Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 27 May 1918
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Title Section20 1918-05-27 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PU3LISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 122. VOL. LXXVI. MONDAY. 27th MAY, 1918 PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement17 1918-05-27 1 IRUNNYMEDEI I HOTEL. j GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. I j pm« S g I OMflßOMflflOflflflOMflßOflHTC17 words
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Article611 1918-05-27 2 AN APPALLING PICTURE. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, May 24, The correspondents state that nearly all the hospital huts contained badly wounded men—men with open wounds, filtered by running water, or fractured limbs suspended by slings or pulleys, men so hurt that the slightest touch caused agonies. The Germans[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 611 words
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Article129 1918-05-27 2 GERMAN CARDINAL’S ADVICE. Amsterdam, May 25. Cardinal Hartmann in a letter to the Priests of Cologne, prohibits processions at present, but in view to the holding o>f a big Cotrpus Christi procession, without danger, I the Cardinal appealed to the Pope to re- I quest129 words
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Article27 1918-05-27 2 Amsterdam, May 24. German deserter’, who reached Holland on Wednesday, state they escaped with a hundred others from a troop-train going to the western front.27 words
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Article1015 1918-05-27 2 CELEBRATION IN LONDON. London, May 24. Empire Day will be celebrated by th** cus’omary school celebrations. The principal event will b the entertainment of 8,000 children of fighting men and 1,500 wounded officers and men at a great concert at the Albert Hall, which their Maj s ies1,015 words
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Article59 1918-05-27 2 Melbourne, May 25. The Acting Premier, Mr Watt, in a speech, said, Mr. Hughes and Mr. Cook Aus'ralia’s representa ives at the Imperial Conference would tell the Allied statesmen that a withdrawal from the Pacific Islands would m* an danger, even ruin, to Australia Hence the British59 words
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Article41 1918-05-27 2 STONED BY BULGARIANS. Zurich, May 25. A train carrying the Austrian Emperor and Empress was stoned by Bulgarian soldiers, on leave and in another train, at the station of Vosine, Silipoli. Windows were broken. Disaffection is rife throughout Bulgaria.41 words
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Article74 1918-05-27 2 56 AMERICANS MISSING. London, May 25. The Admiralty reports that the armed mercantile cruiser Moldavia (9.500 tens), was torpedoed and sunk on May 23rd. The crew suffered no casualty, but 56 of American troops on board are missing, and feared killed by the explosion. Moldavia, steel Twin74 words
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Article46 1918-05-27 2 London, May 25. The “Daily Express” correspondent at Tokio says the departure of the Swedish Minister, Wallenberg, accompanied by 14 prominent Swedes, caused speculation and allegations of unneutral conduct have been made. No diplomats were present at the station, when Wallenberg left.46 words
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Article22 1918-05-27 2 St. John’s, May 25. The Newfoundland Parliament has been prorogued. The Conscription Law becomes operative at midnight on May 24th.22 words
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Article47 1918-05-27 2 London, May 25. The adjourned conference held at .Manchester, on Wednesday, on wages in the cotton industry, agreed to an advance of 25 per cent, on the standard price list, to be paid fur the week ending June 17th and continue to December 7th.47 words
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Article37 1918-05-27 2 London, Mav 25. The P •ess Bureau states that Major-1 General C. H. Burtchaell has been appointed Director-General of the Medical Services of the British Armies in France, in succession to Lieut.-General Sloggett.37 words
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37 1918-05-27 2 [From Our Special Correspondent.] Batavia, May 25. Singapore’s Consul-General, Mr. Van de Sande Bakhuyzen has been put at the disposal of the Government and becomes ma nager in the office for India Export Licences.37 words
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Article44 1918-05-27 2 [From Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, May 27. At the annual meeting of Trafalgar Rubber Co., Ltd., the Chairman explained that no final dividend was recommended, as it was deemed advisable ti> keep in hand to maintain the proper upkeep of the estates.44 words
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Advertisement304 1918-05-27 2 Success Extraordinary! Pillis’ ©reus, Jsocated —S)ato 3&amai gardens. Seen by more than 7,000 people since the opening, and hundreds refused entrance. No Bombastic Assertions! Those that attempted to gain admission will endorse our statement. The General Opinion The Show Beautiful.*' Nothing like it ever been seen or heard of before304 words
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Advertisement107 1918-05-27 2 Successful II ll The Reader. AdvertisingYOUR ADVERTISEMENTS SHOULD BE SUCH THAT THEY CAN INSTANTLY BE SEEN AT A GLANCE. WE QUOTE CHEAP RATES FOR BIG SPACES, CHINESE COMMERCIAL DIRECTORY, (THE S, S. F. M. S. TRADE REGISTER.) Proprietor: SIOW CHOON LENG. Agents PRITCHARD CO., LTD., c/o Asahi Hotel. Penang and107 words
