Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 5 November 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1917-11-05 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 262. VOL. LXXV. MONDAY, sth NOVEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS 321 words
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Advertisement991 1917-11-05 1 9 JAPANESE DENTIST > IT. NAGATA I I Next Door to The Dispensary. “THF PINANG GAZETTF SraramrammmmramramramrammmraOTmramraral hid rniAiiv vHLLiiL. c Qon h M mh nnnanunnnn arj n Hr OFFICE AND PRESS J g g UNION STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS U B B H A. !S .1 TENNENTS I fib991 words
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Advertisement83 1917-11-05 1 □□□□□□□>■■■■■■■■■■■aaaaao S TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY g V V on leave you want to keep i in touch with Malayan affairs, 1 Social, Commercial, Mining, i Planting, &c. This you can do j in no better way than by subs- i cribing to the Weekly Edition of 1 a the83 words
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Article674 1917-11-05 2 BRITISH PRISONERS’ WRONGS. A shocking description of inhuman treatment by the Germans in East Africa of British and Indian prisoners and of natives is contained in a Parliamentary paper issued September 24. It consists of reports and switrn statements by British missionaries and other civilians674 words
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Article399 1917-11-05 2 A decidedly optimistic note regarding the lesult of the Irish Convention was struck by Professor Sir William Whitla. the well-known Irish physican. who is a member of the Convention in a speech delievered in Belfast. The audience consisted of the plot-holders of the local Garden Plots Association,399 words
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Advertisement1501 1917-11-05 2 WANTED. FOR SALE BY AUCTION GOVERNMENT NOTICE. OR POSITION as Assistant on Rubber PREVIOUS PRIVATE SALE HEREBY GIVEN that Estate by an Englishman with n WpdnPddav 7fh November 1917. subscriptions for the Straits SettleDlanting and engineering experience. Wednesday, 710 NOVeiUD menta War Loan WIH nofc be receive d R f1,501 words
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Advertisement253 1917-11-05 2 2 OUR OPTICAL DEPARTMENT- X X s X MT 9C Z. a X X x /7 V- J X X Z x Jg /S THE BEST EQUIPPED IN PENANG. X X we carry an exceptionally Large Stock of LENSES, RIMMED X X RIMLESS SPECTACLES, PINCE-NEZ, REPAIR MATBRIALS. X X REPAIRS253 words
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Article806 1917-11-05 3 THE WESTERN FRONT. London, October 26. —This week’s operations included two attacks by the French and Britisli in the Ypres area. The first was on October 22nd, wherein the French operated southward of Huuthulst forest, the British eastward of Poelcapelle. Scu‘faward of the Ypres-Staden railway, the ob-’806 words
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Article812 1917-11-05 3 Mr. E. B. Michel, late adviser to the Siamese Government, writes to the Spectator Sir, —As one of the few persons well acquainted with the great danger which Siam—now ranged on the side of the Allies—ran of passing practically under German control, I should like,812 words
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Advertisement252 1917-11-05 3 1814 “TSf 1914 I B JOHN p HADDON I 11 AND CO. K jy Export and Import l> Agents g For ONE HUNDRED YEARS in 2| the CITY OF LONDON we have K fez acted as Buying and Selling jgl Agents for Traders,Storekeepers, Growers of Colonial Produce. «g Are you252 words
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Advertisement44 1917-11-05 3 Every Day PINKETTES, I the tiny laxatives that correct constipation, cure sick headaches, g stimulate a sluggish liver and keep one fit always. 50 cents per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on receipt of price from DR. WILLIAMS’MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE. g44 words
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Advertisement43 1917-11-05 3 DO IT NOW BUY YOUR Christinas Cards AT PRITCHARD’S AND POST EARLY I i We are now showing a very fiine assortment of Christmas and /9e(o Year Cards and Calendars. 111,.. ..1...-. SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIARY FOR 1918 NOW READY PRITCHARD CO., LTD.43 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article249 1917-11-05 4 ENEMY ARMED PATROLS DESTROYED. London, November 3. The Admiralty states Our forces operating* in the Kattegat destroyed an auxiliary cruiser armed with six-inch guns, also ten armed patrols. Sixty-four prisoners were rescued. We had no casualty. A 15 Minutes Fight. Copenhagen, November 3. It is s'ated249 words
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Article73 1917-11-05 4 London, November 3. The Admiralty reports that an electrically controlled high-speed boat attacked our patrols off the Belgian coast to-day. The attack was defeated and the boat destroyed. Press Speculation. London, November 4. The papers are much interested in the nature of the German electrically-controll-ed boat destroyed73 words
