Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 December 1917
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Title Section20 1917-12-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 301. VOL. LXXV. THURSDAY, 20th DECEMBER, 1917. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement525 1917-12-20 1 UP-TO-DATE PRINTING g c of every description undertaken. from a visiting card to the largest size poster, by a The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., 5 with care and promptitude. a E Estimates given tree and artistic E n display guaranteed. c naa anDD«B«iß■□□■■■■■■□□□□□□□ ♦nnndnnnnnnnnnnnQannnn<nnnnnnnnnannnnnnnnnan< •OOMOOO®OOOMGOO<OOOeooo«OOOMOOOeooOMOO« no o I PUNLOP TVRES525 words
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Advertisement80 1917-12-20 1 onaonosi D n TXTHEN YOU ARE AWAY g VV on leave you want to keep a 3 in touch with Malayan affairs, g a Social, Commercial, Mining, Planting, &c. This you can do g in no better way than by subs- cribing to the Weekly Edition of a the Pinang80 words
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Article870 1917-12-20 2 SOME PERSONAL OBSERVATIONS AND EXPERIENCES. Although we wireless operators occupy, tosume extent a detached position on board nevertheless, as time goes on we grow into sympathetic touch with the steamship company upon who vessel we are serving, writes T J Chapman in the Wireless World,”870 words
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Advertisement1351 1917-12-20 2 v ANTED. tronc tin no liability, “HILLVIEW.” A COMPETENT BOOK-KEEPER and BILL CLERK. Apply stating A BOARDING SCHOOL qualification and Local references. (Indian RENDERS will be reeceived up to A BUARUINU W preferred) Saturday, December 22nd, 1917, for FOR BOYS. r o xt 07q the Dismantling of the Trong Dredge1,351 words
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Advertisement172 1917-12-20 2 lll■■^iWHlMlumlllllllllllllMlllJllllll^llllllllllmlllll!llllJ!lJll!lll!llu^.m^llmmw^^ ro k.—, ISTELASTICj I=TY»ES. l 2 —u g i The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. Certificate g for 5 9 000 miles without Cuts or Punctures. 1 g 1 BRITISH AND MADE IN BRITAIN. i s S -——-S-S9E— B B AGENTS FON PENANG: ĕ ns Eastern Pacific Trading I172 words
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Advertisement736 1917-12-20 3 11 PRITCHARD’S STORES. I I j i wnarai J .gsBK O I o b i tH tESgF wyggn q a s s gwtg II WMF g S g*' m 3 Prosser’s Special Corona Rackets. One of the best w g i O Rackets made $20.00 I j=; n IB- Davie’s736 words
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Article281 1917-12-20 4 IMPORTANT CHANGES. We understand that Messrs Fraser Co have resigned the management of the Eastern Smelting Coy, Ltd, the duties of which Mr F G Penny has so efficiently discharged in Penang since September, 1915. The change does not take effect until the end of February,281 words
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Article220 1917-12-20 4 The American patrol vessel Alcedo was torpedoed in the war zme. An officer and twenty men are missing. The Alcedo went down within four min. ntes after the torpedo from the enemy submarine struck her. Other patrol vessels of the United States Navy, which were near, cmised220 words
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Article320 1917-12-20 4 SOLD BY AUCTION. [From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 20. Fundut Estate, in the Dindings, was sold by Messrs. Powell Co., for £197,000 to Messrs. Gattey <fc Bateman, representing Mr. Howitt, a London buyer. It is believed this is a record for a property auction for Malaya. [Pundut320 words
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Article312 1917-12-20 4 HOUSEBREAKING BY NIGHT. Before the District Judge, Mr. R. D. Acton, this morning, Toh Thum Peng was charged with housebreaking by night, by breaking into the house of one ian leong, at Sungei Ara. on the 14th instant, to wit, theft. The accused claimed trial. Court Inspector C312 words
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Article91 1917-12-20 4 Chua Cheng Lian, who whs charged last week with criminal breach of trust, as a servant in respect of 110 bags of rice valued at $822, and 550 guilders in notes valued $395, the property of one Khu Hong Cheang on the 2nd Apr il91 words
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Article489 1917-12-20 4 Sivanandy Chetty, a second hand bottle dealer of Armenian Street, was brought before Mr S H Langston, this morning charged with being in fraudulent possession of two pieces of iron in public. The P C who arrested him sta’ed that he saw the accused with a hand489 words
