Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 15 April 1918
1918-04-15
1
12
https://www.nlb.gov.sg
https://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/newspapers/browse/pinangazette
Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
-
Title Section20 1918-04-15 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 87. VOL. LXXVI. MONDAY. 15th APRIL, 1918, PRICE IO CENTS20 words
-
Page 1 Advertisements
-
Advertisement532 1918-04-15 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA k kX. I Next Door to The Dispensary. < E a«t Qa 1 a 101 i DUE SHORTLY A SMALL j Jgj I SHIPMENT OF A I 1 D D F ft 1 RELIABLE SECO.\D HAND (EECfevelaild f 7 *> £J £J |g K OAKS of532 words
-
Advertisement16 1918-04-15 1 MLSKSHoaw'Wg, IRUNNYMEDEI I HOTEL. I j GARAGE New {Cars for Hire. j ""g w g I16 words
-
-
Article648 1918-04-15 2 IMPORTANT REFERENCE. A full Bench of the Chief Court, consisting of the Chief Judge (Sir Daniel Twomey), Mr Justice Rigg, Mr Justice Ormond and Mr Justice Maung Kiu (delivered judgment on a reference made to it by Mr Justice Rigg under Section 11, Lower Burma Courts Act,648 words
-
Article131 1918-04-15 2 .—Ex. A Burma correspondent states that on the tarly morning of sth instant a female elephant named Mee Khin, belonging to Messrs the Bombay Burma Trading Corporation Limited, gave birth to a white female calf in the Y< z'.n forest of the Pyinmana division. This calf, he.—Ex. - 131 words
-
Page 2 Advertisements
-
Advertisement1574 1918-04-15 2 WANTED A Teacher for a NToriCE IS HEREBY given that Bakau Firewood Consumers’ Association. z x LM Mb. Leonard Ernest Slowe is Lower Elementary Class. .qthorised to sign our firm per procuration MEM j^ a Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., Adclrpc;<4 from to-day. Kamunting Tin Dredging, Ltd., 1 KATZ BROTHERS, LIMITED,1,574 words
-
Advertisement89 1918-04-15 2 "FHE first step in correcting A constipation is to stop the use of harsh purgatives, which overstimulate the bowels and irritate the delicate lining of the stomach, thus lessening their sensibility to even the strongest stimulation. Substitute for them the mild, nongriping remedy DINKETTEQ > THE TINY LAXATIVES VJ which89 words
-
Advertisement351 1918-04-15 2 A' Great Admiral '4 And A G™at Tonic Iron Jelloids. England Expects” and not in vain. The will is there but may-be not the strength. Perhaps the blood is poor and rice-Admirai: thin. Poorness of blood is Anaemia. Horatio vi SCOU nt Ntitor., For ANAEMIA (shown by breathlessness on slight351 words
-
-
CORRESPONDENCE.
-
Article483 1918-04-15 3 [To THE EniTOB or TH» “PINANO GaXRIT».”] Sir,— -Kindly spare me a space in your popular journal for ibis letter, which is in reply to that of 11 Invalided R.N.R.. dated Krian Road, Ipoh Bh, which published in your paper of the 11th current. I much regret tn483 words
-
Article220 1918-04-15 3 [To the Editob or th» “Pinang Gaebttb.”] Sir, —The European public who support Hotels in this country are indeed longsuffering. With th° exception of perhaps two Hotels in this part of the world the usual mode of serving food is this, the cook or boy puts on a220 words
-
-
Article101 1918-04-15 3 P. C. C. v. I. R. C. A cricket match was played at the Esplanade on Saturday between Penang Cricket Club and the Indian Recreation Club. The result was a draw in favour of the home side. The scores were P.C.C. 201 (E. J. Bennett 76, C. G. May101 words
-
Article117 1918-04-15 3 The fares on home lines, says a Rangoon p iper, have been raised as follow over the pre-war rates, not the rates at present in h rce, which have been enhanced since the outbreak of the war:—lst class, increase of £25 2nd class, £l6 3rd class, £B.117 words
-
Article1651 1918-04-15 3 “M.M.” THE MALAY STATES GUIDES. At the meeting of the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur last week Mr.Kenion before the adjournment referred to recent honours conferred on officers and men of the Malay States Guides, who he was told had done extraordinarily well in most trying circumstances. He“M.M.” - 1,651 words
