Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 12 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-12 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 242. VOL. LXXV. FRIDAY, 12th OCTOBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement1224 1917-10-12 1 I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING I of every description undertaken, I from a visiting card to the largest B size poster, by I The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., J I I Estimates given free and artistic I display guaranteed. I TAI SENG SOLIGNUM. I Rnnhii Mat nr I Amoc 1 The Marvellous1,224 words
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Advertisement81 1917-10-12 1 □□□□□CD■■■■■■ a XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY S b VV on leave you want to keep n D in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do J in no better way than by subs- b cribing to the Weekly Edition of the Pinang Gazette,”81 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article43 1917-10-12 2 LAST WEEK’S VICTIMS. London, October 10. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals during the week were 2,519 and the sailings 2,632. 14 over 1,600 tons and 2 under 1,600 tons were sunk. 5 vessels were uusuccsssfully attacked. Three fishing vessels were sunk.43 words
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Article201 1917-10-12 2 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter Sunk. Week ended. g. Over Under 1 •C 1,600 1,600 tons. tons. 6 May 2374 2499 24 22 13 2568 2552 18 6 1» 20 2664 2759 18 9 0 27 2719 2768201 words
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Article175 1917-10-12 2 Sunk. 2 OQ X UQ J* 2 Week ended. Over Under o 5 S 1600 1600 a -j? tons. tons. 3rd June 1005 938 3 2 3 10th 1034 1015 4 1 6 17th 1028 1122 0 5 5 24th 1088 969 2 3 3 Ist July175 words
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Article159 1917-10-12 2 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sunk. Sailing Steam* ships, an. 6th May 464 430 V 13th May 580 560 7 4 20th May 460 387 0 27th May 498 476 10 3rd June 492 446159 words
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Article41 1917-10-12 2 NAVY’S SUPPLY ASSURED. Washington, October 11. As the result of a conference of British representatives with officials of the Stand* ard Oil Company and the Shipping Board, an ample supply of fuel oil for the British Navy is assured41 words
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Article51 1917-10-12 2 FIRM ACTION. Amsterdam, October 11. The British Government has suspended a 1! commercial cable communication with Holland until the Netherlands consents to put a stop to the transit through Holland from Germany to Belgium of sand, gravel and scrap metals, which are used for the building of51 words
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Article117 1917-10-12 2 MORE REVELATIONS. Washington, October 11. Mr. Lansing has made a further revelation regarding Count Bernstorf! s activities. He has published three telegrams between the Ex-Ambassador and Berlin during 1916. The first, from Herr Zimmermann, requested on behalf of the General Staff energetic action as regards the proposed destruction117 words
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Article157 1917-10-12 2 PREMIER’S STATEMENT. London, October 11. Mr. Lloyd George, receiving agricultural representatives, appealed to the farmers to increase enormously the food supplies, not because he was afraid of the submarine. He could state definitely that the submarine menace was rapidly diminishing, but the world’s stock of food was157 words
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Article121 1917-10-12 2 RECORD PRICE. London, October 10. Tea is again in active demand, and the market continues strong, with maximum prices for nearly all descriptions ,of Ceylon, except the lowest grades. 46d per lb. wrs paid for “D” tea from one of the most favoured garden?, which, after allowing121 words
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Article38 1917-10-12 2 London, October 11. Reuter annouoces that the Government has decided to utilize partly or wholly British-owned thips registered under neutral flags now lying in British ports. It is believed forty Swedish vessels alone are affected.38 words
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Article22 1917-10-12 2 Amsterdam, October 10. Extensive preparations are being made in Sofia on the occasion of the Kaiser’s forthcoming visit.22 words
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Article13 1917-10-12 2 Rome, October 10. General AUiers has been appointed Food Controller.13 words
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Article16 1917-10-12 2 London, October 11. Silver is at 45 l/Bd. Business is limited. The market is dull.16 words
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Article275 1917-10-12 2 E. O. HOTEL. SPLENDID “OUR DAY” RESULT. We have pleasure in giving details of the financial results of the function at the E O Hotel on Wednesday evening, on behalf of the Our Day Fund, which benefits to the extent of $4,141.10, a most satisfactory effort, upon which Mr Sarkies275 words
