Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 1 May 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1918-05-01 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 101. VOL. LXXVI. WEDNESDAY, Ist MAY, 1918. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement540 1918-05-01 1 JAPANESE DENTIST T. NAGATA I Next Door to The I Dispensary. “THE PINANG GAZETTE.” OFFICE AND PRESS I g talking of precious thingsJ RATES OF SUBSCRIPTS». I the cultured 1 wX 186 PEARL OF’ S I $lB per annum post free. I B ADVERTISING RATBB will be sent on *7*1112540 words
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Advertisement94 1918-05-01 1 Irunnymim] I HOTEL, j GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. I j ,Rmi m HS. T TYPEWRITER iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiw 1 I We can Supply from Stock: I “NATIONAL” PORTABLE TYPEWRITERS 1 AND "IMPERIAL” PEC P r vj® g For full particulars apply to: g Sime, Darby Co., Ltd., i AGENTS. PENANG.94 words
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Article650 1918-05-01 2 Mr and Mrs J R Nicholson have left Singapore for home via Japan. Mr and Mrs C Pearse have returned to Ipoh from Singapore, after a short holiday in Ceylon. The following are the list of passengers arrived per s.s. Kriao to«day from Singapore Mr R S650 words
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Article143 1918-05-01 2 The following is from the P.V. Orders for May Field operations (compulsory) will be held on May 6th and 12th. The undermentioned having been enrolled are taken on the strength and posted as follows :—Pte Siton Ponniah Lingham (Ambulance Coy), Pte Lee Teik Cheang (D Coy) The Commanding143 words
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Article223 1918-05-01 2 An ordinary meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners, Penang, was held in the Municipal Offices, yesterday afternoon. The President, Mr. W. Peel, presided, and those present were Messrs. A. M. Goodman, (Assistant Protector of Chinese), C. E. Craig, Quah Beng Kee, Yeoh Guan Seok, Chee Wor Lok, L.223 words
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Article233 1918-05-01 2 The Competitions. A Bisley open to Members of the Penang Volunteers and Penang Volunteer Rifle Club will be held this year, the first event taking place, on Saturday, the 25th May. The events in the programme are: Colonial Chaplain’s Clock Renfrew Challenge Plate Moving Figure Penang Deliberate,233 words
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Article177 1918-05-01 2 [From Our Own Correspondent. Bukit Mertajam. May 1. The removal of the Senior District Office from Bukit Mertajam to Butterworth took place to-day. In connection with this change, a farewell was given to Mr. G. A. Hereford. Senior District Officer. Province Wellesley, and to his Chief Clerk.177 words
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Article46 1918-05-01 2 Singapore, May 1. The Hon. the Colonial Secretary, Straits Settlements, has received a letter expressing the cordial thanks of the H. E. the High Commissioner of Canada for the gifts of £35.000 from the Straits and F.M.S. Governments for the Halifax Relief Fund.46 words
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Article37 1918-05-01 2 The entry list for the Penang Golf Club's tennis tournament has opened. With Bulgarian and Turkish troops joining the Prussians in Belgium, the prospect brightens a bit for less barbarous warfare there. —“Boston Herald.”37 words
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Article144 1918-05-01 2 BRITISH MARINES LANDER. Tokio, April 6.—A party of marines from H.M.S. Suffolk was landed at Vladivostock at 1-45 yesterday afternoon for the protection of the railway-station and the vicinity of the British Consulate. It is expected that calm and order will be restored as the result of144 words
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Article100 1918-05-01 2 Peking, April 6.—The Japanese Military Delegation has arrived to discuss the Siberian situation with the Chinese military authorities. Despite official denials, the Chinese press discusses at length demands alleged to have been made by Japan, which are stated to include, under cloak of the argument for co-operation100 words
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Article103 1918-05-01 2 Tokio, April 7.—A message from Yakutsk states that the Social Revolutionists and the landed class have organised the Yakut Provincial Assembly as the highest governmental authority and one hundred citizens, former policemen, and 70 students have organised a National Army and arrested 30 members of the Workmen,103 words
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Article264 1918-05-01 2 Tokio, April 8. —The Executive of the Committee of Workmen and Soldiers, for the Littoral Administration, and the Vladivostok Municipal Council have protested to the Japanese Consul against the landing of marines. The protest is couched in courteous terms and promises that the utmost shall be done to264 words
