Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 November 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-11-01 1 Pinang Gazete AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 259. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, Ist NOVEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement736 1917-11-01 1 I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING 1 every description, undertaken. I from a visiting card to the largest I size poster, by I The Pmanfc Gazette Press. Ltd., J with care and promptitude. Estimates given, free and artistic display guaranteed. I ■■■HMM* OBBM UHiaWm! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx n XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX {SAVE MONEY.) I ESTATE736 words
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Advertisement84 1917-11-01 1 aaaanan■■■■■■■■■■■■asnaaa a C VV HSN YOC ARE AWAT 3 H V V on leave you want to keen 3 in touch with Maiayon affairs. Socia l Commercial. Vining, j* Planting, Ac. This you can do in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the84 words
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Article425 1917-11-01 2 The Work of German Banks. The revolutionary efforts of the discontwted element in Spain, promptly and firmly as they were dealt with by the Government, have not been without their aftermath. This is taking the form of a steady current of opinion and suggestion to the425 words
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Article293 1917-11-01 2 Russia is a hotbed of German provocateurs and agents, with Petrograd as their headquarters. Unfortunately, through the multiplicity of grave problems confronting M. Kerensky’s Government, this phrase is apparently neglected, though German activities in Russia are most destructive throughout the country. I have information from293 words
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Article170 1917-11-01 2 Fewer Egyptian Pilgrims The Pion er’s Cairo correspondent wrote under date 14th September: The Holy Carpet was handed over to its escort this week with much pomp and ceremony io the presence of the Prime Minister, who represented H H the Sultan. The caravan with the p170 words
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Advertisement1490 1917-11-01 2 PINANG GAZETTE. SITUATION WANTED. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Rates of Casual Advertise dy an intelligent clerk, njotice is hereby given that v I) having thorough knowledge of ac- AH subscriptions for the Straits Settlemcnts. counts and quick at typewriting. Willing men’s War Loan will not be received after to take np such1,490 words
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Advertisement254 1917-11-01 2 x OUR OPTICAL DEPARTMENT, x X z —je I rJtT) X M JC IS THE BEST EQUIPPED IN PENANG. We carry an exceptionally Large Stock of LENSES, Rimmed X 5C RIMLESS SPECTACLES, PINCE-NEZ, REPAIR MARCIALS. X REPAIRS done by an expert Goldsmith while you wait. X J* NOTHING TOO SIMPLE—NOTHING254 words
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Article1289 1917-11-01 3 THE BRIIISH FRONT. London, October 19. Operations on the British front for the week ending the 18th inst :—Tb« bad weather has been the most important factor on the Western front. Rain and mist and the consequent condition of the air and ground have seriously hampered the1,289 words
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Article114 1917-11-01 3 German Truth The Accusation. “In the course of the German offensive before Verdun, the French General Maitrot insulted captured German calling them and ‘pigs.’ tore off their epaulettes and orders, struck them and hustled them about.” (Protestation from the German Foreign Office. July 7. 1917. forwarded114 words
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Article122 1917-11-01 3 Proposal to Buy Out German Farmers. A suggestion has been made to the Australian Premier by an officer in the Labor Department that in the acquisition of land for returned soldiers farms now held by Germans should be considered. Sir Alexander Peacock said the question would have122 words
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Article83 1917-11-01 3 One of the most remarkable instances of profit-earning by a caigo steamer has occurred at Liverpool. There arrived in the port a vessel which carried a cargo of 45.000 cases of onions from Valencia. The rate of freight paid on arrival was 15s. 6d. per case, which83 words
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CHINA.
