Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 4 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-04 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 235. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 4th OOTO6ĔR, 1917. 4*R|CE 10 CENTS,20 words
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Advertisement626 1917-10-04 1 TED INSKiNMENTS o 5 1 < V auc ti° n 8 al« 8 i gales. Cash Adfya fate supplies. awarding to any pari or tile world. D FIRE INSURANCE business. 5 JALLEN DENNYS Co., p 6 Beach St. and 7 Union St., Penang. D B Bankers :—Chartered Bank. D c626 words
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Advertisement80 1917-10-04 1 \A7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY a B V V on leave yon want to keep q in touch with Malayan affairs, *J H Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do JJ| 1 in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of B the Pinang80 words
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Article760 1917-10-04 2 CHANCES OF DEVELOPMENT. The Germans were making considerable head-way in China before the war came. But the hands of the clock of their commercial prosperity in that quarter have been put back indefinitely, perhaps for ever, by the timely act of the Chinese Government. It is760 words
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Article164 1917-10-04 2 Schoolboys stabbed by Spectators. Mandalay, September 21.—A police report is to hand to-day from Maymyo of an aiTray on the 17th instant on a football field in whicn schoolboys were reported to have been stabled by spectators. The game was being piayed on the Gurkha football164 words
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Advertisement966 1917-10-04 2 SITUATION WANTED. FOR SALE. A YOUNG AND ENERGETIC MAN m q seeks employment on a healthy 20 H. P. FLANDERS CAR Two ea er. Estate in Province Wellesley or in the Recently overhauled and painted, in F.M.S. age 22, capable of supervising labour excellent running order. and other works. Speaks966 words
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Advertisement1466 1917-10-04 2 The British Government HU I I DANCE and the Government of TAW/M I J X I the strait 9 Settlements T" r HE GEORGE TOW > will be held at J have both decided that MOTOR GARAGE beg > PERAK CLUB, < |one-sixth of One's to notify the public that1,466 words
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Article966 1917-10-04 3 FROM NEUTRAL SOURCES. Aeroplanes Interned. N.I.F.A. Sept 28.—Two large German hydroplanes have been interned at Vlissingen by a Dutch torpedo boat. A hydroplane landed, and the other was shot down by the torpedo boat. A German aviator was seriously wounded. The Telegraaf understands that, in connection with the966 words
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Article1248 1917-10-04 3 —S. F. P.” At the meeting on Monday, HE. the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, presided. The minutes of the meeting on September 24 were confirmed. Supply Bill for 1918. The Draft Estimates for the year 1918 were laid on the table. H. E. the Governor delivered his annual—S. F. P.” - 1,248 words
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Article529 1917-10-04 3 S.F.P.” His Excellency’s annual speech in Council on the position of the Colony, whilst it records a year of satisfactory financial results, considering war conditions, also gives us an idea of the extent to which the Colony is assisting the Empire in the prosecution of the war..—“ S.F.P.” - 529 words
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Article45 1917-10-04 3 Washington, September 4. —It is reported that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha, one of the leading Japanese steamship lines, is arranging for an extension of its operations, including services between Bombay and Liverpool, via South Africa. New services will start in April next.45 words
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Advertisement21 1917-10-04 3 fiUBBER STAMPS. '■pfiE PINANG GAZETTE PRESS, Ltd., is now in a position to execute orders for all kinds of Rubber Stamps21 words
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Advertisement84 1917-10-04 3 Peiwq 4p ipon SPORTS DEPARTMENT. SINGLE BARREL BREACH LOADING SPORTING GUNS. DOUBLE BARREL BREACH LOADING SPORTING GUNS. I WINCHESTER 18l SPORTING IM cartridc.es. IB! ’No. 4, 6 8 Shot $10.50 Nett 100 Buck Shot 11.00 Ball H-50 WEBLEY AUTOMATIC PISTOLS. h 5? < n O o wa < r u84 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous73 1917-10-04 3 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced jrom the World's Press. nDDDDD□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□□nannon A s \/I ri® I S z a «O&k j'i s W® fiL 71 g s i g iw b Z '-W s a r VI //I g 5wT W uA/J I 'wViß?® 4 S s 'w-z? b aA 4 i S'■'73 words