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224 1918-05-01 2 Tokio, April 13.—A telegram from Moscow states that the organ of the Social Revolutionaries says that the landing of British and Japanese marines at Vladivostock was not because Japanese were killed there, but to prevent the German predominance which is now to be apprehended,224 words
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Article216 1918-05-01 2 Tokio, April 14. —A message from Moscow states that the organs of the* SocialRevolutionist party are violently attacking the Soviet Government as driving Russia to humiliation and ruin, and they are vigorously criticising the order of the Soviet to Siberia to resist the Japanese as a216 words
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Article643 1918-05-01 2 Siberia has an area of considerably over four million square miles. The population at the outside is only thirteen million, and this is mostly confined to the regions bordering on the waterways, the old transcontinental trails and, of course, the transSiberian Railway. This enormous tract of the643 words
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Advertisement73 1918-05-01 2 DINKETTEQ THE TINY LAXATIVES Vr do not wear out their effect before accomplishing their work of correcting constipation, because they do not overstimulate the bowels. They assist nature so gently that the action is regular and thorough, yet without griping. They put the liver, stomach and bowels in perfect working73 words
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Advertisement315 1918-05-01 2 |a serial greater than libertyM R “IMPOSSIBLE.” YOU oAY. g WE SAY—READ ABOUT “THE RED ACE” K IN OUR HOUSE PROGRAMME. kMPm H PRESENTS A STRONG WILD WEST PICTURE I The During Chonte R FULL OF TENSE SITUATIONS AND ADVENTURES. R I “in« Folly of Fonchetie” g A STRONG SOCIAL315 words
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Article1928 1918-05-01 3 (For the Pinang Gazette".) It was raining hard the last car for the Bagan was about to start (D.V). At the call of the driver, I splashed my way across the muddy street to where K 80 lay at anchor. She certainly looked like the1,928 words
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Advertisement909 1918-05-01 3 WANTED, Draughtsman with KT o tick is hereby given that experience in Mechanical Mr John Gordon Brown has been .1 admitted as a partner in thia firm as from Details. Apply IBt Msy> 1918 v Box No. 96, c/o Pinang Gazette. A. A. ANTHONY Co. 459 —4-5 Penang, 30th April,909 words
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Advertisement242 1918-05-01 3 Pritcharcs A SPECIAL OFFER FAMOUS “h” (ind “BECTIVE BRAUDS IF BOOTS (Hid SHOES PRE-WAR PRICES. As our stocktaking season approaches we are desirous of clearing at Special Prices our remaining stocks of the above brands of Boots and Shoes. These goods are of the Finest Quality, Knglisli Make, and nothing242 words
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Article1107 1918-05-01 4 The great enemy cfhnsive was intended by the Germans to iufluence the Allied peoples in favour of a speedy settlement, by weakening their morale and frightening them into the buppu.t of a peace on German teim-, wb.ch would mean the condoning of unprecedented larbaiities and the conclusion1,107 words
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Article230 1918-05-01 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $171.75 per picul, business done. Tin was quoted in London on Tuesday at s-pot £350 and £350 three months. Mr Allan, acting Protector of Chinese, Singapore, charged three Chinese, Lee Kang, Ng Pc. end Ong Chiang, with being found op230 words
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Article1841 1918-05-01 4 The report, based on good authority,” or on sound informaThe Governor- tion,’ that Sir Hugh ship of Ceylon. Ciifford would be appointed Governor of Ceylon has proved to be incorrect. BrigadierGeneral Sir William H. Manning (Governor of Jamaica) obtains the appointment and is succeeded by Sir Leslie1,841 words
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Advertisement352 1918-05-01 4 I El WHISKIES. 5 I Hb I club whisky I I JHRu WATSON’S (No. 10 Dundee). I I I PERFECTION (McCallum’s). I SHBBj j BULLOCH LADE White Label. j Special Very Old J Do. Gold Label. O blended a Q I ■B i w w hi I MAcGREGoRsv o s352 words
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Advertisement7 1918-05-01 4 Stay Where Everybody Stays. “E. A O.”7 words
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Miscellaneous58 1918-05-01 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water, To day. 239 a.m. (sft. 2i0.) 836 am. (Ift. Tin.) 2.44 p.m. (6ft. 3in 9.33 p in. (Ift 2in.) To MOBROW. 3.22 am. (4ft. 9in.) 9.14 a.m. (2ft. 2in 3 21 p.m.58 words
