Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 247. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 18th OCTOBER, 1917. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement724 1917-10-18 1 I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING I w of every description undertaken, ifrom a visiting card to the largest B size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., J r with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic 2 I display guaranteed. H I XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX I BEAR Ai l ESTATE REQUISITES, j724 words
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Advertisement82 1917-10-18 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□non I XA7 HEN YOU ARE AWAY c VV on leave you want to keep n o in touch with Malayan affairs, g Social, Commercial, Mining, w Planting, &c. This you can do J in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of B the Pinang82 words
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Article725 1917-10-18 2 Ihe seventh annual general meeting of the Badek Rubber Estate, Ltd., was held on August 30th at the company’s regist?red office, Ceylon House, 49 and 51. Eastcheap, E.C., Mr Alfred R Warren (the Chairman) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, —the profit for the year, as shown725 words
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Article355 1917-10-18 2 A very steady tendency has prevailed in the rubber share market recently, and considering the advance which has taken place during the past year the continuance of support is evidence of the confidence of the publ?b in the future of the industry. Rubber has, of course played355 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement1394 1917-10-18 2 WANTED POSITION. FOR SALE. As general assistant or con- 3 Ton Sentinel Steam Waggon >■> good DUCTOR on a Rubber Plantation by running order. Boiler and Engine a Singalese, several years experience in all now opened up for Annual Governbranches of Estate work including Office ment Survey. May be inspected1,394 words
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Advertisement388 1917-10-18 2 IsELANCORTURF CLUb] •p Jt 2 WAR LOAN Value $500,000 j 4 Or such lesser.or greater amount as may be subscribed* I Ticket» $5 each. J The amount subscribed as follows J 30 per cent in 1 prize. 'J 12 1 Prize. J 5 1 prize. J 5 divided into 5388 words
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Article546 1917-10-18 3 C.R.C. v. HUTTON LANE. The first of the football ties in aid of the 10 U t Day” R ed Cross Fund was played m the Padang, Penang, las’; evening, beWC en the Chinese Recreation Club and jutton Lane Club. The conditions were xcellent and there was546 words
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Article427 1917-10-18 3 In the Supreme Court, Singapore, the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, KC) gave judgment in the matter of the trust of the will of the late Mr Henry Abrams and the estate of the late Mrs Mary Ann Abrams The judgment stated that the question to be427 words
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Article753 1917-10-18 3 CONTROL OF SUBSIDIARY CURRENT COIN. In a Straits Gazette Extraordinary of Monday are published the regulations made by H E. the Governor for the control of subsidiary current coin. They are as follow 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Subsidiary Current Coin Control Regulations, 1917.753 words
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Article170 1917-10-18 3 A meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce and Exchange was held for the purpose of confirming the resolution with regard to the alteration of a rule passed at the last meeting. It had been agreed to delete the words “and to consider any question of170 words
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Article1036 1917-10-18 3 The first troop train of the day from the Metropolis was almost due, and I had hurried down to London-road Station to greet a pal expected home on his first leave from Fiance. Jost ahead of me on the platform I espied a familiar figure, a1,036 words
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Article246 1917-10-18 3 Monday was a red latter day in the annals of Kedah, for the railway was opened up to Kitri about 30 miles north of Alor Star; and also the fine new building of the Kedah Club, Alor Star, was officially opened by H H the Sultan. The246 words
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Article317 1917-10-18 3 Former Singapore Resident in Mesopotamia. Mr R P Russell, formerly of the firm of Messrs Siemens Bros in Singapore, and now in Mesopotamia, writes as follows to a friend in Bangkok It was great news to hear that Siam had decided to come in317 words
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Article203 1917-10-18 3 A shocking tragedy took place at Maymyo on Friday last at about noon, when a servant in the employ of Mrs Mistry, whose husband is employed in the Divisional Disbursing Office, cut the throat of his mistress wi'h a clasp knife and endeavoured to cut his203 words