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236 1917-11-01 3 The two Chinese printers, Yang Yingt?oo, manager of the Chung Hua Printing Co. on Sioza Road, and Loh Lien-tsa, Honan Road, print shop keeper, were sentenced in the Mixed Court, Shanghai, for their participation in the forged passport case. Yang was fined $BOO and required236 words
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Article129 1917-11-01 3 Peking, October 19 —The latest report? from Hunan state that after the cap’ure of Hengshan the Government troops have been pressing back the rebels steadily. General Fu Liang-tso report? Since the 13th we have been constantly engaged with the rebels, whose strength is three times that of129 words
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54 1917-11-01 3 Peking, October 16.—A Flood R lief Loan for $700,000 has been concluded The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, the Barque de I’lndo-Chine, the Ru*so-Asiatic Bank, the Yokohama Specie Bank, the Chartered Bank, the International Banking Corporation and the Sino-Belgian Bank have each subscribed54 words
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Article222 1917-11-01 3 Net earnings of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company for the first six months of 1917. which constitute the last half of the company’s fiscal year, amounted to $759,217, an increase of $268,751 as compared with the corresponding period in 1916. After allowance for dividend requirements for six222 words
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Article177 1917-11-01 3 A few days ago burglars tried to enrer the bungalow of Mr Herbert Lewis, of the Patani (Group) Mining Syndicate? says the Siam Observer.” They had bored holes close to the top and bottom bolts of the door and actually managed to unbolt the door by inserting177 words
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Advertisement243 1917-11-01 3 Visitors to Penang.;> J Requiring a quiet, < < inexpensive and comfort- I I able place to stay at i 1 should secure Rooms at 4 Falmouth House!; Centrally Situated. < ON THE SEA FRONT. Ji GOOD TABLE. ’Phone 485. Wires Trengove. Penang. Proprietress Mrs. TKENGOVE. 4 samß ♦■■him I243 words
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Advertisement291 1917-11-01 3 4* «F ESTABLISHED 1872. 4« *s* Under the Distinguished most Patronages of 4 t •J" R H. The Duke of Connaught dEjSjR X •fr 8. H. R. Prince Princess of Teck 5 4* H. M. The King of Siam. H. H. The Sultan of Johore. 1 PRESENTATION SILVER. 1 t291 words
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Page 3 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous7 1917-11-01 3 1 COMPLETE CHANGE. Exceptionally Attractive Programme To-night.7 words
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Article183 1917-11-01 4 CELEBRATION IN LONDON. London, October 31« At a dinner at the Lyceum Club to celebrate the entry of China into the war, a letter from the American Ambassador was read, stating “It means much to the United States and her Allies to have a clean judgment parsed by183 words
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Article198 1917-11-01 4 Russia are also carefully weighed. Peking Gazette.’’ We are informed that Tu Chun Wang, Chan-yuan Hupeh has formally replied to the enquiry of the Central Government regarding the despatch of an expedition to Europe. So far Tu Chun Wang’s views are the most comprehensive on theRussia are also carefully weighed.—“ Peking Gazette.’’ - 198 words
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Article71 1917-11-01 4 A DOUBLE-EDGED CRISIS. Loudon, October 31. The crisis in Spain is unsolved. A dozen political leaders see the King daily, without result. All attempts to form a Coalition Cabinet have failed, owing to the refusal of the leading parties to act together. Behind this parliamentary ferment is dissatisfaction in71 words
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Article86 1917-11-01 4 —Reuter. THE CORNISH AND DEVON MINES. London, October 31. The Press Bureau states that the Ministry of Munitions is inviting owners of tin and tungsten mines in Cornwall ani Devon to establish a Research Association, with a view to conducting experiments, under first class experts, to increase—Reuter. - 86 words
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Article52 1917-11-01 4 LONDON YEOMANRY’S FEAT. London, October 31. An Egypt official report says Three thousand Turk*, with twelve guns, attacked cavalry outposts on Saturday. Though outuumb'red and enveloped, the London Yeomanry gallantly held the positions for six hours, until reinforced. The casualties were under one hundred. The Turkish losses52 words
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Article32 1917-11-01 4 CORK LEADERS IMPRISONED. London, October 31. Ten Sinn Fein leaders at Cork were sent to gaol for participation in the recent demonstrations, when a thousand volunteers performed military evolutions.32 words
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Article41 1917-11-01 4 ALIEN ENEMIES TO BE DISMISSED. New York, October 31. Hundreds of shipyards on the water front have ordered the dismissal of alien enemies before November Ist, with a view to ending numerous fires on the water front. I41 words