-
Article168 1918-04-15 3 A correspondent writes to the Straits Times There is a Japanese Naval Officer in the hospital suffering from a broken arm. He was on his way to Japan by the French mail and when the ship listed during the gale on Saturday night he was the first (I168 words
-
Article52 1918-04-15 3 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade fron 5 p.m. to-day 1. Selection La Dame Blanche Boeldieu 2 Schotdsche Beauty of the Dane* 3u>by 3. Selection Th* Met enyer Boy K»ppey 4. Waltz r J/y Lady Love ...Rosey 5. March Th*. Old52 words
-
Article459 1918-04-15 3 The Bible Christians an? greatly interested in Jerusalem. In Genesis it sis it is written that when Jacob died in Egypt “Joseph commanded his servants the physicians to embalm his father and the physicians embalmed Israel. Jacob we know was buried in the cave of Machpelab at Hebron. If459 words
-
Article448 1918-04-15 3 s.T.” Story of an Imperturbable Chines» Lady. In the S ngapnre Supreme Cour% on Saturday morning the Chief Justice (Sit John Bucknil’, K C.) gave judgment in two cases concerning promissory notes which his Lordship described as strongly contested. The defendant in both ca c es was Bo**y. “ s.T.” - 448 words
-
Page 3 Advertisements
-
Advertisement293 1918-04-15 3 PRITCHARD’S STORES. STATIONERY DEPARTMENT. B Stonehenge hand made Deckle Edge Note Paper and Envelopes. Duke Size per box $2.35 Albert Size per box $2.10 Albert Barer Deckle Edge Note Paper Envelopes Note Paper per box /1.60 Envelopes $2.40 Drayton Mill Linen Note Paper and Envelopes Bine or White. Octavo Size293 words
-
-
1089 1918-04-15 4 OFFICIAL PRIZE LIST. The following is the list of winners of prizes in the second lottery drawn at Alor Star on Saturday, April 13th: First Prize $37,480. *****9 Teh, Jementah Estate Johore Second Prize $9,370. ***** Blank Penang Third Prize $3,748. ***** Blank Penang1,089 words
-
230 1918-04-15 4 Journalist Deported. On an order issued by Governor-General Harrison R. McCulloch Dick, editor and proprietor of the “Philippine Free Press,’’ described as the leading weekly newspaper of the archipelago, will be deported to Hongkong. He has been given eight days by the Chief of230 words
-
Article724 1918-04-15 4 Mr E T King, of Cheviot Robber Co, has left for Home to j' in up. Mr H G C Bailey, recently of Cbangkat Mem Estate, Ipoh, has been appointed to the managership of Kuang Estate. Ipoh is shortly to lose Mr and Mrs H C Joass.724 words
-
Article39 1918-04-15 4 Th® local superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company Ltd has received the following notification from the Head Office London Indefinite delay to all traffic, urge the rublic to use the cables fjr messages of importance only.’’39 words
-
Page 4 Advertisements
-
Advertisement453 1918-04-15 4 WANTED TO PURCHASE SIX KOTH AS—capacity about 40 Tone each —must be shallow draft—state price and full particulars to Box No. 81, c/o Pinang Gazette. WANTED To buy used Typewriter. State kind and price. Address Box No. 82, c/o Pinang Gazette. PUBLIC SCHOOLMAN (38) not eligible for Army desires position453 words
-
Advertisement208 1918-04-15 4 'coliseum D RURY LANE. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 24 Reels. VITAGRAPH, Supreme Serial. I SCARLET RUNNER, Episode 1. The Car with H. M. 2 Parts. Episode 11. The Nuremberg Watch 2 Parts. 5 Reels. BETTER WOMAN 5 Reels. 2 Reels. TRIANGLE COMEDY THE GIRL AND THE LION 2 Reels. First Show208 words
-
-
Page 4 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous84 1918-04-15 4 Proprietor H. J. A. HOLM. Manager THOMAS SHAFTO? to-night' o[ MARIE o WALCAMP -LN The Dashing Screen Actress in -LN “The Indians Lament" I A Gold Seal 3 Act Feature. X Tne Fugitive Imp. Feature with Q. LOUISE LOVELY AND HARRY CARTER m the Leads I I Excellent Supporting Films84 words
-
-
