Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 13 March 1918
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Title Section20 1918-03-13 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 60. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, 13th MARCH, 1918, PRICE IO CENTS20 words
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Advertisement544 1918-03-13 1 flPflo aD-««" DDBBBBBBOOOOnD g up.TO-DITE PRINTIMG pV ery description undertaken, c from a visiting card co the largest J I size poster, by Gazette Press, Lti., 1 with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. n f 3a nßan«»M»» BDa <ri,e Hnno D o For Sale. I_544 words
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Advertisement19 1918-03-13 1 Irunnymem] I HOTEL. I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. I I PHONE NOS •f DAY 635- PHONE NOS. N|6HT19 words
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Article898 1918-03-13 2 Mr. C. F. S. Blacklaw, of the F.M.S. Railways, Taiping, and Mrs. Blacklaw, have returned after a short holiday in India. News has reached Kuching of She marriage of the Bishop of Sarawak and Labuan to Miss Harvey on the 16th January, at Cairo. Mr. 0. W.898 words
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Article3491 1918-03-13 2 THE JUDGMENT. 4.U 1 Tbe following is the text of the j judgment of Justice L. M. Woodward, j Senior Puisne Judge, Penang, in the suit Probate 1916 No 443, Estate of Choong Cheng Kean deceased, Lim Gaik Teen Neob, plaintiff versus Lim Gaik Kee, Choong Lai3,491 words
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Article67 1918-03-13 2 The B Claas Monthly Hs competition, 50 yards, took place si jong Bungah on Sur ds.y morning following result—R. A, Han:(J® T. E. Dibbs sc-) 2, F. H Giumitt (4 3. Time, 40 secs. The “A Class 200 yards ba event was postponed till 24tb insttit lack67 words
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Article30 1918-03-13 2 The homeward mail c,!i 10 a.m. on Saturdav; 9 am. and parcels till a,ul, will connect with the same vM- ft mail A which left Penang on ins’30 words
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Article175 1918-03-13 2 The little town of Tanjong I> 3 perienced a state of It appears that a Sikh Juala Singh first shot a te and ran away. Then he shot his own wife and then son of the sergeant of latter are said to have di diately but175 words
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Advertisement379 1918-03-13 2 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. Wanted immediately Indian Dresser. BO hoapitsl, single man preferred. Furnished $7O and allowance. Apply MANAGER, Sungei B nas Estate, Biuas P. 0., Perak. Wanted Experienced Conductor, able to control labour. Good knowledge of TAPPING essential. Usual furnished quarters provided. Apply enclosing copies of testimoni-ls and stating salary required,379 words
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Article783 1918-03-13 3 REVELATIONS AT HONGKONG. In the Hongkong Legislative on 21st February, the Hon Mr Pollard asked 1— Is H.E. the Governor correctly reported as having made the following state, ments, in the course of his speech at the opening of the Taitam Tuk Reservoir on the 2nd day783 words
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Article710 1918-03-13 3 BATCH OF NEW MEASURES. The texts of draft Bills about to be introduced in the Federal Council are printed in a supplement to the F.M S. Government Gazette.” They are as follows Libel1. An Enactment to provide for certain matters relating to libel. The Objects and Reasons state710 words
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Advertisement868 1918-03-13 3 Wanted European nurse, to Ci n look after two children, willing w&iCS iCOOHke to travel as soon as possible good salary offered reply BY ORDER op TRp cIJSTODuf| B N 56 F,nan9 OF ENEMY PROPERTY. T-\R AUGHTS M EN W ANTE D, TO BE SOLD BY LA European accustomed to868 words
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Advertisement52 1918-03-13 3 DISKETTES THE TINY LAXATIVES. prevent dysentry and all stomach troubles by cleansing the bowels of all impurities and poisonous matters Correct constipation, cure sick headaches, biliousness, ann regulate the liver Of all chemists 60 cents per phial or will be sent post free on receipt of price. Dr. Williams' Medicine52 words
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Advertisement191 1918-03-13 3 PRITCHARD’S Ji.ouse of excellence. MANILA CIGARS. Just received direct from the Factory. The Famous “LA INSULAR.” Neuvo Cortads in Boxes of too $6 50 nett. Londres 100 7.50 Conchas Finas 100 7.00 Reina Victoria (Non Plus Ultra) in Boxes of 100 10.50 Reina Victoria (Extra) in Boxes of 50 6.00191 words