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Article66 1917-11-01 4 FURTHER ADVANCES. London, October 31. An East Africa official report says: The Germans have been expelled from Mahenge district towards the Luwegu river. They abandoned two guns. General Northey’s troops occupied Liwale, taking 24 Germans prisoners. The enemy’s losses in the recent fighting at Nyaugao, apart from wounded,66 words
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Article18 1917-11-01 4 London, October 31. Silver is at 46d. There is a scarcity of offers. The market is firm.18 words
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Article198 1917-11-01 4 Madras, October 21.—The Madras Mail’s” London correspondent cabled on the 11th instant: The Madras debate haa very wide currency. The papers generally lay stress on the fact that Mr Montagu has incurred sharp criticism through his tenderness towards some sedition-mongers. The correspondent then quotes the caustic remarks198 words
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Article265 1917-11-01 4 London, October 6:—The “Morning Post publishes a Reu er’s telegram from Simla and Bombay, the former mentioning the preparations of the different communities to present the addresses to Mr Montagu, the »c ivity of Mrs Bezant’s followers; the Home Rale League; the excitement following the recent265 words
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Article241 1917-11-01 4 A fire broke out at Tronoh on Saturday afternoon, and a number of Chinese attaphouses were burned to the ground, amid much excitement and distress. It appears that the fire started from a blacksmith’s shop, the men at work shovelling the fire to such an extent that241 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article209 1917-11-01 4 Ricksha Peon Sentenced. Che Apin, a Malay ricksha peon, and expolice constable w r as brought before Mr. S. H. Langston in the Second Court, this morning on two charges, first with being drunk and disorderly in public at Campbell Street, and secondly, with using criminal force on209 words
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Article322 1917-11-01 4 The following is from the Orders for November: Field operations will be held on Saturday, 24th November. The undermentioned having been enrolled are taken on the strength and posted as follows: —Pte Alixo Paixas Jacob Dias to Ambulance Coy, Pte Thiyagaraja Sinniyab Pillay to Ambulance Coy, Pte George322 words
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Article109 1917-11-01 4 Burma’s Quota. The following is published for ioforma»ion:—“ By the 28th August, when recruiting for the Voluntary section of the IDF closed, 2,500 applications had been received. Arrangements are now being made to have the applicants medically examined and, if physically fit, enrolled. It is hoped to form109 words
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Article32 1917-11-01 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Oct. 30tb, received to-day Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s B|d Smoked Sheet 2s 6fd [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.32 words
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Article31 1917-11-01 4 The following are additional rubber outputs for October Bagan Serai lbs 33,000 Batak Rabit 36,500 Penang 224,000 Rubana 72,000 Straits 243.000 S S (Bertam) Rubber 108,000 Tali Ayer 81,00031 words
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Article129 1917-11-01 4 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their 329th auction sale held to-day Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $ll3 to $l2O Smoked diamond sheet No 2 93 112 Unsmoked sheet No 2 92 Crepe, fine pale129 words
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Advertisement533 1917-11-01 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS N OTICe, \J OTICE IS HEREBY GIV P on the 19th day of 0 C 0 b that we purchased from Haji 19 17, Mohamed Ismail all the aud and furniture of the doth sh OD r tr d carried on by them at premise? n Chulia Street,533 words
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Obituary23 1917-11-01 4 Obituary. EARL OF LON DES BOROUGH. London, 31. The death has occurred of William Francis Henry Denison, 2nd Earl of Londesborough, aged 52.23 words
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Article505 1917-11-01 5 As the result a raid which did not. h< wever. prove as successful as was desired, by Mr. A. ML Goodman. Protector of ChiMr. A. W. H. Hamilton and other gei Uj'.-ag Road.. a aftern n. a H kien, Teng Chen, wa- barged in. the Second C<505 words
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Article98 1917-11-01 5 .—Havas. er 12 Fhe War Tax n>w g. the The emulated produce I- -52.-*00.000.000. which OOO w m- tr war tax n. in m— and ?1.060 000 000 fr m the war profits tax. The basis f r calculating war pr-fits will he the years.—Havas. - 98 words
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110 1917-11-01 5 The Pr.me Minister in -he H*>use f Representative- c. ntradi 'ted Mr. Manifold"s allegation that mly five C mm. nwea.th ships had come t< A istralia '.nee their purchase. He -rated, tha* all the vessels had been -rading *< and from Australia smee their purchase and110 words