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Article29 1917-11-05 4 Washington, November 4 A picket boat from an American battle ship foundered in home waters. The crew of twelve are missing, and are probably lost.29 words
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Article71 1917-11-05 4 London, November 1. The Post Office announces the loss through enemy action of a parcel mails containing in most cases about a fortnight’s postings, with dates Shanghai August 28, Hongkong August 31, Singapore September 10, Penang September 13, Colombo September 22, Basra September 15, Calcutta September 22,71 words
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Article152 1917-11-05 4 The “Matin” quotes a high French naval authority for the statement that the submarine menace is now well in hand. He says:— Our submarine listening microphones have been perfected to a degree which we would never have ventured to hope for only a few weeks ago—a progress152 words
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Article198 1917-11-05 4 “Gazette de Hollande.” One Effect of the Bergen -Incident. “In-en Uitvoer” emphasises the considerable loss suffered by the Dutch merchant fleet as a result of the submarine war. Although in the course of the year a number of new ships will leave our yards, it is to“Gazette de Hollande.” - 198 words
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General News
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Article60 1917-11-05 4 ANOTHER PEACE “OFFENSIVE’ EXPECTED. London, November 3. The Times says Count von Hertling’s appointment means that Germany is about to redouble her efforts to use the Pope as a tool in peace manoeuvres. The Times Rome correspondent says it is practically certain thet a peace offer to60 words
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Article101 1917-11-05 4 PRUSSIAN WAIL. London, November 4. The reactionary Prussians are bitterly disappointed at even the small concession to parliamentary ideas embodied in Count von Hertling’s appointment. The Rhenische Westfaeiische Zeitung declares that Hertling is ignorant of foreign countries, a supporter of Dr von BethmanuHollweg’s foreign policy, and a101 words
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Article50 1917-11-05 4 New York, November 3. August Friedrich, leader of the Socialist conspiracy to obstruct the draft for the Army was sentenced, a- Sioux Falls, to five years’ imprisonment and 1,000 dollars fine. Twenty-six o'her Germans were sentenced to periods from one to two years, in addition to fines.50 words
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Article41 1917-11-05 4 London, November 4 Reuter’s correspondent at Headquarters says it is interesting that at the present juncture Major-General Koan Hung Tcbeng and five Chinese Staff Officers visited the west front to study the situation and our war methods.41 words
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Article20 1917-11-05 4 THE NEW PREMIER. Madrid, November 3 A new Cabinet has been formed, under the Premiership of Senor Garcia Prieto.20 words
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Article34 1917-11-05 4 Melbourne, November 4. The Melbourne Derby resulted as follow?; Biplane 1 Prince Viridis 2 Broken Glass 3 Won easily in 2 35| secs. The betting was 2 to 1 on Biplane.34 words
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Article15 1917-11-05 4 Petrograd November 4. The ex-Minister, M. Pro opopoff, has been pronounced insane.15 words
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Article168 1917-11-05 4 London, November 4. Silver is 45j. The market is dull. London, November 3. Silver is 44 7/Bd. The market is very quiet. There are in circulation two issues of the ten cent note. The one issued in Singapore has only the series and number on it, e.g. A/l *****,168 words
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Article248 1917-11-05 4 NEW APPOINTMENT* London, November 4. The Tea Control Committee unanimously elected Mr. George Pollard, of Messrs. J. Lyons and Co, Director of Tea Supplies, as successor to Mr. D. L. Pigott, who was appointed a few days ago The Present Scheme. London, November 4. The Food248 words
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Article479 1917-11-05 4 The recent statement that the British Government intend to take over what tea is required for the civilian population of the United Kingdom has been anticipated for some time—says “X” in the “Madras Mail.” The control system has only benefited the retailer. It seems likely479 words
