Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 October 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-10-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 255. VOL. LXXV. SATURDAY, 27th OCTOBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTSJ20 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement723 1917-10-27 1 I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING I < of every description undertaken, I from a visiting card to the largest I size poster, by g The Pinanfc Gazette Press, Ltd., J with care and promptitude. I I Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. I XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX J— II x x xQAVF MO IM723 words
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Advertisement86 1917-10-27 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■■aaaaaog n TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY g n VV on leave you want to keep g in touch with Malayan affairs, g Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do g in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of J a the Pinang Gazette,”86 words
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Article1340 1917-10-27 2 free school wins glugor SHIELD. Everything combined to make the InterSchool Athletic Championship sports, held on the Padang, Penang, yesterday afternoon, on behalf of the Oar Day Fund, one of the most successful functions in the programme of “Our Day” events. It was the first annual1,340 words
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Article44 1917-10-27 2 OUR DAY RED CROSS FUND. Scottish Branch. Amount previouslv acknowledged $4,345.00. Mr. D. C. Thirlwall 85.00. Mr. J. P. Souter $125.00. Mr. L. C. Brown $25.00. Mr. J. M. Chalmers (C.S.) $50.00. Mr. B. E. Ross $40.00, Mr. W. S. Goldie 8500.00, Total $5,100.00.44 words
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265 1917-10-27 2 Amount previously acknowledged $6,144.56. Mr. V. H. Velge $30.00, Mr. Pan Kun Yew 83.00. Clerical and subordinate staff. District Office, Butterworth $72.00. Medical Officer and Hospital Staff. Butterworth $23.00. Standard Oil Coy’s native employes $22.41. Mr. G. Smith Steinmetz $50.00, Mr. Lim Siew Tong 825.00.265 words
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Article115 1917-10-27 2 The following are details of the collection ma le at Nibong Tebal on Saturday, 20’h October, Sale of Rosettes by Mr Yeoh Choo Lee $59 Sale of f Our Dav flags under rhe supervison of Mr Teh Cheng Lee $322 60 Sale of Buttonholes by115 words
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Article193 1917-10-27 2 PENANG’S OUR DAY.” TODAY’S PROGRAMME. Although several events in Penang’s Our Day programme are due later, to-day is Our Day in the Settlement, and ere the midnight hour strikes the local fund should be well ahead of the $122,000 already announced. From 9 a.id. till 1 p.m. to-day the streets193 words
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Article144 1917-10-27 2 PENANG v. KEDAH. Preparations are being made for a huge crowd at the Football Match this afternoon. The Kedah expedition arrived this morning and will enter upon their efforts to deprive Penang of their pride of place in rhe North at 5 p.m. at.the Esplanade. The Hon. the Resident144 words
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Article42 1917-10-27 2 All Penang is expected to dine at 8 o’clock at the Runnymede to-night. There will be many attractions and a pleasant evening is as a ured. A few places will be reserved for persons who have not booked sea-s.42 words
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Article70 1917-10-27 2 To help the Our Day Fund, at the Young Muslim Union, Hatton Lane, last night, roses were sold to the members and gathering at the boria performances at rhe Club compound. A ten cent note was auctioned and fetched $1.20. The members of the Union intend70 words
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Article56 1917-10-27 2 Band programme to-night at Esplanade for Football and Our Day 5 45 to 7-15 p m. 1. Selection The Emerald Isle ...Sullivan 2. Two Step Dixie\and ...Hares 3. Selection The Toreador ...Moockton 4 Waltz Lac D Amour ...Hartmann 5. One Step I'm afraid to come Home in56 words
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Article276 1917-10-27 2 In connection with the Muar Oar Day’’ Fund, a committee composed of the following gentlemen, viz. the-Hon Dato Abdullah Bin Jaafar, Messrs G Hemmant, Chua Teng Swee, F C Harrison, J Giles, Lim Boon Toh, Lim Chow Kng, Ng Ah Swee, Haji Yunus bin Haji Ibrahim, P L276 words
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Article20 1917-10-27 2 SINGAPORE OUR DAY.” [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 27. Singapore’s Our Day total is $143,000. Johore’s total is $37,000.20 words