Article1662 1918-04-15 5 CHAIRMAN’S SUMMARY. [Rbutbr Telegram-».] Loudon, April, 12. The report of the Irish Convention has been issued. A covering letter by the Chairman, Sir Horace Plunkett, to Mr Lloyd George, summarises the main points. Sir Horace Plunkett says while it was found impossible to overcome the objections of[Rbutbr Telegram-».] - 1,662 words
-
Article679 1918-04-15 5 THE AGE-LIMIT. London, April 13. The House of Commons, in Committee, carried by a large majority the first clause of the Man Power Bill, authorising the general raising of the age. The Government undertook not to take action as regards liable men over fifty, without Parliamensary consent. Mr.679 words
-
Article14 1918-04-15 5 Pris, April 14. General Sarrail has been placed on the reserve list.14 words
-
Article147 1918-04-15 5 TERRIBLE STORIES. London, April 12. The report on British war prisoners in the hands of the Germans states that the younger prisoners’ miseries w=re intensified by the inadequacy of the accommodation and no supp'y of clothing. In some cases the men were compelled to sleep in a roofless147 words
-
Article77 1918-04-15 5 Amsterdam, April 12. General Keim, for three years Military Governor of the Belgian Province of Limburg, in a sp?ech at Berlin, characterised the restoration and indemnification of Belgium as monstrous. Belgium had only been treated according to the laws of war. Military, economic and political guarantees77 words
-
Article71 1918-04-15 5 WHOLE-HEARTED CO-OPERATION. Pari?, April 11. The Secretary of the Siamese Legation, in an interview with the Echo de Paris declared that Siam desired to demonstrate her whole-hearted adaesiun to the cause of justice and right, and to show particularly to Germany, which laughed at Siam, that the Siamese71 words
-
Article48 1918-04-15 5 REFORM PROPOSALS. London, April 12. The Manchester Guardian understands that the House of Lords Reform Conference approved of proposals whereby the Second Chamber will consist of three sections, respectively nominated by the Peers, the House of Commons and the County Council?, also an elected section.48 words
-
Article58 1918-04-15 5 Rome, April 13. Signor Orlando, after visiting the fron\ has telegraphed to General Diaz that he wished the confidence wi*h which his visit had inspired him, should spread throughout Italy and the Army, which was never more worthy than at the present hour of supreme crisis. The enemy’s58 words
-
Article64 1918-04-15 5 Amsterdam, April 13 Collisions occurred ba-ween a mob and the police and military during bread riots at Haarl m, where a cowd pillaged shops. There were several casualties. Rioting also occurred at Rotterdam. Riots at the Hague. Amsterdam, April 13. Forty to fifty, including policemen, were64 words
-
Article37 1918-04-15 5 Tue Hague, April 13. The Dutch Government introduced a Bill, establishing compulsory civilian service, during abnormal conditions, for unmarried Dutchmen and childless Dutch women, in the mother country, between the ages 17 and 60.37 words
-
Article66 1918-04-15 5 A LETTER ADMITTED. Amsterdam, April 13. It is now significantly admitted in Vienna that Emperor Charles sent some kind of a letter as regards Alsace-Lorraine. The explanations ate taking the form that the letter was misinterpreted or falsified. Austrian Version. Amsterdam, April 13. A Vienna official report says the66 words
-
Article22 1918-04-15 5 Loudon, April 11. Silver is at 46£. The market is firm but influenced by increased rates to India and short supplies.22 words
-
Article153 1918-04-15 5 WHOLESALE MASSACRES. Petrograd, April 13. The Russian Government sent a Note to Berlin declaring that the offensive by the Turkish troops on the Caucasian front was followed by the murder of the whole Armenian population. Women and children were killed without mercy, and property plundered and burnt.153 words
-