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Article162 1917-10-12 2 OUR DAY FOOTBALL. TOMORROW’S MATCH. What should be an excellent match takes place to-morrow on the Esplanade at p m in aid of the Our Day Fund, for which Kedah is bringing a strong eleven to Penang. The home team has been selected as follows E H Syer (Captain) Foo162 words
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Article47 1917-10-12 2 The Caledonia Club, P.W., have arranged for October 30th at Caledonia, a golf competition at 4 30 p.m., to be followed by a Bridge Drive, on behalf of Our Day Fund, On November 10th, a Dance will be held at Caledonia Club. Tickets $5.47 words
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Article73 1917-10-12 2 OUR DAY TENNIS. A lawn tennis match has been arranged for Friday Oct 19th at the Penang Cricket Club in aid of Our Day,” J H Spowers (Perak) v W H Threlfall (Penang). The match kill start at 430 p.m and will be the best of five setts. If the73 words
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Article29 1917-10-12 2 Our Day ”at Balik Palau has been fixed for November 3rd, starting 10 a.m. There will be sport?, wayangs, ronggeng'», a fancy fair and other entertainments.29 words
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Article103 1917-10-12 2 [From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, October 12 H. E. the Governor, M? jor-General Ridout and the Admiral Commanding attended an Our Day football match, S.C.C. against a picked League t c am. A fine game ended in a draw of two goals each. The Middlesex Regiment gave103 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement367 1917-10-12 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. TO PURCHASE A RUBBER ESTATE 500 acres or more in bearing or otherwise. Fall particulars at once to No. 219, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. Experienced field overseer for young Estate near Koala Lipis. Preference given to a Chinese speaking man. Applicant must be prepared to find security,367 words
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Advertisement28 1917-10-12 2 OUR DAY 1917. LAWN TENNIS J. H. SPOWERS, (Ipoh) vs. W. H. THRELFALL, (Penang) «Tfr Penang Qrieket ground, 4-30 P. M. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19th. ADMISSION $l. LADIES FREE.28 words
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Advertisement98 1917-10-12 2 STELASTIC |=TYBES. B The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. Certificate 0 s for 5,000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. H E BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. HE AGENTS FOR PENANG: m Eastern Pacific Trading COMPANY. LIMITED, s (Incorporated In Strait. Settlements.) En B I •ooooooeooooooeeooooooeooooooe A LOTTERY? 0 NO-A CERTAINTY!98 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous102 1917-10-12 2 TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT I THE SMASHING SERIAL SUCCESS OF THE SEASON Commencing Thursday October, 11th. “THE GREAT SECRET” a delightful companion picture to Love’s Battlefield. ■i Business Manager 1 homas Shafto QUALITY PICTURES CORPORATION Present FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN and BEVERLY BAYNE IN THE GREAT SECRET AT 10-15 P.M. IT’S A102 words
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403 1917-10-12 3 T O M.” At 10.15 a.m. on Sunday, at Bruas, H H the Sultan, accompanied by the Raja Bandahara, R»ja Yusof (Peughulu Blanja) Itam Abdul Manas (Assistant Penghulu, Senggang), and Syed Rahman went into the jangle towards a place called Kramat Toh Nior Manis,“ T O M.” - 403 words
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Article500 1917-10-12 3 The Bishop of Birmingham writes to the Editor of “The Times It is pitiable to notice the way in which a wrong-headed and weak-kneed conception of the Christian teaching leads to public statements which bring religion into contempt. Two instances which are contradictory of the teaching of the500 words
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Article27 1917-10-12 3 Are you interested in Football —all the best players will be engaged at Sungei Patani on Our Day 9, 10 and 11 November.27 words
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Advertisement1539 1917-10-12 3 SITUATION WANTED. Q .DERS are now being booked for I FflilOFflfOfl Mfllilll A young and energetic man Pm nubber Seeds «rom fine old reueruieu muiuy dialed A seek, employment on a healthy peV IVoO p£k«“i°\X Government. Estate in Province Wellesley or in the a. o r a? T 00 ui1,539 words
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Advertisement459 1917-10-12 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 SALS. Of a Valuable Freehold Rubber459 words
