Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 30 July 1918
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Title Section20 1918-07-30 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 177. VOL. LXXVI. TUESDAY, 30th JULY, 1918. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement685 1918-07-30 1 CQpasDDasssißDilssssssaaDDDDC UP-TO-DATE PRINTING g d of every description undertaken, a from a visiting card to the largest J size poster, by The Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., 5 e with car® and promptitude. Estimates given free and artistic display guaranteed. n D «DDQBDna»HBBMaDD»DBB»aHBO IF YOU HAVE NOT TRIED BEAR BRAND MILK685 words
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Advertisement20 1918-07-30 1 IrunnTmede] j HOTEL. j GARAGE I New Cars for Hire. I i PUOME HoB^4 MV I rHUNC wo. tIWI.T SOJ20 words
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Article684 1918-07-30 2 Dr and Mrs Harrison have returned from Home. Major Nawabzada Obaiaulla Khan of Bhopal has very generously offered to Government the whole of his racing stud for war purposes. Dr. Lionel Street, of the American Medical firm of Ransom and Street, Shanghai, is shortly leaving for America,684 words
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CORRESPONDENCE
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Article194 1918-07-30 2 [To the Editor of the “Pinang Gazette.”] Sir, —The system of education adopted by the schools in Penang is far from encouraging, particularly in regard to the Cambridge local examinations. The majority of the schools, except the St. Xavier’s Institution, are presenting boys for the Malayan certificate (Senior) instead194 words
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Article1059 1918-07-30 2 A PROCLAMATION AND A NEW ORDER The first anniversary of Siam’s Declaration of War against Germany and Austria-Hungary was on July 22 most patriotically and fittingly celebrated throughout the capital and in various of the chief provincial centres. For the most part it was observed as1,059 words
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Article235 1918-07-30 2 The audience at the Town Hall last evening was not nearly so satisfactory as could have been wished, but those who attended were rewarded with an excellent performance, one in keeping with the reputation of the Gonsalez Brothers’ Italian Opera Company, a company of whose qualities Penang235 words
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Article255 1918-07-30 2 A meeting of the Penang Rural Board w*s held in the Land office, Penang, yester day afternoon. Mr. Cavendish (Collector of Land Revenu») presided and the others present were Messrs. G C G Muller, (District Officer, Balik Pulau) C G May, (Deputy Colonial Engineer) Cheah Sen Yean255 words
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Article65 1918-07-30 2 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list:— Yesterday. To-day. x «5 ce SHARES. 2 J Z 5 Z 3 CO CO CQ SO Rubber (Dollar.) A. Panas $7.50 $8.25 $7.75 $8.25 T. Anson $8.50 $9 $8.75 $9 Mining. K.-Pulai $9 Trong D.65 words
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Article53 1918-07-30 2 London, July 9.—A Washington messages says that President Wilson has placed the prices of cotton products 20 to 30 per cent, lower than the current quoted market prices. The new prices are:—Three-yard-sheeting 60 cents; four-yard, 70 cents; 5-35-yard print cloth, 83 cents; and fouryard print cloth 8453 words
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Article174 1918-07-30 2 It is learned in Athens that a mutiny has broken out in the Turkish army in Asia Minor, north of Aidin. The movement is gaining in the interior. At an extraordinary general meeting of the Tanjong Pinang Ice Co., Ltd., held in the offices of the company, No.174 words
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Advertisement473 1918-07-30 2 Experienced Shorthand-Typist Wanted- Apply Stating age, experience, »nJ salary required to Box No. 183, c/o Pinang Gazette, SIO REWARD. Lost on tT l ondft y night between the Town Hall andE O. Hotel, a Pearl Earring Phase communicate with Mrs. Bettison “Poole Lodge” Northern Road, Penang. FOR SALE BY PRIVATE473 words
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Advertisement126 1918-07-30 2 Fallen dennys co.J 3 i 7, Union Street, Penang. ’Phone Nos. 393 and 412. I I 5 Proprietors of:— I THE PENANG RUMEN AUCTIGN ROOMS, where geed prices are I always obtained. THE PENANG TRANSHIPPING AND FORWARDING GO., who undertake I to forward goods to ANY PART OF THE WORLD.126 words
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Miscellaneous214 1918-07-30 2 EMPIRE THE PREMIER THEATRE OF THE COLONY. FIRST HOUSE am™ VANITY 1 9 P. M. SHARP RED ACE sth Episode I We Hope to announce the concluding Episode No. 16. At an Early Date. Entitled: VIRGINIA'S TRIUMPH The Last—and the Most Thrilling. MARY MACLAREN The Well-known Universal Star in THE214 words