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Article1366 1917-10-04 4 Mr. Stamford Rbffles is now a Staff Officer, R. F. C., at the Air Board. j Doctor Gilmore Ellis, Singapore, underwent an operation on Tuesday and is proceeding satisfactorily. Mr F W Howl, of the F M S Railways, has been appointed Lieutenant in the Royal Engineers,1,366 words
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Article82 1917-10-04 4 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. CB oB g 00 Shares. >» a CQ U 2 CQ 02 Rubber (Dollar). Connemara... 40c 50c 45c 50c Pulau Bulang s4| $4.80 $4.70 $4.90 Temerloh $1 40 $1.50 $1.45 $1.55 Rahman82 words
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Article92 1917-10-04 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for September Ayer Kuning (F MS) lbs 76,000 Bradwall 46,318 Bungsar 20,000 Bagan Serai 31,000 Batak Rabit 35,500 Chersonese 56,480 Central Kelantan 13,500 Dennistown 46,000 F.M.S. 171,000 Highlands Lowlands 128,046 Klabang 23,850 Kuang 27,600 K. L. 154,000 Krian Plantations 18,500 Majedie t92 words
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Article441 1917-10-04 4 Mr R D Action, in the District Court, Penang, to-day, convicted Hassan bin Chat a Malay constable, for causing grievous hurt to a ricksha-puller. A witness said the assault took place in front of his house and that the accused threw a ricksha lamp at the441 words
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Advertisement406 1917-10-04 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Mr. Mrs. L. P. Ebden. P. P. C. Mr. H. D. Sharpin. P. P. 0. WANTED D AN INTELLIGENT CLERK to keep English accounts. Apply to Box. 210, c/o Pinang Gazette. Federated Malay States Railways. WANTED. TWO FULLY QUALIFIED DRAUGHTSMEN, salary $lOO and $5O per mensem, respectively. The406 words
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Advertisement53 1917-10-04 4 OUR DAY. SHAFTESBURY CAFE OFFICIAL OPENING TO-MORROW, FROM 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Half Gross Receipts to be handed to RED CROSS FUND. An autograph telegram from the late Lord Kitchener to Sir John Anderson is now on view at the Cafe. STRING BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Excellent $1 Tiffin and53 words
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Advertisement629 1917-10-04 4 I SELANGOR TURF CLUB.? •£> WAR LOAN i LOTTERY.! Value $500,000 J •v Or such lesser or greater amount as may be subscribed.' 3 S I Tickets $5 each.. The amount subscribed as follows J 30 per cent in 1 prize. 12 1 5 1 prize. 5 divided into 5629 words
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Article1755 1917-10-04 5 THINNING OUT.” MR. COOMBS’ LECTURE. An interesting lecture was delivered on Sunday by Mr. G. E. Coombs, Economic Botanist of the F.M.S. Agricultural Department, at the Central Perak Planters’ Association Rooms in Ipoh. Mr. Coombs has had the advantage of a recent visit to Sumatra, where on the General Rubber1,755 words
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Article78 1917-10-04 5 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $5,864.53 Mrs Jamiessn $lO Mrs Cleaver $l5 Mrs Winfield $10; Mrs Matson $10; Mrs Mrs Selanders $lO Mrs Hyme $5 Ladies’ Bridge book Golf Club for August $l2 35. —Total $5,936.88 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers78 words
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Article182 1917-10-04 5 Oct 4 and 5.—“ Penang Impressionists Exhibition in aid of St. Dunstan’s Institute, at Chinese Merchants’ Club. Oct s.—Opening Oafe Shaftesbury, 50 per cent to Our Day Fund. Oct 6.—Dance, Perak Club, Taiping, 9 15, Our Day Fund. Oct 10.—E. O. Hotel, Dinner, dance, etc., Our Day” Fund.182 words
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Advertisement458 1917-10-04 5 «T IS TOLt 3 'r®t l** wnr*>^s»ii I s 9 «C J I I M I MrWEEr* I IS "Before 1 Sit in a Chair I Like to Know Whether It Has s»s. Been Polished with an Oily Substance or with—- JOHKSOIfS I prepare» Wax I 1| IX/TOST LIQUID POLISHES458 words
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Advertisement543 1917-10-04 5 Grossmith’s i "COEDEN STIKI? 1 Eau de Cologne Wonderful freshness, invigorating quality and delightful odour, dis- t tinguish this really high-class Eau de Cologne, which is undoubtedly J the finest production of its kind. It is manufactured from the purest ingredients and blended with the knowledge derived from nearly J543 words
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Article1307 1917-10-04 6 Germany caught Britain napping with intensive and ruthless submarinism, and there are some who would have it thought that the same applies to methods of frigbtfulness in the air. While the submarine menace has not been entirely removed, it is in a fair way to1,307 words
