Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 246. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 17th OCTOBER, 1917., PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement940 1917-10-17 1 I JAPANESE DENTIST I IT. NAGATA I Next Door to Thĕ Dispensary. l_ I r nuaannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnurT ‘!.S C TENNENT’S |j DCIiIHI MOtOT LOmCS. i Jr’Z’p.™., i PILSENER BEER. J r~ —~T 1 I PhOnO>2oB- J J S fir S i~~i j~j > v:-. We are now in n H -a940 words
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Advertisement84 1917-10-17 1 C□□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■>DO□□ODD n W HEN YOU ARE AWAY n c V V on leave you want to keep n in touch with Malayan affairs, Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do in no better way than by subs- a cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the “Pi nan84 words
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Article891 1917-10-17 2 Mr. C. B. Mills is going to Australia on leave. The Rev. D. J. Ross returned this morning from Sumatra. Mr. E. Wallace has been appointed a member of the Larut Sanitary Board. Mr. H. A. Smallwood has been appointed a> member of the Planters’ Loans Board.891 words
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Article429 1917-10-17 2 WEMYSS—NORRIS. At St Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore, on October 13th, a pretty marriage was solemnised, the contracting parties being Alfred Home, fourth son of the late Mr J Leith Wemyss, mIN a, of Penan?, and May Florence, fourth daughter of Dr and Mrs C V Norris of Singapore,429 words
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Article40 1917-10-17 2 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. QQ CO g 00 Shares. >» zs >» S S ca co a a? Kubber (Dollar). Lunas $8.40 sB| Mining. K. Kamunting 43/- 44/-40 words
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Article74 1917-10-17 2 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark «fc Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet $lO5 —$112 Plain smoked sheet s9s 102 Diamond unsmoked sheet $87 100 Plain unsmoked sheet sBs 98 Bark crepe74 words
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Article14 1917-10-17 2 The following is an additional rubber output for September Taiping lbs. 13,85014 words
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Article33 1917-10-17 2 The following undelivered cablegrams is lying in the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co’s office:— Awnnapina.” Michaelis sees the Teutons victorious. For a man of sixty, Mike has remarkable eyesight.—“ Wall Street Journal.”33 words
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Article229 1917-10-17 2 FIRST DAY’S RESULTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 16. Fine weather, a fair crowd, and a slow course were associated with the first day of the Singapore Meeting. The results were as follows: Rack 1.—7 Furlongs. BONNETY 808 7.11 (Flynn) 1 OH LA LA 9.5 (Southall) 2229 words
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Article45 1917-10-17 2 [From Our Own Correspondent]. Singapore, October 17. At the first public sitting of the Rent As-'e’sment Boa'd the chairman (the Hon Saunders) stated that a large number of the applications were by owners for ejectment orders. The business mainly concerned small properties.45 words
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Article428 1917-10-17 2 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 p.m. till 7 p.m. to-day:— 1. Overture ..Haymond ...Thomas 2. Tricotrin Bolero ...Hume 3. Selection Traviata ...Verdi 4. Waltz Phonograph ...Ziehrer 6. March Gallant Knights.., Leipziger Mr. C. W. M. Reynolds, who for428 words
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Advertisement535 1917-10-17 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. ON Ist NOVEMBER, Shorthand Clerk and Typist. Apply to Box No. 226, c/o Pinang Gazette. WAN TED. DRESSER WANTED for outdoor work on an estate. A man capable of assisting with office work in spare time preferred. Apply with copies of testimonials and stating salary required to535 words
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Advertisement56 1917-10-17 2 “Our Day Music Hull. Town Hall, Friday, 19th October. Mrs. CLARK, Miss LAING, Signor Cagliostro, (Man of Mystery). Mr. EZECHIEL. “Jezebel and Jackanapes” by Toomen a Wangurl. Prof. MURAKAMI, The Health-Culturists, Mr, T J. WILLIAMS, Grand Theatre Glee Party. The ESTUDIANTINA, Grand Theatre Orchestra. BOOK NOW at the ROBINSON PIANO56 words
