Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 9 October 1917
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Title Section20 1917-10-09 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 239. VOL. LXXV. TUESDAY, 9th OCTOBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement971 1917-10-09 1 I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING I of every description undertaken, I from a visiting card to the largest B size poster, by B The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., J with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic 1 display guaranteed. B ♦■■l |p g| r ~y M BEAR &f BRAND MILK971 words
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Advertisement81 1917-10-09 1 »4«. I XA7 HEN ou ARE AWAY g c V V on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, g g Planting, &c. This you cando m ad better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the Pinaug Gazette,”81 words
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Article669 1917-10-09 2 CALCUTTA TRAGEDY. During the course of the Coroner’s inquest on Tuesday last week regarding the murder of Desmond Tomick, of 39, Sooterkia s Lane, evidence in which was heard in camera, reports were circulated that the mother of the murdered young man had been arrested. Persistent rumours of669 words
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Article178 1917-10-09 2 Washington, August 24. War expenditures of the United States, including Allied loans, mounted dur'ng August to more than $24 000,000 every twenty-four hours. The figures, minus $100,000,000 just lent to Russia, are contained in to-day’s Treasury statement. *Two thirds of the great sum is represented178 words
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Article570 1917-10-09 2 Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s Weekly Report. Messrs. Fraser and Co. in their share circular dated October 3, state This week has exhibited no particular variations in either section of our market. Just a steady day by day business is passing in rubbers except that orders of any570 words
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Article39 1917-10-09 2 London, September 14.—The imports of plantation rubber for the month of August amounted to 3,789 tons, and deliveries to 3.296 tons. The total stock of Para and Plantation rubber amount to 13.704 tons against 8,417 tons.39 words
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Article66 1917-10-09 2 Th* followin’ are the la r est quotation? in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.'s share list Yesterday. To-day. g m a, Share?. >» >» J? to a Rubber (Dollar). Kedah $4 s4| $4 $4.10 K. Sidim $44 $45 $45 $46 ex Semanggol Or sl| sl| $165 $l.BO Do66 words
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Article15 1917-10-09 2 The foil* wing is an additional rubber output for September Tebrau lbs 66,75615 words
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Article121 1917-10-09 2 Pknasg, October 8, 1917. {By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 4 months'eight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 h 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Oaicutta Demand Bank Rs, > H 3 days’ eight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank q 3 daye' eight121 words
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Article438 1917-10-09 2 Messrs. Baker, Morgan Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, reported on Saturday, as follows: This week commenced with two most active days, so that, in spite of markets having been quieter during the latter half of the period, the volume of business, on the whole, has considerably exceeded that438 words
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112 1917-10-09 2 Amount previously acknowledged $91,800.41 Social Improvement Union $3O; Seed Mahtber Idid collecting card No. 58 $2OO Koninklijke Paketvaart Maatschappij $500; Penang Recreation Club $5O Capt Macintyre collecting card No. 13 $195 S H Langston SIOJ Sootoo Yew Lee $5 l ee See $5112 words
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114 1917-10-09 2 The sub’criptions to 30th September, 191" are as follows No: of Applications Amount November 1916 237 427,760 December 144 283,040 January 1917 192 243,870 February 205 332,630 March 323 246,900 April 142 314,560 May 115 $265,220 June 74 159,440 July Hl 152,470 August 117114 words
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Article33 1917-10-09 2 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Oct. 8 h, received to-day: Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s B|d Smoked Sheet 2s 6sd [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]33 words
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Advertisement336 1917-10-09 2 WANTED. GOOD MOTOR CYCLE immediately Apply Box No. 217, c/o Pinang Gazette. WA WEEDING CONTRACTORS, Chinese or Tamil. XGood rates, long term Healthy Estate. Apply personally MANAGER, Kelubi Estate, Alor Star. WANTED AT ONCE FOR ESTATE near Seremban, a first class Office Clerk an! Book-keeper must be able to typewrite336 words
