Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 February 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-02-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 40. VOL. LXXVI. MONDAY, 18th FEBRUARY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement685 1918-02-18 1 I' JAPANESE DENTIST T. UACATA? Next Door to The J Dispensary. <[ E P !h« p Gy ETTE ll111 1 111,*****111,1,*****11 Hilling UNION STREET. PENANG. STRAITS SETTLEMENTS W W iKJk TWT M M ,x£F’“ iSOLIGNUMI i (WBB6R= i Local Delivery $3O per annum, j Country $35 Sg I THE IDEAL685 words
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Advertisement18 1918-02-18 1 CHHCMioMICMBOaMO I RUNNYMEDEI I HOTEL. GARAGE I I New Cars for Hire. I j ph..; sos:— <T j18 words
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Article1024 1918-02-18 2 The Akers Shipyard at Christiania has launched for Messrs. F. Olsen and Co. the motorship Borgland, of 6,500 tons. This is the largest vessel yet built in Norway. The Yamashita Risen Kaisha, the largest private shipping company in Japan, contemplates regular service in the South Seas and Indian1,024 words
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Advertisement1481 1918-02-18 2 a^:: p dX LATHES. Important Notice, change. Present billet many years. No Tamil—Proficient in Malay. Managership only. Principals or Agents please address: SPECIFICATION. BEG TO INFORM the public Change Box No. 33, c/o Pinang Gazette. Height of centre Bisnches that we have secured the 170 —26-2 Length of Bed 61,481 words
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Advertisement285 1918-02-18 2 Jm aut hoidl I Waterproof fabric. 1 1 =E ■Rooting for permanent anb Cemporarp .«utlbinas, Godownfl S Gfficco, JBungalows, coolie lines, Ratlwap Carriages, jßoat S etc., etc. .ISatbroom floors, Ibospital/toors, tßailwap oatna'-s* public IButlbinge etc., etc. S j PABCO PAINTJ flDetal Ipreservative. a 1 2 Pabco paints are an Insurance285 words
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Article8117 1918-02-18 3 Estate Hospitals: Rubber Export Duty. IMPORTANT DISCUSSIONS. The quarterly general meeting of the Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association was held in the Krian Club, Parit Buntar, yesterday. Mr J W Kennedy (Gula) presided, and the others present were Messrs J Cruickshank (Gedoog), H G Carless (Nellmay),8,117 words
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Article144 1918-02-18 4 WHAT IT MEANS TO GERMANY. London, February 14. In the House of Commons, the question was asked what Germany meant by the phrase, freedom of the seas.” Lord Robert Cecil replied by quoting the speech of Count Reveutlow in Berlin in March, 1917. “We understand by144 words
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Article128 1918-02-18 4 POLITICS, FORESTRY, FIRES. Sydney, February 14. At a meeting of the Council of the National Association a resolution declaring that the interests of the Commonwealth and the National Party required tbe resignation of Mr. Hughes from the Premiership and National Party leadership was rejected by 80 votes to128 words
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Article115 1918-02-18 4 QUESTION IN THE COMMONS. London, February 15. In the House of Commons replying to Mr J McKean, Lord Robert Cecil emphatically denied that any disrespect to the Pope was involved or intended by the Government'not sending more than a formal acknowledgement of the Papal peace note,115 words
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Article152 1918-02-18 4 London, February 16. It is announcced that the King’s offer of Balmoral Castle and of Buckingham and Kensington Palaces was made in August, 1914, also in 1916, but various difficulties prevented acceptance. His Majesty thought it wiser to give a large sum to the Red Cross than152 words
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Article43 1918-02-18 4 NEW ZEALAND’S STAND. Wellington, February 13. Sir Joseph Ward stated that the Dominion representatives were going to the Imperial Conference as an imperative duty. The reversion of the Pacific Islands to Germany must be prevented. Restoration ould be a calamity.43 words
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Article169 1918-02-18 4 “T.0.M.” This morning, at 8-30, whilst two Chinese were engaged in knocking down an old parapet wall on the grounds of the Penang Harbour Board, the wall co’lapsed unexpectedly and buried both men. The men were on the top of the wall at the time of the collapse.-• “T.0.M.” - 169 words
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Article692 1918-02-18 4 Mrs. Hubble won the Caldonia Golf Club Ladies’ Handicap. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Hobson of Taiping are on a visit to Penang. The death is recorded of Mr. H. C. W. Hall of the Island Trading Co., Ltd., at Labuan. Mr. A. B. Cross, who has692 words