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Article1220 1917-10-12 4 Before the war, observers of fo eign afiairs were accustomed to regard the Socialists of Germany as a peace party. At home it usually opposed the policy of armaments and condemned all actions and speeches which tended to disturb friendly relations with other countries. In the Reichstag it1,220 words
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Article1820 1917-10-12 4 It is worthy of remark that Wilhelmshaven has taughb Wilhelm Trouble i. the "hat, we daresay, is a German Navy, salutary lesson. Withouj attaching a significance to the mutiny among the sailors of the German battle fleet that may not be waranted, the fact that the KaTer1,820 words
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Advertisement182 1917-10-12 4 Ji “Grown” on sold, a “Jsion” on Silver and the name tyrite fiard Go., 29td., are Jiall-Marks of quality the standard by wfiiefi all others are Judged. M W GOODS. We have received a large and varied selection of SEM’-TRIMMED and UNTRIMMED HATS new Um shapes and colours, the collection182 words
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Advertisement13 1917-10-12 4 S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel, No. 322.13 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous37 1917-10-12 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 10.19 a.m. 4.44 a.m. 10.53 p.m. 4.41 p.m. Tomorrow. 10 50 am. 5.11 a.m. 11.15 p.m. 5.09 p.m.37 words
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Article201 1917-10-12 5 THE YPRES FRONT. GENERAL MAURICE’S REVIEW. SUCCESS IN EAST AFRICA The Allies took 2.038 prisoners in the offensive on Tuesday, in the Ypres region. Sir Douglas Haig reports local fighting on Wednesday in the neighbourhood of the Ypres-Staden Railway, south-east of Houthulst Wood. Four enemy machines were201 words
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France and Belgium
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Article739 1917-10-12 5 [Reuter’s Teles' kms? LOCAL FIGHTING. London, October 10. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig says in the course of the day hostile attacks on new positions in the neighbourhood of the Ypres-Staden railway led to local fighting, without effecting any material change in the situation. The enemy has[Reuter’s Teles' kms? - 739 words
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Article303 1917-10-12 5 ENEMY ATTACKS. London, October 10. A French communique says there has been no infantry action in Belgium. The troops are consolidating the positions won. Over 400 prisoners have been taken since yesterday. On both sides the artillery has been active north of the Aisne. After an intense303 words
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Article438 1917-10-12 5 THE BRITISH CASUALTIES. London, October 12. General Maurice, Director of Military Operations, in his weekly review of the situation to Reuter, said We have every reason to be pleased with Tuesday’s advance. Since September 20th the period between the pushes has been smaller and smaller. Dealing with438 words
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Article329 1917-10-12 5 Copenhagen, August 24.—Kaiser Wilhelm told German troops while on a visit to the Flanders front on Wednesday that England, the arch-enemy of Germany, must be beaten down at whatever cost. An official statement issued in Berlin says the Kaiser addressed deputations from all detachments which329 words
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Article30 1917-10-12 5 London, October 10. The Press Bureau states that the Rt. Hon. Sir Francis Hopwood, Civil Lord of the Admiralty, has been raised to the Peerage.30 words
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Russia.
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Article220 1917-10-12 5 ATTEMPT TO FRATERNISE London, October 11. A Russian official report says In the Riga region, the enemy pressed back some of our companies south of Pskov high road, and attempted to fraternise south-east of Jacobstadt. Persia. We captured the villages of Marufa and Tehal, west of Urmia,220 words
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300 1917-10-12 5 Milan, August 13.—During the official receptions accorded in this city to the Russian delegates of the Soviet, their leading spokesman, M. Goldenberg, replying to a series of questions put by the heads of the Milanese proletariate committees, made the following noteworthy declarations “Nobody in Russia,”300 words
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Article, Illustration68 1917-10-12 5 MAHENGE OCCUPIED. London, October 10. An East Africa official report says the last remnant of the guerilla band in the north surrendered near Eyassi Lake. The Belgians have occupied Mahenge. The rearguard of the enemy’s main force is retreating up the Mbemkuru valley, pressed by the British, through68 words
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Article799 1917-10-12 5 FURTHER DETAILS. Amsterdam, October 9. The Commander of the torpedo flotilla, who signalled to the Nurnberg and received no reply, grew suspicious and sent a wireless message to Wilhelmshaven that the Nurnberg had not responded to signals. He was then instructed to stop or sink the Nurnberg,799 words