Article132 1918-04-15 5 MR TAFT’S DECLARATION. Albany, April 13. Mr. Taft, addressing the New York State Legislature, advocated that the United State?, as soon as possible, put an army of five to seven millions into the Anglo-French lines. This would probably take two years, but when it was accomplished,! victory would132 words
-
Article111 1918-04-15 5 AN ULTIMATUM. London, April 13. Reuter learns that a German submarine appeared off the Liberian coast on April 9tb, and seized a small armed vessel, which was torpedoed after the crew had been taken prisoners. The commander of the submarine sent an ultimatum to the Government,111 words
-
Article50 1918-04-15 5 Copenhagen, April 14. The Social Demokraten states that the German battleship Rheinland (18,600 ton?) is aground cu the Aaland Islands. Another source report» ehs struck a mine and sank. German Fleet at Helsingfors Amsterdam, April 14. A Berlin message says a German fleĕt has arrived at Helsingfors.50 words
-
Article112 1918-04-15 5 HARD FIGHTING. London, April 12. An official message says there was fighting all day in the coastal sector on Wednesday, The Turks and Germans who had penetrated advanced positions in the direction of Berukin and El Kefr were ejected. We advanced our lines at several point?, inflicted substantial losses112 words
-
Article149 1918-04-15 5 A number of Shanghai merchants headed by Wang Wen-tsai have, according to a Shanghai paper, submitted a petition to the Government for the latter’s permission to allow them to organise a tramway service in the Capital. The petitioners remind the Government that the tramway forms one of149 words
-
Article160 1918-04-15 5 ENGLISH COUNTIES BOMBED. London, April 13. The Pres? Bureau states that hostila airships crossed ths East Coast on Friday evening and attacked certain eastern and midlands districts. One or two of the raiders penetrated farther inland, where some bombs were dropped. Details are unavailable. The raid is in160 words
-
Article84 1918-04-15 5 Paris. April 13. An air raid alarm was given at ten on Friday evening and all clear at eleven o’clock. German aeroplanes crossed the lines, proceeding southwards. Only two reached Paris and dropped some bombs. The casualties are still unknown. Paris, April 13. In last night’s84 words
-
Article81 1918-04-15 5 London, April 13. In the House of Commons, Mr Macpherson stated that iu was possible to construct a gun firing over eighty miles. The necesary steps had been taken. Paris Shelled. Paris, April 12. A long-range gun yesterday killed two and wounded twelve in Paris. Paris Bombardments81 words
-
Article30 1918-04-15 5 London, April 13. The Press Bureau says Major-General F H Sykes ba? been appointed Chief of the Air Staff, on the resignation of General Trenchard.30 words
-
Article251 1918-04-15 5 —Ex. While most of America’s airmen will probably see service above the battle-line which extends from the North Sea across Belgium and France, they will not be forgetful of the superhuman skill, daring, and self-sacrifice of their allies beyond the Alps, the intrepid Italians, whose country produces no—Ex. - 251 words
-
Article107 1918-04-15 5 Mr Justice McCardie delivered judgment in favor of Messrs Joseph Bank, Limited grain merchants, Liverpool, in their action against the Canard Stenm«hin Company, Liverpool, to recover £2,015, in respect of damage to a cargo of wheat carried in the Pannonia from New York to London. The107 words
-
Article688 1918-04-15 6 The latest communique from Sir Douglas Haig shows that the enemy was attacking fruitlessly yesterday near Bailleul,aud at Neuve Eglise, which had been retaken by the British troops. The latter had brought the enemy advance to a halt on Friday night on the whole front of the attack,688 words
-
Article15 1918-04-15 6 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $152 00 per picul buyers.15 words
-
Article31 1918-04-15 6 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output of tin from the Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., (N. L.) for the week ending 13th inst, was 21 tons.31 words