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389 1917-10-27 2 The following are the handicaps for to-day at the Our Day meeting at Singapore: Ex-Griffin Race. Distance Race Course Singapore 10.9 Tim 10.7 Merthyr Boy 813 Baba Ketchit 8.0 Argyll 8.0 Dara 7.12 Ma Belle 7j Farisha 6 7 Pony Scurry.—Scurry Course. Ampang 10.9389 words
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Article36 1917-10-27 2 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin it Penang was $113.25 per picul busi n e3B done—-a decrease of 25 cents. Tin is quoted in London to-day, at £247 15s spot, and £247 15i three months36 words
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Article197 1917-10-27 2 The following arc the particulars of the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited’s tin ore for the first half of the current month :—No 1 Dredge piculs 229 No 2 Dredge piculs 88 No 3 Dredge piculs 234. It is understood that contracts have been let tor the extension197 words
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Advertisement32 1917-10-27 2 IN AID OF RED CROSS "OUS NIGHT/' Runnymede Hotel. TO-NIGHT Dinner and Dance. AFTER DINNER, Come and Shoot Come and Ride Come and Tikam Come and Sampan TO NIGHT IS 7HB HIGHTIB.32 words
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Advertisement753 1917-10-27 2 NEU ADVERTISEMENTS. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. A SPECIAL MEETING of the '*l Municipal Commissioners will be held at the Municipal Office, at 3-30 p.m., xb/ on Tuesday, the 30ch instant. Mr. H. LAZARUS, (»s framed). CONSULTING-OPTICUN, CALCUTTA, 2. To be followed by the usual ordinary Be S s to state that he753 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article609 1917-10-27 3 [To the Editor or the “Pinang Gazhttb.”] Sir, —Constructive criticism founded upon reasonable knowledge of fact will always be a source of help to the officials of any democratic government or administration. The truth of this assertion has been manifested too many times within the past few years,609 words
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Article433 1917-10-27 3 The floods up country are still a source of great anxiety, and there is unfortunately little room for doubt that large areas under cultivation have been damaged. In some cases rice fields along the railway have been damaged for a distance of 100 “sen" on each433 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1349 1917-10-27 3 C. T. Bowring Co., Ltd., London. FOR S4LE. OUR DAY (Bowring Co., New York Correspondent). OVERLAND CAR to seat 5. In perfect runing order always driven by owner Dotintlrf \71 IdOHC «bo now le.ving Penang. Price’ $2,100 rCliang YOlUnieerb. Merchandise etc.,) Established British Firms Or nearest offer. Setaihknd to Lond1,349 words
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Advertisement278 1917-10-27 3 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. Sports Department EQUIREMENTS for all Indoor and Outdoor Sports and Games are nowhere Better met than at PRITCHARD’S. Practically everything is catered for at prices that are the very lowest consistent with PRITCHARD’S standard of quality and reliability. Special terms are made to Clubs and enquiries are278 words
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Article17 1917-10-27 4 Heron—On tie 23rd inst. at the Maternity Hospital to Mr and Mrs G Heron, a daughter.17 words
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Article863 1917-10-27 4 The entry of Brazil on the side of those who are fighting Germany is at oace a condemnation of the enemy’s atrocious conduct of the war and another augury of the civil z“d world’s determination to prevent the triumph of a powerful, aggressive and unscrupulous State, whose863 words
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Article360 1917-10-27 4 All clear was signalled in Penang towr at 1 p m,, to day. The Volunteeis’ Spirts have been cancelled owing to lack of entries and d ills will be held as u.-ual. Mr and Mrs C M Henderson are proceeding to Singapore this evening on p short visit'360 words
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Article1812 1917-10-27 4 On the fall of Riga, it was suggested that the enemy’s aim might be Russia and to hold the line of the Italy. Dvina, in view of the fact that an advance to Petrograd called for greater efforts on the part of the Germans than the latter1,812 words
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Advertisement339 1917-10-27 4 WJ WE HAVE NOW STOCKS OF M BABY fc® BOTTLES EA... I I K- V f ry yrv «|< ’’I also Quarts Pints. I /sSrIX B»»»O Specht ■■■■■RMMBBHHBi I Appointment te I to y±~<s£g!£r >e?< I HIS MAJESTY THE KING *■.*<*« -w*» SOLE AGENTS: (SaldbecH, frlaegregor L A COMPANY. y339 words