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Article136 1917-10-18 3 The following are the Orders of the Day for the meeting next Monday. October 22 1. Malacca Lands (Amendment) Bill (Bill “To amend the Malacca Lands Ordinance, 1886) Ist reading. 2. Tamil Immigration Fund (Amendment Bill (Bill “To amend the Tamil Immigration Fund Ordinance, 1911,’) lat reading. 3.136 words
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Advertisement117 1917-10-18 3 PRITCHARD Co., Ltd., PENANG IPOH. Certainty of Satisfaction has never been more forcibly illustrated than in the following. MW MILLINERY. f MOUFFLON Straw Hats In new shades and shapes, quite unnecessary to say that the quality is the best PRICES $5.50, $8.50, $12.50. Panama Hats. The best and cheapest ever117 words
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Article1090 1917-10-18 4 STATEMENTS IN COMMONS. [Reutbr’s Telegrams.] London, October 17. In the House of Commons, the Hon. Mr. E. S. Montagu, Secretary of State for India, made a statement regarding the release of Mrs. Besant and her associates, declaring that the course followed in no way constituted criticism of the[Reutbr’s Telegrams.] - 1,090 words
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Article215 1917-10-18 4 Free Pre-s.” In accordance wi’h custom, manv are thinking of sending the usual Chris mas parcels Home and announcements have already been made of the probable dates o departure. It should be borne io mind that on June 2nd the Government Gazette published a long list of.—“ Free Pre-s.” - 215 words
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Article306 1917-10-18 4 His Excellency the G vernor has expressed a desire that a list of those who have left the Straits for the Front shall be compiled and accordingly firms are being circularised in order to obtain details says the Free Press This is a work which might306 words
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Article893 1917-10-18 4 Mons Joseph Thierry, Ex-Minister, and Deputy of Parliament for Marseilles, has been appointed Ambassador in Madrid. Lieut. A. C. Churchill, formerly of the Siam Education Department, has been wounded in action in France. Mr. B. M. Montgomerie, brother of the late Mr. Love Montgomerie, of Indragiri Rubber893 words
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Advertisement302 1917-10-18 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED AT ONCE. Reliable and experienced CLERK-CONDUCTOR, must give good references—be fluent in English, Tamil and Malay and have good knowledge of Estate field and Office work. Apply Box No. 227, c/o Pinang Gazette. NOTICE. ON 22nd OCTOBER, 1917, and until farther notice the Ayer Kuning Road, between302 words
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Advertisement24 1917-10-18 4 IN AID OF RED CROSS. DOUBLE EVENT, Friday, October 19th. TENNIS Perak v. Penang. SPOWERS v. THRELFALL, 4.30 P.M. MUSIC~HALL, AT THE TOWN HALL.24 words
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Advertisement199 1917-10-18 4 j SYNOLEO 3 (1 The Oil Bound Washable Distemper 3 for interior and Exterior Decorations I A soft flat finish. Does not rub off. Proclaimed 'i unrivalled for Tropical use. v for of Artistic Shades I e/ivX and Colour Schemes. e PATERSON, SIMONS S Co. Ln. I OirOOBPQIULTBD IN ENGLAND,)199 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous198 1917-10-18 4 On October the 21st next Sunday Night at the Empire we prom H the best show for the money Penang has ever seen. t s in OUR DAY.” Gross Receipts to the Red Cross. Excelled I Vaudeville. Concert Turns and a particularly fine and all n T B Pictures Programme198 words
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Article2152 1917-10-18 5 Rifleman Patrick MacGill. ] - [By Rifleman Patrick MacGill.] The men in the barn billet of Moulin Farm, had been out working all the night previous, and they had slept for the better part of that day. Now that the Autumn dusk had fallen these men (who expected to be sent up to2,152 words
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Page 5 Advertisements
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Advertisement499 1917-10-18 5 SfiClHblknilD SCENT Of ARABY e/ A Harmony of;Fragrance from the scents of a z thousand flowers, Shem-el-Nessim perfume is fragrant and lasting. It possesses just that subtle note of daintiness and refinement which appeals most strongly to the /t lljsM person of taste. Shem-el-Nessim can. also be obtained in conjunction499 words
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Advertisement558 1917-10-18 5 B Builds up Strength Angier's Emulsion is invaluable for building up health and strength in all run-down conditions and wasting -ranee, or after any serious illness. It soothes and heals the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, correct» digestive and bowel irregularities, promotes norma! healthy appetite, overcomes nervous depression558 words