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Article133 1917-11-05 4 HAILAM COFFEE SHOP COOLIE WINS FIRST PRIZE. Kaala Lumpur, November 3. Mr. P. W. Gleeson, Secretary of the Selangor Club, Kuala Lumpur, wires m as follows: The first ticket in the Selangor Lottery was 33,132. The value is $96,000, and the winner a Hylam coolie in a coffee133 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article277 1917-11-05 4 [To THB EdITOB or THU “PINANG GaXUTTU.”] g IK __i am glad to note that Historians regrets the facts regarding t*e disproportionate part taken by Ireland in the great War and the machinations of the Sinn Feiuers while that War is in progress as much as I do. His277 words
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Article91 1917-11-05 4 The Assizes- opened to-day in the Sup- Court, Penang, with Mr Justice L M Woodward on the bench. There were four cases on the list, hut it was intimated today by Mr A B Voul-s. the Solicitor-Gene-ral, that he desired to withdraw the charge of vo’un’arily causing hurt91 words
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Article191 1917-11-05 4 Six Chinese, Chua Si, Siew Kwek Chua Gok, Kang Tean Chwee Trah and Tok Kor Chow were charged with attempted murder. Mr Guan Ho Goh of Messrs Wreford and Thornton appeared for the accused. Chua Ah Hong, the complainant, stated that he was a cook on board191 words
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Article266 1917-11-05 4 The North wind flays them or, in wrath, Shatters their frail ships with his breath. Fog-wreaths becloud them and their path Is fraught with peril, sown with death. Yet with unconquered hand and eye They guide our freighted argosies That England may be fed thereby. There are no266 words
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Advertisement375 1917-11-05 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. BROWN Co.» Monumental Sculnton» SITUATION WANTED. CALCUTTA. PLANTER with 6 years experience in Monumants and Tombstones of ever? all kind of Estate work is open for description supplied. 7 engagement immediately, also good nßOr iptiouB done in all languages, BQ( j e knowledge of Factory work and Machinery,375 words
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Miscellaneous15 1917-11-05 4 o TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT I 1 II H COMPLETE CHANGE TO-NIGHT. I Exceptionally attractive Programme I15 words
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Article1312 1917-11-05 5 CABLE ISOLATION. The Archipelago has since Monday last been entirely isolated from the outside world, writes the Free Press correspondent. The first intimation that ”on instructions of the British Governrpent all cables for the Netherlands Indie?, ex cept Consular and Government messages, were held up was received by1,312 words
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Article268 1917-11-05 5 Mr. J. M. N. Jeffries, with the Italian Army, writing on the National Feast of Italy (celebrating the end of the Pope s temporal power), says General Cadorna, on this first recurrence of the celebration after his great victory, received innumerable telegrams and a number of deputations.268 words
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Article180 1917-11-05 5 The Ipoh Police are understood to have made the important discovery that a number of forged *1 not°B are in circulation locally. It appears that the matter came to the rotice of the local Police through the medium of the driver of a hired motorcar, who was off-re180 words
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Article70 1917-11-05 5 S T.” We had a Reuter message in cur Wednesday’s issue with reference to the trials at Chicago for fomenting rebellion in India. We have since learned that the names of the convicted and the penalties imposed are as follows G P Boehm, Gustav H Jacobsen and—“ S T.” - 70 words
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Advertisement559 1917-11-05 5 By Order of the Custodian of Enemy Property pursuant to an Order of His Excellency the Governor in Council. In the matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinances 1914 to 1916 and of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinances 1914 to 1917. IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. Reserve Price Of a Valuable559 words
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Advertisement217 1917-11-05 5 RINDERPEST ALL WORRY IS AVOIDED BY USING THE J “Denby” Motor Lorry. I AN EVER INCREASING LIST OF BUYERS TESTIFIES I I TO THE EXCELLENT MERITS OF THE “DENBY. I I® For Particulars and List of users apply to THE BORNEO CO., LTD., SINGAPORE. in England.) r at I de217 words
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Article885 1917-11-05 6 Assuming that the censored despatch from the representative of the American Associated Press in Petrograd giving the gist of a conversation he had had with M. Kerensky was substantially correct, we indulged on Saturday in some rather lugubrious views about Russia. Later cables show that Saturday’s brief885 words