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Article786 1917-12-20 4 THE OUR DAY’ FUND. A final meeting in connection with Sungei Patani Red Cross Fund, present Messrs. L.m Boon Hor, Lim Ah Teng, Che Ahmat, District Officer, Ayathuri, Ridout, F. B. Sewell and W. E. Speers, Hon. Secretary 'absent Che Daud and Mr. Johns) was held at the786 words
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Article74 1917-12-20 4 In connection with the effort to be made in North Kedah for the Red Cross Fund, on March 30 and 31 and April 1. H. H. the Regent, who is taking a leading part in the arrangements, is Chairman of the Central Committee. The gentlemen74 words
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Article54 1917-12-20 4 Dec 22 and 23.—Penang Golf Club, Monthly Medal Competition. Dec. 27. —Installation Meeting, Lodge Royal Prince of Wales, 8130 p.m. Dec. 28.—Penang Club Red Cross Dance, at Penang Club, 9-15 p.m. Jan. 15. 17 and 19.—Penang Races. Jan. 16.—General Meeting of the Straits Racing Association, at Chamber of54 words
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378 1917-12-20 4 Washiogton, D.C., Wednesday.—A forthcoming pamphlet to be issued by the Committee of Public Information will disclose the fact that even German soldiers appealed to Mr James W Gerard to protest against the atrocities and butcheries in which their commanders have forced them to378 words
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Article161 1917-12-20 4 A meeting of the Licensing Justices was held in the District Court. Penang, yesterday afternoon. Mr R D Acton, the District Judge, presided, other members of the board present were Mr W Pee 1 Dr J S Rose, Mr A S Anthony, and Mr A M161 words
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Article176 1917-12-20 4 Penang, December 20, 1917. (By Courtesy of ths Chartered Bank\ London Demand Bank ...2/4 732 4 months* sight Bank ...2/4 5 8 S Credit ...2/4 13/16 3 Documentary ...2/4 27/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs, 3 days* sight Private Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank o 3 days' sight Private176 words
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Advertisement59 1917-12-20 4 NOTICE. THE PUBLIC are hereby informed that the Power of Attorney given by me io favour of my brother—Mr. A. N. Meera Pillay of No. 134, Prangin Road, Penang, for the purpose of managing the bu-iuess of Messrs. A. N. Allapitchay Co., in or about May 1916, has been revoked59 words
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Advertisement205 1917-12-20 4 r ;.n uinjiunTirrniTiui'Hiuu.imj.uu. limn,‘.l.lll tiuruiMj THE BRITISH SUPPLY AGENCY,] 1 3A. UNION STREET, PENANQ. Tko«. Ho. 404. B AUCTIONEERS, I 1 LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS. I I DUBASHES AND STEVEDORES. GENERAL COMMISSION AGENTS. EUROPEAN PROPRIETORSHIP AND MANAGEMENT. RESPECTFULLY SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. i i icwtTsiiu b n ixhot imnnTO i; raw205 words
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Miscellaneous166 1917-12-20 4 B PENANG'S PALATIAL PICTURE THEATRE. Q BLUE BIRD Photo-Plays Present, < “A STRANGER FROM SOMEWHERE” j H FEATURING FRANKLYN FARNUM in a double role with Agnes Vernon w and Claire McDowell in a superlatively interesting and exciting film that has L-l created quite a furore wherever shewn. (Five solid reels166 words
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Article296 1917-12-20 5 THE RUBBER DUTY. [Feom Ous Own Cosses pondent.] Koala Lumpur, December 19. A general meeting of the Planters* Association of Malaya was held here to-day, Mr. Kindersley presiding. Regarding the Planters’ War Relief Fund, the Chairman stated that the grand toial w»s $98,974. He hoped planters would make individual296 words
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Article1761 1917-12-20 5 STILL HAMMERIN 1 AT THE GOVERNMENT. The Malacca Planters’ Association held a long meeting at the Malacca Club on Sunday morning, when there were profuse animadversions against the iniquities of Government with discussions and suggestions on other matters of importance or interest to planters reports the Free1,761 words
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Article121 1917-12-20 5 At a meeting of directors of the Alma Estates, Limited, held on 3rd instant it was decided to recommend to the shareholders at the eighth annual general meeting to be held on 20th instant, that the balance Tls. 66,955.34 at credit of profit and loss account for121 words