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Article784 1917-10-18 6 Our Day a somewhat elastic term covering a wide pariod during which special efforts are undertaken and attractions of various kinds held throughout the Empire on behalf of the Red Cro- 1 is. to be precise, to-day, October 18tb. Elsewhere we publish the text of the telegram received784 words
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Article53 1917-10-18 6 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the following four companies for the first fortnight of October, were Tin Bentong (No Liability) 205 piculs; Deebook Dredging (No Liability), 160 piculs Banguon Valley (No Liability) 125 piculs Katoo Deebook (No Liability), 48 piculs, stopped six days53 words
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Article32 1917-10-18 6 The following was the rubber quotation io London on Oct. 16th, received yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 7|d Smoked Sheet 2s 6d [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.]32 words
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Article104 1917-10-18 6 The homeward mail closes at 10 am. on Sunday) A ladies’ club is in course of formation in Kuala Lumpur, says the Malay Mail.” The annual general meeting of the P.C.C. will be heli on Friday, 26th October, at 6.30 p.m The “M M” understands that a big104 words
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Article1288 1917-10-18 6 The Hon. Mr. E. S. Montagu, Secretary of State for India, quesMr.. 8e...t tioned r T rd Jnd Again. lease of Mrs. and her associates, gave an answer that will hardly be deemed satisfactory in India. The course of action followed, he said, was approved by the1,288 words
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Article450 1917-10-18 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin ic Penang was $111.75 per picul buyers. The Siam Prize Court has declared the Landrat Schieff to be a good and lawful prize of the Crown. The rainfall as registered by the Fort gauge, for the 24 hours ended 9 a.m. to-day was450 words
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Advertisement331 1917-10-18 6 [DUNLOP j/' s[y ’ym/ f/ rT n I ■> l '■l K /1 A iZr X,./ V& aSZ >*ir*BS% W akkW^S ---Yt.--3 7 i \r I WW MU t I 1 > y l Special Extra Heavy Studded Pattern 26x21’ to fit 26 x2|" rim $15.50. GUTHRIE Co., Ltd., PENANG,331 words
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Advertisement104 1917-10-18 6 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire. Tel. No. 322. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. 5 Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 498 J Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE 11 PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” having been104 words
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Miscellaneous54 1917-10-18 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for. to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 00 58 am. (6.6 ft.) 7.23 a.m. (0.7 ft.) 1.16 p.m. (6 4 ft.) 7.22 p.m. (1 ft) Tomorrow, 1.27 am. (6.9 ft.) 7.52 am.(o 9 ft.) 1.46 p.m. (6.1 ft.)54 words
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Article171 1917-10-18 7 EVENTS IN THE BALTIC. CABINET AND THE ARMY. INDIA IN PARLIAMENT. The arrivals at and departures from home ports last week decreased by 933 vessels, the sinkings being 18 steamers; against 16 in the previous week. Italian arrivals and departures decreased by 317, the losses being four steamers,171 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article604 1917-10-18 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] WAR CABINET’S CONGRATULATIONS. London, October 17. The Press Bureau says Mr. Lloyd George has sent the following message to Field Marshal Haig. "The War Cabinet desires to congratulate you and the troops on the achievements of the Armies in Flanders In th*» great battle, which[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 604 words
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Article69 1917-10-18 7 A CHANGED TONE. Zurich, October 17. In view of the fort! coming British air offensive against Southern Germany, a changing tone in the enemy Press is typical of the buily. The Muenchner Post has now discovered that air raidi on open towns have simply stiffened the determination69 words
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Article199 1917-10-18 7 In view of the operations now in progress the number of prisoners captured by the Allies since April 9. when the campaign of 1917 opened with the Battle of Arras, up to August 22 is of interest. The figures are as follows German prisoners of war captured by199 words
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Article286 1917-10-18 7 From an authoritative source Reuter’s Agency has received information regarding the present condition, and —as far as it is possible to state —operation of the Belgiag army. Publication of this regarded as all the more necessary in view of certain unfounded remours, doubtless of enemy origin. “To-day286 words
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Russia.