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Article179 1918-05-01 5 GERMAN REVERSE IN FLANDERS. BELGIANS REPULSE ATTACK THE RUSSIAN SITUATION Sir Douglas Haig reports that in the violent enemy attack on Monday, which was preceded by a most intense bombardment, from Zillebeke to Meteren (eleven miles of front south and south-west of Ypres) the enemy was completely repulsed179 words
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Article, Illustration1089 1918-05-01 5 [Reuter Telegrams.] BIG ATTACK FOILED. Loudon, April 29. Field Marshal Haig reports-: Following a most intense fa mbardment, the enemy in strong force violently attacked the French and British positions from the neighbourhood of Meteren to Zilltbeke. The enemy also attacked the Belgians north of Ypres. Very[Reuter Telegrams.] - 1,089 words
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Article48 1918-05-01 5 London April 29. Reuter’s correspondent at the American Headquarters states that an force has entered the line alone the French battle front, under the French command, in which all ranks have supreme confidence. This American sector is receiving more than the normal amount of shelling.48 words
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Article255 1918-05-01 5 DEBATE IN THE COMMONS. London, April 29. In the House ef Commons, in a debate on the Royal Air Force estimates, Lord Hugh Cecil made a strong appeal to the Government to reinstate General Sir David Henderson and Geneial Sir Hugh Trencbard. It was stated tlat Geneial255 words
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Article41 1918-05-01 5 London, April 29. In the House of Commons, Mr. W, A. S. Hewins stated that the da’e of the Imperial Conference had not yet been settled. The list of questions for discussion wag a matter for the Conference.41 words
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Article61 1918-05-01 5 Washington, April 30. The State D psrtmmt a'nounces that Germany, through the Swi s and Swedi h Legariors, must pay to keep en< my aliens interned in the United S ates, also their families. A National Committee is being formed in order to raise subscriptions to61 words
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Article354 1918-05-01 5 A GERMAN THREAT. London, April 29. The State Department learns that Germany is sending to Russia a big Commission to present demands regarding the exchange of prisoners,, failing compliance with which she threatens to occupy Petrograd. Typically Prussian. Washington, April 29. Germany demands the immediate release of354 words
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Article115 1918-05-01 5 SIGNIFICANT POLITICAL CHANGES London, April 30. The “Times” correspondent at Tokio says Mr Mizuno has been appointed Minister of the Interior, in succession to Baren Goto, who announces he will pursue the policy of his predecessor, Baron Motono. This is interpreted to mean that Japsn is ready115 words
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Article154 1918-05-01 5 CENTRAL POWERS’ DILEMMA. [Havas Telegrams.] Paris, April 30.-—The Temps,*’ whilst bringing out that it is impossible for the Ukraine to supply the Central Powers with ’h=* corn promised, shows that the Central Powers are cornered and brought to take grave decisions. They must either reduce the bread ration154 words
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Article23 1918-05-01 5 Paris, April 29. The death has occurred of General Duchesne, the Commander of the Expeditionary Corps in Madagascar in 1894.23 words
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Article53 1918-05-01 5 CHANGES IN JAMAICA AND BARBADOS. London, April 29. Brigadier-General Sir William Manning, Governor of Jamaica, has been appointed Governor of Ceylon, vice the late Sir John Anderson. Sir Leslie Probyn, Governor of Barbados, succeeds Brigadier-General Manning in Jamaica. Lieut-Colonel Charles O’Brien, Governor of Seychelles, succeeds Sir Leslie53 words
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Article116 1918-05-01 5 EMPEROR CHARLES MOVING. Stockholm, April 30. The Catholic luternaticnal Prtss Agency in Switzerland announces that the Emperor Charles is making a fresh effort to secure peace, and that he has appealed to Italy to consider the matter wel>, in her on a interests. The Other View.116 words
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Article31 1918-05-01 5 Zurich, April 30. A Budapest message says Herr Wekerle, owirg to his inability to reach agreement regarding the details of franchise reform, has declined to form a Cabinet.31 words
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Article37 1918-05-01 5 HARDENS SUPPORT. Amsterdam, April 30. Herr Harden, writing in Die Zukunft dec'ares :hat no impaitial court could condemn Prince Lichnowsky, whose memorandum contains no essential statement and no main idea which can be contradicted.37 words