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Miscellaneous256 1918-05-27 2 xunnxxxnncxxxnnnnxxxaanxxxap' I EMPBW n The Fascination of The Foremost StaTs"* S H The Fascination of Superb Directing X AN D X •J The Fascination of clean Motion Pictures, Conceived X and Constructed with The Fire of Genius H and Passion of Art. 9C THIS IS WHAT THE EMPIRE STANDS FOR256 words
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Article756 1918-05-27 3 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. The annual general meeting of the Penang Swimming Club was held in the Club Bungalow, Tanjong Bungah. yesterday. Mr. H. A. Low presided over a good attendance of the members. The notice calling the meeting was read, and the minutes of the last annual756 words
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Article305 1918-05-27 3 On Wednesday (May 15), a case which caused considerable stir amongst the Hindu community of Negri Sembilan came before Mr. W. Burton, at Seremban. when A. R. C. Supramaniam Chetty, as com plainant, charged fourteen Tamils, nearly all of them employed in Government offices, that they on305 words
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Advertisement1613 1918-05-27 3 B°« K r™a R co m Zu™ Teadcrs tor Sikh-Gurdawara. By Order Of the CUStOtIOII e n: 4 r^" 0 d r \om a pere h n o '°“o e ARE INVITED for the Of Enemy Properly balance books without supervision. Apply repairing of the Sikb-Gordawara, stating salary required and1,613 words
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Advertisement64 1918-05-27 3 PRITCHARD’S PENANG. A A A 11 J' v v SERVICEABLE HANGING LAMP Powerful Light $11.50 A B R R t pn i I L S L T I I L L A 1 M g s T Something New in Lamps f O &35 with Fancy Shades ft J v64 words
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Article44 1918-05-27 4 Sharpe Smith. —On the 18th instant, at the European Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, to Mr. and Mrs. M. Sharpe Smith, of Kinrara Estate, a son. Thomasz.—At Batu Unjor Estate, Klang, on Empire Day, 24th May, to Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Thomasz, a son.44 words
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Article866 1918-05-27 4 For the first time since the submarine because a factor in the war, the Allies are able to claim that they have got the measure of the U boat, for apart from the increase in the number of submarines sunk the output of new mercantile tonnage in866 words
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Article15 1918-05-27 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $170.00 per picul business done.15 words
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Article31 1918-05-27 4 Mr Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the output of tin from tie Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Co., (N. L.) for the week ending 25th inst, was 21 tons.31 words
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Article246 1918-05-27 4 The following is an additional rubber output for April Taiping lbs 11,765 It is understood that the RuSfcian Government has prohibited the entry of all imports via Vladivostok. Mr. Auburn Bailey, of Kisaran, Sumatra, now in Singapore, is given full rights in an invention for a device for246 words
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Article1867 1918-05-27 4 Mr. John Dillon, the Nationalist leidar, has sa.d that the NationThe Sinn Fein alists dissociate themselves Plotters. from rhe traitorism of the Sinn Fein revolutionaries, and bas emphatically declared tbat the Sins Fein idea?, on which we get such a strong light to day, a-e "wrong and1,867 words
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Article715 1918-05-27 4 His many friends will be sorry to hear that Mr. A. W. Bevan is lying sick in hospital at Singapore. Mr. H. L. Hopkin, of the Straits Times” staff, has left for home to join the army. Raja Hiji Osman bin Raja Yahya Kathi Selangor has been715 words
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Article159 1918-05-27 4 A census of traffic taken in November last furnishes interesting information, writes the Deputy President of the Singapore Municipality in his annual report, especially when compared with a census taken in 1910. While the number of vehcles on the main thoroughfare has increased only about 20 per cent.,159 words
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Article50 1918-05-27 4 THE LATEST DIVIDENDS LOndM 24 The following rubber-«, mpany are announced:— Kombok (final) 5 per cent. Scottish Malay (final) IQ cen[ Riverside (final) 10 per cent Anglo-Malay (final) 35 per United Sumatra (final) fivepen cent. North Hummock (interim) 5 lx r w Sagga (interim) 10 per cent.50 words
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Article81 1918-05-27 4 The Monthly Medal Competition 50 j ar t s h r dica r lor A cuss 1» yardsi handicap for ‘B’ f Class wi KiJ at the Swimming Club on Sunday mo J* with the following result: “A” Class Start. Ist R. A. Hunt o 2nd81 words
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Article688 1918-05-27 4 The Band will pl 4y the foll (iW i Q? p 0 gramme of music at the G If C.ub’fr 5 p.m to-day:— 1. Selection The Market n Girls Off enbach 2 Quadrille Monte Carlo. Williams 3. Selection Falstsff Nicokis 4. Waltz Passing of Salome Joyce 5.688 words
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Advertisement6 1918-05-27 4 Stay WAere Everybody Stays. “E. O.”6 words
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Miscellaneous54 1918-05-27 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for fo-day and fco-morrow, Penang Standard times High Water. Lew Water. To DAV. 1.0 a.in. (sft. 8io.) 76a m. (Ift. Sin.) 15 p.m. (7ft. lin.) 753 p m. (Ofc. 6in To-morrow. 1.35 a.m. (sft. Bin.) 7.39 a.m. (Ift. sin.) 1.38 p.m. (7ft lin54 words