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Article177 1917-10-18 7 ENEMY CLAIM. London, October 16. A German official report says ;We took further 1,100 prisoners on Sworbe Peninsula (Oesel Island). Russian Report. London, October 17. A Russian official report says the enemy pressed us back over the mole in the direc tion of Moon Island, interrupting lan >177 words
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The Balkans
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Article54 1917-10-18 7 ENEMY REPULSES. London, October 17. A French Eastern communique says ti e artillery was active on the Whole front, especial y north of Mouastir. Our troops repulsed enemy detachments, on the western bank of Late Ochrida, attempting to land from barques. Tbe prisoners taken in tbe Hamoudos raid by54 words
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Article77 1917-10-18 7 OFFENSIVE IN MACEDONIA WANTED. Amsterdam, October 17. An article from a well-informed source in tbe Weser-Zettung indicates that one of the objects of the Kaiser’s visit to S< fia was to induce Bulgaria to attack General Sarrail, with Salonika as a promis d reward, if successful. The77 words
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692 1917-10-18 7 M. Venizelos in the Greek Chamber gave a budget of hitherto unpublished facts about Greek diplomacy early in 1915. M. Venizelos said that when he received the Note from Sir Edward Grey speaking of territorial concessions to Greece in Asia Minor, he experienced the same intense692 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article42 1917-10-18 7 LAST WEEK’S LOSSES. London, October, 17. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals ast week were 2,124 and the sailings 2,094. Twelve vessels over 1,600 tons and six under 1,600 tons were sunk. Five were unsuccessfully attacked. One fishing vesstl was sunk.42 words
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Article215 1917-10-18 7 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by ReuterSunk. g Week ended. J Over Cnder 11 •E S 1,600 1,600 < J] tons. tons. 6 May 2374 2499 24 28 13 2568 2552 18 5 19 20 2664 2759 18 9 9215 words
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Article163 1917-10-18 7 The following is a list of previous Italian losses as cabled by Reuter:— Week ended. Arrivals. Sailings. Sunk. Sailing Steamships. era. 6th May 464 430 7 13th May 580 568 7 4 20th May 460 387 0 27th May 498 476 11 3rd June 492 446 6163 words
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Article57 1917-10-18 7 London, October 17. The Captain and 49 of the crew of a British steamer, who have been landed, report that the steamer was attacked by two submarines, which torpedoed and sank her, without warning. Tbe submarines shelled the crew in the most brutal manner after they entered57 words
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Article29 1917-10-18 7 Ferrol, October 17. The officers of the interned German submarine 223 have been removed to Alcalade Henares. Marines are now guarding the submarine in the arsenal.29 words
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General News
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Article101 1917-10-18 7 MUTINOUS OUTBREAKS. Rome, October 17. The Giornale d’ltalia states on reliable authority that several extremely serious mutinies, accompanied by scenes of terror and bloodshed, occurred on several ships of tbe Austrian Navy, owing to food troubles and inhuman treatment from officers. There was a sanguinary encounter at Pola,101 words
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Article62 1917-10-18 7 WOLFF’S BUREAU SUSPECTED. London, October 17. Tne German newspapers have decided in future not to print the speeches of enemy statesmen so fully, and to substitute the Wolff Bureau’s brief summary. The “Frankfurter Zeitung” protests that neither press nor public has got unbounded confidence in Wolff’s Bureau,62 words
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Article51 1917-10-18 7 Amsterdam, October 17. At tbe meeting of the German SocialDemocratic Party, Herr Ebert stated that tbe number of members bad decreased 70 per cent, partly owing to members being at the front, but 6 out of 38 district organisations, 57 electoral districts and 21 local unions bad51 words
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Article63 1917-10-18 7 SOCIALISTS DEFEATED. Rome, October 17. Speaking in tbe Italian Chamber, Signor Boselli, the Premier, declared that until final and complete victory, Italy would remain indissolubly identified with the Allies. Italy was on her guard against the enemy’s devices to divide the Allies. A Socialist motion of no confidence63 words