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Advertisement30 1917-10-09 2 “Our Day” Dinner. See them in all their glory. Who? The pink Pompoms. Their one and only appearance. Have you reserved your table for Wednesday at the E. O. HOTEL.30 words
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Advertisement324 1917-10-09 2 fifliiinimuiiitiiMiiffliiiniwin Creep, islfiiid cement to., LM. 1 I PORTLAND CEMENT I s In Casks and Drams of 575 lbs. net In Bags of 250 lbs. nA s g| Cement Tiles, any pattenu 111 Gutterwayo. g Glazed Paving Tiles. H Firebricks and Fireclay. 3 Drain Pipes, any shape. ffl Paving Bricks.324 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous189 1917-10-09 2 THE SMASHING SERIAL SUCCESS OF THE SEASON COMING THURSDAY OCTOBER 11TH The Great Secret. A delightful companion picture to Love’s Battlefield. Business Manager Thomas Shafto. PROGRAMME FOR TUESDAY S WEDNESDAY. OCTOBER 9 S 10. 1917. CAN YOU BEAT THESE FOR VARIETY At 8 p. m. UNIVERSAL GAZETTE, At 8-15 p.m.189 words
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Article614 1917-10-09 3 PENANG C R C. v. PERAK C.R.C. A fair gathering witnessed the football match on the Padang, Penang, last evening between Penang Chinese Recreation Club and Perak Chinese Recreation Club on behalf of Our Day R d Cress Fund. An excellent game ended in a victory for614 words
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Article252 1917-10-09 3 A Narrow-Gauge Line to the Interior. In that part of Arabia which is either directly or indirectly under the commerical influence of Aden there are no regular railroads, with the exception of the one to Medina from Damascus, and this barely approaches the Aden sphere of252 words
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Article26 1917-10-09 3 SUNCEI PATANI OUR DAY.” Have you ever seen real Malay Bersilat, if not come and see it at Sungei Patani on 9, 10 and 11 November.26 words
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Advertisement1478 1917-10-09 3 SJSE O FeGwulH Moloy Stiles n seeks employment on a healthy Beater with Beftt back In fiftVPmillPnf Estate in Province Wellesley or in the gGod running order New this year> W 1« HHTCHI. F.M.S. age 22, capable of supervising labour selfstarter, electric lights, etc., and and other works. Speaks Malay1,478 words
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Advertisement165 1917-10-09 3 yYTE- stand unequalled for the orginality of our designs and the value we offer. NEW GOODS. KNITTED COATS. yj? Over 100 J'lew Coats‘have been received, iq Wool, Artificial SilK and Pure Silk nothing to approach them iq Smartness aqd ilW'' Amazing utility for Sport, llmffi Travel or Ordinary Wear. Prices165 words
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Article15 1917-10-09 4 Beaumont. —At Selinsing Eitate, to Mrs. R. S. Beaumont, a daughter, on October 4th.15 words
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Article1205 1917-10-09 4 It is eulighteLing to turn to enemy standards and opinions, as General Smuts did in his recent speech. General von Bernbardi’s woiid-power or downfall” is only slightly less familiar than Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg’s scrap of paper.” Bernbardi, like the proverbial Scot, bad his “doots” about the success of1,205 words
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Article1299 1917-10-09 4 A trip through Germany usually begins with the Rhine, one of the Alons the moat interesting rivers in Rhine. Europe. Reprisals against Germany will begin with the Rhine toe—the densely populated valley, where the war has not yet penetrated. It has bsen said that from the time1,299 words
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Article34 1917-10-09 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $llO 50 per picul, business done—a decrease of $1.20. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £244 15s spot, and £242 15s three months.34 words
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Article414 1917-10-09 4 The output and profits from Kramat Puhii Limited, for September were as follows: Output Dressed Ore from the Mine 200 piculs, from Tributors 618. Total 816 piculs; Estimated profit from the Mine $5,400/, from Tributois $13,800/-. Total $19,200/ Mr M Adachi, Japan’s new Minister to Belgium, left Tokio414 words
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Advertisement408 1917-10-09 4 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXjg Runnymede Hotel, X PENANG, "SEA SIDE." g X has much pleasure in bringing to the x S public notice that the X NEW ANNEXE JC will soon be available. It is right on the X 2 sea front. All Rooms have Electric Fans, X big airy Verandahs and private408 words
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Advertisement38 1917-10-09 4 E. O. HOTEL. To-morrow Night, GROSS TAKINGS IN AID OF THE “OUR DAY” FUND. NO CHITS. Cash against tickets for DINNER CONCERT and DANCE. Cash Coupons for Wines. Cash for BRAN PIE DIPS. Cash for other outside Shows.38 words