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Advertisement257 1917-10-17 2 •••••ooooeeoeooooooeoooooeeßM Great Clearance Sale: O 0 O NOW IN FULL SWING AT 0 2 wossiomull Assomull co., 20 22, BEACH STREET, PENANG. •••••oooooroooooooooooooorrm? Penang Rubber Auction Rooms. OUR 325th AUCTION SALE will be held at 7 Union Street, ON THURSDAY. 18th OCTOBER. 1917, AT 10-30 A.M. SHARP. AUCTION SALES EVERY257 words
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Miscellaneous122 1917-10-17 2 1 b| An All-Star Feature Programme for Wednesday, 17th October, 1917, Ist Show 8 p.m. THE GREAT SECRET 4 Parts. *’nd 9-15 p.m. THE TOY SOLDIER. Rex Comedy, at 9-30 p.m. BRENNON O’THE MOOR Universal Special, at 10.00 p.m. SNORING IN HIGHT C L-Ko Comedy, at 10.20 p.m. A BLUE122 words
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Article608 1917-10-17 3 GYMKHANA AT ALOR STAR. The new Alor Star Club was formally opened on Monday by H. H. the Sultan of Kedah, k.c.m.g, in the presence of the leading Malays and Europeans of the State. H.H. the Sultan was accompanied by H.H. the Regent, President State Council,608 words
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Article166 1917-10-17 3 Exorbitant Charges. A correspondent writes to the M M.M.” I desire to mention a grievance which every traveller must experience in landing from any steamer at the wharf at Port Swettenham. On arriving at the place, the writer asked the coolies down there to have bis trank removed166 words
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Advertisement1419 1917-10-17 3 WANTED POSITION. FOR IMMEDIATE SALE NOTICE. A S GENERAL ASSISTANT or CON- 3000 lb or Tenhrosia Sppd /X DUCTOR on a Rubber Plantation by Ji« "V** 11 S m fsingaleee, several years experience in all P h g p n n IT IS HEREBY NOTIFIED that the branches of Estate1,419 words
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Advertisement120 1917-10-17 3 PRITCHARD Co., Ltd., PENANG IPOH. r Certainty of Satisfaction has never been more forcibly illustrated than in the following. MW MILLINERY. MOUFFLON Straw Hats I In new shades and shapes, 7 quite unnecessary to say r that the quality is the best PRICES Ik $5.50, $8.50, $12.50. Panama Hats. The120 words
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Article1137 1917-10-17 4 In his reply to the Pope’s Peace Note, President Wilson declared that it was impossible to take the word of the present rulers of Germany as a guarantee of anything that is to endure." In different phraseology, the word of the Kaiser is not to be trusted.1,137 words
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Article1269 1917-10-17 4 An official telegram sent to Australia, announces that the first huge American fleet of Air Mastery. aircraft has arrived in France. The U.S. Government, soon after America’s entry into the war, sanction* d a big appropriation for aeroplanes, the view being held in many quarters in that1,269 words
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Article34 1917-10-17 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $111.75 per picul, business done—an increase of 5 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £246 15s spot, and £244 5s three months.34 words
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Article386 1917-10-17 4 The outpwt of Middleton Tin Mines, Ltd, for September was: Sluicing piculs 125.33; tributors piculs 60.63. Total picols 185.96, Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd., uas declared a first Interim Dividend of 5 per cent in respect of the year ending 30th Jane 1918, payable on 30th October 1917 to386 words
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Advertisement296 1917-10-17 4 *OtUNCf/k iWE HAVE NOW STOCKS OF BABY BOTTLES ALSO QuartS Pin S By »»*«o SoRIS BMftHMUXftftNXWBMXR A.pp«rtm«nt w I ,o HIS MAJESTY ™r RINQ SOLE AGENTS: Qaldbeek, frlaegregor i COMPANY. ESTATE SUPPLIES. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST RECEIVED. ACETIC ACID, 99 per cent. Glacial. WASHING SODA, In casks of 3 cwt. MOMI296 words
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Advertisement35 1917-10-17 4 S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. 5 Printing Works Manager and Z J Cashier’s Office 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence 22135 words
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Miscellaneous54 1917-10-17 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Tinies High Water. Low Water. To-day 00.30 a.m. (7 fc.) 655 am. (1 1 ft.) 00.47 p.m. (6.3 ft.) 6.56 p.m. (1.3 ft) Tomorrow. 00.58 a.m. (6.6 ft.) 7.23 a.m. (0.7 ft.) 1.16 p.m. (6 4 ft.)54 words
