Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 22 November 1917
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1917-11-22 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 277. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 22nd NOVEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement1093 1917-11-22 1 j JAPANESE DENTIST I |T. NAGATA J I Next Door to The K Dispensary. ■■e® ♦anm ■•ITE D INANG GAZETTE.” ♦♦♦♦♦nnn n □nn n n n xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I OFFICE ANO PRESS X X I L« S T«n. PERMITS SEntEMHTS INCREASE YOUR LIGHT By USING g J’|| mv ft eaC j1,093 words
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Advertisement89 1917-11-22 1 □□□□□□□■■■■■■■■■■■■□□□□□□a I TXT HEN YOU ARE AWAY g c V V on leave you want to keep a n in touch with Malayan affairs, g Social, Commercial, Mining, a Planting, &c. This you can do g a in no better way than by subs- a cribing to the Weekly Edition89 words
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Article245 1917-11-22 2 Milan, October 16. —Reuter’s correspondent has had an interview with the brothers Caproni, the great pioneers in aeroplane construction. Although naturally prevented for obvious reasons from giving any details regarding their factories, they were able to state that the factories were working day and night and employing 5,000245 words
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Article182 1917-11-22 2 Clergyman Says It Is Too Awful to Contemplate. Notwithstanding the campaign for the alienation of Germans after the war. said he Rev. Harry Launcelot Wameford, Rector of Foxley, Malmesbury, in his harvest festival address at Foxley, Cupid might play a large part in reuniting them with182 words
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Article169 1917-11-22 2 German Soldiers’ Changed Tone. A neutral merchant who has just arrived in Rome from Germany states that everywhere in Germany he heard the British Army spoken of in terms of great respect, and often of fear. Soldiers who have returned to Germany from the western front, wounded or169 words
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Article104 1917-11-22 2 Reuter is able to <piote fresh figures as to the proportion of English troops participating in the war. the publication of which is necessary in view of continued German propaganda that troops from other parts of the Empire are being made to bear more than their share104 words
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Article75 1917-11-22 2 And Germany’s Defeat is a Franco-British sine qua non.” The key to Germany’s future is to be found on the coast of Belgium. Had that coast been in our hands before the war. thus enabling us to fortify its harbours. England never would have dared to75 words
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Article78 1917-11-22 2 London, October 2.—A sensation was caused at to-day’s big race meeting at Ayr when the big event, the handicap for the Gold Cup. w’ent to Wayward, a rank outsider ridden by an apprentice. The favourite. Major Kidston’s Aerschot, was two lengths behind. Ayr Gold Cup.78 words
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Advertisement1535 1917-11-22 2 T3TKT A KI/"'' f'' A*7 t?’T”T’T? T~) RITISHER seeks position on Rubber PINANG GAZETTE. 15 Estate, .togie, 4» 27, 6 y«r. ex- < Meit.-e (ft PPHOHfI aI Carnal A/lvarftaa peHence in all classes of estate work, C IV rvßUligt ItdlCS vl VoSUul AGVCIIISC including opening up, and engineering. C Requiring1,535 words
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Advertisement384 1917-11-22 2 I Do not read thi J «minium in Ji We have received a consignment rt 9 GARGOYLE MOBILOIL “k in j IMPERIAL Gallon sealed, lithographed C ĔĔ Formerly we sold Gargoyle Mobiloil “A i one WINE Gallon sealed, lithographed tins U The difference an IMPERIAL Gallon and a WINE Gallon384 words
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Advertisement575 1917-11-22 3 PRITCHARD’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR. i w Ute hte V’HtT/ HOLUY A M,STUETOE JLrJL vT>/ HEW' \j CRUISERS and BATTLESHIPS. TOY MOTOR CARS. 70 cts $1.30 $2.50- $3O, 533 a $33 FUaG STREAMERS 65 ots. A. JE_— b H W- pTETi E 9f4 J Inn f" JUVE NUE.. T] O. a. K575 words
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Article124 1917-11-22 4 Penang, November 22, 1917. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 1/4 4 months' eight Bank ...2/4 11/16 3 Credit ...2/4 27/32 3 Documentary ...2/4 7/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. i, 3 days' sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days' sight Private124 words
