Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 March 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-03-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 71. VOL. LXXVI. TUESDAY. 26th MARCH, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement664 1918-03-26 1 I' JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA Next Door to The 1 DUpensary. frwwwwwww* f fc'X IF YOV HA VE NOT TRIED sut ElP be„ m the BEAK BRAND MILK ament, exquisite aroma and deliyou can have no idea what a I cate flavour. They are the stand* PERFECTLY STERILISED MILK ->664 words
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Advertisement19 1918-03-26 1 «■■■CBJHKCHK OHMBOHUBC IRUNNYMEDE I HOTEL. j GARAGE New I Cars for Hire. I j PHO.E «X- (X, I OBBiOUMOUMCHUIOHUO19 words
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Article1198 1918-03-26 2 JUDGMENT IN ACTION OVER TRUSTEESHIP. The following is the judgment by Mr Justice P. J. Sproule io Suit 1915 No. 89, Hun Yeang vs Khoo Hun Eng and Suit 1915 No. 134, Khoo Hun Yeang vs Khoo Hun Eng and Suit 1915 No. 304 Yeoh Tuan Neoh1,198 words
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Article176 1918-03-26 2 Anxiety in Peking. Peking, March 2. —Tcheng Tso Ling, the Military Governor of Mukden, is defying the Government’s orders, and has sent troops into Chihli, ostensibly “en route to the South, to fight to rebels, but the arrival of several thousands of troops at Langfang, apparently en176 words
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148 1918-03-26 2 Hankow, March B.—An international naval expedition to re-open navigation on the Upper Yangtsze, which has been closed in view of the frequent firing upon foreign and Chinese vessels by Southern troops, was inaugurated here to-day when American, British and Japanese gunboats, including the Monocacy,148 words
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Article107 1918-03-26 2 Japanese-American Arrangement. Tokio, March 3. —An arrangement for the supply of steel from America on the basis as already reported may be considered practically concluded. The American demand for 200.000 tons of shipping by April cannot possibly be complied with owing to three ships which can be107 words
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Article219 1918-03-26 2 Punitive Measures. Delhi, March 18.—A communique says: The attitude of the Maris in Baluchistan which has been unsatisfactory for some time, has recently culminated in a series of outrages, aided in some cases by Khetrans. They have cut telegraph wires, fired on trains and destroyed Government property in219 words
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WAR ITEMS.
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290 1918-03-26 2 American Front, France, March I.— A stray German shell to-day struck an American munitions train, killing two men and wounding four. A town behind the American lines has been shelled. One person was killed and five were wounded. The number of gas sufferers290 words
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765 1918-03-26 2 Washington, March 3.—According to semiofficial news from Petrograd, the Bolsheviki have issued a proclamation saying that the Germans, when they entered Molmar on February 20. arrested and hanged 200 persons. The Germans have announced that all Bolsheviki and Red Guards will be executed. Washington.—Responses from765 words
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Article258 1918-03-26 2 New York, February 9. —The location of the American sector of first line trenches along the French front has been revealed this week by the German war office as at Xivray, which would be a central position for an offensive against the German salient at St.258 words
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Article318 1918-03-26 2 CHURCH OF THE ASSUMPTION. March 27th.—Wednesday of the Ferria Day of fasting, 6 15 a. m, Low Mass Confession the whole af emoon 7 pm. Office of Tenebrae. March 28th.—Maundy Thursday 7 a.m. Morning Service. Exposition of the Bks-md Sacrament for the day 7 p.m. Office of318 words