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Article321 1917-11-05 6 The French forces are reaping some of the fuller fruits of their victory on the Chenrin des front on October 23rd sooner than was expected, for the German withdrawal on a lengthy front south and south-east of L&on is one of the most significant movements on the321 words
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Article1265 1917-11-05 6 The Hylam coffee shop coolie of Kuala Lumpur, the youthful The Arabian favourite of fortune who Nights. won the first prize in the Selangor Turf Club lottery value $96,000, has entered a new sphere at a bound, and the consecrated company Mr. O. Henry calls the money1,265 words
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Article29 1917-11-05 6 To-day’a quotation for unrefined tin ic Penang was $llB.OO per picul, business dong. Tin was quoted in London on Saturday at £258 spot, and £258 three months.29 words
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Article403 1917-11-05 6 The output of the Ayer Weng Mine Zor the month of October was 300 piculs. Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the following two companies for October, were:—Tin Bentong (Ng< Liability) cubic yards 71,000, hours 572, piculs 415, had very bad dredging round old403 words
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Advertisement242 1917-11-05 6 Some Great Questions FOR Men of To-day. j I Special Svangelistie Meetings J AT THE I METHODIST I CHURCH I (Corner Burmab Hnson Roads.) j Tso-nig fit’s Subject j |Jesus Christ! W/>o is trte? Stirring Singing. Short Speaking. “The Everybody Welcome Church.” SERVICE AT 8 p.m. [the BRITISH SUPPLY AGENCY,242 words
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Advertisement26 1917-11-05 6 The (rag Hotel. SPECIAL RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. FROM 5 P-m. FRIDAY 9th NOV.. TILL 8 a- m- TUESDAY 13th NOV. $2O. BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW.26 words
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Miscellaneous55 1917-11-05 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Ponang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day 3.03 am. (6ft. 2in.) 10.02 a.m. (Ift. Bm.) 3.50 p.m. (4ft. Bm.) 9.58 p.m. (3ft. 4in.) To MORROW. 3.37 a.m. (sfc. sin.) 10 51 am. (2ft. 6in.) 4.52 p.m. (4ft.55 words
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Article269 1917-11-05 7 EVENTS ON LAON FRONT. THE TAGLIAMENTO LINE. BBITISH SUCCESS AT GAZA. The Germans have withdrawn their lines to the Ailette river on. about twelve miles of front, the French ':e ng n :w in posses-ion of the higher ground on the Chemin des Dames front, north of the269 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article248 1917-11-05 7 artillery activity. BHUTESS TeLHGHaXSLandon, N: vemoer 3 F.e. i Marsha. Sir Douglas Ha g report» stile art.l ery vas m:re active in the neigc ccur hood of the Ypres-Jtiaden rs.lwav Our artillery’* activity cq the ca le f-.nc continue»:. A pilot dew ugh the eloads at a height248 words
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Article, Illustration954 1917-11-05 7 SIGNIFICANT WITHDRAWAL. Paris. November 3. A jemi-official message lays: The enemy i evacuation of Chemin des Dames means that thev have abandoned the I 'its from vaich they viewed tne French ta i .nes and nave taxeii up a position in t.:e marshy region of the Ailette,954 words
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Article399 1917-11-05 7 The battle f the Ladies’ Way m 191 m ist rank with, the Battle of Verdun m 1916. writes Mr. Wimer Allen from the French front. The magnificent efiort m this ccstiy and oer ic struggle has n* t been fully appreciated by the public. The general399 words
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Article122 1917-11-05 7 Lonaon. November 3. A court-martial *t Corr sentenced two civilians to six mmtns imarisoament for wearing military uniform another to nine month* fur the same fience and a.so carrying a bavonet %no r ber to a year for military aril ing The Ccmmander-ln-Chief remitted pa ts of122 words
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Article27 1917-11-05 7 VISIT TO ITALY Paris. November 4 Mr Lloyd George has arrive»! in Paris. Mr Liovd Georg» and M Painlem will proceed to I:*.y to-day27 words
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Article26 1917-11-05 7 London, November 4 The Press Bureau says M. Pain.eve and General Pacain gave returned to France, after a brief visit to Eng and.26 words
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Article36 1917-11-05 7 Paris. November 4. A new French Loan is axmounced. It is being issued at 68 francs 60 centimes per hundred fraacs. bearing foar per cent interest. Toe bonds wi I be exempted from taxation.36 words
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Article18 1917-11-05 7 Louder November 3. Ma, r-Genera. Sa'maad uas ceea appointed a member of the Army C'-uncii.18 words
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Italy’s Campaign.