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Miscellaneous36 1917-10-09 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. Today. 4 40 am. 9.54 p.m. 1.23 p.m. To MORROW. 8.48 a.m. 3.32 a.m. 10.12 p.m. 3.34 p.m.36 words
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Article114 1917-10-09 5 GERMAN POLITICS. ATTACK ON CATTARO. CADIZ INCIDENT. THE TOKIO DISASTER. The British troops repulsed an enemy attack east of Ypres, in the region east of Polygon wood, and carried out a successful raid east of Monchy, south of the Scarpe. Two enemy machines were destroyed and three114 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article633 1917-10-09 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ENEMY REPULSE. London, October 8. Field Marshal Haig reports We beat off an attack east of Polygon wood, following yesterday evening’s heavy barrage. We made a successful raid eest of Monchy. Bad Weather. London, October 9 Field Marshal Haig reports stormy weather all day on[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 633 words
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239 1917-10-09 5 London, August 25.—Reports in Berlin newspapers received here show better than had been understood that depression Ji Germany in regard to the war and its outcome has been intensified by a fearful epidemic of typhoid fever, dysentery and other complaints attributable to insufficient and bad239 words
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Article141 1917-10-09 5 A FORECAST. London, October 9. A “Times correspondent, discussing the possibilities of an aerial offensive against Germany, predicts all-night raids on the densely populated Rhine valley, carried on with mathematical precision and by a regular time table like the tube trains, and says our long-distance machines’ bombing141 words
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Article89 1917-10-09 5 “TIMES COMMENT. London, October 8. The Times,” reproducing R-uter’s paragraph regarding the proportions of Bri’ish troops and casualties, and referring to the preposterous enemy slander on the subject, says The fact is that the purely English contribution in man-power and in money in thia war has b c89 words
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Article51 1917-10-09 5 GREAT INCREASES London, October 8. Reuter is informed that the latest returns show that in July there were 700,000 women munition workers in Britain, compared with 140,000 in July, 1915, an increase of 400 yer cent. Men munition workers bad increased in the same period by 66 per51 words
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Article19 1917-10-09 5 London, October 8. The Labour Party has decided to run 300 candidates at the next general election.19 words
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Article83 1917-10-09 5 TROUBLE FORECASTED. Amsterdam, October 8. Herr Helfferich’s attitude in the Reichstag has evoked bitter press attacks. The Government is accused of evading the real issue. Decisive happenings are generally expected on the resumption of the debate, in view of the possible adoption of an Independent Socialist motion implying83 words
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Article93 1917-10-09 5 REICHSTAG MEMBER’S WARNING. Amsterdam, October 8. A Berlin message says a member of the Reichstag, Herr Gothein, addresdng the Central Committee of the Progresses, declared it was hopeless to attempt to crush the enemy on land. No British disposition vowards peace was discernible. Notwithstanding the heavy shipping losses,93 words
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Article42 1917-10-09 5 RULERS TO CONFER. London, October 8 A Munich paper says the Emperor of Austria, the Kaiser and tbe Sultan of Turkey are shortly proceeding to Sofia to hold a conference with Tsar Ferdicard, to which great importance is attached.42 words
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Article36 1917-10-09 5 Amsterdam, October 8. Thousands of people attended an imposing peace demonstration at Vienna, organised by the Christian Social Party. Speeches in favour of an honourable peace, general disarmament and arbitration were enthusiastically cheered.36 words
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Article87 1917-10-09 5 San Francisco, September 13.—A Berlin despatch states that Herr Schiedemann, leader of the German Socialists, told a correspondent of the United States Tress Association that if President Wil son, showed good will and determination to the people of Germany peace would be instantly concluded. Herr Schiedemann added87 words
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Article95 1917-10-09 5 SCENES AT BROTHERHOOD CHURCH. London, October 8. A pacifist meeting at the Brotherhood Church at Kingsland, which was the scene of disturbances in July, was broken up yesterday. The crowd rushed the pulpit, pulled the pastor down by the coat-tails and threw him bodily across tbe auditorium,95 words
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Russia.