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Advertisement13 1917-10-27 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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Miscellaneous77 1917-10-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Peaaug Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAT 9.52 am. (6.0 ft.) 3.51 a.m. (2 6 ft.) 10.29 p.m. (6.7 ft.) 4.05 p.m. (I 4 ft) To MORROW. 10.40 a.m. (6 5 ft) 441am.(1 9 ft 10.0377 words
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Article237 1917-10-27 5 THE ENEMY’S RETREAT. NEW THRUST ON YPRES FRONT. BIG EFFORT AGAINST ITALY. BRAZIL DECLARES WAR. The enemy has retreated under French pressure to the north bank of the Oise-Aisne Canal on a considerable portion of the front south-west of Loan, the French troops at the nearest point being237 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration1571 1917-10-27 5 ENEMY DISORGANISATION. [Reuter’s Telegrams. London, October 25. Rente»’s correspondent at the French Headquarters ways. Following up Tuesday's victory, the French troops continued to advance towards the Oise-Aisne Canal, from we t and south. At Pinon, over 600 pris ners, including a battalion commander, were taken. There a»e[Reuter’s Telegrams. - 1,571 words
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Article331 1917-10-27 5 London. Octol>er 9. —When to-day’s attack began, of the high ground from which we have been pushing the enemy he retained the Houthuist Forest, part of the main ridge at Passchendaele and a mile or so north thereof, the isolated height of Moorslede south-east of Passchendaele, an331 words
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Article220 1917-10-27 5 The strength of the German position on these few miles of front in the Ypres area has lain in the fact that in the north the enemy has had the barrier of the Houthuist Forest to rely on, while to the south of this forest, stretching in220 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article251 1917-10-27 5 ITALY PREPARED. London, October 26. The situation on the Italian front is at present obscure. The War Minister to-day electrified the Italian Chamber by a strong speech te-as-uring the Chamber that the Italians were fully prepa r ed, and that the enemy will never tread Italian eoil. Vast251 words
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Article92 1917-10-27 5 Rome, October 26. The Italian Cabinet has resigned. Rome, October 26. The Italian Chamber by 314 votes to 96 rejected a vote of confidence in the Government. Causes of the Crisis. London, October 26. The fall of the Italian Cabinet is anticipated. For some time, the Premier,92 words
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Article75 1917-10-27 5 London, October 26. A Sinn Fein Convention was opened at Dublin for the purpose of formulating an Irish constitution. The provisional constitution declares Sinn Fein aims at securing International recognition of an independent Republic of Ireland. This will be achieved by the Irish people by a refereecdum.75 words
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Article81 1917-10-27 5 DEFINITE ACTION. Rio de Janeiro, October 27. The President, in a message to Congress, says it is impossible to avoid recognising that a state of war has breu imposed on Brazil by Get many. He proposes to seize the German warship anchored at Bahia. The Last Straw.81 words
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Article545 1917-10-27 5 Joins American Fleet. A despatch from Washington in June stated that Brazil’s navy has begun cooperating with the American fleet in South American waters in hunting down German sea raiders and watching for German submarines. Official notification of Brazil’s revocation of her neutrality decree came in despatches from545 words
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273 1917-10-27 5 The following is a list of German and Austrian vessels in Brazilian ports (45 German ships of 235,191 tons, and four Austrian of 18.604 tons). BAHIA. Frieda Woermann. 2.523 Woermann Line. Rauenfels, 5,472 Hansa. Santa Lucia, 4.238 Hamburg-Siid Amerika Steiermark, 4,570 Hamburg-Siid Amerika. 'Total tonnage,273 words
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Article117 1917-10-27 5 Rio de Janeiro, September 17. Nation (O Paiz),” the leading mdepen> dent organ here, commenting on the acquiescence of the British Foreign Office in thJ request that the names of Brazilians proposed for the black list of firms should bei submitted to the Brazilian Foreign Minister,, pays117 words
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Russia.