-
Article124 1918-04-15 6 The following are the la'est quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list Saturday. To-day. a> ra ta cb C ffl Shares. t» >» 9 So fig az og az Rubber (Dollar). A. Kuning $1 $1.05 $1 $l.lO A. Molek $2.15 $2.25 $2.20 $2.30 Bukit Katil 80c124 words
-
Article222 1918-04-15 6 The following are additional rubber outputs for March Ampat lbs 14,796 Asahan 37,865 Anglo Sumatra 47,362 Bah Lias 42,361 Bila Sumatra 12,751 Bandar Sumatra 32,448 Bukit Jelotong 6,504 Central Sumatra 8,597 Eastern Sumatra 12,877 Glen Bervie 5,345 Investment Trust 61,866 Investment Trust (Tea) 429,642 Lankat River 47,474 Langkat222 words
-
Article1492 1918-04-15 6 From the report of the Convention and the comments of Sir Horace Plunkett and re BQ other statements in the cables, it will seen that the main obstacle to a settlement of the Irish question is the irreconcilable attitude of certain Ulstermen, whose views are voiced by1,492 words
-
Article148 1918-04-15 6 YESTERDAY’S SHOOT. At the Rifle Range. Kampong Bahru, yesterday morning the shoot, deliberate at 200 300 and 500 yards at N R A targets H P B=los, resulted as under Pte L M Woodward with h’cap .43 made 93.03 Chan Hock Seng .62 92.84 Capt J148 words
-
Article81 1918-04-15 6 The management will present to-night at the Fmpire “An Indian’s Lament,” a three-reel Universal Gold Seal Special, featuring Marie Walcamp, the idolized star of Liberty.” Swift action and dramatic climaxes mark every foot of this film “The Fugitive ”is a two-reel Imp Feature in which that beautiful screen81 words
-
Article200 1918-04-15 6 HEAVY GERMAN LOSSES. DETAILS OF THE FIGHTING. POSITIONS RECAPTURED. The British army has brought the enemy to a halt on the whole front from south of Ypres to the La Bassee Canal, the advance at its greatest point being about twelve miles, where it reached to the200 words
-
France and Belgium.
-
Article376 1918-04-15 6 [Reuter’s Telegrams] THE ENEMY’S PRESSURE. London, April 12. Field Marshal Haig reports that the enemy maintain l d strong pressure all day on Friday south and soutb-west of Bailleul, maki.ig constant attacks in great forc°, which are still continuing. We have been slowly pushed back in entinuous fighting[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 376 words
-
Article, Illustration3546 1918-04-15 6 THE ENEMY’S AIMS. London, April 12; Field Marshal Haig, in a Special Order o f the Day to the troops in France, states; Three weeks ago, to-day, the enemy began his terrific attacks on a fifty front. Hi? objects are to separate us from the3,546 words
-
Article133 1918-04-15 7 Lond>n, April 14. A German official report says British monitors and a-roplanes, on the night of April L2ct>, attacked the coast of Flanders, bombarded Ostend and bombed Zsebruyge batteries. We repulsed the attacks of the enemy, A torpedo boat app oached Ostend and was shot at and133 words
-
Article94 1918-04-15 7 BAVARIANS ASKS FOR STOPPAGE. Lonio-i, April 14. Tne c-ffectiven ss of the Allied air raids on Germany is further illustrated by tbe fact that the Second Chamber of the Bavarian Dietpasaed unanimously a resolution rt ques' iig the Government to urge the Imperial authorities to try94 words
-
Article28 1918-04-15 7 Amsterdam, April 14. A Berlin message claims that the Zeppelins on April 12 h bombed Bn miugliam, Nottii gham, Sheffield, Leeds, Hull and G imsby.28 words
-
229 1918-04-15 7 French Front, February 16. —Greatly exaggerated reports have been spread recently of the number of German divisions at present on the western front. It has been stated that there are 220 divisions, but this can be contradicted. Counting those that have been brought recently229 words
-
-
Page 6 Advertisements
-
Advertisement26 1918-04-15 6 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. O.” Pinang Gazette Press, 5 LIMITED. TELEPHONES. S Printing Works Manager and Cashier's Office 498 Managing Editor 477 Editor’s Residence 22126 words