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Article44 1917-10-18 7 THE ECONOMIC FACTOR. Paris, October 17. The Inter-Al'.ied Conference has opened. M. Metin, U. S. Uuder-Secretary of the Blockade Ministry, urged the necessity for Inter-Allied action against re-insurance of enemy enterprises, and said the French Government had initiated legislation on the subject.44 words
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Article33 1917-10-18 7 VOTE OF CONFIDENCE. Paris, October 17. The Chamber passed unanimously a vote of confidence in the Government, after a secret sitting, which discussed an alleged German separate peace offer to France.33 words
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Article67 1917-10-18 7 THE DISTANT FRONTS. London, October 17. In the House of Commons, Mr. Macpherson, Under Secretary for War, stated that Lord Derby was arranging to make special representations to all the Commanders-in-Chief in the distant war theatres, in order that leave should be given as freely and as67 words
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Article34 1917-10-18 7 Washington, October 17. The U. S. Government has loaned Great Britain further £5,000,000, Russia £10,000,000, France £4,000,000, and Belgium £600,000, making the total loaned is the Allies to date £542,000,000.34 words
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Article31 1917-10-18 7 London, October 17. Tbe Government’s offrr of $300,000,000 Certificates of Indebtedness at interest of four per cent, is heavily over-subscribed, The Liberty Loan has reached approximately a billion dollars.31 words
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Article25 1917-10-18 7 TO STUDY U. S. CONGRESS. Washington, October 17. A Japanese Parliamentary Mission of five members has arrived to study the procedure in Congress.25 words
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Article83 1917-10-18 7 LATEST DEVELOPMENT. London, October 16. The proposed Anglo-Dutch arrangement, under which Holianl was to import several hundred thousand tons of coal from Britain, Britain in return receiving a certain proportion of foodstuffs from Holland, has apparently broken down. The Dutch Minister of Agriculture states that the plan83 words
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Article64 1917-10-18 7 MR DUKE’S STATEMENT. London, October 17. In the House of Commons, in the course of a discussion on the Electoral Reform Bill Mr Duke, Irish Chief Secretary, said the expectations and prayers of the best citizens of Ireland went up for the success of the Irish Convention. It64 words
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Article34 1917-10-18 7 AERIAL RAID. London, October 17. A Mesopotamia official report says Our aeroplanes bombed an aerodrome at Kifri, doing much damage. One, which was forced to land, was burnt up, the occupants being rescued.34 words
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Article29 1917-10-18 7 Copenhagen, October 17. A conference of Scandinavian seamen recommended the holding of an International Seamen’s Conference at Copenhagen shortly, in order to form an International Seamen’s Union.29 words
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Article24 1917-10-18 7 London, October 17. In the House of Commons, the bill depriving enemy holders of British titles received a third reading.24 words
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Article18 1917-10-18 7 London, October 16. Silver ia at 43 3/Bd. The market ia flat. [Other Telegrams on Page 4].18 words
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Article123 1917-10-18 7 INTERESTING CEREMONY AT IPOH. (Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondent.) Ipoh, October 18. An interesting function took place last evening on the Padang, in front of Ipoh Club, the unfurling for the first time of the Chinese Republican Flag, with the rest of the Allies’ Flags. Mrs Brash, wife123 words
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Article139 1917-10-18 7 Efficiency Magazine.” There were several first prize blunders in August. There was the blunder of the Notional Service clerk who sent a notification to the Speaker of the House that he was wanted as a labourer in a Wolverhampton factory. There was the blunder of the clerk—“ Efficiency Magazine.” - 139 words
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Article122 1917-10-18 7 (Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondent.) Ipoh, October 18. Yesterday’s mail to Penang was delayed a couple of hours, through the engine being derailed at the points at bungei Siput, after leaving the station. No damage was done. The war has reproduced the tragedy of Enoch Arden in122 words
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INDIAN ITEMS.
