Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 November 1917
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Title Section20 1917-11-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 264. VOL. LXXV. WEDNESDAY, 7th NOVEMBER, 1917| PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement880 1917-11-07 1 I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING of every description undertaken, I from a visiting card to the largest I size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., J with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic 2 I display guaranteed. I GOOD SEEDS. <Xa!aJ *1 J. ItA 1 LU xJ. I .LI880 words
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Advertisement80 1917-11-07 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■■H TX7HBN YOU ARE AWAY g b V V on leave you want to keep n d in touch with Malayan affairs, g H Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, Ac. This you can do g in no better way than by subs* cribing to the Weekly Edition of b the M80 words
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"OUR DAY."
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Article118 1917-11-07 2 The following are probable Kedah football teams for the matches at Sungei Patani, on November 9cb, 10th, and Uth. Friday, 9th*—Butterworth v Central Kedah Recreation Club.—Philips Pascall and Symes Che Lab, Che Hat, and Mann Hamat, Ismail, Strong, Carnegy and Ainsworth. Reserve, Clarence. Saturday, lOtb, —Alor118 words
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Article248 1917-11-07 2 On Ist October, the European British Community of Samarang numbering now less than thirty men, women and children, bagan a campaign for the Red Cross.” The response from every section, Allied and neutral, of this part of the East Indies, was very eratifying. Girls of many248 words
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Article356 1917-11-07 2 At a meeting held at the Stadt House, Malacca, some time back the following gentlemen Were elected Chinese General Committee with power to add to their number to collect subscriptions in aid of Malacca Our Day Fund from the Chinese community :—Chan Cheng Siew, Chan Kang Swi,356 words
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Article113 1917-11-07 2 Amount prev'ously acknowledged $116,036.21 Chinese staff of Hottenbach Bros <fc Co $47 Proceeds football match C R C vs. P C O $283.60 Proceeds collecting boxes Nos 3, 27, 39, 61, 64/66 per Messrs Brown, Phillips Stewart $35.83 “Gambling’ $5O Proceeds of Our Day113 words
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Article10 1917-11-07 2 Singapore’s “Our Day” Fund totals $*****810 words
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Article102 1917-11-07 2 The Ipoh amateurs known as The Merrymakers have ve»y kindly arranged to give a performance at the Town Penang, on Friday, November 165 b, 9-15 p.m. in aid of the Our Day Fund, The members of the company are :—Mrs Henry Bastow, Mrs Tommy Evans, Mrs ELD102 words
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Article108 1917-11-07 2 The masquerade ball at the Adelphi Hotel, Singapore, on Saturday evening, in aid cf “Our Day,” p-oved to be very successful After an excellent dinner, to the accempanimrnt of good music ti e dancers gathered in good nuniers, and the scene presented was most attractive Pr zes108 words
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Article36 1917-11-07 2 The following subscriptions have bfen received by the Chartered Bank. By Balance on Oct 8 $305.60 Teoh Cheow Cheang (monthly) 2.00 By Balance on Nov 2 $307.60 Amount previously acknowledged „.$32,429.23 Total ...$32,736.8336 words
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Article251 1917-11-07 2 —“Ceylon Observer.” The Ceylon War Loan has now closed, and ti e final figures show that consideiahly le«s than three m.llion ruix-ts been subscribed The Govern^-nt sc far has given no indication to show that it will not proceed with the floatation of t’.e Loan, but—“Ceylon Observer.” - 251 words
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Article153 1917-11-07 2 Wed. Nov. 7.—P. C. C. v. C. R. C. Lawn Tennis: Esplanade, 5 p.m. singles. Nov. 7. —Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 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 Royal153 words
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Article572 1917-11-07 2 1,400-YEAR-OLD CHURCH. In Southern Palestine Australians have brought to light what remains the ravages of time have left of a most beautiful church, and a magnificent mosaic has been lifted to tell the people of the Commonwealth (if that prove to be the mosaic’s destination)572 words
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Article300 1917-11-07 2 Writing to the M M.” Mr. H. N. F-rrers says. Although I was not fortunate enough to draw a prize in the Lottery which has just been concluded I feel that I shou’d like to express my gratitude to the Committee cf the Selangor Turf Club and the300 words
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Article22 1917-11-07 2 The following undelivered cablegrams are lying in the Eastern Extension Telegraph Co’s office:— Sinchipmoh, May c/o Sarkies, Japanese Cruiser Suma.22 words