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Article760 1917-12-20 5 INITI \L DIVIDEND. The seventh annual general meeting of the K. M. S. (Malay States) Rubber and Coconut Plantations, Ltd., was held on November Ist at the offices of the company, 5, VVhittingtonE.C., Mr. J. H. Renton (Chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, —You will760 words
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Article565 1917-12-20 5 The seventh annual ordinary general meeting of the Kota Tinggi (Johore) Rubber Co. Ltd. was held on sth ulto at the Great Eastern Hotel, Liverpool Street, E C, Mr L Byron Peters (chairman of the company) presiding. The Chairman said Gentlemen, This is our seventh meeting565 words
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Article213 1917-12-20 5 There seems to be a little more uneasiness in regard to tin, says a home writer at the end of October. Prospective arrivals are very uncertain, and it is much more difficult to deal in forward metal. The outcome has been the disappearance of tbe discount213 words
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Article378 1917-12-20 5 The fourth report of the directors of Simpam Valley Hydraulic Mines states. The net profit for the 13 months ended Oct 31, after making due provision for depreciation, amounts to $9 673.98 to which must be added the balance of $7,227.51 brought forward from last account making a378 words
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Advertisement273 1917-12-20 5 ♦♦♦♦♦nnnnnnHHHflnHnnnHtHtv INCREASE YOUR LIGHT 1 X < > BY USING X J REDUCE YOUR COST J J PHILIPS .“J WATT” ELECTRIC LAMPS. e PBIOEB HATI NOT BEEN INCREASED. i a n UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED, (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) ELECTRICAL DEPT. BEACH STREET, PENANG AND BRANCHES. ♦♦♦♦♦♦nnnnanMWfnnnnunHtMZ j A BOON273 words
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Miscellaneous43 1917-12-20 5 WAR CARTOON. [Reproduced from the World's Press.] r "ti •< i IMW* Ww* FH I 7J y* *j| :i ■> 7sga?sl W^s^*K’ *<i»,--’ SZ; 1 WW’I x. <• 1 I 7? §t- i t—s— THE KAISER.— ‘lf I can’t rule her no one shall.”—“New York Tiroes43 words
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Article21 1917-12-20 6 Kerr—On October 17, at 10, New Square, Hampstead Garden Suburb. London, N.W., the wife of David Kerr, of a son.21 words
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Article857 1917-12-20 6 The Canadian elections, we are informed by Reuter, have resulted in the triumphant re-election’- of the Union Government under the leadership of Sir Robert Borden. The results in 20 constituencies are not declared, but, in any event, the Government has a substantial majority, the number of seats857 words
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Article15 1917-12-20 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $139.00 per picul business done.15 words
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Article178 1917-12-20 6 The following was the rubber quotation in London on Dec. 18th, received to-day Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 4|d Smoked Sheet 2s 4|d [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] The school fees at Taiping schools have been raised from two dollars to two dollars and a half178 words
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Article1826 1917-12-20 6 The Maximalist Government in Russia seems lost to all Russia and Her sense of honesty and Debts. straight dealing Not content with embarking upon a policy of wholesale confiscation and plunder, under the guise of socialistic measures for the “nationalisation” of lands and dwelling houses, and even1,826 words
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Advertisement196 1917-12-20 6 Pritchard I CO., LTD. I I Sewing Machines. THE ROTOSCILLO The Super Sewing Machine. H The Rotoscillo movement gives it supremacy s |Ĕ over all others. See it before buying. A glance at its construction will convince you g H that our assertion is true. ĔĔ Every Machine carries our196 words
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Advertisement45 1917-12-20 6 E. (VHOTEL. Xmas Eve Dinner. Monday, 24th December. New Year Eve Dinner, Monday, 3/st December. LATEST MUSIC BY THE E. A O. ORCHESTRA. DANCING. Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. TELEPHONES. J Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 J Editor’s Residence 221 "■■■■BBHaaaaaanaaaHHßananaaano45 words