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Article1669 1917-10-04 6 Herr von Sa’zmann, the German critic who endeavours to perThe German suade his countrymen to Army’s SOS believe that Siam was coerced by the Allies into declaring war, is the expert of the Vossische Zeitung who with several other writers on military matters, has helped to mirror1,669 words
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Article33 1917-10-04 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $110.75 per picul buyers —an increase of 50 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day, at £244 5s spot, and £242 three months.33 words
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Article47 1917-10-04 6 The result for September of Trong Tin. (No Liability), wag hours run 555, yards treated 75,608, ore won piculs 196. Air Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output of Tin Bentong (No Liability) for September, was: cubic yards treated 68,600, hours 600, piculs 403.47 words
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Article62 1917-10-04 6 The result of mining operations daring the month of July, 1917, is as follows Tin ore won pls 305.94 value $19,530.63, I sundry revenue $1,045.11,—T0tal revenue $20,575.74; Deduct:—Mining and development expenses $12,704.14, mine administration, and general charges $2,99 ’.BO, taxes and royalties $2,791.47, head office62 words
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Advertisement289 1917-10-04 6 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I T. D. L. I LIROSA CREAM 9C A non-greasy, non-oily and efficient X DRESSING FOR THE HAIR. g X Does not stain or soil the scalp or X clothing. Sg X Imparts to the hair a most pleasing and X elegant appearance. X 9E X Can be supplied289 words
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Advertisement50 1917-10-04 6 OUR DAY.” E. O. HOTEL., "IVednesday, October, 1917. Booking for Seats now Open. $5 for Dinner, Concert and Dance. Don’t Miss “The Pink Pom-Poms.” The most talented Company that ever visited Penang. Latest Songs from the London Music Halls. Don’t Forget you are helping the Fund with the GROSS TAKINGS.50 words
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Miscellaneous37 1917-10-04 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tidea for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 1.56 a.m. 8.22 a in. 2.13 p.m. 8.24 p.m. To-morrow. 2.27 am. 8.58 a.m. 2;45 p.m. 8.54 p.m.37 words
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Article265 1917-10-04 7 THE VERDUN FRONT. RUSSIAN CONFERENCE. THE SWEDISH CABINET. TYPHOON AT TOKIO. The Premier, when visiting an area damaged in the latest German air raid on London, is reported to have promised that British leprisals against German cities would be initiated. British naval aircraft again attacked Zeebrugge and St.265 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration344 1917-10-04 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ENEMY’S ANXIETY. London, October 2. Renter’s correspondent at the French Headquarters says the Germans are most anxious regarding the situation at Bois le Chaume, on the right bank cf the Meuse. They ordered that dominating points of the wood must be recaptured at all costs,[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 344 words
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Article438 1917-10-04 7 CABINET’S DECISION. London, October 3. I The Daily Chronicle says the War I Cabinet has practically decided upon the I creation of an Air Ministry, with a separate I war service. I Steel Helmets in London. I London, October 3. I The Guards at Marlborough House and438 words
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Article, Illustration48 1917-10-04 7 ZEEBRUGGE BOMBED. London, October 3. The Admiralty reports that naval aircraft on Monday night bombed lock-gates at Zeebrugge, and dropped a quantity of explosives yesterday afternoon on sheds and machines at St Denis Westrem aerodrome, We shot down two enemy aircraft. All our machines returned.48 words
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Article121 1917-10-04 7 KAISER AND HIS BIRTHDAY. Amsterdam, October 2. During Marshal von Hindenburg’s birthday celebrations at Headquarters, the Kaiser called at his house and presented him with a bust of the All-Highest War Lord.” The road from Hindenburg’s house to Headquarters was lined by children, who strewed flowers, and airmen121 words
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Article379 1917-10-04 7 A TIME FOR ACTION. London, October 3. Mr. Churchill, Minister of Munitions, at a luncheon given by the Aldwych Club, said i we are at this moment actually in the sternest phase of the war. We are actually I entering the phase in which the convulsion |of379 words