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Article155 1917-10-17 5 DISASTER IN MEDITERRANEAN. TRAFFIC THROUGH HOLLAND. GERMAN SOCIALISTS AND PEACE The Germans have occupied the greater portion of Oesel Island, the "Russians offering a stubborn resistance on the Sworbe Peninsula, the southern part of the island. The enemy has also occupied islands in the Gulf of155 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article166 1917-10-17 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] IRISH TROOPS’ RAID. London, October 16. Field Marshal Haig reports that Irish troops successfully raided the enemy line north-west of Bullecourt. There was considerable hostile artillery fire at night time in the neighbourhood of the Ypres-Staden railway. The French Line. London, October 16. A French communiquĕ[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 166 words
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Article39 1917-10-17 5 London, October 16. In the House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law announced that a scheme for the constitution of an Air Ministry would shortly be introduced. Meanwhile, General Smuts would continue to supervise the Air Service.39 words
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Article31 1917-10-17 5 U. S. AND REPRESENTATION. Washington, October 16. Mr Lansing declared that he is considering the question of representation of the United States at the forthcoming Allies’ Conference in Paris.31 words
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Article17 1917-10-17 5 London, October 16. Lieutenant Allan Eve Steel (Coldstream Guards) from Calcutta, has been killed.17 words
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Article177 1917-10-17 5 THE PEOPLE AND PEACE. London, October 16. Het r Ebert, President of the Socialist Party in the Reichstag, presiding at a Socialist meeting at Wuerzburg, said the speedy conclusion of peace is a vital necessity for the workmen of all countries. The policy of the mailed fist after177 words
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Article186 1917-10-17 5 According to a despatch to the Secolo,” Herr Bethmann-Hollweg, who was reported by the German Press to have gone for a cure and to study art at a resort near Munich, is really at Ragaz, in Switzerland. The Secolo gives at the same time a list186 words
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Article46 1917-10-17 5 SWEDEN INDICTED. London, October 16. The Prize Cc urt has condemned wool valued at £140,000 consigned to the Swedish army, and dedined for Germany, The President of the Court expressed surprise that a Government Department of a ututral country should thus be employed.46 words
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Article28 1917-10-17 5 A TIRPITZ CAMPAIGN. Amsterdam, October 16. The par-Germans have begun a campaign in favour of the return of Grand Admiral von Tirpitz to the Admiralty.28 words
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Article44 1917-10-17 5 Amsterdam, October 16. Heer Schroeder, editor of the “Telegraaf,” was finally acquitted, after six trials, in which he was only convicted once, of endangering Dutch neutrality by describing the Central Empires as a group of conscienceless scoundrels who caused the war.44 words
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Article33 1917-10-17 5 A COALITION CABINET. London, October 15. M. Eden is likely to succeed in forming a Coalition Cabinet of Liberals and SocialDemocrats, with a Libera! casting vote. M Branting will probably be included.33 words
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Article78 1917-10-17 5 MR REDMOND’S MOTION. London, October 16. In the House of Commons, Mr John Redmond gave notice that be would move the following motion That this House deplores the policy which has been pursued and is being pursued by the Irish Executive Government and the Irish military authorities at a78 words
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Article48 1917-10-17 5 London, October, 16. In the House of Commons, replying to a question, Lord Robert Cecil stated that the Government was not responsible for the proposals regarding the Colonies contained in the Labour Party memorandum. The proposals do not represent the views of the Government.48 words
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Russia.