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Article84 1917-10-27 5 A FAVOURABLE SIGN. London, October 26, A Congress of politicians, chiefly of Bourgeois element?, numbering a thousand, which has opened at Moscow, is interesting as showing the tendency for the morn stable forces to unite in view of the failure of the “Soldel” to me&t the needs of84 words
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Article109 1917-10-27 5 M. KERENSKY’S MESSAGE. London, October 25. The Admiralty reports that M Kerensky telegraphed to Sir Eric Geddes, expressing the Russian Army’s thanks for the invaluable and heroic work of Commander Locker» Lampson’s Armoured Car Division on the south-west front, and adding that the Russians look forward with109 words
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Article109 1917-10-27 5 ENEMY’S DIPLOMATIC OFFENSIVE* Paris, October 26. In the Chamber M. Barthou in a statement on foreign policy, reaffirmed the French solidarity with Russia and confidence in the Russian army. The enemy’s military offensive was broken and he is now pursuing an intense diplomatic offensive, with the object109 words
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Article1253 1917-10-27 6 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the members of Penang Cricket Club was held In the Club Pavilion last evening. Mr W H Threfall (Vice-President) was in the chair, and the others present were Messrs E H Syer, R E Prentis, H Muir, DAM Brtiwn,1,253 words
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Article381 1917-10-27 6 A useful addition io the staff of Messrs Sime, Darby and Co has been made by the appointment of Mr W Downie, whose experience of business is large and varied. The shortage of tonnage is felt by Malacca in common with other places, and thousands of cases381 words
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Article78 1917-10-27 6 The Dowager Lady Dimsdale appeals for woollen comforts, huesifs and cretonne ditty bags for our merchant seamen. There is a constant demand, she writes, for clothes and comforts. Second-hand clothing is also needed for the crews of torpedoed seamen from 463 ships passed through our hands78 words
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Advertisement935 1917-10-27 6 IF YOU ARE "OUT Of SORTS” LIVERISH M ,Rg MflnSSfeT LANGUID f OR Jr Xi te<L&\ SUFFER FROM Ba&fl«g§SSiM If you have a tendency to Liverishness, and fee! languid, “out of sorts or run down,’’ you should at once resort to the world-famous remedy for these troubles —Mother Seigel’s Syrup.935 words
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Advertisement29 1917-10-27 6 j NOW OPEN I Safe I Shaftesbury I I i Excellent Dollar j Tiffin, afternoon I Teas, &c. I 1 Manager R. H. CHARLES. i SSC® S3KS JUS’* SOIUM29 words
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Advertisement600 1917-10-27 6 STROPPING NO HONING Ilf for no other reason than that it is perfectly safe for anyone to shave with, the Gillette Safety Razor would be essentially r the razor for any man who shaves himself. But in addition to its safety principle, the Gillette Safety Razor gives you a super-600 words
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Article66 1917-10-27 7 ambassadors statement The October 26. The British Minister, in an interview, said the Dutch statistics regarding the traufit of saud and gravel were untrustworthy, and the B‘oj p’ge of commercial cables would* not cease while the transit continues, The British Government does not contemplate the arbitration which66 words
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Article609 1917-10-27 7 The Winter Outlook. The view in a well-informed quarter respecting the economic condition of Germany is that she has weathered the most critical period of the year. Conditions during July in certain respects turned out father more favourable than was expected even by the German609 words
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Article118 1917-10-27 7 ■ROYALTIES CLAUSE NEGATIVED. London, October 25. In the House of Commons, the Government proposal as regards royalties to landowners where petroleum rnight be found was defeated by 44 votes to 35. No importance is attached to the vote, as affecting the Bill mentioned on October ‘6, In the118 words
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Article27 1917-10-27 7 NORWEGIAN EXPLORER’S ACTION Christiania, October 26. I'he f tmous Arctic explore’-, Sverdrup, baa followed Amundsen’s example in handback the German decorations, for -he same reason.27 words
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Article66 1917-10-27 7 GOVERNMENT PURCHASES. London, October 25. In the House of Commons, Mr J Parker, representing the Food Controller, stated that the purchase of tea from India and Ceylon on Government account was being arranged. The bulk of the shipments could nob reach the United Kingdom before January, but66 words
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Article21 1917-10-27 7 London, October 24. The President of the Board of Trade announced that there will be no winter racing.21 words
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Article366 1917-10-27 7 [From Our, Own Correspondent.] In the District Court, Bukit Mertajr.m. before Mr G A Hereford, Khoo Chin Fat claimed to be tried on the charge of importing 2 bullocks from Kulira in breach of quarantine regulations. Noor Mohamed, watchman, cattle Quarantine Station, P. W., stated that on366 words
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Article39 1917-10-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 27. The half-yearly report of Singapore Harbour Board shows a credit of $1,753,000 a tonnage of 1,696,696 at the wharves and 2.284,344 at the docks, and cargo of 1,221,973 tons.39 words
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Article34 1917-10-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore. October 27. Messrs. Fraser and Co.’s report of the share market says the market is active with good business in United Engineers at $11.50 to $12.25.34 words
