Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 June 1918
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1918-06-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 132. VOL. LXXVI. FRIDAY, 7th JUNE, 1918 -a**. PRICE IO CENTS.21 words
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Advertisement474 1918-06-07 1 o anQDCI BO L! I UP-TO-DATE PRINTING g of every description undertaken, from a visiting card to the largest size poster, by 5 The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., with care and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic E n display guaranteed. DaaDnDDWiißMßninaonoDiiMgßn For Sale. R“zzi fl White RUBBER R= j474 words
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Advertisement18 1918-06-07 1 I RLNMMEDĔI I HOTEL. I GARAGE New Cars for Hire. I i f s o!: -{“iTSj OflfliOßflHOflßflOflKDl OBflflO18 words
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Article5201 1918-06-07 2 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DISCUSSION. THE IMPERIAL ASPECT. A special general meeting of the members ©f the Penang Chamber of Commerce was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon. Mr. JI. A. Low (Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd.), the Chairman of the Chamber, presided, and Jhe others present were: Colonel Adams,5,201 words
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Article406 1918-06-07 2 An article by Major Endres i n v meh “Neueste Nachri c hten” sh. u is said in Germany about the Allied What in the west and their distribution J the first Gertnan offensive T? referring to the formation of the War Council, Major Endres writes406 words
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Article271 1918-06-07 2 For an official publication, the ‘‘Board of Trade Journal” is this week quite remarkably candid in a description it gives of the war-time relations of the Government and the railway companies. First it shows that 27 per cent, of the total prewar staff of the lines had271 words
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144 1918-06-07 2 “The Battle Hymn of the Republic” haa been modernized to fit the present wai an additional stanza written by Van Dyke, one-time Minister to the e lands and now chaplain in the n States navy, with the rank of commander. The new stanza, win144 words
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Article939 1918-06-07 3 What Germans Think of the Battle. The Hague correspondent of the “Times” <mi March 30 says: —I have obtained the following first-hand account of conditions in Cologne during “Raid Week.” My informant says Throughout the week all Cologne haa been dressed with flags on account of939 words
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Advertisement1340 1918-06-07 3 WANTED. I ANGLO CHINESE SCHOOL. Thn M(ll(||| ftnOrfl A COMPETENT assistant f.r SECOND ANNUAL ALUMNI BANQUET. I 2T Coconub Estate io Lower Perak. i COMPANY OF MALACCA t 0 RG B X.YLEY T N parts of the world, wherever there I A are schools and colleges, one of the Bagan1,340 words
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Advertisement265 1918-06-07 3 PRITCHARD CO., LTD. TENNIS REQUISITES JUST UNPACKED. T TENNIS RACETS. Prosser’s Special Corona Rackets, nett $22.50 Davis’ Riseley Hexagon Rackets, nett 22.50 Slazenger’s Doherty Rackets. nett 22.50 Forrester’s Special Pilot” Rackets 16.00 ‘'Forrester’s Special Champion” Rackets 10.00 Slazenger’s Victory Rackets 20.00 Slazenger’s Demon Rackets 14.00 TENNIS BALLS. J'' 1 '.-ll265 words
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Article1236 1918-06-07 4 While our soldiers are fighting hard for a victorious peace there is a concentration of thought on the pait of many minds on the great problems of the future, especially in the fields of commerce and industry. The mail papers contain reports of the proceedings of the annual1,236 words
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Article1636 1918-06-07 4 Broadly, the line taken at yesterday’s meeting of the Penang Skipping Chamber of Commerce by Requisition. the mover and seconder of the resolution in favour of the withdrawal of the general requisition cf local British tonnage was that the necessity for such requisition has not been demonstrated*1,636 words