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Article92 1918-02-18 4 Eddie Polo’s feats of strength and fighting can be seen in to-night new instalments of The Gray Ghost.” In episodes three and four The Warning and The Fight.” patrons can rest assured of witnessing some thrilling and exciting scenes. In addition the management are presenting92 words
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Article121 1918-02-18 4 How They Settle Joint Plans of Action. In an interesting article on the single command M. Henri Bidore, the military critic in the “Journal des Debats” says: “Co-operation of the armies already exists in the most simple and perfect way in the good understanding of the chiefs.121 words
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Article639 1918-02-18 4 MATCHES AT CALEDONIA. At the week end a quartette of bowling members of the P.C.C. were invited to Caledonia to display their prowess against a planting four who had won some renown on the Caledonia Club’s greens. Originally it was intended to play both doubles and singles, but circumstances639 words
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Article123 1918-02-18 4 The lottery closed with subscriptions totalling Ticals, 44,500 and was drawn at H. B. M.’s Vice Consulate, Puket, 9th February, 1918 with the following result: Ticket No. 7736 drew Ist prize, value Tcs. 11,125, owner Khoon Soothorn. AssistantAmphur, Thalang, Puket. Ticket No. 6902 drew 2nd123 words
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Article74 1918-02-18 4 The programme of the Gymkhana to be held on Saturday, 30th March at Alor Star is, (1) Tent pegging, (2) Jumping competition, (3) Button sewing race (mixed event), (4) Obstacle race. These events are open to all comers. On the morning of the 31st, there74 words
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Advertisement642 1918-02-18 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. SITUATION WANTED. BY A EUROPEAN of long residence in Straits p< sition as Assistant on an Estate, storekeeper or such work requiring supervision of labour etc. Speaks Tamil and Malay fluently, temperate habits and has knowledge of commercial accounts. Apply Box No. 43, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED. TO642 words
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Advertisement109 1918-02-18 4 We hold a very large stock of X ESTATE J I CHECK ROLLS j LARGE SIZE X II X Weekly, Fortnightly and Monthly J (200 Folios Each.) TJ «W» X These Books are best London made, specially g designed and corrected up-to-date to meet jj rj the requirements of all109 words
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Miscellaneous407 1918-02-18 4 ANNOUNCEMENT COMMENCING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18th. Early doors 6.45 First Show at 7-45 Sharp. EDDIE POLO’S feats of strength and fighting can be seen in to-nights instalments and when once he is in action, he will always be in the thick till the end of this story, EDDIE POLO APPEARS TO-NIGHT407 words
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Article236 1918-02-18 5 —“New York World." With that common sense so eminently characteristic of them. Americans are dealing in short and practical fashion with the problem of that epicene creature, the Conscientious Objector. Two of these delectable specimens who resisted being enrolled in the army on conscientious grounds have been—“New York World." - 236 words
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Article196 1918-02-18 5 Official Statement cn Visit of Japanese Warships. Vladivostock, January 12. —(Kokusai correspondence).—A Japanese man-of-war arrived here to-day and dropped anchor in the harbour. In the course of the day the Japanese Consul called upon the commandant of the fort and acquainted him with the object of the196 words
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Article255 1918-02-18 5 Situation Regarded as Serious. Peking. February 4. —The plague has appeared at Sinlo, on the Peking-Hankow Railway. The situation is regarded as serious, but it is hoped the preventive measures already adopted will make a suspension of traffic unnecessary. Sir Everard Fraser. K.C.M.G., H.M. Con.255 words
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236 1918-02-18 5 Opium in Musical Instruments. The following story of the discovery of opium is told in the Manila papers: It all came about through the fondness of a certain customs officer for Chinese music. It happened like this: The Customs man .after passing on all236 words
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Article104 1918-02-18 5 The future of the aircraft industry was referred to by Sir Kenneth Crossley, at the annual meeting of Crossley Motors, Ltd., at Gorton. He expressed his firm belief that the air was the proper medium for all light and long-distance traffic. He felt absolutely certain that in104 words