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Article1136 1918-03-13 4 The time has long gone by wheu an attempt to introduce a discussion of the drink traffic in inte ligent circles could be effectively squashed by sarcastic shafts of wit aimed at fanatical tee-totallers who want to interfere with the liberty of the subject.” In our1,136 words
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Article1545 1918-03-13 4 To the general public, at Homa and in Australia, the Solomon Islands which, with New The Solomon». Q u nea> ought to be fede. I rated with Australia, in the opinion of Col. MacMahon, are little known, vet they may coms into close political connection with the1,545 words
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Article14 1918-03-13 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $151.50 per picul buyers,14 words
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Article31 1918-03-13 4 The following were the rubber quotations in London on March 11th, received to-d?y Plantation Ist latex crepe Smoked Sheet 8 J 1 [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Lo.l31 words
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Article15 1918-03-13 4 The following is an additional rubbe output for February Ayer Molek lbs 8,20015 words
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Article55 1918-03-13 4 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark <fc Co., Penang, advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them y auction and private tender to-day. Diamond smoked sheet Plain smoked sheet ’l7O Diamond unsmoked sheet $6O Plain uusmoked sheet $55 Bark crepe Blanket crepe Pressed scrap Virgin55 words
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Advertisement343 1918-03-13 4 BASS’S ~l j LIGHT BITTER ALE j 1 (BUGLE BRAND) 5 Bottled by: M. B. FOSTER 8 SONS, LTD,, LONDON, g 5 A SMALL SHIPMENT JUST TO HAND. g ĔĔ IMPORTERS! Caldbeck, Macgregor Co,, WINE <& SPIRIT MERCHANTS, |i J PENANG, B WHAT IS “GLAXO Glaxo is not a secret,343 words
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Advertisement69 1918-03-13 4 Stay Where Everybody “E. O.” NOTICE. TO SUBSCRIBERS TO THE PINANG GAZETTE.” The subscription accounts of the “Pinang 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 delivery of papers69 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous39 1918-03-13 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for co-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Watar. Low Water. To-day. 12.23 a.m. 6.57 a.m. 12 56 p.m. 7.18 pm. To-morrow. 1.3 am. 7.34 am. 1.32 p m. 7.57 p m.39 words
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Article134 1918-03-13 5 events in far east. another aeroplane attack ON PARIS. PALESTINE AND MESOPOTAMIA. NEW PEACE OFFENSIVE. ouglM Haig reporta the repulse of eD emy rai s, and much aerial activity we British airmen, who attacked in Belgium and France, and proved three enemy baloons and six geropianes, and drove134 words
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France and Belgium
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Article190 1918-03-13 5 Ruetbr’s Telsgrams]. MORE RAIDS REPULSED. London, March 11. Field Mars ,al Haig reports that we re psued tbr*e raids, following a heavy bombmmeo:. in the neighbourhood of Armenm?s. Tne enemy attempted a large raid Uj morning, his infantry attacking on a acssand yards of front to ’he north-westRuetbr’s Telsgrams]. - 190 words
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Article46 1918-03-13 5 balance of gains. London, March 12. telegram from Berne says the has ordered the German ’’’’paper? to concentrate on a new peace based on the idea of balancing ---ns in the eas r against the status quo c -e w c st.46 words
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Article93 1918-03-13 5 RELEASE PROMISED. London, March 12. s^ress bureau says the War Prisoners neat was informed to-day that g r^ Paanra -chcltz and Wookey, the ***** imprisoned in Germany for j,.'. 1 leaflets, will be released and De( i to t i,r camps v mon ‘b B notice of intended93 words
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Article27 1918-03-13 5 London, March 12. announces the promotion ftr rant Officers to Lieutenant, the tr.=\ ncPS9 *cn to the lower deck since of the war.27 words
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Article207 1918-03-13 5 SEVEN SQUADRONS ATTACK. London, March 12. A. Paris official report says seven enemy aeroplane squadrons attacked Fasia at ten on Monday evening. Bombs were dropped at several points, causing casualties and damage. Sixty Enemy Machines in Raid. Paris, March 12. The alarm was given at nine in207 words
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Article38 1918-03-13 5 London, March 12. The Press Bureau states that the air raid on March 7th killed nine men, eight women and three children, and injured 45. It is feared cne body has not been recovered.38 words
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The Near East.