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Article55 1917-11-01 5 The -T.rg- ant and the lieutenant were conversing about the new recruit. E thm a> a ramn*! and ’e d n’t even look strong er ugh to ’elp ir. the st. re. complained the -ergean*. Let him clean the rifles." -nggeited the lieutenant. And a-goin’ t- pull im55 words
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Article55 1917-11-01 5 A wireless me--age from Rome states i "The V Ita New- Agency makes the folowing announ-rement —“The Entente nitions have realised a united financial front, and established an agreement to conclude retailed arrangements. The united front will soon manifest itself in tremendous financial keratin ns m each55 words
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Article64 1917-11-01 5 Great Increase in Excess Profits Tax L* nd n September 3C.—The revenue cf the United Kingdom f r the quarter ended t«--iay total? £139.262.754. including £16.7-£ 000 from the *ust- m- and £8.746 000 from «xcise duties. The figure? for the past six nvnths -h- w —Stamp- £364 words
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Article270 1917-11-01 5 Pexaxg, Nlvimeer 1917. Beef—eft. Soup per catty 16 Roaat 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 18—20 Ramp Steak n 26 Ox Tail each Tongue 50 Feet Heart 35 Liver per catty 45 Fillet or Eeef 60 Pork— Pork per catty 60 Pork with fat 4U—44 Pig s270 words
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Article140 1917-11-01 5 Thurs. Nov. I.—Football Cup Final Tie: Esplanade, 5 p.m.—Town Band. Fri. Nov. 2.—P. M. I. A. Chinese Dramatic Performance Town Hall. 9.15 p.m. Sat. Nov. 3.—Swimming Club Carnival, 3.3 C p.m.—Town BandNv. 3. 'Our Day.” Buick Pulaa, 10 a..m. N *v. 5. —8.-xmg Contests Esplanade, "Our Day" Fund.140 words
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Article131 1917-11-01 5 Pbmajtg, Novbmbkr 1. 1917. (By Courtesy of the ChairUred Bink London Demand Bank 2/4 1 '4 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 11,16 3 Credit —2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 □alcutta Detnan*! Bank Rs i, 3 days’ sight Privaxs Bombay Demand Bank 2 Moalmein Demand Bank n z 3131 words
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Advertisement311 1917-11-01 5 \J /djr REPEATING AND I4F/4r autoloading LfFl SHOT GUNS remingtonumc AanStVj\ Autoloading Arms are '■***—>"■ made under tn« famous Browning patents whiulx are recognized as unexcefled. Our R-cpecting SLot Gum are favour. Send for descriptive *c catalogue, free upon request. I remington arms umc co. I E r It 233311 words
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Advertisement373 1917-11-01 5 Bit you are Run Down from overwork, suspense, anxiety, illness if appetite and digestion are impaired and the ner-rus system in need of a tome there is no treatment sc generally successful as a course of Angier’s Emulsion. It promotes appetite, scotnes and strengthens the organs of digestioa. overcomes nervous373 words
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Article889 1917-11-01 6 There are people, gome even outside the ranks of the enemy, who advocate the restoration of Germany’s African Colonies, the last of which, German East Africa, is about to fall into the haoJg of tbe Anglo-Belgian forces In the Contemporary Review.” for September Mr Harbutt Dawson hag889 words
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Article43 1917-11-01 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $117.75 per picul business done. Tin was quoted in London yesterday Rt £256 5s spot, and £256 5s three months. Tin is quoted in London to-day at £258 spot, and £258 three months.43 words
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Article195 1917-11-01 6 The homeward mail (“A”) closes at 10 a.m, on Sunday. A piece of ground. 16 acres 37 poles, has been reserved at Kerdau, in the district of Temerloh, Pahang, for the purpose of a railway station. The highest maximum temperature in Perak last month was 96 degrees in195 words
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Article1795 1917-11-01 6 The acceptance of the very difficult poet of Imperial Chancellor Germany's Latest ba9 now 1,6611 notified b Chancellor* the rather elderly professor, Count Herding, to whom it had been offered. Dr. Michaelis was a Prussian, his successor is a Bavarian. The selection of Count Herding strengthens the1,795 words
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Advertisement319 1917-11-01 6 I III *S_. 1 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. Sports Department REQUIREMENTS for aJJ 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 to319 words
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Advertisement83 1917-11-01 6 S. 0.” GARAGE. The best English French Cars on Hire.’ Tel. No. 322. NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the Pinang Gazette,” having; been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing to heavy outgoings, contingent on the war, the manage,83 words