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Advertisement476 1917-11-07 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WAN TED. A MANAGER TO OPEN UP AN ESTATE IN KEDAH, salary and allowances $425 per mensem. Good prospects to a suitable man. Reply to Box 240, c/o Pinawy Gazette. WANTED. A FIRST CLASS FIELD CONDUCTOR for an Estate in Kedah, must have experience in opening up jungle476 words
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Advertisement32 1917-11-07 2 IN AID OF RED CROSS. Did you win a prize in the Selangor Lottery? If not, try your luck in the Penang Lottery. There are 888 prizes. Demand for tickets increasing daily.32 words
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Advertisement643 1917-11-07 2 PENANG HARBOUR BOARD. Gem set Jewellery Jewellery of Latest Designs Tenders win be received at the at very moderate prices. Harbour Board Offic°, up to noon, on Wednesday, 14th November, 1917, for OC SI I A the erection of two Dwelling Houses at Bagan Dalam, Province Wellesley. Manufacturing Jeweller and643 words
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830 1917-11-07 3 K.H.” SINGAPORE VISITOR’S RECORD. Pilot Frencis Luks, an Australian member of the French aviation corps, is now paesiog through Singapore, spending a few days here before proceeding to his home country, being on leave after some eventful war experiences says the Free Pres?.”—“ K.H.” - 830 words
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Page 3 Advertisements
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Advertisement1454 1917-11-07 3 experience of Steel Construction (Rubber Sungei Patani “oar Dau.” NOTICEMachinery, Factories, &c.), is open to engagement. -J w SIX years connection with leading Straits Engineering firm. Willing to take charge of Factory Q DE*m A I TD A IKI or group of factories. Thoroughly understands OrtUIML IrfMllW. 'T' ENDERS will1,454 words
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Advertisement114 1917-11-07 3 Swellings Disappear when you rub in Little’s Oriental BalmThe pain goes right away and the swelling itself disappears with a few applications. It is utterly useless to suffer. Ii is useless to pay big doctor’s bills a 1 d then to find yourself no better. Fur 1 Rs. you cau114 words
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Advertisement47 1917-11-07 3 r DO IT J NOW BUY YOUR 1 Christmas Cards A T PRITCHARD’S AND POST EARLY We are now showing a very fiine assortment of Ch r ’StmaS and Neto Year Cards and Calendars. I SINGAPORE AND STRAITS DIARY FOR 1918 NOW READY PRITCHARD 00, LTD. J47 words
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Article36 1917-11-07 4 Lane.—Oj November 3, 1917, at Keppel House, Singapore, to Mr aud Mrs S A Lane, a son (stillborn). Fitzgerald.—At the Eutopean Hospital, Taipiug, on the 4th inst., to Mr and Mrs T Fitzgerald, a sen.36 words
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Article900 1917-11-07 4 The Italian forces have been compelled, under pressure from the eist and from the mountains in the north, to evacuate most of the Tagliamento line, in Vciietia, and the immediate problem is how far the movement will continue. In view of the report from enemy sources900 words
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Article281 1917-11-07 4 A homeward mail B”) via Durban closes at 2-30 p.m. on Friday. The last Assiz >s of the year opened in rhe Supreme Court Singapore. The calendar is a very short one, consisting of only seven «barges, these being two of forgery, two of unlawful return from banishment,281 words
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Article1174 1917-11-07 4 An important, and probably far-reach ins? resale of the visit of Japan, the U. S. the Japanese mission to and China. the United States, headed by Viscount Ishii, is the signing of an agreement whereby the United States recognises Japan’s special interests in China,” and the reaffirmation1,174 words
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Article85 1917-11-07 4 Messrs. Lean tfc Co., are officially in* formed that the output from Ipoh Tin Dredging, Ltd., during October was 430 piculs. The output of Tongkah Compound for October was 40 tons. Six and a half days were lost owing to engine trouble. The output and profits of Kramat85 words
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Article34 1917-11-07 4 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Nov. stb, received yes erday: Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s Bd<}3 Smoked Sheet 2s 6td [♦By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead i Co.]34 words
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Article379 1917-11-07 4 The followin’ are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. so tn w g O ffl Shares. t» b aq m 2 sc Rubber (Dollar). Kedah 54 $4.20 $4 $4.10 ex P.-Perak $2.60 $2.80 $2.60 $2.70 ex S. Patani 50c 60c 55c379 words
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Advertisement175 1917-11-07 4 r ALLSOPP’S' A R /*z> i 'a lk>. 'J? M The Finest •Ur World BEER Renowned on the Export or Absolute Market. BSffl. Purity. •f -oH jff SOLE AGENTS; Caldbeck, Macgregor Co., WINE SPIRIT MERCHANTS, PENANG. > XXXXi4X»MKXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXSC|C OUR OPTICAL DEPARTMENT. I O O I x X JC IS THE175 words