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Article807 1917-11-22 4 Mr Ingersoll, the new United States Minister to Siam, accompanied by his wife and daughter, arrived at Bangkok from Singapore. Mr Ford, manager of Whiteaway, Laidlaw and Co., Bangkok, has returned to Bangkok,* Mr Cartwright, of the same firm, is shortly leaving for Penang. The many friends807 words
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Article378 1917-11-22 4 PENANG CORONER’S INQUIRY. The inquest on the two Chinese carpenters who died as the result of injuries inflicted with a carpenter’s axe by another Chinese carpenter, at 216, Kimberley Street, at 11 pm. on sth inst. was heli by Mr S H Langston yesterday afternoon. The first victim378 words
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Article197 1917-11-22 4 The lottery at the Cricket Club on the Grand National Steeplechase Selling Sweep will positively be drawn and sold at the Cricket Club on Monday, 25th instan* immediately after drill at 6 30 p.m. The lottery at Penang Ciub on this race will be drawn and197 words
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Article183 1917-11-22 4 “POM.” Government's Scheme. We are able to give some particulars of the appointments to which it has been decidfd to promote Malays whose qualifications entitle them to take a more prominent place in the administrative branch of the F M S Government Service. The new branch is“POM.” - 183 words
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Article60 1917-11-22 4 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged $6,072.38 Mrs Penny $lO, No 13 $5, Mrs Laing s 2— Total $6,089.38 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at the Town Hall every Friday at 9.15 till 10.30 a.m. All donations should60 words
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Article225 1917-11-22 4 S SMITH SON, (SIAM) LTD. A new company with the above designation is being started primarily for ti e purpose of taking over that part of the business of the well-known London firm of Smith Son, Ltd., concerned with the sale to the East of jewellery, watches, scientific instru moots,225 words
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Article204 1917-11-22 4 Delhi, November 13.—According to present arrangements the Secretary of State will remain in Delhi till the end of the month. For the next two or three days he will receive visits from various members of the Chiefs’ Conference which has just finished its sittings, and the formal204 words
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Article123 1917-11-22 4 Calcutta. November 10.—The Marwari As sociation of Calcutta has had under consideration the report of the inter-departmental conference in London on Indian labour emigration to the Crown Colonies. The Committee of the Association state that they are entirely opposed to the further emigration of the123 words
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Article189 1917-11-22 4 According to figures which are said to be the result of a special investigation ordered by the German Chancellor, the yield of wheat is estimated to be 40 per cent, lower than that of normal years, and that of rye, oats, and barley 45 per cent, lower.189 words
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Article122 1917-11-22 4 The Duplicity Department of the German General Staff is hard put to it to explain away the terrific hammering the German armies are receiving in Flanders. Bulletins are being furnished to the Press emphasising the ferocity and unprecedented volume of the British attack and the superhuman efforts122 words
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Advertisement344 1917-11-22 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. “OUR DAY” 1917. IN AID OF THE RED CROSS FUND. School, Ali Baba Forty Rowers AND A FARCE ENTITLED ’’Rfinuisaniy the Fool” BY THE MALAY BOYS OF THE SCHOOL. ON THURSDAY, 29th NOVEMBER. 1917. AT 9 P.M., SCHOOL HALL, PENANG. COME A HEAR Kassim Baba’s Interesting Speech. See344 words
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Advertisement265 1917-11-22 4 ESTABLISHED 1872. J j •I* Under the Distinguished I J most Patronages of I -11- r I t fe izt JL JI N* The Duke of Connaught n-2s, I S L r S. H. R. Prince Princess of Teck®® t I t I 4« H. M. The King of Siam.265 words
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Miscellaneous88 1917-11-22 4 I 3RXI frew j I o H At 8 p.m. The Mysteries of Myra, 4 parts. I O At 9-15 p.m. A Shadowed Shadow, Joker Comedy. I At 9-30 p.m. Through Baby’s Voice, Drama. B At 10 p.m. Universal Animated Weekly. At 10-15 p.m. Knights of the Bathtub, Nestor Comedy.88 words
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Article1878 1917-11-22 5 CAREER OF THE WRECKED SEE ADLER. Sydney, October 10.—Few romances of the sea have contained more exciting incidents and adventures than the story of the career and subsequent wreck of the German sea raider Seeadler. The story was narrated by persons who arrived in Sydney1,878 words