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Article44 1917-10-27 7 VERDICT OF RASH ACT.” [Fbom Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 27. A coroner’s jury returned a verdict of death by rash act in the case in which a Japanese sailor was killed by a motor cycle ridden by Mr. John Temdrup.44 words
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Article139 1917-10-27 7 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, October 27. The Pulau Bulang report states that all calls have been made. The area planted is 5,269 acres rubber, 4,858 coconuts. The estimates for 1918 give an output of 180,000 lbs. The revenue was $145,000 and the revenue expenditure $136,126. The139 words
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Article1058 1917-10-27 7 HOME RULE AIMS. Madras, October 10. —At a public meeting held on the Bth inst. by the Indian community residing in the Kolar Goldfields a resolution was passed protesting against home rule and the release of Mrs. Besant and her confreres. An appeal issued by* the newly-formed nonBrahmin Association1,058 words
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Article461 1917-10-27 7 Japan papers to hand by mail of October 16 contain details of the destruction caused by the typhoon which swept the country on the night of September 30. Dr. Okada, President of the Central Meteorlogical Observatory at Tokyo, issued the following statement regarding the storm The461 words
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Article108 1917-10-27 7 It is reported that the warehouse at Fukagawa in which Dr. Morrison’s library (which recently arrived in Tokyo), was deposited, had been flooded by the typhoon and that more than 10.000 volumes had been damaged by water. According to reports received at the Home Office from108 words
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Article419 1917-10-27 7 London, August 25. —The entire front advertisement page of ‘‘The Daily Mail” is devoted this morning to an article in big type, headed ‘‘The Holy War,” urging the nation to have nothing to do with those who would parley with the enemy. It begins with the419 words
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Article488 1917-10-27 7 Messrs Kennedy Co., Peuang, ieport as follows A fair volume of business has been passing during the past week but quotations in all Sections shew slight changes only. Local Rubber Shares continue to be well supported while dealings in Mining Shares have been more evenly distributed than488 words
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Article36 1917-10-27 7 Ar. tbe auction yesterday of the Tanjong Sal- s Room, tbe following prices were realised, viz: No 2 Diamond un-moked sheet $.86/- per pci Mixed diamond smoked sheet $B5/- Unsmoked scrap sheet 75/-36 words
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Article213 1917-10-27 7 The Tobacco Fund. BJuw are extracts from Sir William Taylor’s last letter as to the FM S Hospital: It is hoped to ship to you at an earlv date a quantity of toys made by the patients, which it is thought will be found suitabb* for213 words
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Article66 1917-10-27 7 Services on Sunday next, October 28. 21st Sunday after Trinity, S. Simon and S. Jude Matins 8 a.m.; Holy Communion 8.30 a.m Sunday School 5 p.m Evensong 6 p.m. Collection for Red Cross. On Wednesday, 10 a.m. Matins and Litany on Thursday, 8 a.m. Holy Communion; (All66 words
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Article26 1917-10-27 7 Public Worship will be conducted tomorrow (Sunday) morning in the Straits Trading Co’s Club, Butterworth, at 9 a m. Preacher:—Rev. Donald J. Ross, m.a,26 words
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33 1917-10-27 7 Northam Road. 9 a.m.—Children’s Service. 6 p.m.—Public Worship. Preset er: Rev. Donald J. Ross m.a. HymnsCB7, 363, 524, T 9, 516. Choir Practice on Thursday evening at 7 o’clock.33 words
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Article34 1917-10-27 7 Fitzgerald Memorial Methodist Church (corner of Anson and Burmah Roads) —Sunday October 14th, Sunday School 8 a in. Epworth League 7.15 pm., Evening Worship 8 p.m. Speaker—The Rev. B. J. Baughman.34 words
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Article37 1917-10-27 7 Sunday, October 28.—Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost Low Mass 615 a.m.; High Mass 8 am. Vespers, and Benediction 5 p.m. Every Friday evening, Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament and Service of Intercession at 5.30.37 words
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Article80 1917-10-27 7 Sunday, October 28.—Twenty-second Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion 6.30 a.m. High Mass, Sermon and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament at 8 a.m. Every Friday, Mass, '6.30 a.m. followed by Intercession Service and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Church of Our Lady of Sorrows, Mac Alister Road.—High80 words
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Article169 1917-10-27 7 Sat. Oct. 27.—“ Our Day Penang. Sale of Badges 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Football Penang v. Kedah (Malays). Esplanade 5 p.m.—Town Band. Runnymede Hotel: Dinner, Dance, Fancy Fair, etc., 8 p.m.—Town Band. Oct. 27 and 28.—Krian Our Day Fete. Oct. 28. —Penang Swimming Club, Quarter Mile Race,169 words
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Article297 1917-10-27 7 .—“S.R The following was the rubber quotation in London on Oct. 26tb, received to-day Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s Bfd Smoked Sheet 2s 7d [•By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co The annual inspection of the Tpoh Civil Guard will be conducted next month by Capt. M B.—“S.R - 297 words
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Advertisement2043 1917-10-27 8 D &0 «British India N. Y. K. K- P* ggp V. U A Japan Mail Steamship Co. Id. •“"""iSSSsJaSST'*"'’ XSTT’** AND INCORPORATED IN JAPAN. 1 MAAT Reserve Fund £’S? (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors £l’2oo’? Ancar I .ine- «<■« "*< y V< /''’Wk y OB Imtixdid TO BAII.2,043 words
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