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Obituary12 1918-05-27 4 DEATH. Stobch. —At Siglap, on 20th May, A. Storch, aged 64 years.12 words
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Article144 1918-05-27 5 EAST AFRICAN CAMPAIGN PREMIER’S REVIEW. THE SUBMARINE WAR T A considerable amount of trench raiding activity, gunfire and aerial bombardments is reported from the western front. The French airmen were particularly active on May 20. Both British and French infantry took prisoners in several raids into the enemy144 words
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France and Belgium
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Article1280 1918-05-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] RAIDS AND GUNFIRE London, May 24. Field Marshal Haig report* the enemy made a raid on May 23rd north of Hill 70. A few of oar men are missing. We drove ofl an attempted raid agairst a pest in Avelay wood. We made a successful raid[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 1,280 words
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Article95 1918-05-27 5 London. May 25. Mr. Archibald Hurd says naval activities at Binges ar» 1 practical!v at a standstill owing to the bl< c<i’ gof Z :»-brugge. But it is known the enemy has managed to move tha| -tern of the Vindictive at Ostend, sensibly increasing the fairway. The95 words
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Article143 1918-05-27 5 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DOMINIONS Lohdoif, May 25. At the Overseas Club, Sir Andrew Weir, the Air Minister, acknowledging the cheque for new aeroplanes, said the Dominions” splendid contribution towards our armies had almost become a byword. British gratitude and appreciation for it was neverfailing. but the contribution143 words
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Article176 1918-05-27 5 THE GROWING ARMY. London, May 25. The gigantic war effort of the United States is well illustrated by figures given by M. Tardieu, the French High Commissioner in the United States. M. Tardieu declared that American effectives on June 6th will be over two millions. A new call176 words
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Article31 1918-05-27 5 Sydney, May 25. The recruits last week in New South Wales constituted a record for two years and were largely in excess of the State’s quota.31 words
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Article46 1918-05-27 5 THE WEEKLY REPORT.. London, May 24. Messrs. Montagu and Co.’s report says the silver market is steady, and the price unchanged. Shanghai exchange receded a farthing, from 4/6, at which it had remained for some time, but it recovered next day to the round figure.46 words
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Russia
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Article374 1918-05-27 5 A MONARCHIST REGIME. Amsterdam, May 24. The Ukraine correspondent of “Vorwaerts states that a Taaristic regime has inaugurated in the Ukraine. Many of the Ukrainian newspapers have been suppressed and leading Ukrainians arrested en masse. A state of war has been declared at Kieff, and in five Governments.374 words
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Article97 1918-05-27 5 FIGHTING AT KIEFF. Moscow, May 17. A newspaper despatch from Kieff says the Germans sent an ultimatum for the disarming or disbanding in 24 hours of the Second Polish Army Corps quartered in the vicinity of Kieff. The General Commanding refused, and the Germans thereupon attacked the97 words
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Article23 1918-05-27 5 Stockholm, May 25. The Finnish Government has resigned, in consequence of the appointment of th* Premier, Svin Hufund as dictator.23 words
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Article129 1918-05-27 5 KEPT FROM ENEMY SOCIALISTS. Stockholm, May 24. “Vorwaerts” on May 21st quoted the Chairman of the British Trade Unionists as saying at the Allied Socialist meeting at Paris that the only answer of the German Workmen to the London International Socialist Memorandum was the resumption of the129 words
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Italy’s Campaign
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Article429 1918-05-27 5 BRITISH AIR SQUADRON’S VISIT. Rome, May 24. An Italian naval official report says a British air squadron on May 20th bombed hydroplane and submarine bases at Cattaro, and started fires. All the machines returned safely, notwithstanding counteraction. British Airmen’s Superiority in Italy. London, May 26. A British official429 words
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Article155 1918-05-27 5 BARROW WORKER’S RECORD. London, May 24. Much interest is being evinced in the record-breaking riveting competitions between British and American shipyards. A Barrow riverter, named Moses, yesterday drove 5,894 rivers in nine hours, 1,019 better than the new record established in Baltimore a week ago, and 265 better155 words
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Article32 1918-05-27 5 Hague. May 25. The War Minister, in a statement on the proposal to vote an extraordinary war credit, says political and military reasons preclude a reduction of troops under arms.32 words
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Article25 1918-05-27 5 London, May 25. The British Mission, headed by Prince Arthur of Connaught, has arrived in America. Tbe mission proceeded to Washington.25 words
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The Near East.