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Article56 1918-05-01 5 NO DEMONSTRATIONS. Paris, April 30. The Executive of the French Soc'alist Party issued a manifesto cn deciding not to hold demonstrations cn May Day. German imperialism is seeking to secure a crushing victory in the west similar to that in the east, therefore the primary duty of all56 words
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Article48 1918-05-01 5 London, April 30. No decision was reached at the Conference between the British and American Labour Parties regarding an International Peace Conference. The American delegates have left on a visit to the western front, after which the Conference with the British Labour Party will be resumed.48 words
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Article66 1918-05-01 5 SUICIDE BEFORE REPATRIATION. London, April 30. Mr. Frederick Brandauer, the millionaire pen manufacturer, committed suicide by veronal in the Isle of Man, where he was interned. He was recently notified that he was to be repatriated, and said he would rather die than return to Germany. He66 words
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Article29 1918-05-01 5 GERMAN CAVALRY NEAR FRONTIER. Amsterdam, April 30. Strong detachments of German cavalry were observed in the neighbourhood of Esscben, according to the Roosendaal correspondent of the Maas Bode.”29 words
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Article59 1918-05-01 5 AMERICA AND TIN. New York, April 30. The officials a r e perturbed at the embargo on exports from the Du*:ch Indies from April 22nd, and especially the embargo on tin, as supplies are needed for munitions and food preservation. The American production is only ninety59 words
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Article228 1918-05-01 5 PASSENGERS SAVED. London, April 30. A Holyhead message says the CanadianPacific Railway Company’s steamer Oronsa was torpedoed and sunk. 110 passengers, including 57 Americans going to France for Y. M. C. A. work, among them five ladies, were saved. Three of the crew are miseing.228 words
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Article89 1918-05-01 5 QUESTIONS IN THE COMMONS. London, April 30. In the of Commons, Mr. J G* Butcher, k c., asked :—Has the Premier obtained advice regarding the ilhgality of the present con piracy in Ireland to render the enforcement of conscription in Ireland impossible Mr. Duke replied—The Government will be advised,89 words
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Article151 1918-05-01 5 AN ORANGE EOOK. Amsterdam, April 29. The Dutch Foreign Minister presented to the States-General an Orange Book dealing with a variety of ques ioms which have arisen between Hollaed and the belligerents since December, 1916. A British Protest. In a memorandum, dated October sth, 1917, relating to151 words
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Article210 1918-05-01 5 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.’s share list :<*— Yesterday. To-day. g g 2 2 Sharks. h s s© s CQ 02 CQ 02 Rubber (Dollar). Alor Gajah... $3.50 $3.75 $3.40 $3.60 A. Panes $9.25 $10.25 $9.75 $lO 25 Balgownie $5.25 $6210 words
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Article983 1918-05-01 6 S" NAMES. Si x H 8 rubber (Dollar.) Alor Gajah Rubber Estate coto K 90 Amalgamated Malay Estates »2 70 »-.90 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 813 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 8• $2*25 Ayer Molek Rubber Co. S--JO «J-g Ayer Panas Rubber Estates $975 810.-5 Balgownie Rubber Estate Bassett Rubber983 words
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Article549 1918-05-01 6 FINE WORK OF LONDONERS. London, April 3.—Mr. Philip Gibbs,, in supplying the “Daily Chronicle with a thrilling story of the share of the Londoners in the battle of Arras,’ and of the remarkable work of the Canadian armoured cars, says:—“The men, who are now moving up the whole549 words
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Article388 1918-05-01 6 New York, April 4.—Military chiefs and the nation express the greatest satisfaction at the reported decision of the War Department to send to France by August all soldiers still in the United States, with the exception of about fifteen per cent., who are required to assist in388 words
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Article853 1918-05-01 6 The new torpedo boat-destroyer Nara was successfully launched at the Yokosuka Naval Dockyard on March 30. The United States Shipping Board has ordered a general increase in the size of all ships built in the future. The N.Y.K. has raised the freight to London and Liverpool via Panama,853 words
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Advertisement345 1918-05-01 6 aW• X Never Use An Oily Polish on Any of My Fumiture~just JOBSONS PHNIEB W*X OILY polishes gather and hold the dust, soiling clothing, linen and everything with which they come in contact. Johnson s Prepared Wax imparts a perfectly hard, dry, glasslike polish. It forms a thin, protecting coat345 words