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Article474 1917-10-12 5 Treachery! This is the word which a Spanish Socialist uses to describe the submission of the German Social Democracy to Kaiserism in relation to the present conflagration in Europe. In view of the fact that a body of the British Labour party desire to meet some of474 words
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Article144 1917-10-12 5 GERMAN AMBIGUITIES. London, October 11. Mr. Asquith at a war aims meeting at Liverpool, again emphasised that we are fighting for durable safeguards against a further world-war. Although it was hailed in some quarters as an olive branch, the Reichstag peace resolution wag a patchwork of formulae,144 words
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Article46 1917-10-12 5 SYMPATHY WITH ALLIES. London, October 11. Reuter is informed that Peru has offered the hospitality of its harbours to British ships, and that thanks have been expressed for the offer, which is regarded as a mark of sympathy with Great Britain and the Allies.46 words
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Article45 1917-10-12 5 EFFECTS OF RAILWAYMEN’S STRIKE. Buenos Aires, October IL The railway strike is paralysing traffic, and affecting trade to an enormous extent. The gas companies announce they will shortly be forced to suspend business, owing to lack of combustibles. [Other Telegrams on Page 2’.45 words
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Article965 1917-10-12 6 S.T. FUNERAL WITH FULL MILITARY HONOURS. With full military honours and in the presence of very large crowd representative of all sections of the community the remains of the Hon Dr W Gilmore Ellis were laid to rest in Bidadari Cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. At—“ S.T. ” - 965 words
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Article156 1917-10-12 6 New York, August 24.—The Senate has amended the Revenue Bill, which now provides for a graduated income tax of from 1 per cent, upon incomes of £l,OOO per annum to 50 per cent, upon incomes of £lO,OOO. The amendments will have the effect of adding £15,000.000156 words
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Article378 1917-10-12 6 Fri. Oct. 12.—Ministering Children’s League meeting, Free School, 4.45 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. IJutton Lane —Town Band. Thur. Oct. 18. —The Electric378 words
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Advertisement249 1917-10-12 6 x S I Runnymede Hotel, X PENANG, “SEA SIDE.’ 9 has much pleasure in bringing to the public notice that the X NEW ANNEXE x X will soon be available. It is right on the X X sea front. All Rooms have Electric Fans, g H big airy Verandahs and249 words
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Advertisement69 1917-10-12 6 You Clean Outside b b ut w o r Inside To be healthy, it’s just as important to clean your stomach of im- 2 purities, as it is to keep your body clean. PINKETTES gently stimulate 8 the bowels, thus keeping the system clean and healthy. 50 cents per phial69 words
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Advertisement453 1917-10-12 6 WHOOPING COUGH Cured Outright by Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure. Every mother should know that Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure really cures whooping cough. Even in the worst cases the quick sure relief that Veno’s brings to the little sufferer is something to wonder’at. The cough becomes easy almost at once and453 words
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Article535 1917-10-12 7 Dr. C. Waugh Scvtt lias returned to Sungei jiput. Vlmiral Grant was in Kuala Lumpur cn Wednesday. Thus the Peking “Evening Times”: < Sun Yat Sen will leave for Japan—Kuomintang game is played out.” Mrs. J. G. Johnson, Ip h. met with an a«.ij en t on535 words
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Article69 1917-10-12 7 I Messrs. Cunningham, Clark <k Co., Penang, Rdvise us that the under-mentioned prices Rrere realised for rubber sold by them by Ruction and private tender to-day. R)iamond smoked sheet $ll4 t2O EVlain smoked sheet >slo5 111 R)iamond unsmoked sheet slol 107 uusmoked sheet s9B 105 crepe s6o69 words
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57 1917-10-12 7 Province Wellesley Our Day Fund. ■Amount previously acknowledged $2,076 22 Mr G Phillipa $5O Mr Fob Hong Chan ■5O; Mr T Wilson (naif to Scottish Red ■Cress) $125; Staff and Workmen, Dockyard Rranch, Eastern Shipping C0y,Ltd,5273.14; Rl°v J H Smith $25; Mr Percy Mitford R-50; Extension Works, Coolies, Straits ■trading57 words
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Article30 1917-10-12 7 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in R’enang was $llO 00 per picul buyers. i *in was quoted in London yesterday at RL2I4 5s spot, and £242 three months.30 words