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Article277 1918-03-26 2 Lieutenant-General Sir H. Lawrence is now Chief of Staff in France, in succession to Lieutenant-General Sir L. E. Kiggell. Colonel E. W. Cox is a Brigadier-General and Chief of Intelligence, in succession to Sir H. Lawrence. Lieutenant-General Travers Clarke is Quartermaster-General, in succession to Lieutenant-General Sir R.277 words
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227 1918-03-26 2 Rome, March I.—The Austrians not having succeeded in penetrating our lines on the lower Piave are endeavouring to weaken our resistance by an insidious propaganda, especially when they are preparing an attack or when they expect one from us. They put up placards in Italian227 words
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179 1918-03-26 2 Reuter’s Pacific Service. Rome. March s.—The rate of exchange Ifi Switzerland has slightly improved during the past few days, showing that Switzerland judges favourably of the Entente’s situation notwithstanding the Russian peace. The enemy’s preparations on the Italian front are proceeding actively but are being179 words
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Article186 1918-03-26 2 Mr. R. H. Einhorn, He u of the Penang Free School asks us to state that Mr Tje Kee Yoon has promised to give a capital sum of $5,000 in War Loan to the Penang Free School, the interest to be used towards the payment o£186 words
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Article50 1918-03-26 2 SUBSCRIPTION LIST. Mr J A Russell $5,000, Mr Leonnri Chasseriau $lOO, Mr W Duncan .isinn Towkay Boon Ng Hee $2OO, Towkav Ui?' Chow Thye $2OO, KnLh Club Riir H’cap $154.15, Collections n fcr Officer Kuala Muda $l3l Total $5 885 15 Alor Star, March 25.50 words
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Article69 1918-03-26 2 Captures of Booty. London, March 17.—A Baghdad -abstates: A message from Salahiyon miles north-west of Hit, dated 13th says: During the past three days S’ yanced troops on the Euphrates “have bei in touch with the enemy. On the Hth mountain guns complete were captured a number of69 words
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Advertisement186 1918-03-26 2 TO LET. rpURNISHED COMPOUND HOUsR •L for three months from about middle April. Apply to Paterson Simons Co., Ltd St. GEORGE The annual meeting of s U b* scribe-s to the above w J be held n the Penang Cricket Cluo, at 6-45 p®. (after drill) on Monday Bth day186 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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1685 1918-03-26 3 [To thb Editor or thb “Pinano Gaznitb.”] Sir,—l regret to note that your correspondent, signing himself Teong Lung,” seems to suffer from considerable resentment over my very harmless letter of the 20th inst., expressing sympathy with the movement of the Nonias for registration of marriage.1,685 words
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Article144 1918-03-26 3 How do you mean pleasure?—"Chicago TrTbune.”" As w® expected, responsible Dutch opiniox deeply regrets the incident we mentioned yesterday—an incident due to the thoughtlessness of a few young fellows left on one of the ships while the senior officers were ashore. These young fellows were having aHow do you mean pleasure?—"Chicago TrTbune.”" - 144 words
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Advertisement761 1918-03-26 3 PLANTER with 7 years experience, and E/E*V\ A LJ good knowledge of Tamil, seeks IXvZrV 111 txCaUAll change to an Estate in Kedah, could manage a division or as senior assistant. OUR DA Write, stating salary etc to 320 14 801 No 70 c/o rinang Special Trains 30tb, 31st, March761 words
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Advertisement314 1918-03-26 3 PRITCHARD'S THE UP-TO-DATE HOUSE FOR LADIES WEAR. We are making special I Millinery Shows of I NEW GOODS I A few of our novelties illustrated below. I VELOUR HATS. I X- 4- In Black, also in a few selected colours. I trimmed fancy I V A ribbon band, a I314 words
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Article1257 1918-03-26 4 After three days of the great battle in Franc?, Sir D mglas Haig stated that further heavy fighting was to be anticipated, a warning he believed to be jastified by the situation oa Saturday night. It was confirmed by the events of Sunday, when the fighting1,257 words