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Article43 1918-06-07 4 [Fbom Oub Own Cobbkspondbnt.] Singapore, June 7. At the Singapore rubber auctions, 1,453 tons were catalogued. The market has been dull, and is declining. Standard grades were $79. There is a limited enquiry for brown crepes. The others are neglected.43 words
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Article23 1918-06-07 4 [Fbom Our Own Correspondent. Singapore, June 7. Messrs. Fraser and Co. report that the share market is dull, sellers predominating.23 words
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Article15 1918-06-07 4 To-day's quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $160.50 per picul business done.15 words
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Article1606 1918-06-07 4 Mr R N Lewis, of Carey Island, has left to join the Indian Army Reserve of Officers. Several more Negri Sembilan planters are leaving in the near future to join up. Mr WMF Leighton, of Sendayan Estate, has, we understand, already gone. Major W S Nathan, General1,606 words
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Article62 1918-06-07 4 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following tennies ties are fixed for to morrow c Men’s Doubles Handicap A—F 1 J and Winfield—3o.l v Sellar and Chambers l5. Men’s Singles Open —M K Whitlock v A W Harries. Men’s Singles Handicap B—W AFe v G A de Mowbray—ls. E A62 words
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Article77 1918-06-07 4 The Band will play the following P r gramme of music at the E planade run: 6 p.m to-day 1. Selection Cavelleria Rusticana ...Mascagni 2. Polka May Blossom ...Millward 3. Selection An Aral's Model... J^’ 6ufel 4. Waltz Arc en-ciel 5. March The Regimenrt A tabular statement77 words
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Advertisement6 1918-06-07 4 Stay WPAere Everybody Stays. “E. O.”6 words
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Page 4 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous49 1918-06-07 4 THE TIDES. The following are th« tides for to-day and to-morrow, Penang Standard Times High Watar. Low Water. Today. 11.1 a.m. (7ft. 3iu.) 4.52 a.m. (Ift. Tin.) 11.28 p in. (sft. Bin 5.48 p.m. (Ift. 2in.) Tomorrow. 11.43 a.m. (7ft. 4in.) 5.42 a.m. (Ift. sin.) 6.34 p.m. (Oft. Tin.)49 words
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Article224 1918-06-07 5 POSITION AT RHEIMS. FRENCH PREMIER’S SPEECH. GENERAL ROBERTSON S POST. The enemy made local attacks on Tuesday evening and at night on the northern edge of Carlepont Woods, east of the Oise, being stopped by the French. South-east of this point, nearer the north bank of the Aisne,224 words
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Article460 1918-06-07 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams" TUES [’AY’S FIGHTING. London, Jane 5. A French crmuiuuique says local attacks continued on the evening of the 4:b iust, aud during tb- night on the northern edge of Carlepout wi ods. Our machine guns stopped two attacks. Other attempts in the region of Autric':“',[Reuter’s Telegrams" - 460 words
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Article124 1918-06-07 5 Rheims is situated in a plain on the right bank of the Vesle, a tributary of the Aisne, and on the canal which connects the Aisne and the Marne. In 1874. the construction of a chain of detached forts was begun in the vicinity. Rheims being selected124 words
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Article78 1918-06-07 5 London, June 5. Field Marshal Haig reports As the result of an a r tempted enemy raid in the neighbourhood of Morlancourc, we took 21 prisonei s. The Airmen. London, June 5. Field Marshal Haig repoils that the sky was overcast and the enemy aircrafwere not active78 words
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Article225 1918-06-07 5 [Havas Telegrams]. Paris, Jun? s—During the past three dav, the fighting has taken place on practically the same positions, mwv of which have changed hands in conformitv with th*fluctuations of the batt’e hi 4 fixing of the fighting line is an important point. It 1 ads to[Havas Telegrams]. - 225 words