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Article44 1918-02-18 5 Flight-Lieutenant Brach Papa has broken the world’s altitude record by flying with an entirely Italian machine to 22,840 ft. and carrying passengers in 1 hr. 5 min. Had the aviator been provided with oxygen he would have attained even greater height.44 words
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Advertisement270 1918-02-18 5 w Quality. With LEA PERRINS’SAUCE, Igf a few drops sprinkled over the meat, fish or cheese, &c., are all that is Sra required to impart the most delicious jAUm piquancy and flavour. jßgh WBW The QUALITY and concentration of its tfSfi ingredients make a little of this sauce go uTIrL270 words
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Article1125 1918-02-18 6 T.O.M.’i It is a healthy sign to find the leading members of the planting commualy so thoroughly alive to the netd for taking a keen personal interest in the working of their own organizations. The account which our representative gives of the proceedings at the quarterly general meeting—“ T.O.M.’i - 1,125 words
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Article1406 1918-02-18 6 On the eve of great events on the battlefronb in France, a The War aad small, descredited and very the Politicians, mixed opposition in the House of Commons, who are endeavouring, from motives which may not bear close examination, to use Mr Asquith to achieve the overthrow1,406 words
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Article27 1918-02-18 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in. Penang was $146.50 per picul buyers, Tin is quoted in London to-day a £322 spot, and £319 three months.27 words
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Article46 1918-02-18 6 The output of Tongkah Compound for the first fortnight of February was 15 tons. Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises U 9 that the output of tin from the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co, (N. L.) for the wee», ending 16th inst, was 15 tons.46 words
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Article31 1918-02-18 6 The following were the rubber quotations ic London on February 16th, received today Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s 3jd Smoked Sheet 3 [By courtesy of Messrs. Bonstead Co.]31 words
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Article67 1918-02-18 6 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day- 02 CD 32 r* p Q Ji Shakes. >. s a 22 00 Rubber (Dollar). AlorGajah... $4 s4| \i 35 A. Kuning $1.30 $1.30 $L Jimah $1.70 $1.85 $l-70 sl-»0 Lunas $767 words
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Article106 1918-02-18 6 Mail “I" despatched from Pe a g j London on the 27th, 29th Dec« m 1 Q 2nd January was delivered in Lun the 15tb instant. The fire at the Khie Heng Bee Oil Mills attracted large numbers 01 tators to Sungei Pinang throughou day, the conflagration continuing106 words
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Advertisement147 1918-02-18 6 When Taking a Holiday Don’t Forget a KODAKVEST POCKET KODAK H|p3hifeMS COMPLETE IN LEATHER CASE A perfect miniature Camera easily carried in the pocket. No. ia, gßg| brownie KODAK CAM E RAS. JUNIOR iIL No. 2,3 J by 2| in. sb|t ii |r.'. <6 55 Takes pictures «wJJ. 4|- by147 words
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Advertisement72 1918-02-18 6 Stay Where Everybody Stays, “E. O.” NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE ‘■PINANG GAZETTE." The subscription accounts of the Plnang 1 Gazette/’ having: been issued, subscribers are reminded that all subscriptions are PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. Owing to heavy outgoings, contingent on the war, the management! cannot continue the posting or delivery72 words
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Miscellaneous39 1918-02-18 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 424 am. 10.40 a.m. 5 9 p.m, TO MORROW, 5.48 a m. 12 16 a.m. 7.24 pm. 11.30 a m.39 words
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Article115 1918-02-18 7 WAR AIMS DEBATE. SUBMARINISM FIGURES. BOLD PASHA’S FATE T :e figures of British and French shipping for last week show decreases of 37 and 133 vessels respectively and of Italian an increase of 61. The British losses were nineteen against fifteen, the French two against three, and the115 words
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France and Belgium
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Article356 1918-02-18 7 [Rueter’s Telegrams.} CANADIANS’ RAIDS. London, February 13. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports a successful raid south-east of Hargicuurt and patrol encounters south-east of Lens. There was hostile artillery fire at Epehy and Ypres. London, February 14. Field Marshal Haig reports that the Canadians, who made a successful[Rueter’s Telegrams.} - 356 words