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Article68 1918-05-27 5 BRITISH COLUMNS IN TOUGH. London, May 25. Ea(st Africa official report says:—• Direct comtnunication has been estatx lished between General Edwards and General Northeys’ columns. General Edwards has occupied Nanungu, which hitherto had been the German Headquarters, the enfi« my retiring to the south-east in the dif* ection68 words
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Article140 1918-05-27 5 CHURCH MODERATOR’S ST A EMEN Loudon, May 24The Moderator of ’he General As embly on the C» urch of Scotlaud, reporting on Foreign Missions at se-sion in Edinburgh, said great bung on the fate of German E<ist Africa. Was it, he asked, to be German atain (Cries140 words
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Article57 1918-05-27 5 NAVAL AIRMEN’S WORK. London, May 25. r A British Salonika official report says Naval airmen raided Drama aerodrome ori May 12th. They observed one enemy machine in flames, and two others enveloped in smoke. They also raided the aerodrome at Hudova on May 24th, damaging hangars. On other57 words
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Article99 1918-05-27 5 A BRITISH RAID. London, May 25 A Palestine official report says:—Wfi raided an enemy post on the right banß of the Jordan, near Ummeshishert, killing and taking prisoners a number. We brought down three aeroplanes in the neighbourhoods of Nablus and Latrun. Arabs’ Successes. The Arabs raided a Turkish99 words
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Article106 1918-05-27 5 BRITISH SUBMARINE’S SUCCESS. London, May 25. The Admiralty reports that one of our Atlantic escort submarines oh return to its base reports that whilst proceeding to meet a convoy on May 11th in the latitude of Cape St. Vincent, it sighted and sank a German submarine of the106 words
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Article88 1918-05-27 5 37 LIVES LOST. London, May 25. The Irish steamer Inniscarra (1,412 tons), from Fishguard to Cork, was torpedoed and sunk. Only five, including the Captain, were saved. It is believed 37 were lost. The steamer sank quickly. The ropes attached to one boat became entangled and the88 words
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Article49 1918-05-27 5 London, May 25. Reuter learns that the British Government has decided to open negotiations with Germany through Holland for the purpose of extending the present arrangement for repatriation and internment of civilians and combatant prisoners. The exact scope of the negotiations has not yet been determined.49 words
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Article1592 1918-05-27 6 WAR SITUATION REVIEWED. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, May 24. Mr Lloyd George on receiving the freedom of the city in Edinburgh was accorded an ovation. In the course of a speech the Premier reviewed the situation. The U-Boat Con<u«re<L The Premier reminded the audience that since the Government[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,592 words
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Article131 1918-05-27 6 M. Henry Bidon, writing in the Jour- nal,” recently gave an exhaustive study of the fine work done by the Allied Generali--1 simo. General Foch, whose splendid abilities I were emphasised at Versailles both by Mr, Lloyd George and Signor Orlando. Speaking of the General, M.131 words
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Article161 1918-05-27 6 DUKE OF CONNAUGHT’S SPEECH London, May 24. At the close of the Inter-Allied Conference on the care of disabled soldiers, the Duke of Connaught said the keynote of the conference was thab though a pension was necessary and should be libera’, it was only a part, and in161 words
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Article54 1918-05-27 6 New York, May 24. The custodian of alien property has seixed seven Corporations, mostly located in Massachusetts, which were the principal representatives in America of the German Government, including Wolf i Sons, said to be owned by Wolf and Soehne, one of the largest cotton54 words
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Article72 1918-05-27 6 London, May 24. Sir Charles Addis, London manager of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, has been recoinnr nded for appointment as a member of the Court of the Bank of England. This is the first occasion a joint-stock banker has been proposed for election to72 words
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Article15 1918-05-27 6 Ottawa, May 24. The Duke of Devonshire, the GovernorGeneral, prorogued the Canadian Parliament.15 words