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Miscellaneous53 1917-11-01 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 0.59 a.m. (7fc. 4in.) 7.27 a.m. 2in 1.25 p.m. (6ft. sin.) 7.27 p in (Ift. lin.' Tomorrow, 1.33 a.m. (7ft. sin.) 805 am. 3in.' 2.02 p.m. (6ft. 3in 8 03 p53 words
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Article234 1917-11-01 7 THE VENETIAN LINE. ITALIAN PREMIER S MESSAGE. NEW GERMAN CHANCELLOR The British offensive north-east of Ypres, reached to the outskirts of Passchendaele, (four miles east by south of Langemarck). North of Passchendaele (east of Poelcapelle) xortihed farms and other positions were taken. Enemy counter-attacks West of Passchendaele were234 words
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France and Belgium
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Article, Illustration857 1917-11-01 7 Telegrams? IMPORTANT PROGRESS IN FLANDERS. London, October 30. Field Marshal Haig reports that a successful operation, with limited objectives, wa® carried cut this morning between the Ypres-Roulers rai way and the PoelcapHleWestroosebeke road. Important progress was made, despite marshy ground on the bulk of the front, heavyTelegrams? - 857 words
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572 1917-11-01 7 They are generally strong, determined, independent, courageous young fellows full of firm confidence.” This is the tribute of the German correspondent Katsch, representing the Kolnische Volkszeitung on the Western front, to the British officers’ corps. The despatch in which the phrase occurs, whilst containing572 words
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Article43 1917-11-01 7 London, Oc’ober 31. A German aerop’ane crossed the Kentish coast this morning. but did not penetrate inland. It dropped bombs on field®, and made off upon being engngrd by antiaircraft guns, the remairder of the bombs falling into the sea.43 words
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Article30 1917-11-01 7 London. October 31. In the H' use of Commons, Mr Macpherson stated that Lindon pcsse®sfd guns able effectively to she! Z-ppe!ins at thf ir maximum he’ght.30 words
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Article54 1917-11-01 7 Loudon. October 31. In tl e House of Commons, Mr Bonar Law stated that the forthc< ming Allied Conference in Par's would deal with the cotduct cf ihe war, not war aims. It would consider the general war situat on, and take further measures for the co-opera'ion54 words
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Article28 1917-11-01 7 RATIONING IF NECESSARY. London, October 30 In the House of Ccmmons, Mr. Bouar Taw stated that Lord Rhmdda would unhesitatingly recommend compulsory rationing, if necesary28 words
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Article19 1917-11-01 7 London. October 31. Major-General Bols has been appointed Chief of Steff to Field Marshal Haig.19 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article1024 1917-11-01 7 THE ENEMY’S HOPES. Louden, October 31. The evening papers re-emphasise the roundness of General Smu r s’ reassuring perspective. As regards the Italian situation, there is a growing belief that the misfortune may yet be turned to good account. The capture of Udine had momentarily created a nasty1,024 words
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Article117 1917-11-01 7 Effort to Sow Dissension. London, September 19.—The authorities at Rome have discovered a treasonable circular from Signor Lazzari, secretary of the Italian Socialist party, to Socialist mayors, marked, ‘secret and confidential,” He advocated that the mayors should resign in a body, intimating that there was a gene117 words
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Russia.
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Article158 1917-11-01 7 M. TERESTCHENKO’S WARNING. Petrograd, October 31. In the course of a speech in the Preli minary Parliament, M. Terestcheoko, the Foreign Minister, said it was imperative that Russia should not remain isolated. Separate peace would be a historical blunder, which would bring a cur?e upon the perpetrators, and it158 words
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Article58 1917-11-01 7 The Copenhagen Altontidningen in Finland. synchronising with the German offensive at Riga, failed, as the leaders in Finland were unable to establish the necessary organisation. There is also some reaction against German intrigues, the Finns realising that separation from Russia would make Finland dependent on58 words
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Article53 1917-11-01 7 ADVICE TO BERLIN. Washingtor, October 31. Mr. Lansing has published the text of the Count Luxburg telegram®, which rereal that Luxburg advised B-rliu that ic was dangerous to fester the impression among Brszilians that Germany was easy-going at d good-natured, because South Americans under a thin53 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article35 1917-11-01 7 LAST WEEK’S FIGURES. London, Octobe 31. The Admralty reports that the arrival* last week were 2,285 and the sailings 2,321. Fourteen vessels over and four under 1,600 tons were sunk. One was unsuccessfully attacked.35 words