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Article554 1917-11-22 5 British Export Gazette.” ALLEGED MISUSE OF LICENSES AND TONNAGE. It is probably to some extent increase in value rather than quantity that caused the imports of perfumery and cosmetics into British Malaya in 1916 to reach the high total of £122,523, against £83,353 in 1915 £66,446 in 1914,“ British Export Gazette.” - 554 words
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Article264 1917-11-22 5 every market in the world. The British Export Gazette.” Higher prices largely, but by no means wholly, account for the really huge expansion in the value of the trade of the Federated Malay States. In 1916 the aggregate trade amounted to no less than £29,202,000, or £6,825,000 moreevery market in the world. “ The British Export Gazette.” - 264 words
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Advertisement37 1917-11-22 5 IN EXCHANGE FOR 200 used Stamps of STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, MALAY STATES, SIAM, HONG KONG, JAVA and surrounding countries, I will give PICTURE POST CARDS OF THE GREAT EUROPEAN WAR, &c. Miss TEE. Kia Ora,” STOCKWELL, LONDON. England.37 words
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Advertisement1205 1917-11-22 5 S. smith J Son (Siam) Limited. (Incorporated under the Companies' Acts. 1908 to 1917.) Watchmakers, Jewellers, Silversmiths, Merchants, Importers and Exporters of Scientific Instruments, Motor Accessories. &cCAPITAL £20,300. Divided into 20,000 Six per cent. Participating Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each £20,000 and 6,000 Deferred Shares of Is. each 3001,205 words
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Miscellaneous549 1917-11-22 5 ALLEGED MISUSE OF LICENSES AND TONNAGE. It is probably to some extent increase in value rather than quantity that caused the imports of perfumery and cosmetics into British Malaya in 1916 to reach the high total of £122,523, against £83,353 in 1915 £66,446 in 1914, and even to exceed the549 words
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Article641 1917-11-22 6 The transfer of British activity from Flanders to what has come to be anuwn as the Hindenburg line has yielded results as satisfactory as the method emploved was novel. The policy of discarding artillery preparation for an advance by the tanks to prepare the way for the641 words
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Article538 1917-11-22 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $129.00 per picul buyers. Tin was quotedin London yesterday at £279 10s spot, and £278 15s three months. The annual allowance of the Raja Bendahaja, Perak, is being raised from $6006 to $9,000. The position of R*ja Muda of Perak538 words
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Article1370 1917-11-22 6 Notwithstanding war’s demands the Imperial Government has New Home found the time to tackle Ports. the question of shipping developments and several extension and new ports for England are projected, to d?al with ths trade of our overseas Dominions. Additional facilities are to be provided on the1,370 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article218 1917-11-22 6 [To thx Editor ot the “Pining Gumi.”j Sir, —I think Layman does not realize the honour done to Penang by the Rev J II Smith, who p aces St. Geroges Church second to the Cathedral of Singapore in his exceedingly iutt-nsting series “Churches of Ma aya uppeanog io218 words
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Article63 1917-11-22 6 Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. a VIS us that the under-mentioned prices wer realised for rubber sold by them at t e 335th auction sale held to-day Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $lO2 to Smokod diamond sheet Q No 2 64 Crepe, fine pale thin jqq Good pale63 words
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Article32 1917-11-22 6 [From Our Own Singapore, November 2At Singapore rubber auctions, 1 tons were catalogued. The m»rae weak and prices down. Bibbeu sa) $lO7, fine pale $lO9, with the others low32 words
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Article16 1917-11-22 6 [From Our Own Cobr®spond®nt Singapore, November 22 Singapore “Our Day” ton’ $265,133.16 words
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Advertisement150 1917-11-22 6 OHIOMOHIOMOOHiOOHiOHBOMOHiO I PRITCHARD’S XMAS BAZAAR! I I IS NOW OPEN. I C o I I Everything Suitable o FOR 2 CHRISTMAS I |PRESENTSg C AND O f CHRISTMAS TABLE. I Tsoys, 7an ey soods, 11 Silver soods, SEE PAGE 3 of this Paper. "■OHOHOHOOHOOHOHOHOHO i y m The only Motor150 words