-
-
Page 6 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous72 1918-04-15 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To DAV. 2.40 a.m. (sft. 6in.) 8.48 a.m. (Ift. lin.) 2.45 pm. (6ft. 4in 9.38 p.m. (Oft. 7in.) To-mobbow. 3.22 a.m. (sft. Oiu.) 919 a m. (Ift. 7in.) 3.17 p.m. (6ft. Oin.)72 words
-
-
Article363 1918-04-15 7 The seat of the Senior District Officer, Province Wellesley, will be transferred to Butterworth on after Ist May, 1918. In consequence of the above change Mr. G. A. Hereford, Senior District Officer, P.W., bjs chief clerk, Mr. Lee Swee Bee, and other clerks are going to Butterworth363 words
-
Article105 1918-04-15 7 THE BRITISH TERMS. The Hagues, April 14. The British Legation states that requisitioned Dutch ships will be returned iu good condition not later than the completion of the voyage on which they are engaged on the day of tbe signature of the peace treaty. For ships that sail105 words
-
Article69 1918-04-15 7 [Havas Telegrams Paris, April 14—The French papers observe, concerning the subject of tbe letter from Emperor Charles, that the publication of the letter was only made because EmperCharles bad addressed to William II a telegram contradicting the statement of M. Clemenceau, and because Count Czemin in an[Havas Telegrams ] - 69 words
-
Article139 1918-04-15 7 Paris, April 14—The German offensive in Flanders seems to be stopped, at any rate it is now reduced to local attacks of no decisive value on a front which tends to become stable. Seventeen German divisions, ten of which were taken from the general reserves were engaged there,139 words
-
Article549 1918-04-15 7 A Topic of tbe week, almost but not quite barred by the Censor, is the mishap to tbe mail steamer in Saturday night’s terrible squall. Like tbe belief in the seventh wave being the Raj th, so the third Sumatra is now held to be the mastersquall, and549 words
-
Article276 1918-04-15 8 Peace Rumours. The Hague. April 9. —There was a general rise on the exchange in Amsterdam, in consequence of peace rumours. Conditions in Amsterdam. The Burgermeester of Amsterdam has issued a proclamation, warning the inhabitants against plundering the bakers’ shops. To-day, the city was quiet. Military patrols276 words
-
Article246 1918-04-15 8 The following notification is, by command of His Excellency the Governor, published foi general information in the S.S. Gazette. His Excellency the Governor has been informed by the Secretary of State for the Colonies that the following message from the British Premier to the Prime246 words
-
Article355 1918-04-15 8 Daily Express.’ A man named Yap Yew obtained judgment a few days ago against another Chinese foi money due. and payment not being forthcoming the plaintiff got out a distress warrant and seized the property which he had reason to believe belonged to the defendant. Taa“ Daily Express.’ - 355 words
-
Article291 1918-04-15 8 The report of the department of the Registrar of Companies for the year 1917 states The revenue collected in fees was $10,597.05 of this, $1,675.05 was on account of companies registered under the The British and Foreign Companies Enactment, 1912.” and $8,922 on account of local companies291 words
-
Article257 1918-04-15 8 S.T.” A Happy Ending tc a Painful Case. In the Supreme Court, Singapore, oil Friday afternoon the hearing was continued before His Lordship the Chief Justice of the petition in which Mrs. Ellen Tereza Franke, 20, Newton Road, sought probate of the will of her mother, the—“ S.T.” - 257 words
-
Article168 1918-04-15 8 Numerous questions relating to death sentences in the field have lately been asked in Parliament. Replying to these Mr. Macpherson, I nder-Secretary of State for War. said that Sir Douglas Haig personally reads and examines the records of all courts-martial in such cases before he168 words
-