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Miscellaneous56 1917-12-20 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day 3.41 a m. (6ft. 4in 10.26 a m. (Ift. 2in 4.40 p.m. (sfr. 6in.) 10.47 p.m. (2ft. 9in To-mobrow. 4.28 a m. (sft. Bin.) 11.12 a.m. (Ift. 7in.’l 5.48 p.m. (sft.56 words
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Article153 1917-12-20 7 THE ITALIAN FRONT. RUSSIAN ARMISTICE. CANADIAN ELECTIONS. German aeroplanes dropped bombs on Tuesday evening on the London district and on Essex and Kent. Ten were killed and seventy injured in London and five injured elsewhere. Farther enemy attacks between the Breuta and the Piave are reported. French and153 words
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France and Belgium
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Article283 1917-12-20 7 [RitUTER’s Telegrams]. RAIDERS REPULSED London, December 18. Field Marshal Haig reports We repulsed raiders south of Fontaine lez ’’roisilies. The hostile artillery was active east of Balieccurt, between Lens and Armentieres ano east and north of Ypres. Our aeroplanes on Monday bombed an aerodrome near Courtrai, Roulers station[RitUTER’s Telegrams]. - 283 words
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Article44 1917-12-20 7 AMERICAN SENATE APPROVES. Washington, December 19. The Senate accepted the House of Repre- a ntatives’ resolution prohibiting the manuand sale of intoxicants in the United States. Representatives Adopt Resolution Washington, December 20. The House of Representatives adopted Prohibition resolution by 282 votes 12844 words
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Article24 1917-12-20 7 London, December 18. H.M. the King invested Vice-Admiral i liam Lowther Grant with the Order of Ktright Commander of the Bath.24 words
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Russia
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Article570 1917-12-20 7 FURTHER DETAILS. London, December 18. The text of the armistice is published in ienna. It extends from noon on December 1< th till noon on January 14tb, and also applies to the Russo-Turkish theatres in Asia. The troops on the present fronts will not be strengthened or transferred,570 words
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Article229 1917-12-20 7 The Saturday Review contains the following There was a crucial moment in the Russian Revolution when courage and decision on the part of the Entente Powers, particularly of Great Britain, might have saved Russia from the horrors that followed, and Europe from the danger. When the Tsar229 words
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Article177 1917-12-20 7 A correspondent had an interesting glimpse at the mentality of M. Kerensky in the course of a chat with General Gourko. The general (who was exiled because of his mistrust of the Kerensky regime) said that Kerensky was a neurotic. “It was quite impossible to get him177 words
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Article61 1917-12-20 7 Professor Pares describes Russia as bursting with food, though owing to the difficulties of transport and the existence of disorder. prices are high in the towns, and famine is imminent- The cry of every true Russian is. he says, for the re-establishment of law and order, which61 words
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Italy's Campaign
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Article101 1917-12-20 7 ENEMY REPULSES. London, December 19. An Italian official report says the enemy aunched attacks from nortb-east and north Against the Soiarol salient. French and Italian artillery broke up the former. A iivision of German Jaeger carried out the •atter, which failed, after a despera’e struggle. German Report. London,101 words
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Article, Illustration54 1917-12-20 7 BRITISH GAIN. London, December 19. A Palestine official report says We seized high ground east of Abudis, southeast of Jerusalem, taking 117 prisoners. Our casualties were considerably fewer than the Turkish dead. Our aeroplanes, bombing boats and troops at tbe north end of the Dead Sea, flew 400 feet54 words
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Article22 1917-12-20 7 VISIT TO BERLIN. Amsterdam, December 19. The German newspapers report that the Turkish Foreign Minister is proceeding to Berlin.22 words
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Naval Operations.