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Advertisement47 1917-11-07 4 The crag "Hotel. SPECIAL RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. FROM 5 p m. FRIDAY 9th NOV.. TILL 8 a m. TUESDAY 13th NOV. BOOK YOUR ROOMS NOW. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. S TELEPHONES. Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 x Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 221 ♦■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■A47 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1917-11-07 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tidea for to day aud to-morrow, Peuaug Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To day 418 am. (sft. 11.54 a.m. (3ft. 8.06 p.m. (4ft. 7in.) To MORROW. 6.30 am. (4ft. 5i0.) 046 am. (4ft. lin.) 9.04 p.m (sft. lin) 1.15 pm. (3ft lin)49 words
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Article137 1917-11-07 5 OFFENSIVE RENEWED. CAPTURES IN PALESTINE. THE VENETIAN FRONT. ENEMYS PEACE EFFORTS. The B ritish forces attacked the enemy’s position in the neighbourhood of Passchendaele, north-east of Ypres, in continuance of the effort to gain the ridge between Houthulst wood and the Ypres-Menin road. The latest advance is reported137 words
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France and Belgium
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Article449 1917-11-07 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams/ PROGRESS NEAR POELCAPELLE. London, November 5 Field Marshal Sir D. Haig reports that we slightly advanced our posts to the southeast of Poelcapelle. We repulsed a bombing attack west of Becelaere. There is great activity among the hostile artillery north of the Ypres-Roulers railway. The activity[Reuter’s Telegrams/ - 449 words
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Article224 1917-11-07 5 It must not be thought that the accumulation of hardships confronting the German troops, writes a correspondent on the western front, has weakened them to such an extent that they are ready to stop fighting. They still resist stoutly. Our men find them clinging stubbornly to their224 words
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Article86 1917-11-07 5 SCHEME FOR DEVELOPMENT. Sydney November 6. Mr Hughes, the Premier, at a luncheon given by the Chamber of Commerce, outlined a comprehensive scheme for organizing Australia's commerce and oversea trade. The first unit will be associations representing the p-imary and secondary indust: ies, the second will be a86 words
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Article47 1917-11-07 5 Melbcu-ne. November 6. Australia’s Liberty Loan applications numbered 35.000, totalling £19,651,000, which w.ll be augmented by app.icacions from distant centres. Since the loan prospectus was issued, war saving® certificates value £554,000 have been sold. Altogether £100,000,000 has been subscribed in Australia for war purposes47 words
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Article88 1917-11-07 5 THE PUNJAB’S PART. Lahore, November 6 Speaking at the Jheium Durbar, the Hon Sir Michael O’Dwyer, Litut-Gove< nor of the Punjab, sa’d the Government had not been slow to recognise the claim of those who are fighting, for it had placed at the disposal of the88 words
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Article130 1917-11-07 5 AGREEMENT WITH AMERICA. Poking, November 6. Baron Hayashi informed the Foreign Office that Viscount Ishii and Mr. Lansing signed an agreement on November 2nd, whereby the United States recognises Japan’s special interests in China, and whereby Japan and the United Slates reaffirm the policy of the open130 words
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Article12 1917-11-07 5 London, November 5. Silver is at 44/|d. The market is dull.12 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article674 1917-11-07 5 AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT’S VIEW. New York, November 5. The Associated Press correspondent at the Italian Headquarters says The enemy is chiefly pressing our left wing in ao endeavour to throw the bulk over the Tagliamento, and to develop a turning movement and overrun western Friuli before General Cadorna has674 words
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Article198 1917-11-07 5 The Carnia front extends from Plezzo to Monte Peralba The Italian front line ran along the crest of the Carnic Alps, which was entirely in Italian hands, and as there are no carriageable roads across the mountains, except at Monte Croce Camico and at the eastern extremity198 words
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Article310 1917-11-07 5 Italian Plea for Intervention. Milan. September 9.—The Russian debacle is the occasion of an important inspired appeal in the Corriere della Sera of September 9 for the intervention of the Japanese army. It is well-nigh incredible that the Entente Powers should actually be postponing supreme battles in310 words
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Russia.