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Article1225 1918-05-01 7 i~To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] g lß> —There was hardly anything contentious in Mr. Tambyah’s letter unless it be the matter of the antiquity of Tamil literature and culture. Even here he was not sure if T was wrong in my estimate of 12.000 years, onlv1,225 words
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Article164 1918-05-01 7 Messrs. Munro and Brown’s Book. Mr. O. W. Barrett, Agronomist and Director to the Coconut Plantations Co., Boston Bluefields, Nicaragua, writing to ‘‘Tropical Life,” as to the book by Messrs. R. W. Munro and L. C. Brown on coconut cultivation, says:— ‘‘The book pleases me greatly, both as a164 words
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Article146 1918-05-01 7 Sheik Ali was summoned before Mr. Jarrett on April 22nd at the instance of Mr. Barron, Registrar of Imports and Exports Port Swettenham, with failing to deliver a declaration for the landing of 25 sheep, and was fined 840 and costs. Two Chinese rikisha pullers were charged146 words
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Article104 1918-05-01 7 Malay Seamen Convicted. The following cases were charged by Inspector Gowdand before .Mr. Black at Teluk Anson Town Bachi and -Lagis, two Malay seamen of the s.s. Kampar, .were convicted and sentenced to one month’s rigorous imprisonment each for having caused hurt to two Hylam Chine^e.-Sb-workmen with104 words
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Article117 1918-05-01 7 A correspondent writes to the ‘‘M.M.” It is stated that miners who have taken up lands in Peretak for which lampan licenses are refused by Government for working the same, have paid in the usual quit rents on them as required for the last four years. They117 words
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Article74 1918-05-01 7 Messrs. Cunningham, Clark Co., advise u= that the unde'-mentioned prices were rea'ised for rubber sold by th n m by auction and private tender to-day D’aroond smoked sheet $80 $9l Plain smoked sheet $65 73 Diamond unsmoked sheet $72 88 Plain unsmoked sheet ss6 66 Rark crep74 words
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Article1269 1918-05-01 7 CONDITIONS IN HOLLAND. Batavia, April 22.—The syndicalists are again preparing a general strike. Negotia- J tions are taking place between the Sailors’ Union and the shipowners with regard to the support of the crews. Several cases have already occurred of engine drivers on trains fainting, in consequence1,269 words
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Article254 1918-05-01 7 The f.blowing undelivered cablegrams are lying at the office of the Eastern Extension Australasia China Telegraph Co, Izd:— Shafto; Chinkippan. A return shoot between a naval team and Veterans P. V. will take place at the Rifle Range, Kampong Bharu, to-morrow at 7 a.m. Charged in Penang Police254 words
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Article115 1918-05-01 7 Penang, May 1, 1918 S.P. Tapioca ...$9.40 sellers. M. P. Tapioca ...$10.20 sellers. Poldleaf 572. Gepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. 5 oz) sl6| buyers Black Pepper $25 buyers. White Pepper $4O nom Trang Pepper $32.00 season coming Mace $BO nom. Mace Pickings s<9 sellers. Cloves season over Nutmegs 110115 words
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Article48 1918-05-01 7 May 4.—M.C.L. Entertainment Town Hall, 5.30 p.m. May 6.—P.C.C. General Meeting, 6.45 p.m. May 9.—P.V.R C. Shoot, (Deliberate), 7 a.m. May 20.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, (Rapids), 7 am. May 25 and 26.—Penang Bisley.” June 1,3, 8, 9 and 22.—Peuang u Bisley.” June 11, 13 and 15. —Singapore Races.48 words
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Advertisement95 1918-05-01 7 You and Everybody WHO SUFFER FROM Rheumatism. Neuralgia, Gout. Soreness. Stiffness, Lumago, 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 Rheuimatism in my knees for two years and Neuiralgia in my95 words
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Advertisement45 1918-05-01 7 /COMPETENT Shorthand-Typist required. Apply’to Paterson Simons Co., Ltd. NOTICE. A YER KUNING ROAD is closed to all th r ough Vehicular traffic cwing to bridge repairs at sth mile. The alternative route to and from Taiping via Sin)pang is available. f EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, Larut Matang.45 words
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Advertisement322 1918-05-01 7 < PHUL-NANA Uegi A Bouquet of India’s Cg) Choicest Flowers. n lAn entrancingly fragrant and powerful f j scent, yet not cloying, Phul Nana jggJElg blends all the choicest scents of an Indian Garden into an unique perfume. \A i Try it and enjoy this luxury in sweet smells. Phul-Nana322 words
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