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Article170 1917-12-20 7 EVIDENCE AT INQUEST. London, December 18. At the inquest at a north-eastern port on »bree of the crew of one of the trawlers Attacked by destroyers off tbe Tyne the skipper stated that the trawler was unarmed and was fishing with five others. When he heard gun-fire170 words
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Article98 1917-12-20 7 BRITISH CASUALTIES. London, December 17. In the House of Commons, Sir Eric Geddes said the entire crew of twelve of one armed trawler were saved in their own boat. Tbe casualties on tbe destroyer Pelew were one officer and three men killed and two seriously wounded. Information98 words
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Article65 1917-12-20 7 SMALLER LOSSES. Londoi December 18. In the House of Commons, Sir Leo Chi< zzi-Money said rhe general result of the convoy svatem hart been a great diminution of 10-ses. Only two per cent of homeward cargoes had bwwn lo a t in November. He aided that five65 words
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Article32 1917-12-20 7 RAMMED BY SISTER-VESSEL. Washington, December 19. The Am rican submarine F 1 was rammed and sunk by submarine F 3 in a fog in home waters. Nineteen were drowned.32 words
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General News
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Article75 1917-12-20 7 CONSCRIPTION ACC ENDORSED. Ottawa, December 19. Sir Robert Borden’s Union Government, which went to the country for the endorsement of the Conscription Act, has been triumphantly re-elected. The returns give tbe Government 128 an I the Opposition 87. Results not received are 20. Sir W. Laurier. Ottawa,75 words
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Article140 1917-12-20 7 These figures which roughly describe what Canada has done during the three years of war. have been published by the Toronto News Enlistments in Canadian Over- yas Forces 392.647 Active Militia called out 9.052 Permanent Force 2,470 Enlistments for Canadian Nary 3.310 Sent to British Naval140 words
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Article525 1917-12-20 7 LORD RHONDDA’S STATEMENT: London, December 19. Lord Rhondda, the Food Controller, addressing tbe London Boroughs Food Committees, said be was taking steps to md the food queues, which were centres of liscontent. The question was mainly one if distribution. The local Food Committees bad large discretion, and525 words
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Article83 1917-12-20 7 SUGGESTION TO THE ALLIES. London, December 18. In the House of Common», Colonel David Davies suggested that Britain should propose to the Allie? a treaty for the total exclusion of all commerce, shipping and trade with the Central Powers until they abandoned all occupied territories, made complete83 words
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Article184 1917-12-20 7 Khalmann Says Germany will Trade as Before War. Germany’s great anxiety is in regard to trade after the war. She fears an economic boycott more than any other influence or power the Allies can bring to bear, and Baron Kuhlmann, the astute German Foreign Secretary,184 words
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Article108 1917-12-20 7 SPLENDID RESULTS. Washington, December 19. Mr. Charles Piez has been appointed manager of the Emergency Fleet Corporation, in succession to Rear-Admiral Harris, who has resigned. Mr. Hurley, in an issued statement, explaining tbe reorganisation of the Corporation, discloses the fact that 8,395,000 tons deadweight of shipping is under108 words
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Article77 1917-12-20 7 VISCOUNT ISHII’S SPEECH. Tokio, December 18. Viscount Ishii, in a speech, referring to the Japan-American agreement, emphasised that there was no suggestion of interference with China. He was confident the Chinese would soon be satisfied to be partners to the agreement which so materially contributed to the77 words
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Article34 1917-12-20 7 London, December 19. The Times Paris correspondent saye the contract arranged between Messrs. Pearson and tbe Governor-General of Algeria form the exploitation of abandoned Algerian oilfields, awaits ratification by the French Government.34 words
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Article149 1917-12-20 7 NOVEMBER MONTHLY MEDAL, nett. Mr James Sellar 41+40= 81— 5= 76 Mr G B Fitzgerald 48+40= 88— 9= 79 Mr H Oxenham 47 46= 93 —14 =79 Mr F Matson 56 +46 102—20 =B2 Mr CR A Goatly... 57 44=101—12 =B9 Winner, Mr James Sellar. The following149 words