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Article130 1917-10-04 7 ENEMY AND BELGIUM. Rome, October 3. The “Giornale d’ltalia” says the Pope has issued a Note to the Entente Powers, intimating that there is reason for the belief that the Central Powers’ replies to his peace Note may be regarded as an intimation of Germany’s readiness130 words
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Article37 1917-10-04 7 MISSION TO THE VATICAN. Amsterdam, October 3. The Pope has requested General von Falkenhausen, Governor of Belgium, to permit Cardinal Mercier to visit Rome on an important political mission. A conditional passport has been promised.37 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article111 1917-10-04 7 Udice, October 2. The Italians, at the extreme end of Bainsizza plateau, between Podlaka and Madorie, made a small but significant advance, capturing Vai Etable, a hill of 2,500 feet, after a heroic struggle. The position had changed hands frequently in the recent fighting. Austrians Repulsed. London, October111 words
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Article29 1917-10-04 7 London, October 3. Suez Canal dues, commencing with the New Year, for unloaded and loaded ships, will be 8| francs per ton of forty cubic feet.29 words
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Russia.
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Article219 1917-10-04 7 b DELEGATES AGAINST COALITION. I j r Petrograd, October 3. 1 Ab the Democratic Conference, the majority of the Soldel delegates protested against a Coalition Cabinet, with the bourgeois. A deputation, numbering 200, declaring that they represented half a million workers, accompanied by soldiers, attempted to force a219 words
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Article164 1917-10-04 7 “TIMES’” COMMENT. London, October 3. The Times in an editorial on the success of Viscount Ishii’s mission to America, dwells on the failure of the longstanding German intrigues to set at enmity the United States and Japan, and refers to the obtuseness with which the Germans persisted164 words
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Article57 1917-10-04 7 ENORMOUS DAMAGE. Tokio, October 3. A typhoon of unprecedented violence swept over Tokio on October Ist for four hours. A hundred thousand are homeless and 355 are dead or missing. A number are injured. Thousands of houses were demolished or damaged. Communications are interrupted. Damage in the57 words
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Article75 1917-10-04 7 SMUTS AND BOTHA. Pretoria, October 2. At the South African Party Congress, resolutions thanking General Smuts for his services, and hoping for his safe return, also regarding the providing of land for the settlement of returned soldiers, were passed unanimously. The Cape Branch of the South African75 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article269 1917-10-04 7 I LAST WEEK’S FIGURES. I London, October 3. I The Admiralty reports that the arrivals I last week were 2,680, and the sailings 2,742. I Eleven vessels over and two under 1,600 I tons were sunk. I Sixteen were unsuccessfully attacked. THE BRITISH BAROMETER. I The following269 words
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Article156 1917-10-04 7 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sunk. Sailing SteamI ships, ers. 6th May 464 430 8 V 13th May 580 568 7 4 20th May 460 387 0 8 27th May 498 476 11 8 3rd156 words
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393 1917-10-04 7 Mr. Pollen on Shams of Neutrality. Mr. Arthur H. Pollen, perhaps the most dreaded critic of the British Admiralty, is at present in the United States, and he has been giving the American Press his ideas of a real blockade. Here are his views393 words
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Article153 1917-10-04 7 A COALITION CABINET. Stockholm, October 3. The King summoned the leaders of the three parties, including M Branting, with a view to the formation of a Coalition Cabinet. King’s Speech to Leaders* Stockholm, Octobe’r 3. The King, addressing the party leaders, said Since the beginning of the war, my153 words
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Article487 1917-10-04 7 I Hjalmar Branting, who has been asked to I confer regarding a Coalition Cabinet in SweI den is the leader of the Social Democratic I Party, the most numerous in the new Swe- dish Parliament. He is the editor of the “So- cial-Demokraten,” the leading organ of487 words