Article70 1918-04-15 8 We upderstand from a reliable source says the Straits Times,” that Eurasians have been granted the opportunity of participating in the defence of the Colony. This is a realisation of their representations to the Government which have been favourably considered. It is befitting that such a privilege should70 words
-
Page 8 Advertisements
-
Advertisement560 1918-04-15 8 1 I JM M I I• I’ *7 ft 4,| J W\\ I 111 I iIBj A Let Wincarnis give you Mew Strength, new Blood, new Nerve Force new Vitality. To those who are Weak, or Anaemic, or Nervy,’ or Run-down, Wincarnis offers the greatest of all gifts the gift560 words
-
Advertisement150 1918-04-15 8 ACHE AND PAIN INSURANCE. You insure your house against fire, you insure your life—why not insure yourself against aches and pains Little's Oriental Balm is an Ache and Pain Insurance for those who keep it handy can have INSTANT relief from Backache, Headache, Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Sprains and EVERY pain, small150 words
-
Advertisement272 1918-04-15 8 “North Kedah Our Day Fete A REMARKABLE COLLECTION OF PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE FETE TAKEN BY NIKKO STUDIO CAN NOW BE OBTAINED AT THEIR MODERN ART PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO, PENANG ROAD, PENANG. PRICE ONE ALBUM OF 44 PRINTS $l2. SINGLE PRINT 30 50 cents per each Print. K. S. OKANIWA, ProprietorI Most272 words
-
-
Article1329 1918-04-15 9 WHOLE TURKISH FORCE OUT OF ACTION. Baghdad April I.—Reuter’s special correspondent writes from Wadi Hauran on the 27th March By a rapid and brilliant stroke last night we rounded up and captured practically the whole of the Turkish force on the Euphrates. Our troops advanced from Sahiliyah, 141,329 words
-
Article298 1918-04-15 9 A Mendelian Story. Valuable work is being done by th° Agricultural Research Institute, Pusa, (of which Mr James Mackenna is the head) in scientific research for the improvement of agriculture “The inheHtarce of characters in rice” forms No 2 Vol. IX of ’hBotanical series of the memoirs issued298 words
-
Article64 1918-04-15 9 The March monthly medal competition viz:—2oo yards handicap for “A Class was held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, 14 h inst. with the following result:— Ist, G. de Moubray (50 seconds), 2nd S. A. Yell (scratch), 3rd. D. Rendle (35 seconds). There being no entries for64 words
-
Article109 1918-04-15 9 Penang, April 15, 1918 S. P. Tapioca ...$lO.OO sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$lO 75 sellers. Poldleaf $72. Gepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O oom Trang Pepper $32.00 season coming Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings $49 sellers. Cloves season over109 words
-
Article514 1918-04-15 9 Captain von Muller, of the Emden, has given an extended interview to the official Wolff agency, dealing with bis defeat and capture by the Australian cruiser Sydney, his experiences as a British prisoner, and his attempt to escape in September, 1917. Muller is'now engaged on an514 words
-
Article240 1918-04-15 9 Per N Y K. From London.—To Singapore: Mr A R Laws jo, Mr F W Simplon, Mr J Shoolbred, Mr H M Cocke. To Penang Mr P W James. Per NY K. From London.—To Singapore Mr P Simpson, Mr Pde Bruyn, Mr J S Scherpenhuyzen, Mr240 words
-
154 1918-04-15 9 Intimation that traffic through Siberia to Petrograd is soon to be resumed is contained in a letter from the General Manager of the Chinese Eastern Railway which nas been transmitted from Harbin to the local offices of the International Sleeping Car and Express Trains154 words
-
Article87 1918-04-15 9 April 18.—Parit Perak Rubber Co., Ltd. Adjourned General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 12.15 p.m. April 20.—Semanggol Rubber Co., Ltd., A G.M., 9 Union St., noon. April 20. Penjom Rubber Co, Ltd, adjourned Meeting, noon. April 22.—Residency At Home,” 5 p.m. April 27.—Malay Peninsula Agricultural Association, General Meeting, Chamber87 words
-
NEWS FROM INDIA.