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Article1387 1917-11-05 7 REMARKABLE SCENES. Lond .n. November 3. Reuter correspondent at Italian headquarters gives a graphic picture of the retreat. He the Staffs’ Headquarters worced all night Lag aa Oc’o ter 26th packing up document?, destroying correspondence aad tearing icwu maps from she wal s. An ex dos of the1,387 words
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Article117 1917-11-05 7 TILLETT RETURNED Laadcn November 3. The by- lection st North Salford resulted Ben Tillett i Independent) 2,822 Sir Couries Ma let (Coalition';... 1,54-5 M»jority 1.277 Bveecsifvl Caakidate ca R«s«ilt. Mr. Tillett's return is surprising, as ’he Coalitionist campaign wu much better organise»! and the views of both117 words
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Turkey. The Near East.
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Article, Illustration109 1917-11-05 7 BATTLE AT GAZA. London. November 3. An Egypt offic’al report say* After a heaw bombardment, we attacked oa Thursday uighr the w a *teru and soath-westem defences of Gaza and capture*: the Turkish first Ime an a front ot ov-»r 5 oOC yards» We took prisoners 296. We drove109 words
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Russia.
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Article146 1917-11-05 7 AMERICAN OFFICIAL VIEW. Wsaniagton, November 2. Mr. T-ansing has authorised the statement that neither on she basis of the Government's official advices nor on M. Kerensky's cabled statement could it be said that Russia is about to quit the war, and the Government deplores aay interpretation to146 words
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Article173 1917-11-05 7 THE TRUE VERSION. New York, November 3. Details of the Kerensky interview are given. Kerensky laughed when the correspondent asse»i if Russia was cat of the war. He *aid, Tnat is a ridiculous question. Russia is taking an enarmcas part in the war. She was aireaiy fighting,173 words
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Article116 1917-11-05 7 A Waahrngton despatch states that MEakhmetiev the Russian Ambassador to the United States, has handed to Mr. Robert Lansmg a Note giving the to various reports concern :ng the state of affairs rt Russia. -the document deciares !ategcncx_y that the future of Russia is absolutely secure, chat116 words
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Article967 1917-11-05 8 1 30 30 OD g NAMES. 1 RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate «i’on 3 Amalgamated Malay Estates Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates I Ayer Molek Rubber Co. «ioi Ayer Panas Rubber Estates wl Balgownie Rubber Estate 5?? Batu Lintang I pce Do. (7 per cent.967 words
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Article256 1917-11-05 8 REDUCTION ON DEBT BILL. The following Bill to be introduced into the Legislative Council to-day, is published in the Gazet’e The Penang Harbour Board (Reduction of Debt) Ordinance, 1917. The capital debt of the Penang Harbour Board as on Ist July, 1913, was fixed at $3,036,766.09 acd256 words
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Article160 1917-11-05 8 .—Ex. Thia Club has had a more flourishing state cf a flairs to record than ever before; Tribute was paid at the meeting to the late Mr F L Clements and hie connection with the Club, and to the energetic Hon Secretary, Mr Whitby, thoroughly well-eaiued.—Ex. - 160 words
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Article75 1917-11-05 8 Questions in the Commons. London October 22.—1 n the House of Commons, in reply to Mr King, Sir W Hewins stated that he was fully confident Sir John Anderson would continue to exercise clemency in all proper cases of Sinhalese imprisoned owing to the riots of 1915.75 words
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Article290 1917-11-05 8 H E Mason v A W de W Harries will meet on Wednesday, November 14th, at 4-30 p.m to decide who has to meet W H Threlfall, the holder of the Championship. M Savinkov, the Russian ex-Minister of War, has askei to be enrolled as a private290 words