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Article394 1918-02-18 7 London, February 13. A French communique reports fairly con-'•-‘fcrab'e artillery activity in the region of la n and north-west of Rheims. We successful raids east of Auberive and the Vosges. Naney Bombed. aircraft last night dropped several <3 on Nancy. Three civilians were and five injured. German394 words
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Article84 1918-02-18 7 LORD CURZON’S STATEMENT. London, February 12. In the House of Lords, Lord Curzon, in his reference to the Imperial War Conference, said “It is as essential to our Dominions oversea that militarism should perish from the earth as it is for ourselves in Europe. It is essential84 words
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Article74 1918-02-18 7 MISSION IN AMERICA. New York, February 14. At a labour mass meeting, addressed by members of the British Labour Mission, Mr C Duncan, the Labour M P., declared that the assertion that British Labour desired peace now was ridiculous. Mr Appleton expressed supreme confidence in Britain’s ability to74 words
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Article53 1918-02-18 7 London, February 14. In the House cf Commons, Mr. Bonar Law stated that to the end of last week £352,000,000 of National War Bonds had been sold. He adopted this system of continuous borrowing as a substitute for a loan, and he had now every hope it53 words
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33 1918-02-18 7 London, February 14. The Daily News says the King has offered Balmoral as a resort for wounded soldiers and Buckingham and Kensington Palaces as public offices.33 words
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Article26 1918-02-18 7 DEATH AT OTTAWA. Ottawa, February 14. The former Ambassador to the U. S., Sir Cecil Spring-Rice, died at Government House of heart failure.26 words
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Article20 1918-02-18 7 London, February 12. Silver is unchanged. London, February 13. Silver is at 42fd. There is an absence of business.20 words
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Article876 1918-02-18 7 ENEMY’S PRESENT AIMS. London, February 13. In the House of Commons, in the debate on the Address, Mr. R. D. Holt moved an amendment regretting that the Supreme War Council was only concerned with the task of the prosecution of military effort, and suggesting there were alternative876 words
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Article147 1918-02-18 7 MR. BONAR LAW AND GENERAL ROBERTSON. London, February 13. Parliamentary correspondents declare that the differences between the Government and the Opposition on the subject of the Versailles Conference, as mauifestea in the debate, are much discussed in the Lobby, together with General Robettson’s position. Much prominence is147 words
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Article497 1918-02-18 7 London, February 13. Press comments on yesterday’s debate in the House of Commons appear to indicate a combination of Liberals and the Unionist group called the National party against Mr. Lloyd George, who is supported by the m?re moderate element”. The Daily Mail says grave497 words
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Article156 1918-02-18 7 IMPENDING PROCLAMATION CF INDEPENDENCE. Amsterdam, February 14. Vorwaerts understands that the fit st subject dUcussed by Count Hertling, Baron Kuehlemanu and the Kaiser at Headquarters will be arrangements immediately proclaiming the independence of Lithuania. Ukraine, Poland and Austria. Vienna papers report that the Ukrainian Rada transferred its156 words
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Article144 1918-02-18 7 DIVIDED VIEWS IN GERMANY. Amsterdam, February 15. According to the latest indications in the German Press, Trotzky’s latest move has caused tbe greatest dissatisfaction and suspicion in Germany. The hightest quarters are busily conferring to find a solation of the puzzle, while a section of the Prtss insists144 words
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42 1918-02-18 7 Stockholm, February 14. It is reported that Russian soldiers aie c mmbting shocking excesses on Aland Islands. The Swedish ini abitauts have fled to ru> lying i-let?. A Swedish rescue expedition, wi-h an icebreaker will be despatched.42 words
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Article17 1918-02-18 7 Amsterdam, February 13. A telegram from Berlin reports the resignation of the Polish Cabinet.17 words
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Article38 1918-02-18 7 Amsterdam, February 13. A Barlin m-ssage semi-officially denies Germany has sent an ultimatum to Romania and states that General Mackensen is negotiating with the Rumanian Army Command regarding the continuation of the armistice.38 words