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Article114 1917-10-04 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., advise that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at tbeir 321st auction sale held to-day Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $ll5 to $llB Smoked diamond sheet No 2 109 114 Unsmoked sheet No 1 102 Unsmoked sheet No 2114 words
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Article45 1917-10-04 7 [Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondent.] Singapore, October 4 At Singapore rubber auctions, 1,264 tons were catalogued. The market was weak, with few buyers. Fine pale touched $123 and ribbed smoked averaged $l2O. Medium and lower were difficult to sell, and were $lO down*45 words
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Article963 1917-10-04 8 E• S NAMES. >» j I E-S I I I RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate »4-20 »4.40 Amalgamated Malay Estates 65c 80e prem. Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates Ayer Molek Rubber Co. Ayer Panas Rubber Estates xlv Balgownie-Rubber Estate 2. f nrem Batu Lintang c963 words
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Article616 1917-10-04 8 CHRISTIANITY AND THE CRIMES OF THE HUNS. Cannon Anthony C Deane (Vicar of All Saints, Ennismore Gardens), writes in the Sunday Pictorial Ought we to forgive the Germans, and can we if we ought I have reason to know that many people are troubled as616 words
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Article208 1917-10-04 8 “Give up these wretched attempts to excuse our action and to incriminate the enemy. We were not dragged into this gigantic war against our will. It was not forced on us by surprise. We wanted it. We willed it and we were right in doing so. Our208 words
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Advertisement278 1917-10-04 8 r=TILES=i IJ MANUFACTURED BY g THE MALKIN TILE WORKS, Co., Ltd.. BURSLEM, ENGLAND. p n j* I I j WHITE GLAZED TILES. 5 H 6 in. by 6 in. by f in. H IFOR ALL PURPOSES. 9 Extensively used throughout the Straits F.M.S. n I I j GROOVED WHITE GLAZED278 words
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551 1917-10-04 9 FREIGHTAGE AND FISCAL DRAWBACKS. At the annual general meeting of the above corporation held in Londota on July 30th, the Chairman, Mr. Francis O Streeten said the revenue account was quite a satisfactory one. He eaid there were difficulties in connection ■with management551 words
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Article151 1917-10-04 9 —‘‘Daily Chronicle.” The movements of this young man are announced in the society columns of the Press in this style: King Manuel has left for Eastbourne King Manuel leaves London this afternoon for Liverpool.” In the first place, he is not King Manuel,” but is ex-King Manuel, and—‘‘Daily Chronicle.” - 151 words
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Article248 1917-10-04 9 Whether two picture postcards, both having the inscription. Then we have the rest of the day to ourselves,” one was an infringement of the copyright in the other, was the question decided by Mr. Justice Peterson in the Chancery Division iu the action of McCrum v Eisner.248 words
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Article464 1917-10-04 9 A Difficult Problem. Calcutta, September B:—At a meeting of the Indian Tea Association, held on August 29th, a letter from the Chairman of the Dooars Planters’' Association, in connection with the Indian Defence Force, was considered. It referred to certain Regimental Orders issued by the464 words
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Article199 1917-10-04 9 Daily Chronicle.” Germany’s attempt to seduce Russia does not stand alone. She is perpetually trying, with varying success, to play upon currents of feeling in the other Allied countries—in Italy, in France, or in Great Britain. For the moment she seems inactive in America but the word—“ Daily Chronicle.” - 199 words
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Article235 1917-10-04 9 These men, and there are new millions of them, who have done their three years’ steady at the front,” are a presence not to be put by. They demand that all their sufferings shall be taken into account, and that the blood that has235 words
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Article325 1917-10-04 9 MAHOMEDANS AND OUR DAY.” A well attended meeting of representatives of the Mahomedans was held at the Victoria Hall, Singapore, in connection with the Our Day effort. Malays, Arabs, Southern Indians, Bombay Mahomedans, Panjabis, Hazaras, Bengalis, Ceylonese and Javanese were represented. The Colonial Secretary (the Hon. Mr. F. S. James,325 words