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Article264 1917-11-05 8 Penang, November 5, 1917. Beef clt. Soup per catty 16 Roast 26 Steaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 18—20 Rump Steak n 26 Ox Tail each Tongue 50 Feet i, Heart 35 Liver per catty 45 Fillet of Beef 60 Pork Pork per catty 50 Pork with fat264 words
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Article160 1917-11-05 8 Pinang, November 5, 1917. S. P. Tapioca ...$l2 00 sales M. P. Tapioca ...$12.50 sellers. Gold leaf i $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings $4B sellers. Cloves160 words
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Article96 1917-11-05 8 Wed. Nov. 7.—P. 0. C. v. C. R. 6. Lawn Tennis Esplanade, 5 p.m. singles. Nov. 7.—Lodge Royal Prince of Walts, Regular Meeting, 9 p.m. Thurs. Nov. 8. —P. C. C. v. C. R. C. Lawn Tennis: Esplanade, 5 p.m. Doubles. Nov. 9.—District Grand Lodge, Lodge Royal Prince96 words
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Advertisement514 1917-11-05 8 I A GREAT “1 FEMALE MEDICINE Throughout the many stages of woman s life, from peevish girlhood through womanhood, motherhood, to the declining years of old age, there is no better, milder, or more effective medical companion to women-folk than Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. They promote a healthy and514 words
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"OUR DAY."
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Article501 1917-11-05 9 The water carnival organised by the Penang Swimming Ciub in aid of the Our pay Red Cross Fund attracted a large number to Tanjoug Buogah on Saturday afternoon. The large gathering thoroughly enjoytd the function, which was favoured by good weather. It is expected that the num501 words
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Article219 1917-11-05 9 Considering the population, the financial result of the Our Day efforts at Balik Pulau, which is expected to exceed a thousand dollars, can be regarded as very creditable, and bespeaks much hard work by a few and the generosity of the residents of the district.219 words
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Article128 1917-11-05 9 On Saturday night the Malays Butterworth and district held their Our Day in aid of the Red Cross Fund, Mr G A Hereford, Senior District Officer, Province Wellesley being present on the occasion, with several European gentlemen. There Was a ronggeng, and the Highland troupe of Penang128 words
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Article189 1917-11-05 9 On behalf of Our Day fund, an entertainment was given by Hindu children at the Penang Hindu Sabha, on Saturday, to a fairly large gathering. Little boys and girls excelled in their national kollatam,” During the play badges were presented to several of the members by the grand,189 words
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Article273 1917-11-05 9 Naval Team v. Butterworth. A football match played on Saturday evening at the Butterworth Recreation Club between a Naval eleven and Butterworth, was won by the sailors. The Naval team pressed at the start, but Butterworth exerted strong pressure subsequently, until a rally transferred the play, a fine combined273 words
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Article130 1917-11-05 9 A sad affair occurred yesterday afternoon by which R. Kassim, a Malay boy, son of Police Corporal Rouse, and a pupil of the Anglo Chinese School, was drowned in the sea opposite the Freemasons’ Hall, Northam Road. It is understood that the boy went yesterday afternoon with two130 words
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Article238 1917-11-05 9 [Fbom Oub Own Correspondent.] Singapore, November 4. At the annual meeting of Pulau Bulang Rubber Co, Mr Macgregor, who presided, paid there were sufficient funds to provide for capital expenses this year. For the next two years they would have to depend upon revenue. Dividends were unlikely238 words