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Article1150 1918-07-30 3 THE TEMPER OF THE UNION. A great deal has been written and spoken about, the part that this country has played in the war, and the Boer leaders have had their full share of praise for the manner in which they have dealt with the1,150 words
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Article671 1918-07-30 3 “Persecution will make the Prince a Power.” It is* perhaps a tign of the times tha* Maxmilian Harden’s “Zukunft” is now printed in Roman type for the first time. In the current issue Harden treats of Czernin and Lichnowsky, exposing the former’s insincerity, and defending the671 words
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Advertisement1000 1918-07-30 3 A xr anted suppliers of .boot The Kedah R u fob cr 0 VV 80 tons Hardwood Timber for bmlding pontoon 55 by 50 by 7-delivery (Incorporated in Penang), within 2 months. For full particulars MnTl ~c. nr la e-ft I kit" apply Manager, Rawang Tin Sluicing, NOTICE OF MEETING.1,000 words
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Advertisement61 1918-07-30 3 NOTICE. LABOUR CODE. 1912, F.M.S. INDIAN IMMIGRATION FUND ORDINANCE 1911." EMPLOYERS of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Dy. Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October, and January. Ferms for there turn61 words
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Advertisement164 1918-07-30 3 Pritchard Company, limited. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) LADIES’ DEPARTMENT. A CHOICE SELECTION OF MILLINERY, GOWNS, BLOUSES SHOES. Just Received. Trimmed Millinerg. In the most up-to-date Styles and Colourings. Price $lB to $4O. ALSO VELOUR HATS. In a Variety of Colours Price $21.50 to $25.00. Lavisco Blouses. /7 y In164 words
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Article20 1918-07-30 4 Rand. —At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on Friday, 26ch July, tu Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Rand, a daughter.20 words
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Article966 1918-07-30 4 We have been told again and again that Germany is preparing for the commercial war, which everyone feels is bound to follow the present struggle on the battlefield, and that measures of Preference and Protection will have to be instituted in order to equip ourselves for the task966 words
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Article27 1918-07-30 4 To-day’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $175.25 per picul, business done. Our Singapore correspondent, wiring this morning, says tin is $173.50 per pikul.27 words
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Article185 1918-07-30 4 The following were the rubber quotations in London on July 26th, received to-day Plantation Ist latex crepe 2s l|d Smoked Sheet 2s Ofd [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co.] There will be a Meeting of the Church Workers, Association, on Thursday, 2nd August, at S. George's Girls185 words
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Article1852 1918-07-30 4 investments amounted someiuuc 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 roubles. Poet.” Events have moved quickly «ince the fall of Oulchy-le-Obateau, midPressing On. wa Y between Soiasons and Chateau Thierry, for the Allies in the western portion of the salient south-east of Soissons have crossed the Ourcq and occupied Fere-en-Tardenois, theinvestments amounted someiuuc 20,000,000 to 30,000,000 roubles. Poet.” - 1,852 words
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Advertisement222 1918-07-30 4 llllllll,lliaillll,lllllia,/ Q H&ve you tried 0 jTOOHEY’Sj I TABLE ALE? The brand is a new one to Penang, but just ask your g Australian friends what they think of it They know that r i it is the best and purest beer brewed in Australia and U will tell you222 words
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Advertisement31 1918-07-30 4 NOTICE. WE ARRANGE chairs and coolies for the Visitors to the Crag Hotel only. Visitors to other Bungalows are kindly requested not to approach us for chairs and coolies. SARKIES BROTHERS.31 words
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Miscellaneous53 1918-07-30 4 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for to-day, Penang Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 4.26 a.m. (6ft. 2in.) 10.41 a.m. (2ft. Tin.) 4.16 p.m. (sft. Tin.) 10.49 p.m. (2ft. lin.) To-morrow. 5 20 a.m. (sft. Tin.) 11.46 a m. (3ft. 2in.) 5.12 p.m. (4ft. Bin.) 11 4253 words
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Article137 1918-07-30 5 FERE-EN-TARDENOIS TAKEN. AUSTRALIAN GAIN. munition workers- strike ENDS. The Allies have won the whole of the north bank of the Ourrq and entered Fere-en-Tardenois, north of the river. South-east of Fere, they also advanced farther from the Marne, and on the eastern flank of the salient have137 words
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France and Belgium.