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Article168 1917-10-09 5 Russia. Petrograd, October 9. Complete agreement has been reached between tbe Government, the Democratic Conference, and the Bourgeois elements. M. Kerensky is consequently reconstituting a Coalition Government. Railwaymen’s Strike. Petrograd, October 8. Tbe railway strike committee threatens to stop food transport, unless the demands are conceded. Finnish168 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article88 1917-10-09 5 SUCCESSFUL ATTACK. London, October 8. Reuter learns from the Dalian Headquarters that an air squadron daringly raided the important, but scattered, Austrian naval base of Cattaro, on the night of October 4th. All the pilots successfully navigated their machines over the sea, a total distance of 400 kilometres,88 words
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Article195 1917-10-09 5 Results of Italian Air Offensive. A telegram received by tbe Italian Information Bureau, says that Idea Nazionale,” learns from Berne that the intensification of the Italian aerial activity has caused a very strong impression in Austiian military circles and forms the subject of animated discussions as to the195 words
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Article93 1917-10-09 5 UNFIT MEN CALLED UP. Zurich, October 8. The Austro-Hungarian military authorities are calling up the unfit Laodsturm. Aged Soldier*. Zurich, October 8. The Austro-Hungariau high ccmmand is greatly perturbed by a recent decree of the Emperor releasing from active service all soldiers of fifty and upward, involving the93 words
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Article42 1917-10-09 5 BRITISH ACTIVITY. London, October 8. A British Salonika report says: Our artillery forced the enemy to evacuate Osman Kamila, south-west of Seres, on Thursday. We successfully raided Akindzali and Bulamac, east of Doiran Like. Aeroplanes co-opeiating, bombed and machine-gunned enemy batteries.42 words
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Turkey and the Near East.
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Article66 1917-10-09 5 GENERAL BARROW’S POSITION. London, October 8. The Times says it is understood that after full consideration of the papers, the. Secretaries of State for War and for India have come to the conclusion that there is no case to submit co the Army Council with reference to criticisms66 words
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Article, Illustration32 1917-10-09 5 NARROWING THE AREA. London, October 8. An East Africa official report says We are pursuing the retreating enemy towards Nahungo. The Belgians and British are pressing enemy detachments towards Mahenge.32 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article89 1917-10-09 5 SPANISH ADMIRALS REPLACED. Madrid, October 8. The crew of U 294 were given full liberty in Cadiz, and tbe officers gave their word of honcur not to attempt to escape. King Alfonso has signed the order for the suspension of Rear-Admiral Buhigas, Commandant of Cadiz Arsenal, and Vice-Admiral89 words
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Article64 1917-10-09 5 BY UNARMED VESSEL. Sydney, October 8. A launch, manned by a crew of six Germans, with a gun and machine gun, was captured, without firing a shot, by an unarmed steamer at the out-lying island of Figis. It evidently belonged to the Seeadier, and bad been detached64 words
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Article26 1917-10-09 5 Rome, October 8 It is announced that an Austrian torpedo boat, which was captured last week, has been incorporated in tbe Italian Navy.26 words
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Article77 1917-10-09 5 WAGES INCREASED. London, October 8. Tbe Press Bureau says In pursuance of tbe notice of October 3rd, the Shipping Controller announces that national rates of wages wll be settled witbin a month, retrospective to October 6th. The conference of owners and seamen arrived at an interim decision to77 words
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General News.