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Article1853 1917-11-05 9 “S FP.” Mr. A. M. Pountney is appointed temporarily a member of the Legislative Council. Mr. T. R. Davidson is appointed temporarily official censor of Cinematographs. Mr. D. M. Barry has gone to Seremban on transfer, Mr. D. Butler going to Ipoh. 2nd Lieut. H. C. Butler“S FP.” - 1,853 words
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Article493 1917-11-05 9 THE RICE SUPPLIES. Batavia, November I.—The Rice Commission which was appoihted on the 27th August by the Government with regard to recommending what measures should be taken to ensure a regular import of rice for those districts which are in need of it reports that, as the result493 words
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Article224 1917-11-05 9 The British and Foreign Sailors’ Society is celebrating its centenaty shortly, and in view of this event hopes to raise £250.000 for the further extension of its work. Founded in the days of Lord Nelson and with Admiral Gambier as its first president, the Society has224 words
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Article134 1917-11-05 9 The following are the latest quotations in Mtasrs. Kennedy and Co.’s thare list Saturday. To-day. 0C 0Q CO 6Q SIIAIIEF. g, -S J? S S 5 CQ ce co a? Rubber (Dollar). Bukit K. B. 85c 90c 80c 85c Indragtri $6.20 $6.25 s6| $6.35 Kamasan $5.10 ssfc134 words
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Article77 1917-11-05 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for October Ayer Kuning (F MS) lbs 77,539 Bradwall M 46,595 Bakit Slarong 29,500 Chersonese 58,565 Central Kelantan 14,000 Consolidated Rubber 51,520 Dennistown 47,500 Highlands Lowlands 137,935 Klahan g 25,000 K M S 20,793 Krian Plantations 18,000 Mala y*ia 38*694 ;i jedie77 words
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Article252 1917-11-05 9 September 10.—The American authorities are believed to have contemplated fixing 20c. per pound as the future price of copper during the war, but there is now little doubt that it will be between and 25c The outlook as regards supplies this year has been considerably modified252 words
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Article129 1917-11-05 9 Ihe at’ractions Rt the Empire to-night include a two-reel L-Ko comedy, Safe in •■he Safe,” a Joker comedy, Father gets in Wrong.” a five-reel Red Feather photoplay, The Folly of Desire (by the producer of '‘The Prisoner of Zenda’») and the Universal Weekly Gazette. A rather nasty accident129 words
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Article122 1917-11-05 9 Pknang, November 5, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ..2/4 1/4 ,i 4 month»' tight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 h Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. q 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank 8 day»' eight122 words
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Advertisement29 1917-11-05 9 IN AID OF RED CROSS. The Kuala Lumpur Lottery has been drawn. Your chance now to win a fortune is the Penang Lottery. 888 Prizes, Send for your ticket.29 words
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Article635 1917-11-05 10 THE CONDITIONS ON CHRISTMAS ISLAND. The following; was the judgment delivered by the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K C), sitting as district judge, Singapore, in the case of Dr C W S Boggs v the Christmas Island Phcephate Co, Ltd, and Messrs Bjmtead and Co, Ltd,635 words
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Article135 1917-11-05 10 The Makers of ‘Armco’ Culverts are supplying a large quantity of corrugated pipe for culverts under the new highway which connects the east and west coasts of Florida. The rente is known as the Tamiami Trail and extends from Tampa to Miami. The drainage of the great swamp135 words
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Article796 1917-11-05 11 A RETURNED BRITON’S VIEW. Have faith in Russia. I have known the country for over 20 years, She will pull through.’’ It was so that Mr Leslie Urquhart expressed to a Daily Mail represen taiive his confidence in the ability of Russia to adjust her present796 words
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