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Article142 1918-07-30 5 ENEMY ATTACKS REPULSED. [Reuter’s Telegrams] London, July 28. A French communique says North of the Marne, we continued ro progress at nighttime when our elements reached the right bank and approached the read south of the Ourcq. Our right approached the Dormaus-Rheims road. We reputed several attacks on[Reuter’s Telegrams] - 142 words
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1966 1918-07-30 5 The German tanks, which made their &w.t appearance on the Wester* front during the recent enemy offensive, came ofi second best in their encounters with the more P werful and better-managed British tanks. Full accounts have just reached the General Staff here1,966 words
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Article137 1918-07-30 5 SUCCESSFUL RAIDS. London, July 28. Field Marshal Haig reports: We captured a few prisoners and machine guns in successful raids south-east of Arras and in the neighbourhood of Locre, and in a patrol encounter at Givenchy. Tbe British Airmen. London, July 28. Field Marshal Haig says there137 words
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Article166 1918-07-30 5 [Havas Tbugbame.] Paris, July 28.—The Germans are in full retreat in the Soissons-Rheims salient on a 22 mile line, closely pursued by the Allies. Under the blows delivered with renewed power by General Foch, their resistance north of the Marne collapsed. The northern bank of the river is[Havas Tbugbame.] - 166 words
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Article217 1918-07-30 5 According to an Amsterdam message to the “Daily Chronicle.” it is now somewhat dangerous for German officers, in Berlin at least, to act on those rules of conduct of which the Zabem affair gave an admirable illustration. The “Kreuzzeitung”’ and some other journals are mightily concerned217 words
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123 1918-07-30 5 Stockholm, May 22.—A German division at Dvinsk, which had received orders to leave for the French front, refused to obey. Fifty soldiers were shot, and more than 1.000 others are in prison and will be court martialled. Other troops have manifested sympathy123 words
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142 1918-07-30 5 Undeniab’e evidence has come from Antwerp that during the recent Germ anoDutch negotiations on the question of transit of sand and war material through Holland, Germany was resolved upon resorting to measures of violence against Dutch neutrality in case Queen Wilhelmina’s Government resisted the142 words
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Article18 1918-07-30 5 Zurich, July 29. 292 were killed by an explosion at munition works at Pauen.18 words
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Article17 1918-07-30 5 Stockholm, July 29. Denmark has acknowledged Iceland as a Sovereign State under a common King.17 words
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Article177 1918-07-30 5 SOME OF lIS TASKS. Amsterdam, July 28. The Cologne Gazette reports that a German Economic Council has been inaugurated. Representatives of the Interior, Foreign, Finance, Railways and War Ministries, tbe War Food Bjard, the Press Bureau and other departments attended. The President cf the National Bank, Herr177 words
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Article164 1918-07-30 5 Geneva.—By the terms of the new Gesu mano-Swiss convention, Germany will furnish Switzerland with coal at a price equi-’ valent to 180 fr. to 200 fr. a ton, for induntrial purposes and 60,000 tons for domestic consumption at 140 fr. a ton. By establishing the average164 words
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175 1918-07-30 5 The Ministers of France, Great Britain, Italy and the United States sent the following letter on May 14 to M. Arion, Rumanian Minister of Foreign Affairs: By your letter of April 26-May 9 yon have informed us that peace between Rumania and the175 words