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Advertisement40 1917-11-22 6 St. Andrew's Dinner and Concert AT THE E,- AO. HOTCk FrMoj, 30H Novenber.' Booking for Seats Open Now. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. h Printing Works Manager and J Cashier’s Office 498 J Managing Editor M 477 Editor's Residence 22140 words
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Miscellaneous49 1917-11-22 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times > High Water Low Water. To-dat 4.43 a.m. (sft. sin.) 11.51 am. (2ft. 3in.) 6.44 p.m. (sft. lin.) To-mobbow. 6.32 am. (sft. 2in.) 0.36 am. (3ft. 6in 7.22 p.m. (sft. 3io 1.07 p.m. (2ft. 3in.)49 words
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Article177 1917-11-22 7 •HINDENBURG” LINE BREACHED. NEARER JERUSALEM. the shipping losses gir Douglas Haig’s forces have won an important success on the Hindenburg li ne between the Scarpe Biver and St. Quentin, advancing in the re gion west of Cambrai from four to five miles, and to lesser distances over the177 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration1008 1917-11-22 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BLOW AT HUN DENBURG LINE.” London, November 21. Field Marshal Haig reports Between St. Quentin and the Scarpe, the tanks broke through successive belts of wire of great depth and strength. The infantry followed, and stormed the first defensive system of the “Hindenburg” lice. The tanks[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,008 words
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Article412 1917-11-22 7 —Ex. London, October 6.—People now are slow in using the word victory, but it is being used everywhere today to signalise our latest success on the Flanders ridge. The trial of strength was undeniable. Three times the Germans had concentrated their best troops, searching even the—Ex. - 412 words
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Article211 1917-11-22 7 The Frankfurter Zeitung,” in a review of the military situation, notes the fact that the British attacks occur at much shorter intervals than in former offensives, and adds The explanation is simple. Each British attack is now directed against a relatively small section of front211 words
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Article120 1917-11-22 7 A CALL TO THE COUNTRY. Paris, November 20. Io the Chamber, M Clemenceau eloquentlv urged the sinking of all differences, and appealed for uni'y in sopp »rting the soldiers’ burdens and self-denial. He dwelt on the fraternal solidarity of the Allied peoples and troop’, who formed an120 words
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Article52 1917-11-22 7 CUSTOMS OFFICERS’ HAUL. Amsterdam, November 21. The Nieuwe Rotterdamsche Courant says customs officers at Lobith, while examining au empty barge, from Rotterdam to Germany, found a trap-door leading to a tank, in which were 4,000 gallons of oil and boxes of soap, g’n and milk. The skipper52 words
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Article31 1917-11-22 7 London. November 21. The London Gazet e orders the transfer to the Trea-ury of Royal Dutch Petroleum Company shares at the rate of £5l per hundred florins.31 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article377 1917-11-22 7 ENEMY’S GREAT EFFORT. London, November 21. The progress of the great battle in the Italian mountains is being watched with most anxious interest since the enemy announced the storming of Quero and Monte Cornalla, as, if the Austrians and Germans capture Monte Tomba, on the northern slopes,377 words
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Russia
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Article143 1917-11-22 7 MOSCOW’S COMMANDER. London, November 21. Again tl ere is a dearth of news from Russia. A Stockholm message sta f es that a special correspondent, wiring from Haparanda, says he entered Finland, was arrested, and sent back to Sweden. Support for Maximalists, Petrograd, November 20. The143 words
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Article72 1917-11-22 7 New York, November 20, A Norwegian steamer is at pre a ent in an Atlantic port, with seventy Austrian and German diplomatists and consular agents and their families, from South America and Asia, who are proceeding home under safe conduct granted by the Allies. It is reported72 words
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Article34 1917-11-22 7 AN AUDIENCE IN LONDON. London, November 20. The Siamese Minister in London bad an audience of H. M. the King, to whom be handed an autograph letter from the King of Siam.34 words
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The Near East.