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Article204 1918-02-18 7 A GLOOMY OUTLOOK. [Havas Telegrams].- Paris, February 16. The “Basler Nacbrichten,” examining the financial conditions in Austria-Hungary as shown by the report of the general meeting of the State Bank held last December, remarks that the circulation of bank notes exceeded 17 milliard crowns, whereas reserved gold is[Havas Telegrams].- - 204 words
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Article36 1918-02-18 7 London, February 13. Reuter's correspondent at Headquarters in Italy says the British line is considerably lengthened east of the Montello ridge along tbe Piave, and now extends some miles east of Nervesa.36 words
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Article38 1918-02-18 7 LAST WEEK’S FIGURES London, February 15. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals last week were 2,401 and sailings 2,274. Thirteen over and six under 1,600 tons were sunk. Eleven were unsucces-dully attacked. Three fishing vessels were sunk.38 words
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Article30 1918-02-18 7 Loudon, February 14. French artivals during the week were 891, and the sailings 841. The sinkings were one over and oue under 1,600 tons. Unsuccessfully attacked, one.30 words
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Article39 1918-02-18 7 London, February 14. An Italian official report says the arrivals were 487 and the sailings 431. The sinkings wese four steamers over 1,500 tons and three sailing ships under 100 tons. One sailing ship was damaged.39 words
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Article33 1918-02-18 7 Rome, February 14, An Italian submarine on Tuesday afternoon torpedoed an armed enemy steamer near the Island of Lussin. It was fiercely attacked by aeroplanes and destroyers but returned safely.33 words
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Article42 1918-02-18 7 Madrid, February 13. The Barcelona s'eamer Ceferino was torpedoed 500 miles off Cape Orchilla. The submarine towed tour boats with 27 survivors to Hierro Island. The Ceferino carried salt to a British Colony, and a general cargo to Maui!».42 words
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Article114 1918-02-18 7 AIRMEN’S SUCCESSES. London, February 13. A Palestine official report ?ays: Australian flying units on January 12th, bombed the rail station of El Kutrani, 80 miles north of Maan with 104 lb bombs. Fourteen direct hits were made on tbe station, building track, locomotives, and rolling stock. All returned safely.114 words
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Article117 1918-02-18 7 Athens, February 15. A Court Martial decided that the recent mutiny at Lamia was engineered by agents of ex-King Constantine. It sentenced three lieutenants and two soldiers to death. Three ex-ministers and nine ex-deputies, several officers, and two journalists will be deported. Sentences in Paris. Faris, February117 words
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Article89 1918-02-18 7 London, February 17. The Labour Advisory Board for Wales in Monmouthshire sent a message to Admiral Beatty and Field Marshal Haig conveying a resolution unanimously adopted by thousand of workers in shipwards, munition factories, steel, triplate aod sp»-lter works and railways, paying a tribute to the unflinching89 words
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Article85 1918-02-18 7 London, February 14. In the House of Commons Lord Robert Cecil stated that the G ive-nmeut proposed to consult the Allies regarding action to be taken conjointly with a view to a Red Cross appeal for tbe discontinuance of the use of poison gas. Mr Pemberton Billing: Will85 words
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Article977 1918-02-18 8 THE NATION AND DEMOCRACY. Tokio, January 22. —Rumania has suffered in a military, political and economic sense through the defection of f Russia from the ranks of the actively-fighting nations, according to M. Constant Georgescu, a member of the Rumanian Parliament and professor of political economy at the977 words
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Article349 1918-02-18 8 Economic Freedom from Germany Needed. Mr. Schroeder, editor of the Amsterdam “Telegraaf,” arrived in London recently from Rotterdam. His name is a familiar one to readers of ‘‘The Times.” At the end of 1915 he suffered imprisonment for having the courage to declare in his349 words
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Article302 1918-02-18 8 Mr. Bernard Shaw’s Visit. Dr. C. T. Atkin,, Medical Officer in charge of the F.M.S. Hospital, in his report for the month of November says: During the month 72 new cases have been admitted, and 75 patients have been discharged. The daily average number of patients was 197.5.302 words
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Advertisement396 1918-02-18 8 A Great B /J B Cathedral ———a &U And A Great Tonic f. Iron Jelloids. WWWIIKj I Your body, like Rheims Cathedral, is subject to attacks from malignant r j j foes. Can you repel the attacks? If your body is well defended by a plentiful army of corpuscles' coursing396 words