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Article45 1918-07-30 5 Amsterdam, July 26. Tbe National Congress of Turkestan, has proclaimed the Government of Turkestan, also the Trans-Caspian District, Khiva and Bokhara a Republic, allied to Russia. Tbe Executive comprises eleven Mohammedans. A Republican Commissary is attached to tbe Emir of Bokhara as Adviser.45 words
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Article95 1918-07-30 5 London, July 28. The Press Bureau says the Ministry of Munitions to-night announces that communications received to-day from all parts of the country indicate the situation has distinctly improved, and that the majority of the strikers will in all probability return to work on July 29tb.95 words
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Article16 1918-07-30 5 London, July 26. The Goverrment demand for silver is still large. The market is steady.16 words
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Article107 1918-07-30 5 [Hava* Txlbgbam*.] Paris, July 28. The French press comments favourably on Japan’s decision to accept tbe programme from Washington. Tbe press says Japan’s decision is of the highest importance, as it achieves tbe failure of German intrigues in the East. But it is not right to call[Hava* Txlbgbam*.] - 107 words
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Article20 1918-07-30 5 [Reuter Telegrams.] Vladivostok, July 29. The Czecho-Slovaks occupied Scbmakovk 200 versts north of Nikolaievsk, with considerable military stores.[Reuter Telegrams.] - 20 words
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Article212 1918-07-30 5 We have received a copy of the Field Engineer's Handbook,” a publication devoted, as it names implies, to field engineering. Tbe authors are Mr G Carveth Wells, A.C. G.,1, A M Inst C.E of Penang, and Mr Arundel B. Clay, B. Sc., A. C.G. I. f212 words
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Article47 1918-07-30 5 Members please note the following changes in Club shoots.:— Shoots. Saturday 3rd August 7 a.m. Deliberate Monday sth August 7 a.m. Rapids Cancellation. Sunday 4th August 7 a.m. Compulsory parade on. Esplanade on 2nd August, 1918, at 5.45 p.m. Dress—Shorts, Shirts and Caps.47 words
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Article51 1918-07-30 5 [From Our Own Correspondent.] g Singapore, July 30. In the Legislative Council, the question of railway transfer was postponed. The Minior Offences Bill was passed. The Currency Notes Forgery Bill was also passed. The Military Service R p gulations were not laid on the table. Council adjourned sine51 words
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Article35 1918-07-30 5 (From Our Special Correspondent.) London, July 26. Tbe Commissioners in the Merlimau Rubber Co test case allow tbe addition to capital of the expenditure on immature areas in computing excess profits liability.35 words
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Article242 1918-07-30 5 [From Oub Own Correspondent.] Singapore, July 30. A heavy rain storm flooded out the town this morning. A notification in the Siamese Gazette details the symptoms of Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis and makes it a notifiable disease, the same as plague. A letter from Mr. Gerard, ex-Ambassadot from America242 words
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Article888 1918-07-30 6 GENERAL MARSHALL’S PLAN* TO FOIL THE ENEMY. Major-General Sir Frederick Maurice writes Speaking in the House of Lords on April 9, Lord Curzon said We are an Eastern as well as a Western Power, and the pillars of our dominions are planted at Delhi and Cairo no less888 words
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Article150 1918-07-30 6 The following view cf an American who recently re'u r ned from a visit to Ireland is of interest Ireland still remains the cancer of the British Empire, and the Government, at the greatest crisis in the hi-tnry of the Empire, is up against the Nationalists150 words
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Advertisement126 1918-07-30 6 lambert and Butler A p— <J> teETTE/'Wq ALL dealers PER TIN $l. Garrick va. Cigarettes ‘WOOSTER’ BELTING IS MOKE ESOMOMISSt Abb, ul SUPEKtSB to leather, robber, or stitched canvas beltinc, as it hat no I*F S stitches plies er commented parte to open up er pull apart COLB, HIAT, STEAM126 words