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Article, Illustration62 1917-11-22 7 NEARING JEKUSALAM. London, November 21. A Palestine official report says: The situation north of Jaffa is unchanged. Territorial infantry carried Kuryet el Enab, six miles west of Jerusalem on Monday at the point of the bayonet. Scottish troops occupied Beitlikia,five miles north-west of Jerusalem. Mounted troops yesterday effected contact62 words
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Article90 1917-11-22 7 London, November 21. H. M. the King telegraphed to the Commander-in Chief in Mesopotamia as follows I just hear, with deepest regret, of the death under such sad and tragic circumstances, of General Maude, who had rendered incalculable services to India, the Empire and the Allies.90 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article36 1917-11-22 7 AN INCREASE. London, November. 21. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals last week were 2,531 and the sailings 2,463. Ten vessels over and seven under 1,600 tons were sunk. Two were unsuccessfully attacked.36 words
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Article216 1917-11-22 7 The following is a list of arrivals, sailings and losses as cabled by Reuter*— Sunk. Week ended. g g 2P Over Under 2 5 *C 1,600 1,600 cn tons. tons, t 3 6 May 2374 2499 24 22 13 2568 2552 18 5 19 20 2664 2759216 words
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Article30 1917-11-22 7 Washington, November 21. The Navy Department announces that the American destroyer Chauncey was sunk, in collision, in the w*r zone, jesterday morning. Probably 21 lives were lost.30 words
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Article223 1917-11-22 7 .—Ex. A London correspondent writes: I understand that recent impressions gained from naval officers who have been in touch with enemy submarines go to show that there is a falling-off in the quality of the craft which the Germans are turning out. They are bigger, very often,.—Ex. - 223 words
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Article594 1917-11-22 7 PREMIER AND AMERICA’S PART. London, November 20. The Press Bureau states that a conference was held at Downing Street between the members of the W»r Cabinet, the heads of Government Departments, and the members of the United States Mission. Mr. Lloyd George, who presided, welcoming the594 words
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Article217 1917-11-22 7 Accounts of the British harvest, now that it is in, differ considerably according to localities. But those from the Eastern Counties are decidedly poor, and making allowance for the pessimism of farmers it is to be feared that the wheat crop is decidedly below average. Unfortunately in217 words
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Article30 1917-11-22 7 REFUSED A VOTE London, November 21. Tn the House of Commons, an amendment to the Electoral Reform Bill, wa» adopted by 209 votes to 171, disenfranchising conscientious objectors.30 words
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Article1003 1917-11-22 8 S£ 2 3 NAMES. g, g-2 <g g *-2 RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate S4| Amalgamated Malay Estates «si Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate SIO2 91b Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates $l-40 SLSO Ayer Molek Rubber Co. S--.,? Ayer Panas Rubber Estates SI- Sl-a Balgownie Rubber Estate Batu Lintang prem1,003 words
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Article1919 1917-11-22 8 M.M.” SECRETARY REPLIES TO UNOFFICIALS. The Chief Secretary following the speeches of the unofficial members at the conclusion of the business of the Council said that: Mr Kenion had suggested a scheme in regard to soldiers who hid been through the war. That was a matter which had“ M.M.” - 1,919 words
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Article500 1917-11-22 8 Gold Hammer Sells for $5OOO A host of beautiful things had been given for the Our D*y Auction, held under the auspices of the E. Ho Hean and Garden Clubs which was begun in the latter organisation's rooms. It opened auspiciously with the sale of a500 words
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Article223 1917-11-22 8 —ST.” Rumour says that, for lack of sufficient men to manage all the different branches, the Malacca branch of a big firm will shortly be closed down. Poor Malacca It is always one of the first places iu Malaya to suffer when there is a dearth of—ST.” - 223 words
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Article205 1917-11-22 8 £3,000 Packet From Lusitania In His Ne r Cork, October 12.—The details have just come to light of a romantic story of a poor Irish fisherman’s “catch” of a packet of diamonds worth about £3.000 which were washed out of the Lusitania after she was torpedoed205 words