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Article22 1918-05-27 6 Ottawa, May 24. It is officially announced that every man and woman up to 60 must register by June 22ud.22 words
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Article21 1918-05-27 6 London, May 24. Sir Henry J. Wood has accepted the conductorship of the Symphony Orchestra at Boston (Massachusetts).21 words
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Article18 1918-05-27 6 New York, May 25. Costa Rica has declared war on the Cen tral Powers.18 words
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Article36 1918-05-27 6 London, May 25. The Press Bureau says, in view of the surplus of British-made butter now available, the weekly ration of butter and margarine is increased by one ounce, making five ounces weekly.36 words
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Article18 1918-05-27 6 London, May 23. The silver market is quiet. London, May 24. The silver market is quiet.18 words
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Article50 1918-05-27 6 London, May 25. The result of the race for the Manchester Cup was: Jingo 1 Planet 2 Hainault 3 Ten ran. Won by eight lengths; A neck between second and third. Betting —5 to 2 against by Jingo. 9to 1 by Planet 7 to 4 by Hainault.50 words
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Article2105 1918-05-27 6 DETAILS OF PLOTTING. London, May 24. The Press Bureau has issued a statement regarding the Irish arrests. The revolutionary movement consisted of two series of activities. The first, German attempts to foment rebellion, and the second, preparations in Ireland to carry out these attempts. It is2,105 words
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Article20 1918-05-27 6 London, May 24. The Walter Long has arrived in Dublin as the guest of the Viceroy.20 words
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Article100 1918-05-27 6 EXTENDING PRESIDENT’S POWERS. Washington, May 21. The Military Com nittee of the Hou; I Representatives has unanimously adopted’ proposal by Mr Baker, War amend the Army Bill, authorizing President to call cut rue a number of men for military wr* vice as he is able to train,100 words
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Article119 1918-05-27 6 SCHEDULED OCCUPATION Washingtjn, May 24: The Provost Marshal has ordered that men of age engaged in a num scheduled non-effective 0 c u f )a jhe must work or fight after 8 list includes waiters, liftmen, ao« clerks. Men refusing useful emp °y ul forthwith be sent to119 words
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Article70 1918-05-27 6 Washington, M»y prAgjde" 6 Mr. Hoover announces fchaC tioD of Wilson has approved of the r or igin» J the Belgian relief fleet to number. Great Britain an b*lf States have undertaken o the tonnage necessary the volume of foodstuffs or a i a70 words
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Article830 1918-05-27 7 WAR CARTOONS. uc d i o n k li z </ id I* es».] < -X < as r7W^w^ a WF v L JrF z THE ECLIPSE.— “New York Evening Telegram.’” < A^:-c.;M '2l f W M P v JH s^A->’v’. t&£ L > “Come, dear830 words
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Article144 1918-05-27 7 Before Mr. W. Burton, late last week, Joseph George Rodrigues, chief clerk, Police Court, Seremban, was charged by Inspector Garside that he, being entrusted on May 7 with public property, namely $1,279.15, in his capacity of a public servant, committed criminal breach of trust in respect of144 words
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Miscellaneous57 1918-05-27 7 WAR CARTOONS. uc di o n k li z </ id I* es».] < -X < as r7W^w^ a WF v L JrF z THE ECLIPSE. “New York Evening Telegram.’” < A^:-c.;M '2l f W M P v JH s^A->’v’. t&£ L > “Come, dear friend, we shall get along57 words
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Article1360 1918-05-27 8 jffutumri Jrteeting, 1918. (Under S. R. A. Rules of Racing.) NOTICE. —No amendments to this programme will be considered unless due notice is given in writing to the Secretary at least seven clear days before the date of the Speeial General Meeting which is fixed for Friday,1,360 words
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Article891 1918-05-27 8 Ceylon and Burma. In Ceylon, says the Rangoon Gazette the acting governor and the general officer commanding have written to the two leading business associations making a suggestion which might well be followed in Burma. In their view every man between the ages of twenty and891 words
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Advertisement533 1918-05-27 8 R. YOUNG i CO., Ltd.,| o PENANG. I fanct “MOSAIC” Q II Pressed Concrete Flooring Tiles. Q I M V I Great Variety in Artistic Colon Patterns I □IH L ON VIEW AT OUR OFFICES. S I H C IBM B J SIZE 0F tiles B’x 8 x8 n LHA—533 words