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Article166 1917-11-07 5 THE PETROGRAD “SOLDEL” Petrograd, November 7. The local Council of the Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates r quested the garrison not to execute orders, exc-pt those approved by the Soldel It is expected the G vernment will combat this attempt to secure supreme power. War Minister Relieved of Office. Petrograd,166 words
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Article87 1917-11-07 5 SIGNIFICANT SPEECHES. Petrograd, November 6. At a meeting of the Preliminary Parliamen u M. Skobeleff who will represent Ru-sian democracy at the forthcoming Allies’ Conference in Paris, admitted that the army is in a sad state. He urged the Allies to invite the enemy to discuss peace.87 words
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Article77 1917-11-07 5 PRESS ON RUSSIA AND ITALY. London, November 6. Peace rumours are current on Amsterdam Bourse, where it is believed the Central Powers intend to propose a preparatory conference at Berne. It is stated that such a proposal will be made by Count von Hertling in bis maiden77 words
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The Near East.
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Article, Illustration445 1917-11-07 5 2,636 PRISONERS. London, November 5. An Egyptian official commuciquĕ says the Gaza operations continue. We are in contact with the enemy north of Beersheba. The prisoners in these operations are now 207 officers and 2,429 men. More Positions Captured. London. November 5. Reuter’s correspondent at the Egyptian Headquarters, wiring445 words
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Article106 1917-11-07 5 SIR A. FAPP’S SPEECH. Loudon, November 6. Sir Arthur Yapp, Director of Food Economy, in a speech in London, said while our food position was serious, the position of the Central Powers was still more serious. The only commodity Germany had in any degree resembling us was potatoes,106 words
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Article18 1917-11-07 5 London, November 5. Mr. Coryndon, Resident Commissioner of Basutoland, has been appointed Governor of Uganda.18 words
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Article615 1917-11-07 5 Dr P Fowlie has returned to Singapore from leave. Mr H W Buckland has gone to Japan on leave. Inspector Lamerton has been transferred from Port Dickson to Taipiug. Mr and Mrs de Paula, of Ipoh, have left Singapore for Sydney, Australia, on holiday. Mr R Phillips,615 words
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Article41 1917-11-07 5 (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, November 7. Mr. Terndrup, of Mount Austin Estate, Johore, was committed to the Assizes on a charge of causing the death of a Japanese sailor by a motor cycle in Stamford Road, Singapore.41 words
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Article48 1917-11-07 5 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day 1. Overture Soir D Automme ...Bovillon 2. Two Step The Gaby Glide ...Hirsch 3. Selection From the Ballet Girl ...Retford 4. Waltz Modern Ete ...Gilbert 5. March Krummholtz ...Baytay48 words
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Article31 1917-11-07 5 The Columbia Cup Competition will be played for on Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 10th, 11th and 12th November. Conditions, four rounds of 9 holes, medal play under handicaps.31 words
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Article17 1917-11-07 5 Can your wife see two sides of a ques-» tion? Yes her own and her mother’s.”17 words
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Article704 1917-11-07 6 V. A.’S REPORT ON ESTATE. Messrs. Kennedy and Co. as Secretaries and Agents have circulated to the shareholders a copy of a recent report on the Company’s property by Mr. P. F. Coĕ, visiting agent to the Planters Loans Board. The date of visit was October704 words
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Article59 1917-11-07 6 Another Scrap of Paper.” German aviators have bombarded army ambulances in Flanders and at Verdun.”— Official communiques.” The only exemption from bombardment recognized by international law. through the medium of the Geneva Convention, concerns hospitals and convalescent establishments.” Usages of War on Land,” issued by the59 words
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Article760 1917-11-07 6 S F P.” CHAIRMAN’S SANGUINE OUTLOOK. The annual general meeting of the Palau Balang Rubber and Produce Co, Ltd, was held on Saturday at the registered offices. French Bank Buildings, Singapore. There were present Messrs W H Macgregor (chairman), J W van de Stadt and D Y– ‘ S F P.” - 760 words