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Article197 1917-11-01 7 The following is a list of arrivals, sailing! and losses as cabled by Reuter Sunk. Week ended. x o g Over Under A •E S 1,600 1,600 c s < x tons. tons. 6 May 2374 2499 24 22 13 2568 2552 18 6 IB 20 2664197 words
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Article74 1917-11-01 7 FRENCH MERCHANT CREW REWARDED. Paris, October 31. The Captain and several of the officei* and crew of the steamer Loire w*»re decorated with the Croix de Gutrre for defeating a submarine in a hour’s fight, in which 200 shells wtre fired. The Loire was proceeding to Archangel74 words
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Article22 1917-11-01 7 Paris, October 30. The mail boat Mascara, (2,565 tons) running from Marseilles to Tunis, foundered with al aboard.22 words
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General News
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Article152 1917-11-01 7 HERTLING IN DISFAVOUR. Amsterdam, October 31. The prospect of the Chancellorship being given to the agt d Bavarian professor, Count von Hertling, is unfavourably received by the German Pres®, and is regarded as an effort by the Kaiser to win over the powerful Centre Party in the coming152 words
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Article40 1917-11-01 7 EFFECT OF THE BLOCKADE. London, October 31. The semi-official German Press is discussing peace more than ever before, but ths declarations are itsircere. Germany is chiefly concerted with the perils of the economic situation, especially the blockade.40 words
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Article28 1917-11-01 7 PRECAUTION AGAINST BOMBS. London, October 31. German newspapers state that stained glass in Cologne Cathedral is being replaced by ordiiary glass as a precaution against raids.28 words
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Article2186 1917-11-01 8 j I i Z Ĕ I s 3 Issue 3 Dividends. NAMES. I I s i £)S •Si Capital. Paid up. value. 2 j J OS*» I pkt I __l 1914 1915 I 1916 1917 RUBBER (Dollar.) ci «1 20 45 65 40 int. Alor Gajah Rubber Estate $4.402,186 words
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Article741 1917-11-01 8 two millions on the 1915 figure.—“ Malay Mail.” The Federal Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the year 1918 and those of the four States are published. They illustrate in illuminating fashion the prosperity of the Federated Malay States. The Federation is expected to possess at thetwo millions on the 1915 figure.—“ Malay Mail.” - 741 words
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Article102 1917-11-01 8 T.0.M.” The Police are making enquiries into a theft which occurred recently at Nova Scotia Estate, Teluk Anson. It appears that the chief clerk. Tan Boon Ngoh, placed in an iron safe in the estate office the sum of $5,586. Two days later, when he opened“ T.0.M.” - 102 words
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Article36 1917-11-01 8 Old Soldief (trying to “swing the lead”) “Well, Sir, I can’t neither eat, sleep nor drink, sir.” M. O. (in spasm of enthusiasm) —“My good man, the army wants a battalion like you36 words
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Advertisement489 1917-11-01 8 The London Assurance Corporation. The undersigned as agents for the C ration are prepared to accept FIRE r i? tDo current rates. 8 For full particulars apply to PATERSON, SIMONS m t, INCORPORATED IN ENGU.ND. The Marine Insurance Co., Ltd The above Company is prepared to accem Marine risks at489 words
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Article1064 1917-11-01 9 In view of the interest taken in “Our Day” the following statement by the London Headquarters is valuable British Rrd Cross Socirty AND Ordrr of St. John of Jerusalem. Headquarters; 83, Pall Mall, London, S.W.I. Some Facts about Our Work. Abroad. 2.500 Motor Ambulances, cars, cycles, waggons. and1,064 words
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Article477 1917-11-01 9 fault, a vear’s'rigorous imprisonment.—“ T. 0.M.” The Taiping correspondent of the T. O. M.” writes: —The annual meeting of the Khalsa Diwan Malaya (the Sikh Association of Malaya) is to be held this year in Penang on Christmas Day, when members from various parts of thefault, a vear’s'rigorous imprisonment.—“ T. 0.M.” - 477 words
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Article341 1917-11-01 9 THE RICE QUESTION. Batavia, October 29.—The principal agents of the Rotterdam Lloyd have decided to send the fs. Djember to Hongkong with a cargo of sugar. The ship will return freighted with rice. The es Soerakarta has been ordered to proceed from Hongkong to Saigon, to carry a341 words
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Article549 1917-11-01 9 Lampang, October 18.—The recent rains brought on one of the highest in the river at this point that has been seen here in many year, the high water doing a great deal of damage, largely on account of its being unprepared for, but also a lot of549 words
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Article292 1917-11-01 9 “T.0.M.” Illicit Liquor Manufactory. As the result of a big raid carried out by Mr J S Hope, Superintendent of Ohandu Monopolies, and his staff, in the early hours of Monday morning, on a Chinese kongsi in the village of Ampang, three miles from Ipoh, several Chinamen“T.0.M.” - 292 words