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Article1349 1918-03-26 4 There is an imposing memorial at Singa pore of the late Sir John Aa Anderson Andei son’s Governorship Memorial. —the Anderson Bridge, a much needed impr >vement, the cost of which was borne jointly by the Singapore Municipality and the Government. It is interesting to recall that1,349 words
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Article111 1918-03-26 4 In the Supreme Court, Penang, this morning, te’o'e Mr Justice Sproule, the case of R. SLunmugatn vs. A. Poonoosamy in connection with the custody of two children, was called. Mr C D D Hogan, who appeared for the defendant, intimated that if the plaintiff would take an111 words
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Article82 1918-03-26 4 The Cameos a well recommended variety company, give two performances at the Town Hall on Saturday and Monday next. According to the “Sunday Times” of Johannesburg, They are exceedingly bright and merry mummers and clever withal—good singers, single or in concert, fine talkers, witty story tellers, and never82 words
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Article151 1918-03-26 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $148.25 per picul business done. M. R. Gilnicki, Manager, French Tin Mims, Kampar, who has been on a visit to Penang, returned to Kampar by the mail train to day. A cricket match has been arranged to be played between151 words
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Article93 1918-03-26 4 VIEWS FROM THE CAPE. Cape Town, March 24. In the House of Assembly, Mr. Hertzog attacked the Allies for taking over Dutch ships. He asked whether Sooth Africa was a partner in this act. u General Botha pointed out that South Africa as a part of the Empire93 words
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Article196 1918-03-26 4 ENEMY EFFORT LIKELY. London, March 25. Mr Ward Price, at the Italian Headquarters, says a great enemy offensive in the Trentino is expected in two or three weeks when tbe snow has cleared from the mountains. Besides powerful preparations in tbe rear, the Austrians in front are endeavouring196 words
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Article43 1918-03-26 4 London, March 25 Ferrol a German submarine of 400 toss and armed with two eleven centimetre guns with a crew of thirty entered here. The commander stated the submarine was badly damaged as the result of a fight with three warships.43 words
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Article47 1918-03-26 4 —Reuter. Cairo, March 25. It is officially stated that a hcs'ile airship was observed ff the coast. Airship over Crete. Londot*, March 25 The Greek War Ministry announces th?t on the evenirg of the 21st March an air-hip appeared over Crete, travelling northwaid—Reuter. - 47 words
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Article117 1918-03-26 4 CARNARVON STREET TRAGEDY. The hearing of the case in which a Chinese goldsmith, named Ng Ah Heng, was charged wib the murder of another Chinese goldsmith, Lee Ste Kim, at Carnarvon Street, Penang, was concluded in the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon, Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward, S nior117 words
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Article259 1918-03-26 4 Water Meter Thefts. A Chinese named Chong Ah Choy and another Chinese named Tan Chow Yow appeared before Mr. S. H. Langston in the Penang Police Court, to-day, the former on a charge of theft of a water meter at Penang Street early this morning. The latter259 words
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Article335 1918-03-26 4 —Reuter. DETAILS OF DESTROYERS ENGAGEMENT. London, March 25 An eye-witness’s narrative of the destr yer action off Dunkirk on March 21st the British destroyers Botha and M and the French destroyers Mehl, and Bouchier, when patrolling the Chau° n i at dawn, heard firing to the north—Reuter. - 335 words
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CORRESPONDENCE.