-
Article120 1918-04-15 9 Post Office Mystery. Calcutta, March 26.—1 t was reported last month that several precious stones were abstracted from nine insured parcels, contained in a parcel bag despatched from Mogok Post Office, Burma, to the address of the Calcutta R. M. S. Office; and the Director-General of120 words
-
Article175 1918-04-15 9 Sir S. P. Sinha’s Advice. Calcutta, March 26.—This evening Sir S. P. Sinha formally opened the Social Service Exhibition, organised by the Bengal Social Service League, under the chairmanship of Mr. W. R. Gourlay, Private Secretary to the Governor. The exhibition will be open for six days, and175 words
-
Article195 1918-04-15 9 We regret to find in the steps (taken by the Behar Government) the worst of the faults which can be attributed to a bureaucracy. Infirmity of purpose is the keynote throughout and it manifests itself in the usual symptoms; a purposeless insistence for as long as possible on Secretariat195 words
-
Article86 1918-04-15 9 Calcutta, March 22. —A statement issued by the Department of Statistics shows that there are sixteen breweries in British India, nine of which are located at stations in the Himalayas from Murree to Darjeeling. The largest brewery is the one at Bangalore.' Tn 1917 the production86 words
-
Article938 1918-04-15 9 New Area Found in Yamethin. Rangoon, March 19.—Information has been received that wolfram has been discovered on the borders of the Yamethin district. The area in question is about a day’s march from the Tatkon railway station and is near Byingyi Peak. This peak is on938 words
-
-
Article132 1918-04-15 9 P> NANG, April 15, 1918 (Bj/ Courtesy ot the Chartered R-»uk London Demand Bank 2 4 1/16 4 month»’ eight Bank 2/4 3 8 3 Credit ...2 4 9/16 3 Document» l 2/4 19/32 Calcutta Demand Bank R». 3 day»’ eight Privet* Bombay Demand Bank Moulmein Demand Bank i132 words
-
Page 9 Miscellaneous
-
Miscellaneous48 1918-04-15 9 WAR CARTOONS. [Reproduced from the World's Press v. tw. &nu~2p v tE *f Sa 1 gf SOLDIERS THREE. Columbus Dispatch. ■run 1 1 Mt < -Jf-'. BSw&f' X^ /**w Ww w 3 IMKSV 3MBKS Jt. W Wk > I' *'2ll IL/ f> \jLiiiir EVERYTHING BUT TALK.—“ New York Evening Telegram.”48 words
-
-
Article624 1918-04-15 10 .—“M.M.” ELECTRIC POWER. The electric current supply in this town is inadequate. Water power and sfteam power are available. Both are used, we believe. The F.M.S.R. have their own power plant. At Seremban private enterprise has been allowed to undertake the work of supplying current. A few mining.—“M.M.” - 624 words
-
Article220 1918-04-15 10 Messrs. Guthrie and Co., Ltd., Singapore, reported as follows on Thursday. 11th April The weekly rubber auction which commenced yesterday saw a continuance of the recent good demand, and a further rise in prices. Fine pale crepe, of which there was comparatively little on offer, sold up220 words
-
Article107 1918-04-15 10 i In the course of the presidential address to the Chittagong Chamber of Commerce on 21st ultimo it is stated that much important sur- vey work for development of railways is in i hand. The first section of the coast route I connection from Chittagong to Burma107 words
-
Page 10 Advertisements
-
Advertisement88 1918-04-15 10 I I I WATCH THE I FORDS j J =CO BY= j t The car that made motoring t for the million possible. I Sole Distributors for British Malaya: o I Wearne Bros.. Ltd., Singapore, K. Lumpur, ipoh Penang. To Planters! REDUCE YOUR COST OF CULTIVATION By Using Massey-Harris AGRICULTURAL88 words
-
-
Article1330 1918-04-15 11 AMERICA’S PART. Major Joseph Tulasne, (Chief of the French Aviation Mission to America), says: The summer of 1917 was marked by very spirited air battles for the supremacy of the air. During those battles the losses of the Allies were great and those of our enemies1,330 words
-
Page 11 Advertisements
-
Advertisement873 1918-04-15 11 JAUNDICE I I ITS CAUSE AND CURE. I I This distressing complaint so common in all hot countries is E I caused by the Bile overflowing in the Blood. It is not an in- g g dependent disorder but the symptoms of other complaints which I g cause the Bile873 words
-
-
Page 12 Advertisements
-
Advertisement2073 1918-04-15 12 v w w STRAITS STEAM SHIP CO., LTD.. BANKS. &0 -British India N Y K M 1 £,er, Tuesday, »< i> Klang l.corpor.led Io England by Soyai Ch Every Saturday, at 5 p.m. ipo* Paid-up Capital £1,200,000 and Japan Mail Steamship Every Thursday at 2-30 pm. Krian I Reserve Liability2,073 words
-