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Article, Illustration488 1917-10-17 5 RUSSIAN OPINION. London, October 16. Well-informed circles in Petrograd regard Oesel and Dago Islands and the Gulf of Riga as lost, nevertheless the value of Riga to the enemy will be small until the western fairway of the Gulf is cleared, which is impracticable so long as the488 words
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Article329 1917-10-17 5 New York, September 5. —Military writers express various views as to whether Marshal von Hindenburg will follow up his success and strike out for Petrograd. The majority are of opinion is that he will soon decide to fest on his laurels and decline to run the329 words
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Article34 1917-10-17 5 THE REGENCY COUNCIL. Amsterdam, October 16. The Central Power» have appointed the Archbishop of Warsaw, the Mayor of Warsaw, and a landed proprietor named Y on Ostrowski as the Regency Council of Poland.34 words
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The Balkans
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Article24 1917-10-17 5 THE BRITISH SUCCESS. London, October 16. A German official report says The Bulgarians ceded some villages to the Englishmen the Struma plain.24 words
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Article29 1917-10-17 5 iLĕr 2 Amsterdam, October 16. The Kaiser has arrived at Constantinople. He was welcomed at the station by the Sultan, Princes, the ex-Khedive and other notables.29 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article54 1917-10-17 5 250 MISSING. Paris, October 16. The steamer Medic, (12,032 tons) carrying 559 pas-engers, including Algerian soldiers, and some prisoners of war, and a crew of 67 was torpedoed in the western Mediterranean. 250 are missing. MediC, (12.032 tons) white Star Line, of Liverpool,, built in 1899. Dimensions 550.254 words
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Article33 1917-10-17 5 PASSENGERS SHELLED. Rome, October 17. Persons rescued from the Italian steamer Bari state that the submarine continued the bombardment after the torpedoing of the vessel, thereby killing a number of passengers.33 words
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Article24 1917-10-17 5 London, October 16. Twenty-eight Norwegian ships were lost during September, of which nineteen, representing 30,000 tons, were due to events of war.”24 words
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General News
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Article65 1917-10-17 5 GOVERNMENT CONTROL London, October 16. The House of Commons adopted the second reading of a bill assuring the Government control of all supplies of petroleum discovered in the United Kingdom. Mr, Pretyman, representing the Board of Trade, said certain eminent geologists, both here and from the United States,65 words
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Article38 1917-10-17 5 Indo-China Co. and P. O. London, October 16. A feature of the Stock Exchange was a epurt by Indo-China Navigation Co. deferred shares to 25, on rumours of working arrangements with the Peninsular and Oriental S.N. Co, Ltd.38 words
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Article221 1917-10-17 5 DETAILS OF THE TRAFFIC. London, October, 16. In connection with the gravel affair with Holland, Renter authoritatively learns that the Netherlands Government admitted that if the sand and gravel is used for military purposes, passage through Holland from Germany to Belgium is unneutral and indefensible, hence the221 words
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Article85 1917-10-17 5 AN IMPORTANT ARREST. New York, October 16. A man giving the name of Dunbar, but which is not believed to be hi? real name, was arrested on a charge of attempting to obtain military or naval information. He is an ex-member of the crew of a United85 words
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Article49 1917-10-17 5 Paris, October 15. Marguerite Zelle Mata Hari’’ the spy) has been excuted. “Mata Hari” the Dutch dancer, was arrested some months ago for espionage on behalf of Germany, and was incarcerated in the St. Lazare Prison. Efforts were made in certain quarters to secure a reprieve.49 words
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Article333 1917-10-17 5 Paris, October 4.—The 8010 affair is occupying all the newspapers. The enquiry has established that the Deutsche Bank paid out to 8010, through the medium of American banks and the French Bank Perier, ten million francs for the carrying on of the pacifist propaganda. In consequence 8010333 words
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Article24 1917-10-17 5 Monte Video, October 16. A Presidential Decree announces that the rules of neutrality will not be applied against the Allies.24 words
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Article28 1917-10-17 5 London, October 16. Britain has placed orders in Canada for 22 steel vessels of a total tonnage of 150,000, to be launched early in 1918.28 words
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Article17 1917-10-17 5 London, October 15 Silver is at 43|d. The supply exceeds the demand. The market is dull.17 words
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Article203 1917-10-17 5 SEQUEL TO AIR RAID. London, October 16. In the High Court, libel actions by Mr. Lloyd George against the Exchange Telegraph Company, the Westminster Gazette and Tne Star were settled, defendants apologising and paying the costa. The case arose over the publication of a paragraph issued by203 words