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Article58 1917-10-04 9 OUR DAY.” The Shaftesbury Cafe has a special Our Day to-morrow, 50 per cent, of the takings going to the Red Cross Fund. Bookings are being made for, the dollar tiffin. The Penang Impressionists exhibition in aid of St. Dunstan's Institute opens to-day at 4 p.m. and to-morrow at 1058 words
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Article32 1917-10-04 9 A Financial Council. Shanghai, September 20. —The Financial Council was formally established yesterday with Liang Kai Chiu as chairman and Chan Hon Dai and Wong Kwan vice-chairmen, and 24 officers.32 words
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Article54 1917-10-04 9 Shanghai, September 20.—Luk Wing Ting’s latest policy with regard to the Parliament, demands that a definite date shall be stated for convening Parliament and also that the old members shall be eligible. He pays special attention to the question of the election of a new President54 words
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Article48 1917-10-04 9 Peking, September 20.—Lung Chai Kwong has telegraphed stating that his soldiers have not been paid since May, by the Canton Government and he therefore requests payment by the Central Government. The re-' quest has been handed over to the War Ministry for decision.48 words
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Article31 1917-10-04 9 Peking, September 20. —A movement is on foot, in Hupeh, to raise a volunteer corps of 100,000 soldiers for Europe, the cost to be defrayed by public subscription.31 words
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Article23 1917-10-04 9 Peking, September 20.—The President has transferred his own body-guards and the Sixth and Fifteenth Divisions from Nanking to Peking.23 words
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Article140 1917-10-04 9 T.0.M.” Two Chinese shop-keepers of Tanjong Rambutan were charged on Monday, in the Ipoh Police Court, with having committed a breach of the Food Control Regulations by selling condensed milk at more than 40 cents per tin. Complaints had reached the authorities from various sources that milk was—“ T.0.M.” - 140 words
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Article88 1917-10-04 9 A general meeting of the Association will be held at 10.30 a.m., on Saturday, the 20th inst., at the Johore Hotel, Johore Bharu. The following is the agenda 1. Minutes of meetings of August 29th. 2. War relief. 3. Labour. a. Indian. b. Javanese. 4. Toddy.88 words
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Article555 1917-10-04 9 SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING. At the registered offices of the Company, No. 1 Embankment, Kuala Lumpur, on Saturday last at 11.30 a.m.,, the Selangor Coconuts, Ltd., sixth annual general meeting was held, the chair being taken by Mr. J. A. Russell in the absence through indisposition of Mr. J.555 words
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Article79 1917-10-04 9 New York, August 22.—The huge profits made by munitions firms out of the war are revealed bv the following return, showing the p’ofits oi twelve of the largest munitions corporations of America for the year 1916 United States Steel £41,600,000 Dupont de Nemours 15,200,000 Bethlehem Steel 10,800.00079 words
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Article73 1917-10-04 9 The following ties were played yesterday, and resulted Mixed Doubles Handicap.—4 Mr. and Mrs. Pientis beat—3 Miss Gold and G. N. Saye 6—4, 7—9, 6—4. Ladies Doubles Handicap—3o.4 Mrs. Evans and Mrs. Clark walk over from t 3 Miss Jones and Miss Pritchard. Championship—H. E.73 words
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Advertisement96 1917-10-04 9 NOTICE OF SALE. VALUABLE""LANDSThe undersigned has been instructed to sell By Public Auction, To the Highest Bidders, on the spot (Lot No. 230 i Mukim X C. D.) near Railway Station, Bukit Mertajam, Province Wellesley, On Monday, the Bth October, 1917, AT 11 A. M., All those 22 lots of96 words
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Advertisement54 1917-10-04 9 •••••oooo<»e«ooooM»»oooo«ewe Great Clearance Sale N O W O N o o WASSIAMULL ASSOMULL S Co., street! ESSk •••••ooooeewooooweeoooo»**»» H. TOKISATSU JAPANESE OUTDOOR PHOTOGRAPHER. 58. GIBHOP STREET. Is prepared to attend at private residences and on estates at requestDeveloping, Printing and Enlarging a speciality. Amateurs work carefully and neatly finished. A54 words
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Miscellaneous230 1917-10-04 9 LET US CONVINCE YOU If you are inclined to be sceptical—come along and we’ll soon show you conclusive proof, that the GREATEST FILMS are shown always at the Business Manager Thomas Shafto POWERS COMEDY UNIVERSAL 44 A Fascinating Mode!/’ With Jay Belasco —Belle Bennet. Ed. Sedgwick Violet Eddy. Blue Bird230 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article258 1917-10-04 10 Amsterdam, August 30.—The Pau-Ger-mau Rhenisch Westfaclische Zeitung remarks that the conditions of peace must ultimately be based upon the war map, which is in our favour. Our enemies continue to struggle in the hope of changing the war map. Coaling stations and marine bases must be secured258 words