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Article103 1917-11-07 6 Sentences Reduced. In the Supreme Court, Kuala Lumpur, before Mr Justice Innes, Chief Judicial Commissioner, the appeal of Cheng Chan Seng and Ching May Hua, of Klang, was heard. Some weeks ago these two men were convicted before the Magistrate at Klang of attempting to export silver103 words
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Page 6 Advertisements
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Advertisement439 1917-11-07 6 A Hint about Blade*. Never imagine that because a blade is shaped like a Gillette blade it will shave with the same keenness and comfort. Before the latest Gillette blades were put on the market over £lOO,OOO was spent on machinery and expert- ments in order to produce a blade439 words
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Advertisement61 1917-11-07 6 ■MB-W 11» Most People B are tainted, Are Victims ft to constipation. Dispel the trouble by taking an occasional dose of J PINKETTES, the little laxatives which gently assist nature to establish ft regular habits of health. 50 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt61 words
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Advertisement288 1917-11-07 6 I g Highly Appropriate. I AN ADVANCE SUPPLY IS NOW ON SALE j Q For the Approaching Christmas Mails Including I XMAS CARDS ws op I i J INSPECTION INVITED. j federal Rubber Stamp Qo. 2 OBBBMCBBMIOEaMBOMBBOMBMIOOJMBBCOBMBOMMMOMBBBCHHHiOMMMo j RINDERPEST j ALL WORRY IS AVOIDED BY USING THE “Denby” Motor lorry.288 words
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Miscellaneous66 1917-11-07 6 F Our Motlo: ttest and only t6e sBest. ft o TO-NIGHT ATTRACTIVE PROGRAMME. 2 o I THE GREAT SECRET Chapters 7 and 8. I the FOLLY OF DESIRE A Red Feather I 5 acts Feature Drama. g g L-Ko Komedy SAFE IN THE SAFE 2 reels. UNIVERSAL ANIMATED GAZETTE, also66 words
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Article364 1917-11-07 7 A POWERFUL WEAPON. '«The more powerful the weapon/’ says the September issue of The Wireless World,” the greater necessity for care in its use. That which is most efficient for good contains within itself, on account of its efficiency, all the vaster potentialities for ill. Amongst the dramatic364 words
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Article301 1917-11-07 7 It is now 1,900 years t-ince Canar defeated the Germans iu France. When they came asking for terms he said ‘Go back whence you came, repair the damage you have done, and give hostages to keep the peace for the future.’ This war will end301 words
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Article208 1917-11-07 7 M.M. 1 The funeral of the late Mr RAE Young, assistant on Klanang Estate, Kuala Langat, took place in Kuala Lumpur on Friday. When the train with the coffin reached Kuala Lumpur a firing party with bearers and muffled drums was drawn up on the platform—" M.M.1’ - 208 words
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Article246 1917-11-07 7 ALLEGED GANG ROBBERY. The last case for hearing at the present Assizes in the Supreme Court, Penang, was commenced yesterday afternoon when two Chinamen, Ho Fong and Chau A Peng, were charged with committing gang robbery armed with deadly weapons. The So icitor-Geueral, Mr. A' B. Voules, who246 words
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Article263 1917-11-07 7 "M.M.” In the Supreme Court, Kua’a Lumpu r on Tuesday b-fore Mr Justice Innes, Chief Judicial Commissioner, F M S, with Mr McCabe Reay, the DPP, for the prose cucion, and Mr Sanders for the defence, the case was continued and conclude! in which Rajah Kechil"M.M.” - 263 words
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Article367 1917-11-07 7 As we know ths agriculturists of Netherlands India are suffering severely on account of the shortage of tonnage. This shortage is aggravated by the commandeering of the East Indian commercial fleet by the Dutch Government and the view is held iu some quarters both in367 words
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Article183 1917-11-07 7 The Tokio Foreign Department recently announced receipt of a telegram from Viscount Chinda, Ambassador to London, saying that the British Government has decided to abolish the restriction on imports of Japanese silk textiles (hitherto only 50 per cent, of the total export in 1916 of183 words