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Article196 1918-06-07 5 CONFIDENCE IN THE ARMY. Paris, June 6,—Yesterday, in the French Chamber of Deputies, the Premier M, Clemenceau, delivered a spirited speech in which he said When Russia failed, who could hare imagined a million German soldiers, thus rendered available, wruld be used a gains» us Who could196 words
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Article138 1918-06-07 5 The “New York Tribune.’’ in an editorial headed “Two Frenchmen.” eulogizes General Foch and Clemenceau. It says:— “That Foch is better qualified than anyone else for the high post he occupies, is denied by nobody. Americans have a particular affection for the hero of the Marne. Among138 words
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285 1918-06-07 5 London, May 15. —The war news has for some time past consisted mainly of speculations and deductions concerning the tune and place at which the present lull will end and the measure of Germany’s next effort The Copenhagen “Politiken” has interviewed a Reichetag deputy285 words
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Article531 1918-06-07 5 Discussing the present position of Amiens, the well-informed Student of War in the Manchester Guardian of April 6 says The present German tactics of punching first with the left at Montdidier and then with the right near Arras no longer makes a fetish of speed, and instead531 words
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Article243 1918-06-07 5 Only soldiers can understand what it means to America to offer her troops as units for the French and British army. A young army, as the American army is. was particularly eager to do great things and have its name written large in the history of the243 words
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Article102 1918-06-07 5 PREMIERS’ DECLARATION 5 London. June 5 The Pre-s Bureau says the Prime Ministers of Great Brbe.in. France and Ira v, at a meeting ar Versailles, ay reed upon the following declaratv ns. First, that rhe creation of a unrei and independent Polish B»ate, with f<ee acce-s to102 words
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Article184 1918-06-07 5 London. May 21.—1 t is quite likely there will be some alteration in thejGerman form of attack when, he attempts to retrieve his failures of March and April. The massed attack has cost him two armies and valuable time and has yielded a slight gain of184 words
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Article27 1918-06-07 5 London. Jure 5. Tbef"Press Fur an s a‘-’ th«t ng a temporary measure, General Sir William I b-m appmr ted Ccmmander-in-Chief in Gtea’ Britain.27 words
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Article53 1918-06-07 5 London. June 4. The Derby resulted G-it eburcugh 1 Bi ink 2 Treclare 3 Thir‘‘ en ran. Wob by ont-and-a-half lengths two leug hs between second ai d third. The netting was 8 to 13 agrin-’t Gains borough 100 to 8 against B ink, and 20 '053 words
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Article228 1918-06-07 5 UNREST IN JAVA. Batavia. May 29.—0 n the 27th May an earthquake shock was felt at Padang. in the direction from Ea»st to West. Thus far no casualties have been reported. The “N. Soer. Courant” learns that, recently, there has been unrest in Kediri. sub-district Kesamben, 10228 words
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Article332 1918-06-07 5 It seenrs that the gun now in action again t Pans is about 79 ft. long. More remarkable than the gun is the shell, which is 59 in* in length and prolonged into a bottle neck at the front with two copper driving bands and rifling332 words
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697 1918-06-07 5 Harbin, May 14.—Today the local telegraph office has received a telegram from Vladivostok stating that the Soviet at Irkutsk has issued an order forbidding the despatch of all private and press telegrams from Russia to Manchuria. This has been doce for strategical reasons on697 words
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Article621 1918-06-07 5 ALLEGED INFRINGEMENT 1 In the District Court, Penang, yesterday afternoon, before Mr. R. D. Acton, two Chinese D«med Pua Ki and Teh Ee were charged with having been in possession of two iron impressed stamp blocks and three wooden blocks for the purpose of counterfeiting a621 words