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Article90 1918-03-13 5 FURTHER ADVANCES. London March 11. A Palestine official report says Oar advance northward astride the Jerusalem Nablus road was continued through most precipitous and most difficult country, in face of an obstinate resistance, the enemy exploying numerous concealed machine guns. We made progress 3,000 yards on twelve miles of90 words
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Article36 1918-03-13 5 ENEMY RETREAT. London, March 11. A Mesopotamia official report says The Hit garrison continued the retirement, and occupies Khan Baghdadi, 22 miles above Hit. Our aircraft attacked the retreating Turks and inflicted heavy casualties.36 words
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Article96 1918-03-13 5 London, February 17. —A recurrence of the Armenian atrocities is expected as the Germ an newspapers have recently been printing official Turkish communiques resembling those which preceded the earlier massacres, accusing armed Armenian bands of committing atrocities against Ottoman inhabitants. Talaat Pasha interviewed by the “Vossische Zeitung, says96 words
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Article20 1918-03-13 5 56 CASUALTIES. Naples, March 12, 16 were killed and forty injured in the raid on Naples.20 words
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Russia.
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Article215 1918-03-13 5 MR. BALFOUR’S STATEMENT. London, March 11. In the House of Commons, Mr Balfour stated that the Government had no information of Japanese forces having arrived in Siberia. He oould not say when he would be able to give information regarding the proposed Japanese intervention. Ultimatum at Vladivostock.215 words
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Article561 1918-03-13 5 DR DILLON’S ADVICES. London, March 12, Dr E. J. Dillon in the Daily Telegraph gives the gist of numerous letters received from representative men in Russia, declaring that the Germans have already secured the support of important financial and social interests in Russia for their schemes. An561 words
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Article193 1918-03-13 5 PRESIDENT WILSON’S MESSAGE. Washington, March 12 President Wilson telegraphed to the American Consul at Moscow as follows May I not take advantage of the meetof the Congress of Soviets to express the sincere sympathy which the people of the United States feel for the Russian people at this193 words
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Article131 1918-03-13 5 SERBIAN MINISTER INTERVIEWED [Havas Telegram.] Paris, March 12—The Petit Pariaien interviewed M Vestnitch, the eminent Serbian Minister in Paris, who has just returned from a Mission in America. He declares there was great enthusiasm for the war and above al! he is comforted in the unshaken faith of[Havas Telegram.] - 131 words
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Article157 1918-03-13 5 r Havas Telegrams] Paris, March 12.—1 n a study on artillery in “La Homme Libre” it is stated that a report by General von Ludendorff procured by the French Staff shows that the average mon hly loss of the German Army in artillery stock reaches to 870rHavas Telegrams] - 157 words
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Article121 1918-03-13 5 Paris, March 12—Mr Baker, Minister for War, from the United States, arrived this morning in Paris. He made to journalists enthusiastic declarations, saying his visit to France was a pilgrimage to a temple of heroism. Repeating that America will engage her whole resources in the121 words
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Article35 1918-03-13 5 Paris, March 12—The returns of indirect taxes and monopoly for France in February show 333, 442,000 francs. Paris, March 12—The Germans acknowledge the loss of two Gothas in the raid cn Paris.35 words
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Article510 1918-03-13 5 PREMIER DEFENDS APPOINTMENTS. London, March 11. In the House of Commons, replying to Mr Chamberlain, the Premier disagreed with the contention that owners or directors of newspapers should not hold ministerial offices. Lord Northcliffe held no minis'erial office, while Lord Rothermere and Lord Beaverbrook gave up all direction510 words
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Article82 1918-03-13 5 A SUSPECT MOVEMENT. Peking, March 12. Tcheng Tso Ling, the Military Governor of Mukden, defying the Government’s orders, sent troops into Chihli, ostensibly en route to the south to fight the rebels, but the arrival ot several thousands of troops at Lang Fang, apparently en route to Peking, is82 words
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Article104 1918-03-13 5 Tbe Harbin correspondent of the N. D, Daily News reports Vladivostock telegrams state that on the night of the 3rd instant seme fifteen armed robbers, among whom were soldiers with rifles, held up the Hotel Versailles, one of the principal hostels, and robbed the guests of104 words
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NEWS VIA JAVA.