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Advertisement336 1918-07-30 6 mxxjaaajaaaamxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx I; *(Dyres tfiat are Superior n I: and t6e Reason XV6y 3 9C OIXTY YEARS of reseat ch and experiment have made the factory of 5 the North British Rubber Co., Ltd., one of the most perfectly organised $5 S and completely equipped works in the Empire. Neither time,336 words
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Article2082 1918-07-30 7 an official summary. The following has been prepared by the (government of India and has been forwarded to the Ragoon Press by the Local Government. at whose request it is published The report in which the Viceroy and the Secretary of State have embodied their recommendation on constitutional2,082 words
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Article515 1918-07-30 7 THE UNIVERSITY STAFF. The following cases of members of the Hongkong University staff came before the General Military Service Tribunal at Hongkong Messrs. F. A. Redmond, K. Brayshay, H. G. Earle, H. Digby, G. E. Morley, ana J. D. Wright, had been passed as medically fit. Dr. Jordan515 words
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Article246 1918-07-30 7 A Strange Custom. Writing in the “Rangoon Diocesan Magazine” on his Christmas among the Chins in the Delta, the Rev. G. Whitehead says I am still unable to preach in Chin, though I can sometimes bring a helping Chin expression into my Burmese. Though the Chins generally246 words
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Article45 1918-07-30 7 Still Needing Money. Peking, July 13.—The Government’s military expenses this month exceed by ten million dollars the sum available. The Premier has authorised the Minister of War to go on with the negotiations for loans, saying that he would accept responsibility for them.45 words
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50 1918-07-30 7 Peking, July 13. —It is reported that the Government proposes to negotiate with Japan for a loan of $100,090,000 for the purpose of establishing another big iron works, under the joint management of Chinese and Japanese. All products are to be sold by the Japanese.50 words
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Article40 1918-07-30 7 Aug 2.—War Anniversary Demonstration* Esplanade, 5.15 p.m. Aug 3.—P.V.R.C. Shoot, 7 a.m. Aug 5 —P.V.R C. Shoot, 7 a.m. Aug 7.—Krian Agricultural Show, Parit Buntar. Aug 10—Kedah Rubber Co., Ltd., General Meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 12 30 p.m.40 words
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Article884 1918-07-30 7 THE MARNE OFFENSIVE. London, July 20th —There is no doubt that the German offensive on the 15th instant was begun with most ambitious intentions. To obtain results the enemy threw in the armies of two generals, Boehn and Mudra, and later a third and new one, while884 words
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Article198 1918-07-30 7 A Berlin telegram says that the Kaieer has addressed the following manifesto to the Imperial Chancellor: The Reichsbank report for 1917 shows the splendid state of our money market and the strength of the resistance of our economic life, which fills me with proud joy, and of198 words
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Advertisement425 1918-07-30 7 111 N I LECTRIC ELECTRIC LIGHT POWER GENERATORS. A complete self contained unit sleeve valve, four cycle engine and electric generator mounted on one base, radiator and tank. No storage batteries. No complilßw cations, so simple that anyone can jWM-1 operate Generates direct current at 110 Volts. Capacity 750 watts425 words
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Advertisement2353 1918-07-30 8 P&O. -Britishlndia N.Y K K. p M. I CH AUSTRALIA*AND CHIN^ 1 B i| KONINKLIJKE PAKETVAART Incorporated In England by Royal Chartei and uELsHrm maatschappij -up Capital £1,2 ft Mdll Stodmship (INCORPORATED IN HOLLAND.) Reserve Liability of Proprietors j[ Company, Limited. (Royal Packet S. N. Company). 38, bibhopsgate7london, e. o2,353 words
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