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Article139 1918-06-07 5 DAILY (except Sunday). •Federated Malay States,") By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > pore and Hongkong— Saturdays 5.30 p.m. Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping j 10 a m 3.45 p.m. Kuala Kubu, Kuala j 10 a m. Lum: ur and Seremban J Bukit Mertajam, Bukit139 words
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Article29 1918-06-07 5 (Official Post Office Report.) Lara Penang. Arrived London. March 16 May 9 22 9 97 9 April 6 20 10 24 15 June 6 22 629 words
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Article135 1918-06-07 5 A really serious affray occurred in the Madras Penitentiary where a number of Baluchi long-term convicts are expiating their offence of defying their officers at Singapore six years ago. One of their number, who had been made a convict-warder rn account of good conduct, found that one135 words
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Article1392 1918-06-07 6 MEETING OF ADVISORY COMMITTEE. The following resume of minutes of a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Department of Agriculture, held at the offices of the Department on April 23, is officially communicated: Present: —Mr. L. Lewton-Brain (Director of Agriculture) Chairman, Messrs. C. Bell, W. de L.1,392 words
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Article162 1918-06-07 6 Trotsky’s repentance is obviously comj plete. according to one correspondent, as i he is proceeding whole-heartedly with the organisation of “the Red Army,” which is I 7 t ito number 500.000 men at least, and in which discipline is to be enforced. This already numbers over 100.000162 words
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Advertisement396 1918-06-07 6 Dr. Cassell’s Tablets. Cure Pains in the Stomach Windy Spasms and— Indigestion Dr. Cassell’s Tablets cure Indigestion because they strengthen your stomach and make it able to digest the food you eat. Then all your pain and weakness cease, your body is properly nourished, and soon you are well and396 words
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Advertisement158 1918-06-07 6 ESCAPE FROM PAIN. i Has a lingering, maddening life of pain i discouraged you and made you sick at heart j Perhaps a cruel earache, a lasping pain in the back, or the fiery anguish of Rheumatism has robbed you of joy and made the whole world seem full of158 words
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Advertisement92 1918-06-07 6 n S O 1 axt er’s I @orsar's i j j any a s j Jill J lax I 1 I grades, Canvas-, j I s K o J eyes ffior den’s I J c vaporatea j j Milfi. S 2 9 J^iDininniiiiHiiDnHimiaMWfniiiHiiimiimoniWffHiDinnHiHiiiiiimMuimuuoiiiiiiiHinniMiiMiyiioiwiiHHflMMDßnwißiiuaHffiHHSiflioiffiwre^^ I I j Sandilands, ZKJuttery I (So.,92 words
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Miscellaneous204 1918-06-07 6 H THE success of a rubber ti AI3TZ H n Q ESTATE IS IB ITS Q Ag THE SUCCESS OF THE EMPIRE i« w rr> H S PICTURES IS IB THEIR > JL O X PICTURES HAVE A l 4 Bit Of Blfe ABOUT THEM: THEY LAY HOLO OF YOU204 words
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Article1206 1918-06-07 7 Messrs. Sime, Darby Co, Singapore, writing under date June sth report London prices during the month for Fine Ribbed Smoked Sheet and Fine Pale Crepe were as follows On the 29th April Rubber 2/3|, 2/4| market quiet. On the 6th May Rubber 2/3 j, 2/3|1,206 words
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Article799 1918-06-07 7 SOME FACTORS IN THE SITUATION. The following information which the Free Press have obtained by enquiry in reliable quarters gives in that Journal’s opinion a sound representation of some of the main facts in regard to the rubber position, particularly locally There are in London stocks ®f799 words
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Article121 1918-06-07 7 The following are additional rubber outputs for May Ayer Hitam lbs 16,019 Bungsar 26,000 Beverlac 21,162 Blackwater 12,650 Bukit Slarong 14,360 Bahru Selangor 5,422 Bukit Cloh 31,504 Bukit Selangor 23,059 Chota 10,226 Consolidated Malay 49,850 Chulsa (Selangor) 10,500 Dusun Durian 50,376 F.M.S. 73,0C0. FM S Rubber 33,110 Johore121 words