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Article324 1918-03-26 4 [To ths Editob or ths “Pinaug Gxzirn.”] Sir, —Rumour has been spread that I have suggested in the press that in connection with the proposed Chinese marriage laws, that if the wife or husband has committed adultery with a third party, the offender shall be fined or324 words
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Article136 1918-03-26 4 [To thx Editob ot thb “Pinawg Sir, —It has been brought to our notice by users of “Dunlop” tyres that severa motor garages, in view of the acute short age of certain sizes of motor tyres and tu are demanding heavy premiums on prices stated in the Dunlop136 words
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Advertisement27 1918-03-26 4 S’fay Everybody Stays. “E. O.” Pinang Gazette Press, LIMITED. 5 TELEPHONES. 5 Printing Works Manager and Cashier’s Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor's Residence'... 221 "■■■«■JEUBUUIIUHUIIIUUUeWHUUBMUH 1127 words
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Miscellaneous39 1918-03-26 4 THE TIDES. The following are ths tides for *o-day *ud to-morrow, Penang Standard Cimes High W»t»r. Low Water. To-day 6.11 a.rn. 12 5 p.m. 6 31 pm. To MOKKOW. 12 7 a m. 6.35 a.m. 12.25 pm. 6.57 p.m.39 words
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Article216 1918-03-26 5 enemy advance stayed. ALLIED CONFIDENCE. PARIS SUBURBS SHELLED. The battle in France continued on Sunday and Monday, particularly on the northern portion of the line from north* west of Peronne to north of Bapaume, where powerful enemy attacks were repulsed with very heavy losses, the German efforts to216 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article, Illustration2545 1918-03-26 5 CROSSINGS OF THE SOMME. London, March 24.* Field Marshal Haig reports that fresh hostile attacks this morning in great strength on the whole front continued all day. South of Peronne, after heavy fighting, the enemy crossed the Somme at certain points. ete are being dealt with. North of2,545 words
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Article493 1918-03-26 5 LONG RANGE BOMBARDMENT. London, March 23. A Paris official report says the tnemy is shelling Paris suburbs from long range with a 240 millimetre gun, firing every quarter of an hour. A dozsn have been killed and fifteen wounded. Counter-measures have been taken. Theories. Paris, March 24493 words
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Article219 1918-03-26 5 Somme.—One of the main waterways of France traversing the department of the same name from north-west to south-east for 125 miles through a marshy valley, on which stand the towns of Ham, Peronne, Amiens, and Abbeville. The valley forms the northern line of defence for219 words
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Article457 1918-03-26 5 FRENCH PRESS VIEWS. [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, March 25.—A1l reliable informat' ion goes to show that the enormous eflorb attempted by the Germans against the British front in France is resulting in a real failure. The Matin writes on this matter: In order to meet a formidable shook the[Havas Telegrams.] - 457 words
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Article130 1918-03-26 5 JAPAN’S DECISION. [Ruetbr’s Telegrams]. Loudon, March 25. The Daily Mail correspondent at Tokio says in the House ot Peers, Count Te auchi, replying t) an inbe r pellation, said the Government had net coi.sidered tie question of intervention in Siberia because Japan was not menaced by the presence in[Ruetbr’s Telegrams]. - 130 words
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Article60 1918-03-26 5 Washington, March 24. An American warship ras brought into a Pacific port th 60 ft. motorboat Agassiz manned by a German crew. It is stated the vessel was operating as a raider in the Pacific and was capable of «L king any merchantman It is a'leged to60 words
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Article76 1918-03-26 5 Lor.dou, March 24. Vice-Admiral Sir Richard Peirse has been promoted Admire], in succession to Admiral Sir Edw <rd Bradford, who has been retired at bis own request to facilitate the promotion of younger officers. Stoek Market Barometer. London, March 25 The Stock Exchange opened with a feeling of76 words
