself betwixt The devil and the sea. A brace of blacks don’t make a white, But yet it stands to reason That abstract wrong and abstract right May bgth348 words
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Article42 1917-09-26 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in enang was $112,00 per picul, buyers. Tin was quoted in London yesterday at £247 10s spot, and £244 10s three months. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £247 spot, and £243 three months.42 words
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Article33 1917-09-26 7 The following was the rubber quotation in Loudon on Sept. 24tb, received yesterday Plantation let latex crepe 2s 9f d Smoked Sheet 2s 8d [*By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.j33 words
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Article71 1917-09-26 7 The following are the latest quotations iu Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. tn on 2 2 Shares. s s 5 cq a? co 02 Rubber (Dollar). Kedah s3| $4 $3.90 $4.10 Sandeycroft s4| s4f s4| $4.60 Scudai $8 sB| sB| sB| Tambalak $l.lO $1.1571 words
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Article73 1917-09-26 7 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet $ll8 —$125 Plain smoked sheet $lO2 108 Diamond unsmoked sheet $lO0 105 Plain unsmoked sheet s9B 107 Bark crepe s6s73 words
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Article330 1917-09-26 7 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade frou 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day 1. Fantasia Carmen ...Bizet 2. Polka Pliny Come Kiss Yo Baby ...Boettger 3. Selection Girojle (Jirofla ...Lecocq 4. Waltz Sympihu ...Holmes 5. March Bow Wow ...Jones A death330 words
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Article166 1917-09-26 7 Sept 27.—“ Hari Raya Haji.” Sept 27.—“ Our Day,” Meeting, Straits Trading Company’s Club, Butterworth, 7 p.m. Sept 27. —Lecture, Anglo-Chinese School Hall, 8 p.m. Sept 29.—Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., Annual General Meeting, noon. Sept 30.—Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, second quarterly general meeting, Krian Club, Parit Buntar, 11am.166 words
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Advertisement142 1917-09-26 7 PRITCHARD Co., Ltd. «J J) I v general and 3aney drapery I NEW CONSIGNMENT” Style, Durability and value. ■> 1 BLOUSES. Specially Designed Voile Blouses in Great Variety. At PRICES RANGING HtOM $3.50 il\ Blouse Fabrics. Voiles and Muslins. FROM CENTS 4? <5O YARD. r M i i i t142 words
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Miscellaneous92 1917-09-26 7 WAR CARTOON. Jrom the World’s Press. jl-3 j _w_. I V- X r_2 1 K Z/ 1 L <2 j The blood of the innocent cries to Heaven for vengeance. —“Philadelphia Record.” n n Harder I g 2 'ft'- gfe\ 8 'cL CH v> r 'n n\\ T a n92 words
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