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Article71 1917-12-20 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys <k Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at their 343rd auction sale held to-day Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $92 to $97 Smoked diamond sheet No 2 60 86 Unsmoked sheet No 2 55 60 Crepe,71 words
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Article15 1917-12-20 7 The following is an additional rubber output for November Bukit Katil lbs 12,56415 words
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Article41 1917-12-20 7 The homeward mail H”) closes at 1G a.m. on Sunday registration till 6 p m. on Saturday and parcels till 4 p.m. This mail will connect with the same vessel as the mail F which left Penang on Monday.41 words
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Article125 1917-12-20 7 “A Stranger from Somewhere,” A Blue Bii d attraction in five reels, is the leading item in the new programme at the Empire to-night, when L-Ko and Joker comedies and tbe latest Universal Gazette will be shown, The Voice on the Wire being given at the first house.125 words
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Article2447 1917-12-20 8 Q> 41 Capital. Paid up. 2 Dividends. «•S I 1914 1915 1916 I 1917 1909 «120,000 120,000 81 81 20 45 65 «’St* [916 «1,000,000 «625,000 «2 «2 8 1907 «500,000 «139,425 85 85 g S I «u Z ZZ R 1916 8500,000 8325,000 j}g jf 0 1910 «400,0002,447 words
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Article, Illustration604 1917-12-20 8 AN URGENT APPEAL FOR HELP. Mr. Francis R. Jones, Acting Secretary, Oxer-Seas Club, Aldwych, London, writes us as follows on November 8 Si R) —Last Christmas we were enabled to send much cheer to the men at the front on Christmas Day in the form of604 words
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Article307 1917-12-20 8 I beg to acknowledge the receipt of your most excellent case. The parcels will be distribute! amongst the men. There is nothing, I think, that they appreciate so much as gifts of tobacco and cigarettes. Tn the name of the men and officers T wish to thank you most307 words
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Article208 1917-12-20 8 Presenting a medal for bravery to Corporal J. L. Carstairs, R.F.A., at the Down Hall Convalescent Home, Harlow, Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn Wood said in ’54 his commanding officer requested officers to walk with their heads up and shoulders back as they passed along the battery to encourage208 words
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Article151 1917-12-20 8 The announcement that the President of the Board of Trade has come to live in Mayfair has caused great relief to those whose business it is to convey messages of urgency at any hour of the day or night. A large number of Ministers still live in the151 words
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Article165 1917-12-20 8 Captain Henry Cyril Eddowes, a chaplain to the forces, was granted a divorce from his wife. Joyce Winifred, the co-respondent being Major Kenneth Grant. Captain Eddowes said that after the marriage in 1909 they proceeded to India, where he was engaged M a chaplain. In 1913 his165 words
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Article90 1917-12-20 8 Petrograd. Oct. 22,—The Government has approved the legislation concerning the tical bond between Russia and Finland w n will be submitted to the examination ot Diet. These laws provide for the territ' integrity of Finland while uniting her Russia. Finland will remain a having a president, a90 words
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Article896 1917-12-20 9 Mr. Khaw Joo Jeang. managing partner of K Lee San and Co., returned from Trang to-day. Mr. Andrew Duncan. Batu Lintang Estate underwent an operation for appendicitis at the General Hospital. Mr. P. A. M inter, of Puchong, has joined the Artists Rifles. He has been in896 words
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Article942 1917-12-20 9 INTERESTING STATISTICS. The current number of the Bulletin of the Imperial Institute, just issued (London, John Murray), contains an article of 70 pages on the production and uses of rice. Practically all the rice-producing countries of the world are considered separately, in respect both of their rice942 words
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Article417 1917-12-20 9 —“M.T.” Drowning Fatality. A tragic incident occurred on ‘‘Mandi Saffar” day. A Malay man was drowned whilst bathing in the Malacca River near Bachang. thus adding one more to the ber of lives lost in this fiver. The event serves, as it were, to strengthen the superstition rampant—“M.T.” - 417 words