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Article137 1917-10-17 5 PRESIDENTS APPEAL. London, October 16. President Wilson has issued an appeal to all eligible State Banks and Trust Companies, which are not yet members of the Federal Reserve Board, to join the Board and thus contribute their share to the country’s consolidated gold reserve. There are at present137 words
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Article79 1917-10-17 5 AMERICA’S MEASURES. Washington, October 16. In continuance of the strict policy of cutting off supplies likely to reach Germany, the War Trade Board publishes an agreement, which shippers muit sign before exporting goods to branches abroad. Shippers must guarantee that goods will not go directly or indirectly to79 words
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Article59 1917-10-17 5 SIRIKE TROUBLE. Buenos Aires, October 16. There has been a recrudescence of the strike troubles. Railway strikers derailed a train driven by sailors. The strikers had three killed and thirty wounded. Four sailors were seriously injured. The Workers’ Federation threatens to call a general strike if the Government59 words
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Article38 1917-10-17 5 Kansas City, October 16. More than half of the city’s stockyard?, the second largest in the country, was destroyed by fire. Several thousand head of cattle perished. The origin of the outbreak is undetermined.38 words
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Article18 1917-10-17 5 London, October 16. Applications for the National ’{War Bonds amounted in eleven days to £38,000,00018 words
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Article116 1917-10-17 5 The Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., launched to-day from their yard at Sungel Nyok a new twin screw steel vessel, named Ghirbi. The ship, which is for the local trade, will have accommodation for eight first class passengers, two in each cable, which will have electric light116 words
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Article780 1917-10-17 6 AUSTRIA HARD DRESSED. London, September 3. —Messages from Rome state that the Germans have enabled the Austrians to transfer five additional divisions from the eastern front to the Italian front, and that Austria is depleting her home garrisons to provide further reinforcements. General von Koevess, who formerly cominanded780 words
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Article122 1917-10-17 6 Brisbane, September 2.—Late on Saturday night William Trouton, chemist, and Norah Philips, nurse, were arrested on the charge of murdering Mrs. Mabel Cameron, nee Mabel Gerish. Four years ago Miss Gerish was persuaded to leave her home at Warwick, and a man who was charged with having122 words
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Article1201 1917-10-17 6 STRATEGIC EFFECTS OF FALL OF RIGA. The position of affairs in the Baltic, and on the Riga sector of the Eastern front, brings once more into prominence the significance of the Russian Fleet and its efficiency. Much has happened since the last trial of strength in this1,201 words
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NEWS FROM CHINA.
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Article441 1917-10-17 6 Peking, October I.—Three mandates were issued yesterday. One orders the Minister of the Interior to prepare for the convocation ot the National Parliament in accordance with Article 53 of the Provisional Constitution and to follow the precedent established in the first year of the Republic.441 words
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Article377 1917-10-17 6 Probable Reason for Fall. Shanghai. September 29. —With the 2gd. drop in silver, Dame Rumour yesterday again bestirred herself and sorted over her stock of reasons for the tumble. Among these was the persistent insinuation that some of the financial barons had an authentic tip on some377 words
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Advertisement123 1917-10-17 6 To end Sciatica teems too good to be true, Hoe-’nt it It s good to be su r e, but i’s true, TOO. oothes the «tabbing, biting nerves. LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM Brings instant relief to pain ami continaed ite brings perm anent relief. lake a little n year baud and123 words
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Advertisement323 1917-10-17 6 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXteXXKXXBXX S OUR OPTICAL PEP ART WENT. X I O t S is THE BEST EQUIPPED IN PENANG. X 9C We carry an exceptionally Large Stock of LENSES, RIMMED 5C 8C RIMLESS SPECTACLES, PINCE-NEZ, REPAIR MATERIALS. g 3C REPAIRS done by an expert Goldsmith while you wait. X NOTHING TOO323 words
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Miscellaneous36 1917-10-17 6 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced Jrom the World's Press P ■«->. M. KVkw» wiSu* (< w|Mfc 4J l 'L, ~\J HllPBizw^ 5 ■b Ei I MEBt— <»■ X > y “HE’S GAINING FAST AND I HAD 40 YEARS’ START.”— “New York Times.”36 words
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Article330 1917-10-17 7 S F P.” FETE AT IYERSALL. On Saturday afternoon, in the spacious grounds of H H the Sultan of Johore’s beautiful house Tyersall,” Singapore, b children’s fete was held in aid of the Our Day Fund. Rain at first threatened, but the clouds held over, and a cool—“ S F P.” - 330 words
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Article75 1917-10-17 7 Amount previously acknowledged $104,060 90 Collected by Gwen, Weir, Audrey and Ted Evans, Falmouth House 13 55 Proceeds Bran Pie Dip, Crag Hotel 65.00 Tan Ah Cheow 15.00 Proceeds Football match Penang C.R.C, v. Perak C.R.C. 196.09 Proceeds Football match Eenang v. Kedah 110.27 Collected75 words