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Article135 1917-10-12 7 B The following was the rubber quotation in Rondon on Oct. 10th, received yesterday: I Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 7fd B Smoked Sheet 2s 6d B *By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] 1 the Second Court, Penang, this momChin On was transferred to the Bagan Rvrai135 words
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Article508 1917-10-12 7 COMMITTEE’S PROCEEDINGS. The following excerpt from the minutes of a meeting of the committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce held in the Chamber on Tuesday, 9th inst., is sent us for publication Present :—-Hon. A. F. Goodrich in the chair, Messrs C. M. Henderson, J.508 words
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Article393 1917-10-12 7 Mr. Albert C. Calvert,“Royston,” Etonavenue, N.W.,writes to the editor of “The Observer.”: I see that the French authorities have sentenced the well-known dancer, Marguerite Zelle, the divorced wife of an officer named Macleod,to death for conveying information to the enemy. For nearly three years to my certain knowledge393 words
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Article470 1917-10-12 7 FINAL OF A CLASS DOUBLES” The final tie in the A Class Doubles was played on the Padang last evening, W. H. Threlfall and C. C. Rogers—ls-3 meeting E H. Everest and M. K. Whitlock —l5-2. The pairs bad met previously, but time did not470 words
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Article367 1917-10-12 7 The Coal Question. The Hague, October 9.—Further reports concerning the agreement as to the coal provision by Germany state that Holland has granted a credit, but in a form different to that which was asked. Germany is to send about 250.000 tons of coal monthly. Nothing has been367 words
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Article1195 1917-10-12 7 SOME DETAILS OF THE SCHEME. The scheme for the development of the muddy litde creek at Prai is an old one, wri'es a correspondent of the Times of Malaya.” Some time in February, 1914, Sir Maurice Fitzmaurice inspected Prai. As an engineer he saw great possibilities, and did1,195 words
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Article323 1917-10-12 7 The following Bills are about to be introduced in the Federal Council and are published for general information. (1). An Enactment to further amend. The Excise Enactment 1915. OBJECTS AND REASONS. The object of this Bill is to authorize proof of the results of a chemical analysis by323 words
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Article208 1917-10-12 7 A series of excellent pictuies were screened last night at the Empire, including a Metro, The Great Secret,” first four parts, which the audience followed appreciately as scene was unfolded in quick succession. This picture which is in thirty parts, is one of the best screened in Penang208 words
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Article263 1917-10-12 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) At Bukir Mertajam Court, on the 10th October, Mr. G. A. Hereford, District Judge, heard an assault case, in which a ChinMtf fisherman was charged and fined and costs. The complainant, a railway level crossing gateman at Permatang Batu said that at half263 words
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Article264 1917-10-12 7 Rv rivxjATn Af ASSET. There she sits in her Island-home. Peerless among her Peers And Liberty oft to her arms doth come, To ease its poor heart of tears. Old England still throbs with the muffled fire Of a Past she can never forget And again shall she264 words
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Article85 1917-10-12 7 With regard to the Christmas and New Year letter and parcel mail?, a Postal Circular states Owing to abnormal conditions it is not poa-ible this year to foretell with any degree of accuracy on what data any particular mail will reach the United Kingdom It is expected85 words
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Article31 1917-10-12 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) At Singapore Rubber auctions 1,087 tons were offered and sold 569 tons. The market closed easier. Prices were down $2 on the. previous day.31 words
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Advertisement67 1917-10-12 7 I CA'W ELECTRIC STARTERS Depress the plunger switch—the engine starts inuned'.ately. Let in the clutch and away you go. Could anything be ea> er Can be fitted to chass s without alteration to eja; hwork BRITSSH made with BRJTSSH mater al by DR IT IS H I tour on SRSTJSH67 words
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Advertisement2112 1917-10-12 8 g FINANx «rJUUSTITAS AUNIA SIWUiO BANKS. P&ft .British India N. Y. K.. K» ch V.-LWU*™ I™l* JipinHlilSlMffiShipCo u &> AND: INCORPORATED !N JAPAN. (INCORPORATED IK NUM) Arknov I jym A j£\ X 38 J-iiiic:. Z A H«g k g p.„ f 20th October” van Noort Batavia Ipoh (Companies Incorporated in2,112 words
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