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Article317 1917-12-20 9 Ten sons of six members of President Wilson’s Cabinet are serving in the American Army and Navy. Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo and Secretary of Labour Wilson head the list with three sons ach in the service. The McAdoo boys have gone into the317 words
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Article137 1917-12-20 9 Sir Harry Barron, who has just retired from the Governorship of the State of Western Australia, and Major-General Sir Newton Moore, the Agent-General for the State in London, recently received from the State a piece of plate and a number of silver medals which had been137 words
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Article237 1917-12-20 9 Allied Control of Textiles. At the Cannon Street Hotel. London, the W avers’ Company conferred its honorary freedom upon Lord Colwyn, Mr. A. H. Illingworth. M.P. (the Postmaster-General). Sir Algernon Firth, and Sir Henry Birchenough. Speaking at the subsequent luncheon. Mr. Illingworth said that the Allied237 words
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234 1917-12-20 9 It is beginning to appear that the United State* will take and is already taking a large part in the preparations for the rebuilding of Belgium, and especially of its industrial establishments. As is well known, the German invaders have of late been intensifying the234 words
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Article214 1917-12-20 9 Before concluding hi- visit to Constantinople the Kaiser made a voyage in the Goeben and inspected the Dardanelle- and Gallipoli battlefield*. According to Herr Karl Rosner, the Kaiser's special war correspondent, the sight “made a deep impression on the All High-e-t.” wh" once more took occasion214 words
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Article66 1917-12-20 9 A decision involving 60.000.000 dollars of accumulated dividends in the Ford Motor Company was given in the Circuit Court in favour of Dxlge Brothers, manufacturers, who are minority stockholders in the Ford Company. Messrs. Dodge sought to restrain Mr. Ford using money greatly to enlarge the66 words
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Article65 1917-12-20 9 The value of the Government Currency Notes in circulation at the end of last month wa* Ticals 852.919.620. As compared with the amount in circulation at the end of October. this was an increase of Ticals 1.259.720. Of the total Tcs. 20.702.589 was retained in Silver at65 words
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Article292 1917-12-20 9 Heavy Penalty at Tampin. A case of considerable interest was concluded in the Tampin Police Court early last week, after a hearing lasting several days, and after several postponements. The D. 0.. Mr. A. S. Haynes, tried the case, and Mr. M.irk Stone, of Malacca, was counsel292 words
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Article213 1917-12-20 9 Dr. C. J. Atkin, in his report on the F.M.S. Hospital for October, says: The Hospital has been well filled with iiatient* throughout the month, our daily average number being over 202. All the old case' have made satisfactory progress and the majority of the new admissions have213 words
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Article147 1917-12-20 9 Beautifying Kuala Lumpur. The report of the sub-committee for planting trees on streets and open spaces was submitted at the Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board’* last meeting. The Board agreed to the planting of Royal palms along the Embankment fronting the Hongkong Bank and Messrs. John Little and Co.’'147 words
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Article137 1917-12-20 9 M.M.” Mr. A. E. Coope. acting Second Magistrate, Ipoh. commenced a preliminary enquiry into a case in which Aung Tu Mah. till recently manager of the Ipoh branch of Chop Teow Heng, is charged w ith criminal breach of trust of about 83.000 The accused left Ipoh on“ M.M.” - 137 words
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Article94 1917-12-20 9 Shareholders in the Rajah Una Co.. Ltd., and others, will be interested to learn that the presence of oil has been discovered on the estate, says the Bangkok Mail.’ Samples of the oil have been submitted to the F.M.S. Government Analyst, who has reported that the94 words