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155 1917-10-17 7 Amount previously acknowledged $3,156.29 Staff and Workmen, Prye River Dock $229.43 .Chetty Community $300; Staff of Bukit Mĕrtajam Hospital $18; Straits Trading Coy: Employes.—Mr Alex. Jack $5O; Mr H Bevan $5O; Mr H T Earle $5O; Mr W H R Allen $5O; Mr A A155 words
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Article214 1917-10-17 7 A New Definition. The F M S Gazette notice imposing import duties on petroleum and tobacco io the FM S has been amended by the addition of the following Value means the whole sale c»*h price, less trade discount, for which, at the time of the importation of214 words
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Article969 1917-10-17 7 BRITISH FRONT IN FLANDERS. London, October s.—The outstanding event on the British front in Flanders has been the striking attack on October 4th. After our important victory on September 26th the Germans launched an extraordinary number of severe counter-attacks, five alone in the nights of October Ist969 words
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Article181 1917-10-17 7 It is reported at Stockholm that, as a result of diplomatic representations, the proposed confiscation of the funds in Germany of one of the largest Stockholm banks —a matter which created a considerable sensation some time since—has been abandoned, and also the action brought by a Hamburg181 words
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Article136 1917-10-17 7 Coals. Oct. 15.—The Minister for Foreign Affairs reported that the Government of the United States refused to grant coals to Dutch ships coming from South America or from the Dutch East Indies, unless the U.S. Government approved of the cargo. Communication between Holland and the Dutch136 words
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Article246 1917-10-17 7 The preliminary inquiry into the loss of the steamer Hong Wan off the Muar River, on Thursday, is still proceeding. It is reported that the foundering was due to a heavy storm which the vessel encountered between Pu'au Oudan and Kuala Muar. The vessel was completely sunk246 words
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Article378 1917-10-17 7 Talib, a motor car driver, was brough before Mr S H Langston this morning on a charge of driving a motor car yesterday in the wrong direction. The Sikh Police constable who was on duty gave evidence that the accused was driving the car No. 590 from378 words
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Article263 1917-10-17 7 Traffic Interrupted. The Prasak river rose rapidly over two feet during the week-end, and the previous high water records at this point have been broken. Near Tarua the railway embankments have been damaged by the flood water Heavy floods are also being experienced at other points between263 words
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Article97 1917-10-17 7 Advices from Berne state that the epidemic of dysentery which is general throughout Germany and Austria is attrbuted to malnutrition, Even patients are unable to get good milk. The German War Office is intercepting all supplies and extracting nitro-glycerine. The War Office even intercepts Swiss milk at97 words
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Article104 1917-10-17 7 Messrs Aldens’ Successors Ltd, London, on 30th August, reported as follows: We have had a steadily advancing Market since we last wrote until the present time they are asking —2/8} for September Crepe and 2/6d for Ribbed, 2/8} for Oct./Dec. Crepe and 2/7}d for Ribbed, 2/9} for104 words
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Article611 1917-10-17 7 Messrs. Beker, Morgan Cj Ltd., Koala L’Jtnpur reposed on Saturda- No section of the market, during the past, week, coul 1 be called lively though business has been steady quite a fair volume of it. Dollar rubbers have again claimed the greater share of attention though there611 words
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Article463 1917-10-17 7 The 12th annual general meeting of this Company was held August 30th, at 4 Lloyd’savenne. Dr. S. Rideal (the chairman) presided, and, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that he was able to put some record figures before the shareholders. Their output had463 words
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Article485 1917-10-17 7 Wed. Oct. 17. —Football Cup Tie: Esplanade, 5 p.m. C. R. C. v. Hutton Lane —Town Band. Thur. Oct. 18.—The Electric Polyscope Co., 9.15 p.m. Fri. Oct. 19.—X aiiety Entertainment: Town Hall, 9.15 p.m.—Town Band. Oct. 19. Tennis Match, Mr. J. H. Spowers v. Mr. W. H. Threlfall,485 words
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Advertisement52 1917-10-17 7 bit’s Astonishing Sluggish Liver m when they «an cure the trouble by an occasional does of PINKETTES, the tiny laxatives that work as gentle as nature. Do not gripe. f fi 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS MEDICINE52 words
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Advertisement194 1917-10-17 7 iFBEECHWirsI Pills will assist you to obtain the full measure of health to which you p are entitled. They are doing I* tills for thousands, every day. |l Beecham’s Pills are a scientific <! digestive preparation of the best and purest ingredients. Their H direct action upon the bodily organization194 words
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Advertisement2324 1917-10-17 8 1 BANKS. P&O -BritishIndia N. i. K. jfeu K. P. M. sop AND Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. (jgWj| Smtschappij KS® 1 SSj M,NL/ INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. if Reserve Liability of Proprietors £i eXffi m (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Head Office r Anrar Imp A. j£\ yal Paeiet Company > 38,2,324 words
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