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Article83 1918-06-07 7 Messrs. Allen Dennys Jc Co. advise us that the under-mentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at theii two auction sales held thia week Smoked diamond sheet No 1 $73 to $B3 Smoked diamond sheet No 2 58 72 Unsmoked sheet No 1 56 6183 words
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138 1918-06-07 7 The sub’criptions to 31st M»y, 1918, are as follows No: of Applications Amount November 1916 237 427,760 December 144 283,040 January 1917 192 243,870 February 203 331,750 March 322 246,770 April 142 314,560 May 114 264,220 Ju-ie 74 159,440 July 11l 152,470 August 117138 words
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Article122 1918-06-07 7 The Vladivostock paper, “.Golos Primoria,” of April 30 says Yesterday at three p.m. the funeral of the four Servians murdered recently took place and was the occasion of a very imposing service The whole Consular body was present and detachments of Czechs, British and Busaians122 words
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Article79 1918-06-07 7 June 7.—Penang Free School Annual Sports, 3 p.m. June 7 —Rural Board. Penang Island, Meeting, Land Office, 3 pm. June B.—Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., Extraordinary General Meeting. 12.30 p.m. June 8, 9 and 22.—Penang M Bisley.” June 10—-P.V. Battalion Drill, Esplanade. June 1 .—P.V. Battalion Drill, Racecourse and79 words
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Article476 1918-06-07 7 EVENTS FOR TO-MORROW AND SUNDAY. Event No. B—Open8—Open to—Members P. V« and P.V.R.G. to be shot to-morrow (Saturday) at 2-30 p.in. "Bobbing Dick" (Handicap and Open) (under class firing condition®). Conditions —Competitors will stand XA trench at 200 yards with bayonets fixed. The target will be a khaki476 words
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Article140 1918-06-07 7 Some Recent Casualties. The following report in connection with the casualty list of the Malay States Guides has been received by the Acting Chief Secretary F.M.S. No. 2472 Sepoy Nikka Singh died in his village on the Ist August, 1917. No. 2437 Sepoy Ahmad Shah died from140 words
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456 1918-06-07 7 An extraordinary general meeting of the above Company was held at Hongkong, the Hon. Mr. D. Landale presided. The Chairman said: —Gentlemen, this meeting has been called to obtain the sanction of shareholders to the agreement which was arrived at <>n April 6th between Mr.456 words
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Article100 1918-06-07 7 By a mandate issued last week China forbids trading with the enemy in all forms. The prohibition governs foreign subjects as well as Chnese unless special provisions are made. Chinese are now forbidden to trade with an enemy country, enemy subjects and fenemy legal bodies.100 words
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Advertisement66 1918-06-07 7 DINKETTEQ < THE TINY are recommended for the treatment of torpid liver, biliousness, constipation and sick headaches, for the complexion and whenever a gentle laxative is required. Being perfectly safe and gentle in action they can be given to the most delicate persons and children. Of all chemists 60 cents66 words
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Advertisement538 1918-06-07 7 NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. WANTED. 'W O TE ACHERS for Kuala Lumpur A Methodist Girls’ School. Board and room, if deaired. SINCKEP TIN MINING Co., RHIO ARCHIPELAGO. TXT anted 2 Dutch Experienced Tin- dredgermasters. Apply with fall particulars and recent copies of testimonials to General Manager. TMPORTANT NEW YORK FIRM, A members538 words
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Miscellaneous18 1918-06-07 7 WAR CARTOON. Reproduced from the World’s Press.] IZ2 vehmten L jjg \A\. GERMANY’S ,r RISING” DEMOCRACY.—“ Brooklyn Eagte.’’18 words
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Advertisement2424 1918-06-07 8 P,& 0. -British India N. Y. K. I JS V IH®B MAATSCHAfPU 4551“ and Japan Mail Steamship (ih«»pomted houmb.» R^"’Lubm tyof p r op rielo F A, nar I inf* Company, Limited. gtoyai pom s. n. company). 38 B i SHO fe o E^DUN Udr 1-illlC. I. 4.P..J Iwtxm.*» r*«Ate.2,424 words
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