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Article81 1917-11-01 9 Messrs. Sime, Darby Co., Ltd,, advise particulars of the outputs from the three following companies for the month of October Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd piculs 700 hours run 654 yards treated 87,000 value of output $45,000; cost of mining $10,500. Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd., Dredge, piculs 495 hours81 words
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Article51 1917-11-01 9 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $6,006.88 Mrs Hyme $lO Total $6,016.88 Hospital Garments ready cut out for workers will be given out every Friday at the Town Hall at 9-15 till 10 30. All donations should be sent to Mrs J M Anthony Chatsworth, Northam51 words
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Article35 1917-11-01 9 Messrs A W Harrbs and H E Mason will meet to-morrow at 5 p.m. in the Final of the Championship competition, to decide who will oppose Mr W H Threlfall, the holder.35 words
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Article265 1917-11-01 9 London, October 24.—The Zeppelin disasters have caused widespread consternation in Germany. Authoritative circles admit that the Zeppelin’s futility as an aggressive weapon has been demonstrated. A Cold Storage depot on a small sc»] is about to be establi*hed in Taiping. Mr G J Bell is acting for Mr265 words
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Advertisement35 1917-11-01 9 IN AID OF RED CROSS. THIS AFTERNOON Cup Tie Football Final c. r. c. v. p. c. c. TO-MORROW EVENING TOWN MALL, P. M. I. A. THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE. BOOK YOUR SEAT AT Robinson Piano Co.35 words
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Article653 1917-11-01 10 REPORT FOR THE HALF YEAR The report of the Singapore Habour Board for the half year ended June states The credit balance of income and expenditure account for the half year under review is $1,753,415.32. Of this sum the interest paid or due to Government on loan653 words
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Article93 1917-11-01 10 The Australian Prime Minister, on having his attention directed to the statement of Mr. Holman. New South Wales Premier, in New York, that Australia would retain German New Guinea, stated that the attitude of the Commonwealth with regard to the matter had been discussed and settled93 words
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Article50 1917-11-01 10 Energetic preparations are being made in Holland to receive and accommodate 16.000 British and German prisoners of war. Many will be housed at Scheveningen (a seaside resort near The Hague). The Y. M. C. A. is establishing canteens and clubs for the benefit of the prisoners.50 words
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Article292 1917-11-01 10 Bangkok Times.” His Majesty the King of Siam has been pleased to give iostractions that for the future (choom tong or jum dong} is to be ti e official translation oi the English word '•junction.’’Nakon Junction on the Southern Line, will in future be known as (Kao Choom.—“ Bangkok Times.” - 292 words
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Article254 1917-11-01 10 A Bombay high scbotl student wrote this essay on the horse, says Sherwood Eddy in bis bcok, India’s Awakening:” The horse is a very noble quadruped, but when he is angry he will not do so. He is ridden on the spinal cord by the bridle,254 words
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Article332 1917-11-01 10 OFFICIAL MINUTES Minutes of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tutsdav the 9th October, 1917 Present —Messrs. W. Peel (President), Hon. A. F. Goodrich, F. Duxbury, Qaah Beng Kee, and Chee Wor Lok. Absent:—Messrs. A M. Goodman and Yeoh Guan Seok. 1. The minutes of the332 words
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Article432 1917-11-01 11 SOilE NEW TROOPS ENGAGED. Mr Gilmour, ipe-ial representative of she Aaitrsjsn sad New Zealand Press Association, states The Ansttralmna in cfae recent battle belonged to one of the most exper.euced battle-tried units, tot there were some )<uts aew troops among them, proad to stand beside their comrades432 words
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Article233 1917-11-01 11 MuLaria as i Cause. The USU 3. monthly meecirn» of the Ail Ind.a Sub-Assistant Surgeons Association was heid at ’’he General. Hospita. Mandalay. on Monday, the Sth Octooer After the minutes of the ist meeting had been read and confirmed, Mr David, of the Jail Hispitai, read an233 words
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Article92 1917-11-01 11 London. September 3C. —The French Govemmen r is taking disciplinary prcceed_ngs against M. Ferdinand Monnier. first president of the French Court of Appeal, who will be ’Tied before the Supreme Judicial Council. M. Monnier is accused of professional misconduct in connection with the arrest of 8010 Pasha, who92 words
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