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147 1917-11-07 7 J. Advertiser.” Negotiations are now going on between America and Japan in connection with a large shipment of war supplies from New York to Vladivostok, it is learned. It is also learned that the Nippon Yusen Kaisha will be requested by the government here to—“ J. Advertiser.” - 147 words
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Article152 1917-11-07 7 The district magistrate, Rangoon, disposed of the application of Mr. 11. C. Ward, commercial traveller, residing in the .Strand Hotel, for exemption from military service. His worship said Mr. 11. C. Ward stated thqt he was not ordinarily resident in British India. I have examined him on152 words
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Article126 1917-11-07 7 Case of the Rubber Comparfies. We understand, says the Times of 24th September, that the case of the rubber companies in relation to excess profits duty is being energetically pursued, and that a joint committee of the Emergency Committee of the Rubber Growers’ Association and the Young126 words
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Article57 1917-11-07 7 The Madrid Correspondencia Militar announces that Germany is inaugurating new submarine methods, under which the submarines will be grouped in squadrons instead of hunting singly or in couples. The Stockholm newspaper Tidningen reports that during the war 23 Swedish steamers have been lost without any news57 words
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Article56 1917-11-07 7 America’s first camouflage company is being organized for immediate service in France. Tn official English, the camoufleur practises the art of military concealment.” and the chief of engineers in the War Department is looking for handy and ingenious men who are ready to fight one minute56 words
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Article86 1917-11-07 7 The train had been standing in the station for 40 minutes and the canny Scot went to see what was the matter. You’re very late startin’ mon,” he said to the engine-driver. Yes.” replied the driver testily, We’ve got a lot of whisky drinkin’ Scotsmen on board86 words
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Article72 1917-11-07 7 New York, September 13. —The Secretary of War, Mr. N. D. Baker, announces that after many weeks of conference and experiments by engineers and inventors a remarkable military aeroplane motor has been produced. It is regarded as one of the great achievements of the war, combining power72 words
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Article32 1917-11-07 7 Fifty men in Kansas have each pledged $5O as a part of $1,000,000 reward to be paid the man of any nationality who will kill the Kaiser.32 words
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Article186 1917-11-07 7 English members of the International Union of Catholic AVomen’s Leagues have declined an invitation to a conference in Switzerland, aj which it is proposed to discuss the part the affiliated leagues should play in “Hie present peace movement.” The union represents some hundred thousands of women, including186 words
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Article121 1917-11-07 7 The Berlin Militaer Wochenblatt announces that General von Deimling, who was prominent in the Zabern incident some years ago. is about to be pensioned. It is believed that he has been made a scapegoat for the failure of the Germans at Verdun. [General von Deimling came into121 words
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Article146 1917-11-07 7 London, September 20. —Agonising details have been published regarding the situation of the Servian population. Normally the population is 3.170.000. while now it is 2.218.000, with a reduction of the male population by 38 per cent., including practically all males from eighteen to sixty years. Thirty146 words
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Article151 1917-11-07 7 The United States embargo against the export of gold and silver except unffer special license is now in effect, and it is believed Miat as a result Germany’s chance of obtaining any bullion from this country have been reduced to a minimum. All applications for the151 words
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Article130 1917-11-07 7 Mr. T. R. Tseng, who is relinquishing the consul-generalship for China to take up an important position in the Government service in China, has promised to assist a proposal to establish a new steamship line to trade between Australia and China. Chinese merchants are the promoters.130 words