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Article97 1917-10-09 5 TERRIBLE DEATH-ROLL. Tokio, October 8. Tbe number of deaths by Monday’s typhoon increases hourly. The casualties and damage are so great that a comprehensive estimate is not yet available. It is believed the material damage will total over a hundred million yen. In Tokio Prefecture alone there are97 words
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Article59 1917-10-09 5 London, October 8. The “Times” says as the outcome of an official enquiry it has been decided to create the necessary machinery for the protection and advancement of tbe metal and mineral industries of the Empire. For this purpose a body styled the Imperial Mineral Resources Bureau will59 words
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Article36 1917-10-09 5 New York, October 8. The New York World’s Mexico City correspondent foreshadows the appointment as Foreign Minister of Senor Palavicini, the editor of a newspaper which is strongly advocating a rupture with Germany.36 words
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Article104 1917-10-09 5 SYDNEY CUP FINAL, The final between Messrs Duxbury and Goatly was played on Saturday and resulted in a win for the former by 4-3. For the Mixed Foursomes Competition entries will close on Saturday, October 13. Intending patrons of the Our Day Dance and Concert at the104 words
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“OUR DAY” FUND.
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Article305 1917-10-09 5 In aid of the Red Cross Fund a Cantonese theatrical performance, organised by Messrs. A. M. Goodman and Chung Thye Chong, was held on Saturday night in the Ban Kheng Theatre, Campbell Street, Penang. Special plays were staged. Over 1,500 persons, including many Europeans, were present. The theatre305 words
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Article277 1917-10-09 5 DANCE AND MUSICAL EVENING. The large assembly present on Saturday last at the Dance and Musical Evening held at the Perak Club, testified to its being a popular suggestion. Fortunately the weather was fine, and smiles, merriment and large hearted generosity weue the leading features of an277 words
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Article138 1917-10-09 5 The Hon. Mr. John Mitchell, Consul for Belgium, Penang, asks us to publish the following acknowledgment of funds to thia account: We have the honour to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 2nd of June as well as of the cheque for £l9 9s. 9d.138 words
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Article87 1917-10-09 5 [Fbom Oub Own Gobbbspondxnt.] Singapore, October 9. The death has occurred of Dr. the Hon. W. Gilmore Ellis. Principal Civil Medical Officer, Straits Settlements. A special Straits Government Gaz itte records the great loss sustained by the Government in the death of a valuable servant.87 words
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Article1336 1917-10-09 6 THE ANNUAL MEETING. The fourth annual general meeting of shareholders in Malayan Collieries, Ltd., was held at the registered offices of the Company, 8-10, Loke Yew Building», Kuala Lumpur, on October 2nd at 12 noon. Mr J A Russell Chairman of Directors presided. The Chairman said the issued1,336 words
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Article390 1917-10-09 6 TO INVADE THE HEART OF GERMANY. Writing under the above title in the is?De of Land and Water,” for July 26 Mr E Percy Noel says The aeroplane of the type moat suitable for the purpose of carrying the war into the heart of Germany390 words
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Article261 1917-10-09 6 Even Austrians, Germany’s own dear Allies, are not allowed to enter the Fatherland without a minute and searching examination. A woman from Vienna while passing the German frontier at Passau had a very disagreeable experience. She was first of all searched, and then the officials turned their261 words
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Advertisement376 1917-10-09 6 Debility and Weak Nerves Dr. Cassell’s Tablets Build You Up and Make You Strong and Healthy. When you are thin and weak it is because your food is not nourishing vou Perhaps your stomach is out of order, or the organs that make rich healthy blood are not working properly376 words
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Advertisement343 1917-10-09 6 I SELANGOR TURF CLUB J 1 WAR LOAN Value $500,000 j 5 Or such lesser or greater amount as may be subscribed S •5 Tickets $5 each. J The amount subscribed as follows 3 •h 30 per cent in 1 prize. j •P 12 1 prize. 2 g 5 1343 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article205 1917-10-09 7 London, September 18.—A correspondent t the front writes that much has been heard f the Gotha type of German aeroplane, chich appears to occupy a place in the public und similar to that formerly held by the ver -advertised Fokker. The Gotha, which s devoted to bombing, is205 words
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Article27 1917-10-09 7 London, September 17.—The Zurich corespondent of “Le Matin” states that the Cologne recruiting office is inviting the enlistment "f 15-year old volunteers.27 words