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Article392 1917-10-18 8 The names of the members of the committee which is to investigate the question of extending the cultivation of long staple cotton in India have now been announced. The committee will be constituted as follows: Mr. J. Mac Kenna, C.1.E., 1.C.5., Agricultural Adviser to the Government of India,392 words
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Article264 1917-10-18 8 The “Times of India’’ says we believe that owing to the general rise in the economic status of the people of India, the consequence of the greater mobility arising from the teachings of famine and plague, the spread of irrigation and the development of industry, with a264 words
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Article181 1917-10-18 8 Calcutta. September 25. —News has reached Calcutta from the collieries that the paddy crops have failed in many of the coalmining areas owing to excessive rain. A rice famine is, therefore, threatened of great local intensity and the authorities have been memorialised for the establishment181 words
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Article72 1917-10-18 8 Madras, September 27.—The Persian Consul at Madras has issued the following “According to advices from Persia the town of Amol in North Persia has opened a subscription list for the relief of sufferers. Sympathisers in Madras wishing to help may kindly send subscriptions, however smajl, to72 words
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Advertisement345 1917-10-18 8 1 A Delightful Recreation FOR Grown-ups and Children. I THE BQYAI. 3g|»g JBiifeW j®fi TTZZLE They consist of cleverly dissected pieces, and the object is to fit these pieces together to form charming pictures, including the following 1 A Lady of Position. Oliver Twist asking Curling. for more Golfing. Uncle345 words
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Advertisement280 1917-10-18 8 n UAe /iva i fgh FOLD 8 i fmGRIP s 5 »1 WW A grip on the road j IpIH II Htil s worth two on the D 1 II J*" I B q n A B steering wheel.*’ g 3 W W Fit GOODRICH i an d feel safe.280 words
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Article556 1917-10-18 9 Before Mr. R D. Acton, in the District Court, Penang, this morning', Li<«h Nyia Ki, a Hokien woman, was charged with criminal breach of trust in respect of jewellery to the value of $1,950, the property of a Chinese woman, named Niu Lian Chui, on the556 words
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Article422 1917-10-18 9 Madras, October 4.—His Excellency the Governor has received the following letter from the Senior Medical Officer of the Hospital ship “Madras” The Hospital ship “Madras” left Bombay on the morning of the sth instant for the bar of the Shatt-al-Arab with 4 Catholic and 1 Church of422 words
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Article343 1917-10-18 9 MESSAGE FROM KING EMPEROR. The Hon. Mr. W. C. Michell, Resident Councillor, has received from H. E. the Governor the following telegram from the Secretary of State dated 16th October, 1917, conveying a message from His Majesty the King Buckingham Palace.—During the last twelve months, 1 have343 words
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Article182 1917-10-18 9 Paper Imports. We understand that the Japanese Government has refused licenses for the export of paper to the Dutch East Indies which was to be delivered during the months of November and December. A business firm received information that the license for paper intended for the Dutch East182 words
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Article52 1917-10-18 9 Rangoon, September 27.—The area under cotton in the chief producing districts of Burma is estimated according to the second forecast for the year 1917-18 at 228.041 acres more than the estimated area at the corresponding date last year, and 6.208 more than the area actually cultivated52 words
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Article303 1917-10-18 9 The following is an additional rubber output for September Bukit Katil lbs. 11,000 Nearly two hundred members of the Calcutta Light Horse, says the Englishman,” are on service in England at the various fronts and with the I. A. R. O. Out of a strength of 416 at303 words