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Article75 1917-12-20 9 On Tuesday morning, it is reported, a murder occurred at No. 242 Rochore Road, Singapore. when a Teochew salesman was stabbed on his right breast with a knife, by another Teochew named Lim Low Seng, who is a vegetable seller, having no fixed place of abode. The75 words
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328 1917-12-20 9 In a leading article on “The Italian Peril an i Rus-ian Re«pon*ibiLty the Journal des Debars say* “The Allied Governments must first of all make it clear that they do not acknowledge the Soviet of Petrograd or other committees which have issued from no328 words
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Article326 1917-12-20 9 S.T.” German Pictures of British Royal Family. In the Supreme Court. Singapore, the At-torney-General (the Hon. Mr. Goodmhn) applied to the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, K.Cri sitting in prize, for the condemnation of part of the cargo landed in Singapore from the Norddeutscher Lloyd steamer Princess—“ S.T.” - 326 words
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Article102 1917-12-20 9 The Royal Turf Club of Siam has produced its first balance sheet, which is signed by Phya Prasiddhi Subhakara as President and Mr. V. Gedde as Honorary Auditor. For the first vear Subscriptions brought in Tcs. 2.688 Horse Entries, Tcs. 7.230 the Totalisator. Tcs. 5.718102 words
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Article175 1917-12-20 9 Mr. A. E. Coope. Acting Second Magistrate, Ipoh. held a preliminary enquiry into the circumstances attendant on the death of a Chinese coolie named Chan Fatt Kee. which occurred on Sungei Prah estate, belonging to Malai Perumal Pillay, of Batu Gajah. Seven coolies were being accused of rioting175 words
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Article1039 1917-12-20 10 Wreckage which has been identified as coming from the s.s. Matunga has been identified. She has been missing since August 5. She was a vessel of 1,618 tons gross and was owned by Messrs. Burns, Philip and Co. She was bound from Brisbane to Kabul, and carried several1,039 words
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Article1265 1917-12-20 10 GENERAL GOURKO’S VIEWS. The following is portion of an interview appearing in a London paper with General Goutko, the great Russian soldier, who overran East Prussia in the early days of the war I am not of the opinion that it wiuM prove practicable or even politic1,265 words
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Article162 1917-12-20 10 PENANG WOMEN WORKERS. Amount previously acknowledged Mrs C D Hogan $2, Mrs J Brown $2, Mrs Cleaver $2O, Mrs Darke, Kulim $5, Mrs Connolly, Kulim $5, Mrs lennett, Kulim $5, Mrs Dewar, Kedah $5, Mrs Hall, Kedah ss Total $6,239.00 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut162 words
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Advertisement315 1917-12-20 10 The Signature. H Wy To distinguish the original and W/ genuine Worcestershire Sauce from the many imitations, see that the signature of LEA PERRINS appears in White across the Red Mi label n ever y bottle. No other sauce has such an exquisitely delicate flavour, or such a reputation among315 words
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Advertisement60 1917-12-20 10 The Michelin Red Inner Tube is made of pure para rubber it insures: the maximum mileage the minimum expense because it Issts 3 times longer than any other inner tube and costs the least A? J AJb* List of Stockists Penang Chin Kooi k Co., The Cycle k Carriage Co.,60 words
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Article1265 1917-12-20 11 J/ew year jYleeting, 1918. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing.) RACE DAYS FIRST DAY Tuesday, 15th January, 1918. SECOND DAY Thursday, 17th January, 1918. THIRD DAY Saturday, 19th January, 1918. FIRST DAY. TUESDAY, 15th JANUARY, 1918. 7. George Town Plate ajtd Purse. Value $4OO. A Handicap1,265 words
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547 1917-12-20 11 The Germans are attempting to secure control of the Du*ch meic ntile marine darirg and after the war, reports tbe Amsterdam correspondent of tbe “Times." Holland, having no iron and steel for ship construction or repair, s obliged to obtain these materials from Germany. The547 words
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Article263 1917-12-20 11 (By Elizabeth Barkett Browning 1809-1861). This description of English country is taken from the poem Aurora Leigh of which Landor said :—“lam half drunk with itl had no idea that any one in this age was capable of so much poetery. there is the wild imagination of Shakespeare. Barry263 words
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