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Article945 1918-03-26 6 [BY MAJOR C. J. C. STREET, R.G.A.] Gunner Jenkins scrambled into the last lorrj as it moved off, being ably assisted by the rest of the detachment, who stretched willing hands over the tail board, and hauled him in by anything they could catch hold945 words
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Article1013 1918-03-26 6 When the T. K. K. s. Hudson Maru was entering Yokohama harbour on February 10, she collided with the N. Y. K. s. Tofuku Maru, and was seriously damaged. The Tofuku Maru also suffered some damage. The largest order yet placed by the U.S. Shipping Board is for1,013 words
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Advertisement551 1918-03-26 6 Weak Kidneys and Backache D»-. Cassell’s Tablets Strengthen Your Kidneys and Cure Backache and Urinary Trouble. You cannot be well when your kidneys are out of order. No. you must suffer, because vour blood will be filled with bad matter viiicn your kidneys are too" weak to remove. What you551 words
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Advertisement212 1918-03-26 6 I TOWN HALL, Penang. I FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. I Saturday, March 30th, and Monday, Ist April. 1918. M. S. COWAN PRESENTS I “THE CAMEOS” who are passing through after a most successful tour throughout the Far East. In an entirely new Repertoire NEW SONGS —NEW DANCES —NEW BURLESQUES. This212 words
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Miscellaneous325 1918-03-26 6 ALL NEW TO-NIGHT ONLY the Best Show in Penang—THAT’S ALL i Kißlj Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO. W6ere to go for a good s6ow. Stars, Stories and are to be found ONLY at t6e empire THEATRE Ist Show at 8 p.m. From the Shadows 2 Reel Broncho325 words
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Article1523 1918-03-26 7 STATE COUNCIL AND BUKIT SELARONG VERDICT. [Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondbnt. The verdict of murder against the three tiodais of Bukit S Jarong Estate has been upheld by the State Council, and sentence c f death will now be formally passed by the Judge of the High Court according1,523 words
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Article79 1918-03-26 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. x g g> Share?. >» >. s 3 23 «2 33 Rubber (Dollar). Jimah $1.50 $1.60 $1.40 $1.50 J eram K. $l.lO $1.20 $1.20 $1.30 Mining. Asam K. 27/3 28/3 27/6 28/679 words
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Article44 1918-03-26 7 The following are the particulars of the output of the Renong Tin Dredging Company, Limited’s tin ore for the first half of this month :—No 1 Dredge piculs 67 No 2 Dredge piculs 137 No 3 Dredge piculs 484. Total 688 piculs.44 words
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Article115 1918-03-26 7 At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association’s 338tb auction, on 20th and 21st March, there were offered for sale piculs 16,361.60 or 2,181,547 lbs. (tons 973.90). The prices realized were Smoked Sheet fine ribbed $B3 to $BB good ribbed 70 82 fine plain 76 t good115 words
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Article73 1918-03-26 7 The homeward mail H closes at 10 am. to-morrow, connecting with the mail E which left Penang on the 22nd inst. Letters posted in the pillar boxes before 9 am. to-morrow will be in time. Letters, etc, may be posted at the Head Office up to 10-45 a.m.73 words
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Article871 1918-03-26 7 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. Rangoon, March 13. —The Lientenant-Gov-ernor presided at a meeting of the Burma Legislative Council at Government House, to-day, when all members except the Hon. Sir C. Carey and the Hon. Mr. A. K. A. S. Jamal, were present. Preparatory to commencing the proceeding the Lieutenant-Governor made871 words
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Article137 1918-03-26 7 A correspondent writes to the ‘‘Straits Times,” —The British India Steam Navigation Company deserve much praise for the way in which they are keeping up the IndianStraits and other connections in spite of the difficulties they have had to contend with, especially during the last few months. The137 words
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THE FAR EAST.