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Article91 1917-10-09 7 London, September 28. —Captain H. A. Garstin, Indian Army, has been awarded the M. C. M. Poincare has conferred the Legion of Honour Cross (Commander) on General Maude Cross (Officer) on BrigadierGenerals Stanley Edwards and Frederick Lucas; Cross (Chevalier) on Major Sydney Coombe and Captain Kenneth Erskine.91 words
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Article44 1917-10-09 7 London, September 28.—The “Idea National” states that 200 guerillas from Montenegro, headed by General Vesovita, continually harass the Austrians. They recently captured convoys,huge quantity of munitions and food and annihilated several garrisons. The Austrians, in revenge, hanged 300 Montenegrins, mostly women.44 words
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Article28 1917-10-09 7 London, September 28. —The “Tribuna’s”, Geneva correspondent states that Germany has definitely refused a further loan to Turkey, and the gravest financial consequences are possible.28 words
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Article48 1917-10-09 7 London, September sth. —The fall of Riga has caused a sensation in the Scotch linen trade, as Riga is the central area from w’hich Dundee obtained its chief supply of flax. It is not known how much of the new crop has been safely removed.48 words
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Article64 1917-10-09 7 London, September s.—The “Daily Express” states that the restrictions upon the importation of wines will be somewhat re--1 xed shortly as a result of fresh representat. ns on behalf of some Allied neutral wine growers. A telegram from Paris reports an Anglo-French agreement allows wines,64 words
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Article51 1917-10-09 7 Washington, September 5. —The State Department has announced the Government not insist on the actual abdication of the Hohenzollern dynasty as a condition of peace. The United States will be the judge whether any attempted reforms are bona fide and have sufficiently eliminated the sinister elements known as51 words
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Article29 1917-10-09 7 Washington, September s.—The Congress yesterday passed a resolution asking for deads of the assertion that a third of the ammunition sent to General Pershing was defective.29 words
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Article111 1917-10-09 7 London. September 4.—Mr. Hills, of the Boilermakers and ship-builders Union who i ,I 'ided at the Trades Union annual con-■-'o'-s at Blackpool yesterday urged that the 'keys should hold Government to its promises following upon the Commission’s report upon industrial unrest. Belgium, he c,, ntinued. must be111 words
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Article28 1917-10-09 7 Genoa, September s.—According to the Munich Neueste Nachrichten a large Japanese force has been concentrated on the Manchurian border ready to assist the Russians.28 words
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Article56 1917-10-09 7 Petrograd. September s.—The Salvation Army under Commander’ May is beginning operations in Russia on a large scale. It is holding regular meetings at the Moscow Gate which was hitherto the Anarchists’ meeting place, and its gatherings are crowded with an ever-increasing number of workers. Already many56 words
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Article34 1917-10-09 7 Buenos Ayres, September s.—The Minister for War announces that Brazilian troops are being sent to Europe. Brazil is not releasing the requisitioned ships for the use of the Allies.34 words
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Article45 1917-10-09 7 Washington, September 4.—lt is reported 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. The new services will start in April next.45 words
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Article93 1917-10-09 7 Copenhagen, August 31.—Germany has launched a number of submarines which are 340 feet long and of 1,500 tons register. They each carry a crew of 50, as well as forty torpedoes and many shells and mines. They will be used for mine laying in the Atlantic as93 words
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Article45 1917-10-09 7 New York, September 3.—The New York Times correspondent at the Hague says that the Kaiser personally presented Count Bernstorff, formerly German Ambassador at Washington, with the Iron Cross and white ribbon, the latter signifying that it was not earned on the battlefield.45 words
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Article173 1917-10-09 7 London, September B.—An editorial in the Times points out that while Dvinsk remains untaken, there may be two other main objectives, Pskov and Reval. The latter might be takable by an amphibious enterprise, but the Russian fleet is still to be reckoned with, while the capture of173 words
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Article74 1917-10-09 7 A Pacific Port, August 24.—The former German cruiser Geier, which was seized by the Government on the declaration of war, is to enter the war against the Germans as a unit of the American navy, it was announced to day. The Geier, whose engines were destroyed by her74 words
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STOP PRESS.