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Advertisement343 1918-02-18 8 «sill “Nerves” m Our nerves are similar to an intriE cate network of telegraph wires. Controlled and nourished by a portion of the brain—known as the nerve centres —the delicate threadlike nerves radiate in all directions throughout the body. So long as the nerve centres are capable of continually supplying343 words
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Article2261 1918-02-18 9 S F P.” CHIEF JUSTICE’S STRONG COMMENTS. Iu the Supreme Court, Singapore, before the Chief Justice (Sir John Bucknill, 30), the public examination in bankruptcy o f E|M Tozer, advocate and solicitor, was arried a further stage. The examination conducted by the Assistant Official Assignee (Mr G—“ S F P.” - 2,261 words
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Article423 1918-02-18 9 Mystery of a Letter. Mr. Langston, in the Third Court, Penang to-day investigated the case in which a Chinese named Ng Ah Heng is charged with the murder of one of his countrymen, a goldsmith, at Carnarvon Street on 25th December last. Ihe wife of the deceased, in423 words
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Article73 1918-02-18 9 Singapore, February 18. At the annual meeting of Sungei Gau Tin Co., Mr. Plummer who presded said development costs had increased by a half. Owing to inability to get a good supply of explosives the Board proposed idle continuing of prospecting work, and the battery returns last73 words
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Article55 1918-02-18 9 Mr. and Mrs. D d S s of Singapore are coming to Hongkong for a short holiday.—Local Paper. Sound the loud Timbrel; beat the Big Drum All ye small cheesai’s howl out “Yum” “Yum.’'’ You never would guess: Yet my meaning is plain, The D d S55 words
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Article831 1918-02-18 9 THE COURT’S AWARD. In the Supreme Penang, on Saturday, judgment was given by Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge, and Messrs. Allen Dennys (for the Penang Harbour Board) and Cheah Kee Ee (for Ooi Sean Swee, the claimant) assessors in the case under the Land831 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article108 1918-02-18 9 Sir, —In the issue of yesterday under the heading “Big Fire in Penang” you represented the burnt rice and oil mills at Sungei Pinang as belonging exclusively to Ong Teng Neoh (proprietress), Messrs, Lim Cheng Taik, Lim Cheng Law and Lim Cheng Ean (partners). As a matter108 words
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Article114 1918-02-18 9 Sir, —In connection with an article in your number of 16th instant under the heading “Rubber Restriction”, it may interest you to know that on the Amazon, the home of the Hevea Brasiliensis, the weather only permits tapping from about the middle of May to the beginning of114 words
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Article275 1918-02-18 9 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday Championship.—C. King v. A. V. Perrin (5), R. E. Prentis v. H. Waugh (4). B. Singles.—A. B. Hall v. G. H. Burn-, ham (6). C. Singles.—J. J. L. Harvey v. Philip Le Suer (7), W. Brown v. J. Bond275 words
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Article195 1918-02-18 9 At a meeting of the Italian Chamber the Republican deputy, Pirolini, made an important speech in which he denounced the persistency of German influence in Italy even after the declaration of war. He alleged that the Crown Prince of Germany personally directed German espionage in Italy, and195 words
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Article256 1918-02-18 9 The Hon. Secretary of the Penang Polo Club has received a telegram from the Selangor Polo Club stating, that the latter’s team cannot come to Penang this week, and the Polo match has thus been postponed till Saturday, 2nd March. At a meeting of the Penang Polo256 words
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Article174 1918-02-18 9 Amsterdam, November 30. —The Dutch army has been increased by 300,000 men. since the beginning of the war. According to information obtained from an authoritAfive source, it now comprises over 200 infantrj battalions, and may put at 500,000 and 600,000 trained men, exclusive of a number of174 words
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Article174 1918-02-18 9 Petrograd, December k 2 —Although overwhelming floods of indignation are daily being poured out upon the Bolsheviki, it is beyond question that this party, whatever be its real composition, is gaining ground in Russia simply because it represents the strong hand. Its methods might horrify London174 words