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82 1917-10-04 10 The official Pi ■ess Bureau announces that the Germans for a considerable time urged the Belgium Socialists in Belgium to participate in the Stockholm Conference. The Belgians pointed out that it would be impossible without a mandate from a party meeting at which a free expression82 words
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Article69 1917-10-04 10 New York, August 23. —The Paris correspondent of the New York Times says Advices from Switzerland show that Austria is in a state bordering upon panic. The Vienna newspapers barely venture to discuss the military situation. There are serious internal tioubles in Bohemia and Transylvania.69 words
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Article60 1917-10-04 10 Vancouver, August 27.—Mr. A. C. Kessell, of the Western Australian Agent-General’s office, who has arrived at Vancouver, states that the Allies could jnake a breach in the German defences, but the cost in soldiers’ lives would be terrific. They, therefore, preferred a policy of .attrition,60 words
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Article158 1917-10-04 10 Copenhagen, September 3. —In connection with the recent fight off the Coast of Jutland between British destroyers and German mine sweping trawlers, survivors from the latter state that the trawlers were carrying great quantities of food for submarines. Suddenly the trawlers discovered British warships closing158 words
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Article99 1917-10-04 10 London, August 28.—The Hamburg “Nachrichten describes the sinking of a British trap ship by a big German submarine. According to the account, the submarine lighted a steamer of 1,150 tons, which excited attention by its high bridge, high deck erections and wild zigzag course. The submarine put99 words
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Article386 1917-10-04 10 Rome, September 2.—Public interest in the fate of Hermada is at fever heat. The Messagero says the Italians are terrifically bombarding San Gabriele, San Daniele and San Marco. The Austrians announce that Italian cavalry is marching on I aibach. It is believed that this announcement is386 words
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140 1917-10-04 10 Paris, August 31.—Rudolf Reventlow, nephew of Count Reventlow, has deserted from the German army. He was spending his leave with his mother on the German side of Lake Constance and both rowed towards the Swiss shore at night time. A German patrol vainly pursued them and140 words
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Article137 1917-10-04 10 September 3.—The Rheinische Westfaelische Zeitung” says that Germany’s duty is to make her enemies uncomfortable. In referring to Belgium, it says A country is invaded not to be taken care of but to make the people want peace with all their might. Do we shrink because137 words
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Article113 1917-10-04 10 Peruvian Government Acts. London, August 23.—The Government of Peru has sent an ultimatum to Germany in connection with the sinking of the Peruvian sailing ship Lorton in February last. The vessel was sunk in Spanish waters by a German submarine which was flying the French flag.113 words
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Article79 1917-10-04 10 New York, August 23.—The Washington correspondent of the New York Sun states The Administration is considering the question of sending a force of 100,000 men to assist Russia.” ‘Le Matin’ urges the sending of Japanese troops to i einforce the Russians, and also to relieve the79 words
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Article650 1917-10-04 11 STORY OF REMINGTON ARMS. The history of the Remington Arms Co begins with a farmer blacksmith of 23 who is welding the tirst Remington Rille in his father’s little smithy amid the hills of Eastern New York State (U. S. A.), in the year 1816, founded a business650 words
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Article270 1917-10-04 11 The Rev Albert Lowe, who has been acting as a chaplain at the front, narrated to a meeting at Norwich the following instance of the pluck and endurance of a wounded soldier. Our doctor one night found a man in a shell hole with his leg shattered below270 words
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