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Article196 1917-11-22 8 The hearing o f the ».th the Westminster Athleti tinned before Mr. J ustiw pore on Saturday and eonel'S" was that nine Teochews Kert Mr. D. Beatty. Protector of J ing members of an unla» lul hf. stating in the managemem of'.C*'J The decision of the Senior196 words
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Article274 1917-11-22 8 “S.F.P." Since Mr. Justice Ebden came to pore there has been more provocation I “laughter in court” than previously. I lordship seldom loses an opportunity 0 I livening the solemn concentration of ai I argument, and in such ways as he can I ing litigation as palatable“S.F.P." - 274 words
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Article136 1917-11-22 8 The German occupation of the islands guarding the outlet of the Gulf "f causes a certain apprehension in Sweden. The question of Aland Islands has always been for the Swedish Government a subject of preoccupation. The “Politiken” and the “Aftonbladet observe that, n >w that the136 words
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Article117 1917-11-22 8 Amsterdam, October 11- The reports from Eindhoven (Southern that two German deserters yestena? an entrance into the house of a uh Joosten, living at Mierlo. The) 1 woman to a chair and ill-tr eate strangled one of her children, hbonrs they feared might arouse the They then117 words
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Article68 1917-11-22 8 Nov. 22.—Lodge Scotia, Regula 6 p.ra. Nov. 24,—P. V. Field Operations, Nov .25,—Penang Swimming Ulu ber Handicap Races. A n dre«’ Nov. 25.—P.V. Church Parade, Church. v #0Nov. 30.—St. Andrew’s Day D inner Hotel. r Dec. I,—Taiping “Our Day” po j o Dec. 1.-Polo Club ground 4.45 p.m.68 words
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Article941 1917-11-22 9 THE BRITISH FRONTS. London. November 9.—British arms have canalised the week by three victories in venders where they captured Passchendaele. Palestine, where they captured Gaza. and Mesopotamia by their advance and capture Teknt. Continuous attacks in 'he d;reen f Passchendaele. each with a limited active, ended with941 words
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AHEAD OF THE MAIL.
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Article252 1917-11-22 9 London. November 9.—The “Times’’ in a leader, while it does not pretend to say whether or not this is the crisis of the Russian revolution, declares that it is impossible to believe that the real Russia will ever consent to make a separate peace or to252 words
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Article119 1917-11-22 9 London. November B.—Reliable information states that the German High Command decided n -he «troke against Italy as the line of Least resistance and as a result if the defeats this year on the Western front. They thus return to the policy if assaulting the Allies119 words
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Article191 1917-11-22 9 Berlin papers recognise that submarine warfare is wt succeeding and that their air raids are valueless. The «Hermans are campaigning with money to corrupt certain peoples and secure support for their peace movement. The military value of their success against the Italians is n« r great as191 words
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Article230 1917-11-22 9 P. in “Bangkok Times.” Dear William, at the club last night Somebody asked me. which was right— Your sister’s husband’s name. I mean, Is it Constantine or Constan teen As you now have have them both in tow, I said I thought you’re sure to knowP. in “Bangkok Times.” - 230 words
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Article68 1917-11-22 9 The change of programme at the Empire to-night is an excellent combination of comedy and drama, with a specially interesting Universal Animated Weekly. The Mysteries of Myra in the first show are followed at 9.15 by A Shadowed-Shadow. Thronyh Baby’s Voice.” Knights of the Bathtub.” and four new68 words
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Article486 1917-11-22 9 B.E.G. Some points about its Trade and Industries. If. as is probable. Palestine should ultimately come under British administration, it may be taken for granted that, after in interval of many centuries, it will again betc<.me. by rhe careful fostering of agriculture, a land flowing with milk and honey.B.E.G. - 486 words
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Article266 1917-11-22 9 The seventh annual report of the directors to the «hareholders for the year ended 31st August. 1917 states Net profi- for the year .after deducting Directors Fees -7254.647 42. add balance brought forward from last year •74.254.93. T tai 725c.902.35 Less interim dividend 20 per cent,266 words
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Article190 1917-11-22 9 K.M.S. —Div. 10 p.c. in respect of year ended Jane 30 r to reserve £2.000: forward £2.527. Way-Halim.—Report to March 31 states nrofit is £3.401. and £1.301 forward divd. 10 p.c. forward £1.167. This is company g initial dividend. Sangei Buaya.—Final divd. p.c. for year ended190 words