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Article145 1918-02-18 9 All alcoholic beverages other than light wines have been prohibited to members of the American Expeditionary Forces by General Pershing in General orders. Prompt disciplinary pleasures are ordered for drunkenness. Soldiers are forbidden to buy or accept as gifts whisky, brandy, champagne, and liquors. Commanding officers are145 words
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Article66 1918-02-18 9 Previou«lv acknowledged $609.21, Mrs Clayton $6. Mrs Stewart $l, Mrs Logan $lO, H de Z Lancaster $5, Annonvraous $5, F W Walker Jones $5, Mrs McHutchison $5, Miss Tavlor $5, Mrs Landon Jan/Juue Suhsc $l2. Mrs Woodmansee Jan/Mav Subc $lO, Mrs Barker Ja /March Subsc66 words
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Article45 1918-02-18 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day 1. Fantasia Flying Dutchman ...Wagner 2 Two Step The Darkie Boatmen ...Archer 3. Selection The Messenger Boy ...Kappey 4. Waltz Idylle ...Waldteufel 5. March Kriimmholtz ...Bartay45 words
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Article15 1918-02-18 9 The following is an additional rubber output for January Bukit Jelotong lbs 8,74915 words
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Article119 1918-02-18 9 New York Morning Telf graph.” Feb 19.—Court of Appeal, Penang. Feb 19.—Penang Chamber of Commerce, Annual General Meeting, 3 p.m. Feb 20.—Penang Choral Society. Annual General Meeting, Town Hall, 6.30p.m. Feb 23.—Kuala Sidim Rubber Co, Ltd Annual General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 11.30 a.m. Feb 24. —P.V. FieldNew York “ Morning Telf graph.” - 119 words
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Advertisement23 1918-02-18 9 ALOR STAR March 30 th, 31 st, April Ist, GREAT EASTER FETE IN AID OF THE RED CROSS. 176—w 16-3 &tth s 29-323 words
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Article1003 1918-02-18 10 co NAMES. I *.2 b iS 1» OQ to RUBBER (Dollar.) Alor Qajah Rubber Estate #3.90 Amalgamated Malay Estates #2.80 #2.90 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate #ls| Aver Kuning Rubber Estates #1.25 #l.«so Ayer Molek Rubber Co. #2.40 i Ayer Panas Rubber Estates #lO4 #lo| Balgownie Rubber Estate #6 #6f1,003 words
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Article1269 1918-02-18 10 CATHOLIC OPPOSITION. Germany seems to be mobilising its women, along logical lines of Teutonic efficiency, to counteract the tendency toward a falling birth rate. The results appear in tenative experiments in the encouragement of births outside of wedlock and in polygamy, which if not openly approved by the1,269 words
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Article432 1918-02-18 10 THE FUEL ORDER. Washington, January 19. —The Senate is indignant over what it terms Garfield’s slight in making a statement on the coal situation before that body had acted upon the resolution to suspend the coal order. Senator Smith of Michigan, in a fiery address, declared that the432 words
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Advertisement94 1918-02-18 10 You and Everybody W SUFFER FROM Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Gout, Soreness, Stiffness, Lumbago, Pleurisy, Headache, Toothache, and 11 bodily aches and pains should use LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM Mr. J. Vince of No. 20, Nelson Square, Burnley says —Having suffered from Rheumatism in my knees for two years and Neuralgia in my94 words
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Advertisement492 1918-02-18 10 BAD BREATH. THE TONGUE IS THE INDEX. Your breath is foul. You do not perceive it yourself. You are like a 8 person who is always among the oils and varnishes —you get used to whale is to many peop e a most obnoxious smell. It is most disagreeable I492 words
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Article366 1918-02-18 11 Lord Rothermere’s Air Policy. Lord Rotheriiiere, the Air Minister, defined the new air policy in a speech at the Gray’s Inn Benchers’ dinner on December 14.’ He said “My advisers have asked me to be precise in my statement of our air policy. Much talk only encourages the366 words
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Article231 1918-02-18 11 —Reuter. Amsterdam, December 21,—“The great masses are not only hungry, but are literally starving,” declares the “Vorwaerts” (Majority Socialist organ), in a plain-spoken comment on a reply just issued by the Conservative Agrarians to the memorandum of the Burgomaster of Neu-Koelln (a suburb of Berlin), which—Reuter. - 231 words
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Article231 1918-02-18 11 Not a little has been heard from foreign writers of the satisfaction expressed by the Chinese in the coolie contingents that have been sent to France at their treatment both on the voyage and ab their destination. The experiment —for it was an experiment from Europe’s231 words
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