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Article85 1918-03-13 5 SEIZED IN NEW YORK [Special Cable Service] Batavis, Mai ch 11.—N. I. P. A. learn* that United States Federal official? seized a wireless installation in a Broadway officetower, capable of cum manic a ting with Germany. It was in possession of the ex-manager of the Telefunkea a85 words
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Article45 1918-03-13 5 London, March 12. A acLeme is on foot uoder the most influential auspices to p ovide ex-Navy and ex-Armj Officer? with sui able employment at Home or abroad* The support of the biggest United Kingdom and Dom niuna employers is being euiLtei.45 words
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Article665 1918-03-13 5 Admiral Jellicoe recently stated his belief that in or about August it would be possible to say that the submarine menace has been killed, and at the same time he said one or two other interesting things. He stated that in 1911 Lord Fisher prepared a memorandum665 words
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Article683 1918-03-13 6 THE NEW PURCHASE. The annual meeting of members of the Selangor Club was held on Saturday even* ing. The Hon Mr E G Broadrick took the chair, and there were about 70 members present, says the Malay Mail.” The Chairman, referring to the accounts for 1917, said that683 words
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Article93 1918-03-13 6 Paris, March 9, —A night air attack on Paris was effected with considerable forces of from 10 to 12 air squadrons, including many aeroplanes the enemy were repulsed by the anti aircraft guns and were not able to fly over Paris; they dropped bombs on vacant ground93 words
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Article45 1918-03-13 6 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 5 p.m. to-day 1 Fantasia on Popular Ballads Kappev 2. Quadrille Lights O'London ...Coote 3. Selection La Vie Pour Le Czar Glinka Hussars Hartmann 5. March Stmper Fidelia ...Sousa45 words
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Article423 1918-03-13 6 A German Protest. In the Reichstag, the Socialist, Vogtherr, protested against the infamous policy of Germany towards Russia. He accused the Chancellor of violating the law by the import of foodstuffs from Bavaria and said that Austria and Germany' were already quarreling over the booty in the423 words
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Article139 1918-03-13 6 A meeting of the Municipal Commission, was held in the Municipal Offices, Penang, yesterday afternoon Mr W Peel (President) presided and those present were Messrs A M Goodman, Protector of Chinese, Yeoh Guan Seok and Chee Wor Lok with Mr L M Bell (Municipal Engineer) and Mr L139 words
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Article167 1918-03-13 6 At the District Court, Bukit Mortajam, before Mr G A Hereford, District Judge, a Chinese pleaded guilty to the following charges. (I) Manufacturing intoxicating liquor without a licence (IT) Being in possession of apparatus for preparing intoxicating liquor and (HI) Being in pissession of 30167 words
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Article495 1918-03-13 6 TUAN SUPPORTER SEIZES MUNITIONS. Peking, February 21.—Premier Wang Shih-chen’'s resignation has not been accepted but he has lieen granted sick leave. The mandate signed by President Feng Kuochang states that the memorial received from Premier Wang Shih-chen says that owing to illness he is unable to bear495 words
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Advertisement356 1918-03-13 6 OFFICE STATIONERY. READING EASEL. The Reading Easel is invaluwfflßl able f° r use on Table, or holding HV MWI. Newspaper in an upright, orderly position. Finished in Black Japan nflf with Ornamental Border. Price $0.60 No. 3007. Cake boxes No. 282 06 cts. each. No. 392 05 ff No. I356 words
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Advertisement150 1918-03-13 6 DON’T CIVE UP. you suffer the unbearable twinges and tortures of Rheumatism, when you are oppressed by the awful spectre of ceaseless pain, when you have tried all the cures you know and these cures have failed —don’t give up. lhe skill of man can find a way to solve150 words
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Advertisement27 1918-03-13 6 I BEST QUALITY SILK 1 1 I OBTAINABLE AT j I I Wflssiammi Assomuii c 0... I 20-22, BEACH STREET. PENANG. j H I OHBHiO OHHOCBBBOOHBiOO H27 words
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Miscellaneous375 1918-03-13 6 i ni I Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. TO-NIGHT AND TO-MORROW NIGHT, LAST NIGHTS OF A REALLY EXCELLENT PROGRAMME AT 9.15 The Mysterious Mrs. M. At 10,30 TWO SMALLTOWN ROMEOS (Comedy At II p.m, “EDDIE POLO” in the GRAY GHOST More big Fights, More thrills, More exci'.emant,375 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article643 1918-03-13 7 r To the Editor oj the Pinang Gazette."'] Sir, —For some weeks past the police authorities have been enforcing the ordinance which deals with the lights exhibited by motor cars. That some such action was necessary is an undisputed fact. Many cars were being marketed equipped with643 words
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Article302 1918-03-13 7 [To the Editor, of the “Pinang Gazhiti. Sir, —Locally made rice, that is to say boiled as well as white, costs about $25/_ per hundred gantangs, the price o’ paddy remaining at $2-60 a picul. In Kedah which is the largest paddy suppling district nearest to302 words