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Article1034 1917-11-22 9 ARMY HELPS REPAIR THE railway. In Ayudhya Siam, the watets on November 10 were about eighteen inches lower. The dood level has been gradually dropping and wad the lowest yec reached in thia par. 1 ticuiar district. Un fortunately doodin g anti damage have occurred elsewhere1,034 words
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Article176 1917-11-22 9 IMPORTANT ORDER. In connection with Joint Order requiring passport» and cer'ain information from aliens who desire to enter the United States during the war, promulgated by the Departments of State and Labor of the United States Government ou July 26. 1917. and published in fail in176 words
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Article183 1917-11-22 9 —“M.M.” Before the Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner. Mr J R lunes. P C 2852 Bag Singh stood bis trial at Koala Lumpar on two charges of com.n tting perjury. I: transpired in evidence tnat Mr Pat Zilwa, Chief Clerk of the Chartered Bank, some time ago had occasion—“M.M.” - 183 words
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Article227 1917-11-22 9 A few months ago a Mr Jahnke was murdered at Langsa Java, in cold blood and the murderer was run to earth. A Medan message states that after the trial, when the Magistral sentenced the accused to twenty years h*rd laoour, he said, in reply to a227 words
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Article147 1917-11-22 9 S.F.P.’* Reports from Sumatra during the past three weeks tell of a recrudescence of attacks on Estate Assistants by Javanese coolies, no lesa than three or four being reported—none of which, however, had fatal results. In some cases the victims were badly mauled and only escaped with their.—•• S.F.P.’* - 147 words
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Article541 1917-11-22 9 ARMY EXPERIENCES. The late Mr. Horace Strong of tne Mercantile Bans, during his abort stay in Calcutta prior to coming to Penang, made many friends. One of them has written a personal letter to the Editor. Though nut in'ended for publication, it contains some references541 words
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Article322 1917-11-22 9 “SF.P.” Some time ago we noted from the Sarawak Gazette a proposal for a Memorial to the late Rajah Charles Brooke. The memorial aims at the establishment of three Institutions in Sarawak, viz:—a Leper Settlement, a Pauper Hospital, and a House for Imbeciles and these Institutions“SF.P.” - 322 words
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Article84 1917-11-22 9 I.— M.T.* Mr F Glendinning, the Chief Engineer PWD, Johore, is on an official visit to Muar. Mr J W Vaarooyen of Johore Bahru is on aick leave and is s'aying at Tanjong Katong, Singapore. His Highness tthe Sultan of Johore is on a visit to Muar, andI.— “ M.T.* - 84 words
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Article925 1917-11-22 10 WINTER WORK FOR NEXT YEAR’S CAMPAIGN. There is much to be done this winter to prepare for next year’s campaign. When a nation is at war there is no finality to its military preparations- We must go on to the end with increased effort, and925 words
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Article185 1917-11-22 11 Reuter. Emissaries Captured by the French. Cairo, October 15.—Four months ago the German Minister at Adis Abeba, Herr von Syburg, sent a German named Holtz, and an Austrian named Carmelitch. with dispatches to the Turkish Army in Arabia, asking the German officers in command for armsReuter. - 185 words
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Article152 1917-11-22 11 —Reuter. Two Former London Bankers Arrested. New York. October 17 —Fritz Kuhn, a former London representative of the Deutsche Bank, and George von Seebeck. also formerly connected with a German bank in London, were arrested on Tuesday evening and sent to Ellis Toland for internment as—Reuter. - 152 words
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Article120 1917-11-22 11 The Havas correspondent at the French front gives particulars of the results obtained by French battle-planes and bombarding aeroplanes during July and August. In July the battle-planes brought down 38 enemy machines and 2 observation balloons and destroyed 40 enemy aeroplanes in their lines,120 words
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Article323 1917-11-22 11 Washington, Oct. 16.—The raising of a Polish army in the United States to fight in France for Poland has elicited from the United States Government an important statement showing President Wilson's determination to ensure the future of Poland. Having in mind the attitude of this Government323 words
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