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Article124 1917-10-09 7 [RrtUTFR’e Telegrams BUDGET SENT BACK Amsterdam, October 9. A Berlin message says the Reichstag postponed the debate on the Fatherland Party interpellation, and instead of giving a third reading to the supplementary budget, sent it back to the Main Committee, despite the protests of Conservatives. The Socialist Herr[RrtUTFR’e Telegrams ] - 124 words
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Article991 1917-10-09 7 ITEMS FROM DUTCH SOURCES. Shipping. Batavia, October 3.—The Batavian Freight Conference received the following cable from abroad A neutral steamer of 9.000 tons capacity, including bunkering space, will probably be available in December for chartering for a voyage from Java to Rotterdam at the rate of991 words
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Article192 1917-10-09 7 London, September 2. —The German papers have confused Earl Grey with Viscount Grey, recently Minister for Foreign Affairs, and published extraordinary obituary notices strangely eulogistic of the late peer. They have apparently forgotten that Sir Grey was once the incarnation of evil.” The Krupp organ Rheinish192 words
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Article925 1917-10-09 7 CHINESE TROOPS FOR EUROPE. Shanghai September 19.—A resolution for the sending of 18,000 Chinese troops to Europe was passed by the Cabinet on Monday. As there is no Legislature in existence, the decision is final. The expeditionary forces will be recruited from among the crack fighters of925 words
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PENANG POLICE COURT.
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Article129 1917-10-09 7 Io the Second Cour*, Penang, this morning, Yorg Kam Seng was charged with wilfully trespassing into the houe of Lim Kong Yuw, asst ca’hier of the Netherlands Trading Society, Penang, without sa’i factory excuse. It appeared that the complainant, who lives at 8, Penang Street, was returning home,129 words
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Article162 1917-10-09 7 A Chine«e Police Constable pleaded ro's gu lty before Mr S H Langston, in the Second Court, this morning, to a charge of receiving an illegal gratification of six cents from a ricksha coolie while in the discharge of his duties at Weld Quay on the 6th162 words
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Article180 1917-10-09 7 Chembee, a small boy, was brought before Mr S H Langston, in the Second Court, in consequence of having broken into a room of a mosque, and while trying to possess himself of a few articles inside a box in the room, alloted to the Imam. He180 words
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Article347 1917-10-09 7 Wed. Oct. 10.—E. O. Dinner, Dance, Pink Pom Poms, etc., 8 p.m. Sat. Oct. 13.—Football: Penang v. Kedah,Esplanade, 5 p.m. —Town Band. Sun. Oct. 14.—P.V. Field Operations. Wed. Oct. 17.—Football Cup Tie: Esplanade, 5 p.m. C. R. C. v. Hutton Lane —Town Band. Thur. Oct. 18.—The Electric Polyscope347 words
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Miscellaneous590 1917-10-09 7 ITEMS FROM DUTCH SOURCES. Shipping. Batavia, October 3.—The Batavian Freight Conference received the following cable from abroad A neutral steamer of 9.000 tons capacity, including bunkering space, will probably be available in December for chartering for a voyage from Java to Rotterdam at the rate of £5 ss. per 40590 words
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Page 8 Advertisements
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Advertisement2318 1917-10-09 8 BANKS. O .Britishlndia N«'Ys tv« fIND Japan Mail Steamship Co. U. J||W!| “"'Sr KMmI ESSRST K*l AND INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. m Reanrve Liability of Proprietor. ffi?B (IHCOBPOBATED 111 HOLLAED.) HmOmci: 2M ME Anrar I inf* A SB B s d l~ilUV» Z /ffVX r lmnn BAlt 11 «“X” no“o gk2,318 words
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