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Article336 1918-03-13 7 [To the Editor of thb “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir,— lt is really pathetic to find "Omega” in a state of senile simplicity, and his assertion that hundreds of silver weddings in Penang had never been celebrated lends colour to his fatuity. They were undoubtedly celebrated in an unostentatious336 words
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134 1918-03-13 7 The sub-criptions to 28th February 1918, are as follows No: of Applications Anouut November 1916 237 427,760 December 144 283,040 January 1917 192 243,870 February 204 331.990 March 322 246,770 April 142 314,560 May 114 264 220 June 74 159 440 July 11l 152,470134 words
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Article240 1918-03-13 7 So far as can be ascertained at present, 107 British subjects volunteered from J<ipan for combatant sesvice during the years 1914, 1915 and 1916. Of 15 of these no particulars have been received. Twen‘ytwo have been killed or died of wounds, and 36 have240 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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Article254 1918-03-13 7 London, February 11.—The political correspondent of the Central News Agency, discussing the session of the House of Commons which will open to-morrow, foreshadows the end of the party truce in view of the approaching general election. The article proceeds Mr. Henderson’s reorganisation of the Labour party with the254 words
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Article31 1918-03-13 7 February B.—The New York World states that according to information received from Rotterdam, there is a danger of Holland joining Germany unless the Allies supply her needs.31 words
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Article77 1918-03-13 7 London, February 9.—The Press Bureau announces that the embargo against cables to Holland has been provisionally raised. It is officially announced at the Hague that the Allies have agreed to supply Holland with limited imports by Dutch vessels on condition that the Allies employ the remainder77 words
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Article125 1918-03-13 7 London, February 4. —The Amsterdam correspondent of the Daily Chronicle states that owing to the shortage of food and high prices the revolutionary Socialists in Holland are organising a one-day strike. They demand the seizure and distribution of existing stocks of food, and the prohibition of the125 words
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Article191 1918-03-13 7 London, February 2.—Captain von Muller, or Emden fame, and a son of Admiral von Tirpitz, who recently arrived in Amsterdam from England, have been interviewed by Woolfe’s Agency. The interview is widely quoted in German newspapers. Captain Muller expressed himself in very bi tter terms about the191 words
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Article115 1918-03-13 7 New York, February 2.—The New York Evening Post states that Sir F. E. Smith, the English Attorney-General, who is on a visit to the United States, has been recalled to England because of his tactless comments in regard to the Irish Convention.” The New115 words
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Article40 1918-03-13 7 The New York "World has received information from Rotterdam that Germany is transferring a large section of Krupp’s works underground as a protection against expected air raids. Desertions from the German army are, it is also stated, increasing.40 words
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Article1145 1918-03-13 7 A UNIQUE BOOK. The late Earl Grey left a message to his countrymen, a message, indeed, to all the peoples who speak the language Shakespeare spoke. It is a message which is the fruit of his thought and experience, as to how the great possessions to1,145 words
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Article82 1918-03-13 7 ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND. London, March 12. The important Siamese Mi itary Mission, headed by Major General Pbya Bh’jai Janridh, who represented Siam at the Hague confeience in 1907 and also served in the Belgian Army has arrived in England. After visiting various centres of inteiest the Mission82 words
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Article71 1918-03-13 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.'s share list Yesterday. To-day. CD 5Q CQ Share?. s CO «2 SQ Pub ber (Dollar). A. Kuning 95c $l.lO $1 $1.15 A. Panas $8 $9 $8 sBj Lunas $5.50 $6 $5.75 $6 Pulau Bulang $3.25 $3.7571 words
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Article131 1918-03-13 7 Five Chinese "nonias,” named Ku Nya, Ku Chi, Ku Geh, Hong Ng Yean, Chin Geh and a Chinaman named Yang Keng appeared before Mr. H. Langston in the Police Court, Penang, to-day,on a charge of gambling at Beach Street yesterday. Pawang Che, Sub-Inspector of Police, said that he with131 words
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Article384 1918-03-13 7 Dr Woods Hutchinson, speaking at the Aldwych Club, said that popular tiadition was wrong in crediting Napoleon’s def' a in Russia t Generals January and February, for wha’j defeated him was -po tod t’ phus, a d 9->agB which, in this war, had been384 words
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Article960 1918-03-13 7 Commander Hordern has been appointed Principal Port Officer, Burma in the room of Commander Vale retired. Another of the well-known F. C. Laeisz fleet of sailers has been sold to Bremen— the Penang, ex Albert Rickmers, 1,880 gross tons*. The O. S. K. s. Shibotori Mani, which! stranded960 words
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