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Article1457 1918-05-27 9 (OPENING COMPETITIONS. The «opening event in the Penang “Bisley” at the Rifle Range, Kampong Bharu, took place on Saturday afternoon, two further competitions being decided yesterday, the first at 7 a.m. and the either at 3 p.m. The weather conditions throughout were ideal, and the arrangements excellent. The1,457 words
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Article70 1918-05-27 9 To-day. Langkat (via Deli) 4 pm. To-Moreow. Deli 10 a.m Deli, Langsa, Edi. T Semawe, Segli, Sabang, Olehleh etc., Padang 11 a.m. Singapore 12.30 p.m. Bindings and Sitiawan 1.30 p.m. P. Swettenham Singapore 230 p.m. Moulmein 2.30 p.m. Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson 330 p.m. Wednesday. Rangoon70 words
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Article24 1918-05-27 9 (Official Post Office Report.) Left Penang. Arrived London March 16 May 9 22 9 27 9 April 6 20 10 2424 words
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Article92 1918-05-27 9 May 31.—Half Yearly General Meeting, Penang Turf Club, Chamber of Commerce, 4.15 p.m June I.—Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd., Adjourned General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, noon. June 1,3, 8, 9 and 22.—Penang Bisley. :I June 11, 13 and 15.—Singapore Races. June 19. —Meeting of Board cf Licensing Justices,92 words
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Article965 1918-05-27 9 MARINS INQUIRY. The Marine Inquiry was resumed this morning in the Governor’s Chambers, Penang, into the collision off Pulau UnJan, between the Mary Austin belonging to the Eastern Shipping Company Ltd, and the Hwa Wu, a Chinese steamer, when the former was lost, with 31965 words
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Article129 1918-05-27 9 The following is the business for the meeting of the Municipal Commission to» be held to-morrow 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. The following tenders (a)129 words
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Article186 1918-05-27 9 5i PER CENT. ISSUE. In the Straits Gazette of Friday last Is published, for information, the draft of a Bill to be introduced in the Legislative Council “to provide for raising money for the present war.” The Objects and reasons state "The object of this Bill186 words
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Article257 1918-05-27 9 Harold M. Pitt, reporting on conditions in the Philippines in the latest issue of the Merchants Association Review of Manila states that outside of sugar, the production of the principal export commodities in the Philippines is at present considerably greater than it has been during former years, but257 words
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Article647 1918-05-27 9 Heavy Enemy Losses in February. Three hundred and sixty-one aeroplanes were officially reported down on all the battle fronts during the month of February. More than half of these —213 to be precise—fell on the Western front, five came down in Italy, four in Palestine, three647 words
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259 1918-05-27 9 Paris, February 28.—The Expert French Commentate!*, writing to-night, says: Between December 1. 1917 and February 15, 1918, our aeroplanes carried out more than 22,500 flights. The fighting aeroplanes for a certainty brought down 104 aeroplanes, while 93 machines were put out of control259 words
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Article740 1918-05-27 9 Our Airmen Covering Greater Distances» In the course of a statement made in ans-« wer to a question by Mr. W. Joynson-Hicks (U —Brentford) in the House of Commons on March 20, Mr. Macpherson (Undersecretary for War) said since October we have made 38 effective raids740 words
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Article159 1918-05-27 9 Mr. John Mackintosh, principal of tho toffee-making firm of that name, addressing the members of the Halifax Busineps Club on the value of advertising, said he had often been asked why he spent so muclY on advertising, as if he spent less in that way the159 words
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Advertisement101 1918-05-27 9 CONSTIPATION is caused by carelessness and can be corrected by cultivating careful habits. Diet is of the first importance, then exercise and the use of a laxative until regular habits are established. DINKETTEQ THE TINY LAXATIVES VJ give nature just the assistance required, and may be used as long as101 words
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