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Article117 1917-11-07 7 Sale to Great Britain. The Prime Minister stated on September 28 that he had received a cable message from London indicating that the British Government was inclined to regard favourably the offer of the Australian butter surplus during the present season. Though negotiations have not yet been117 words
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Article56 1917-11-07 7 .—Ex. Kaiser Karl is as anxious as the Pope for the freedom of the seas.” What that term means is explained in Das Grossere Deutschland,” by Herr Winand Engel: ‘The phrase is either stupid or dishonest. The sea can be free for us (Germans) only if we.—Ex. - 56 words
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Article293 1917-11-07 7 Barcelona, September B.—Since the general strike of August 13, which disturbed the life of the country for a few days, the Government has kept the country under martial law and a rigorous censorship, so that no idea of the actual situation can be gathered from the293 words
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Article157 1917-11-07 7 Attention was directed in “The Age” (Melbourne) recently to an important pension problem arising out of the enlistment in the A.I.F. of unfit men. It was pointed out that notwithstanding the high medical standard insisted upon in regard to volunteers many unfit men had succeeded in securing157 words
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Article121 1917-11-07 7 Petrograd, September 13. —The failure of Korniloff’s attempt is due to several reasons. A Bolshevik rising was expected on Sunday, and Korniloff’s troops were sent on die understanding that they were to suppress the rising. This rising, did not take place and when the approaching force learned121 words
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Article96 1917-11-07 7 In connection with the forthcoming German war loan, the Crown Prince has made a characteristic outburst. With scorn,” he says, our enemies have thrust back our offered hand of peace. Their battle cry is annihilation. Accordingly the sword must continue its bloody work until our foes are96 words
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Article241 1917-11-07 7 Refugees from Petrograd who have reached Stockholm narrate that after the fall of Riga M. Kerensky found time to marry Mademoiselle Timmet, a clever and attractive young actress at the Alexandra Theatre. The ceremony took place in the Winter Palace. The news, it is stated, created241 words
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Article66 1917-11-07 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for October Ayer Hitam lbs 48,500 Beverhc 17,989 Blackwater n 13,537 Bukit Cloh m 22,500 Bukit Selangor n 24,110 Bahru Seiangcr )t 3,400 Chota 20,731 Dusun Durian 75,610 Jeram 23,310 Klpar Para 107,838 Langat River 33,741 Pi'moor 36,110 Rosevaie 12,180 Selinsing 29,34266 words
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Article73 1917-11-07 7 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet $lO0 —$117 Plain smoked sheet s9B 105 Diamond unsmoked sheet $95 107 Plain uasmoked sheet s9l 97 Bark crepe s73 words
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Article162 1917-11-07 7 —Ex. An official repiesentative of the Japanese Government has shattered the hope of tho’e who were expecting the immediate dispatch of large Japanese armies from Manchuria—where, we are told, there are no such armies—to the Russian front. Guns and artillery specialists, technical and medical units may—Ex. - 162 words
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Article119 1917-11-07 7 Penang, November 7, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank} London Demand Bank 2/4 1/4 4 months'sight Ban* ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentr.ry ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. if 3 days’ eight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days’sight Private Madras Demand119 words
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Article152 1917-11-07 7 Penang, November 7, 1917. S. P. Tapioca ...$12.30 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$12.50 sellers. Gold leaf $72. Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) $lG| buyers. Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings 548 sellers. Cloves season over152 words
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Article42 1917-11-07 7 Advices received in Washington from Paris state that Germany had 14,000,000 men at the beginning of the war. Of these 10,600,000 have since served. There are now 5,500,000 at the front, while 4,500,000 represent casual* ties, prisoners and missing.42 words
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