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263 1918-03-26 7 Siangtan, Hunan, February 22, —Particulars of the serious wounding at the hand of bandits of Mrs. H. Pecker and Miss E. E. Trojahn, of Yuanchow in western Hunan, have reached this city. These ladies are members of the Leibenzeller branch of the China Inland Mission,263 words
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97 1918-03-26 7 Peking, March 8. —The American engineers, Messrs. Kyle and Purcell, and their Chinese assistant have been robbed and captured by bandits near Yehsien in Honan. The party was going out to inspect the survey work of the proposed railway from Chowkiakow to Singyangfu and ’were97 words
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Article42 1918-03-26 7 Peking, March 10. —The American engineers kidnapped in Honan have been discovered in a place called Swine Gulch, which has been surrounded by soldiers. The authorities in Honan are negotiating with the bandits for the release of their prisoners.42 words
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200 1918-03-26 7 Shanghai, March 12. —Orders to stand ready for instant response to military call for service in Manchuria or Siberia have been issued to all Japanese army reservists in Shanghai, according to reports received by the “China Press’’’ last evening. Japanese men of eligible military age200 words
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Article144 1918-03-26 7 Osaka, March 6.—The Fukuoka (Kiushu) authorities have just removed the ban on the publication of the details of a sensational case of bribery in connection with the sale of the output of the Government Steel Works at Yawata and also the transportation of coal. The persons being144 words
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Article29 1918-03-26 7 Tokio, March s.—The s.s. Umatilla (3,070 tons: Pacific Coast Co., New York), from Seattle for Hongkong, stranded today off Choshi. Assistance is being sent from Yokohama.29 words
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Article143 1918-03-26 7 Shanghai, March 10.—A petition requesting that all German residents in Shanghai and neighbouring outports be either interned or deported is,now circulating in Shanghai among subjects of Allied nations. When it has been fully signed it will be presented to the Chinese authorities and early action asked. It143 words
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Article118 1918-03-26 7 Striking Disclosures. London, March 15.—A telegram to the Times from Peking, dealing with German intrigue in China, instances the case of the Dane Larsen who signed a loan agreement with the Chinese Navy Minister for half a million sterling for the installation of wireless in China118 words
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Article80 1918-03-26 7 Hongkong, March 4.—The official inquiry into the race course disaster was opened to-day, a special jury being empanelled. The Attorney-General who appeared for the Government said that the inquiry was of exceptional importance and expressed on behalf of the Government, the greatest sympathy for the relatives and80 words
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Article39 1918-03-26 7 Tokio, March 7. —To-day a freight train of eleven cars, was going up Usui mountain when it was derailed and fell into the valley with the result that two people were killed and several mortally injured.39 words
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Article182 1918-03-26 7 —“M.T.” Peculiar were the circumstances of the case heard in the District Court, Singapore, bei fore Mr. Langham Carter, in which a Japan. ese, Kumaking Kang Ichido, was brought up on charges of having in his possession a quantity of chandu dross, exceeding three i tahils in—“M.T.” - 182 words
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Article225 1918-03-26 7 The business for the meeting to-day, is as follows: 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Some bills to be passed. 5. Contract with Chin Ah Wai for the construction of cement concrete225 words
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Article498 1918-03-26 7 Messrs. Baker, Morgan and Co., Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, reported on Saturday, as follows: The volume of business, since last week which we described as good,’ had dwindled away again and there is very Little of interest» to report as regards transactions. Tins, rubbers and loans have498 words
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Article362 1918-03-26 7 M.M.” Central Workshops Employees’ Petition. The following letter has been addressed to tile General Manager, F.M.S. Railways Department, Kuala Lumpur; The petition of the employees the Central Workshops, Kuala Lumpur, sheweth as follows Prior to the outbreak oi the war in Europe the daily rates of pay to—“ M.M.” - 362 words
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Article33 1918-03-26 7 Calcutta, March 18.—By order of the Behar Government, Swami Satyadeva, a Graduate of Washington University, and Hindu preacher, has been interned at Motihari, and prohibited from making any speeches, z33 words
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Article59 1918-03-26 7 Mar 30.—P.V.R C. Shoot, (Deliberate) 7 a.m. Mar 30.—Cricket P.C C vs. I.R.C. Mar 31.—P.V.R.0. Shoot, (Rapids) 7 am. Mar 30-31 and Apr I.—North Kedah Our Day.” April I.—Cricket (Whole Day) P.C.G. vs. P.R.C. April I.—St. George’s, Meeting, Penang Cricket Club, 6 45 p m. April 4.—Mayfield Ru*59 words
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Advertisement2198 1918-03-26 8 P. 0. -Britishlndia N.Y.K. K. P- M. I V» koninklijke paketvaart I AND Japan Mail Steamship maatschappij I W I J I (INCOBPOBATED 111 HOLLAND.) Head Office £1,20 E y\ j iriA tompany, Limited. (Royal Packet S. N. 3B, bishopsgate, LONDON, Ec I (Incerporatroi i. Japaa.) Innro m BaiZ SraaMtu.2,198 words
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