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Article1657 1917-10-18 9 A BRILLIANT ACTION. EYE-WITNESS’S GRAPHIC NARRATIVE, Simla, October s.—The following telegram, dated 2nd October, 1917, has been received from Eye Witness," Mesopotamia Ramadie, September 29.—The British captured Ramadie to-day and the whole Turkish garrison, including their Commander, Ahmed Bey, together with field guns, pompoms and a number of1,657 words
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Article75 1917-10-18 9 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their 325:h auction sale held to-day Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $llO to $ll7 Smoked diamond sheet No 2 80 103 Unsmoked sheet No 1 98 Unsmoked sheet No75 words
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Article75 1917-10-18 9 Penang’s Our Day” total is $109,829.22. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $5,972 38 Mrs Macintyre $10; Mrs Powell $5; Mrs C D Hogan $2; Mrs Samuel $2. Total $5,991.38 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given75 words
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463 1917-10-18 9 The fortnightly communique issued by G H Q of the Egyptian Expeditionery Force records that there h<»s been consistent activity in trench warfare in which all arms have been concerned on the Gazr front. Several encounters have taken place with hostile patrols and have always463 words
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Article71 1917-10-18 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. QQ QQ CQ Shares. zz >» a S 5 cq re aa 02 Rubber (Dollar). Changkat s9| s9} $9.70 $lO Kamasan $5.30 $5.40 Mining. Deebook 13/6 14/- 13/3 13/9 Titi Tin $871 words
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Article138 1917-10-18 9 As will be seen from our advertisement columns, the Empire will give to-night a high class pictorial entertainment. Commencing at 8 p.m,, the first show consists entirely of comedies,and at 9-15 Universal’s animated weekly, then new parts of the big Metro masterpiece, The Great Secret,’’ which is proving138 words
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Article172 1917-10-18 9 Japan Advertise Japan will soon introduce civil administration at Tsingtao, which since Japan’s occupation in 1915 has been governed by an army commander. Soon after the occupation Japan dispatched a force of garrison troops and gave the commander power to control the Shantung railway and.—“ Japan Advertise .” - 172 words
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Article722 1917-10-18 9 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.—V ariety Entertainment: Towni Hall, 9.15 p.m.—Town Band. Oct. 19. —Tennis Match, Mr. J. 11. Spowers v. Mr. M. H. Threlfall,722 words
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Advertisement38 1917-10-18 9 Diamond and Wedding and Gem set Jewellery Engagement Ring Jewellery of Latest Designs at very moderate prices. N. D. De SILVA, Manufacturing Jeweller and Engraver, 74. BISHOP STREET. PENANG. Re-setting and Established Repairing aud mounting. 1900. Re building.38 words
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Article2454 1917-10-18 10 E* 2 ’|i Capital. Paid up. i Dividends. NAMES. g. 2 m-8 ’2 tc H S 1914 1915 1916 1917 rub BE.R (Dollar.) 1909 8120,000 120,000 «1 SI 20 45 65 Mint Alor Gajah Rubber Estate g. 40 »4.70 1916 Sl.OOO 000 »625,000 S 2 »2 .8/mt. Amalgamated Malay2,454 words
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Article1745 1917-10-18 10 THE ZA.BERN AFFAIR. Mr James W Gerard, late American Ambassador at Berlin, says the report of the Zabern occurrences caused immense excitement throughout Germany. A great outcry went up against militarism, even m quarters where no socialistic tendencies existed. This feeling was not helped by1,745 words
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Article445 1917-10-18 11 Messr?. James F. Hatton <k Co., Ltd Manchester, reported on Wednesday, Sep’ember 5 as follows: Liverpool Cotton. T Fixed Prices Mid-American—Spot 18,10 18.4 C Mid-American, Current Month 18.77 17.25 F.G.F. Egyptian—Spot 29.50 29.50 F.G.F. Egyptian, Current Month 20.90 22.65 New York Cotton. Spot—Cents. 22.05 23.45 Current445 words
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