Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 May 1919
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1919-05-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE 'SHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No 101. VOL. LXXVII. FRIDAY. 2nd MAY, 1919 PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement794 1919-05-02 1 jli JUTSU. I i»jf.v.h.MurcKfiir.i, ANSON ROAD. nO Setting and sJrgice* Manipulation. insurance. I QnmnmD mnnnonnnnnnanunnriEmnnnnp -,QH++♦+++++♦ IHDON assurance CORPORATION. q Just Received F,RE r,Bk ’g A SMALL SHIPMENT g GUINNESS’S STOUT. > '“parson. SIMONS 4 CO.. LTD.. U OF g I W. &T. AVERY'S I J D “Compass” Brand W794 words
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Advertisement52 1919-05-02 1 «ODQBaQIIIIIKRQQSbaEhe'. o rro I UP-TO-DATE PRIJHiIfG g :of «Tory donoription. a i 4 from a visiting card io «l< largsst size poster, by S TVi Pisa&g (rtz*K F««, LH. 1 g with care and provipti ’le s 1 I 3 I Zjrilniatos <ivsn fr©r ir- uithSc display jj CJscLtdaistasiasuiiii.'ira a...,52 words
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Article3895 1919-05-02 2 P. A. M. ANNUAL MEETING. THE MARAMA SCANDAL. CABLE TO THE R. G- A. FOOD PRODUCTION. In the Town Hall, Kuala Lumpur, on Wednesday, the annual general meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya took place, the meeting occupying the whole of the day. The chair was3,895 words
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Article301 1919-05-02 2 PENANG, MAY 2, 1919. BEEF— cts Soup Per cat< y 20 Roast do 30-3-Steaks fo 30—32 Stew or Curry Meat do Rump Steak do 30—3Ox Tail each 3o do Tongue do oo do Feet do Heart Small each 35 Liver Per catty 40 Fillet of Beef do 64301 words
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Article193 1919-05-02 2 Penang, May 2, 1919 S. P. Tapioca $9.50 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $lO. sellers. Gold leaf $72 sellers. Pepper (W. Coast,3 lbs. 6 oz) sl6j buyers Black Pepper $25 nom White Pepper $4O nom: Trang Pepper nominal Mace $9O nom. Mace Pickings $BO sellers. Cloves $7O sellers. Nutmegs $4B193 words
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Article122 1919-05-02 2 Pbnang, May 2, 1919 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank ...2/4 5/32 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3/8 3 m Credit ...2/4 5/8 3 Documentary ...2/4 21/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rg. 3 days’ sight Private Bombay Demand Bank n Moulmein Demand Bank q* 3 days’ sight122 words
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Advertisement253 1919-05-02 2 NEW ADV POSITIO Wages $3O mon hy An mooials to Box 0 ’«b Gazette. U9 c /o FOR Ford Car for BB condition. Apply to A. Ca, Office. Keat Guan Co., begtTii their customers that they u removed to No. 31, Bishop D lamond and Gem Set Jewel 6 Wedding253 words
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Article4609 1919-05-02 3 food supplies. RUBBER land restriction enactment. REQUEST FOR REPEAL. MILITARY SERVICE GANG ROBBERIES. From Our Own Representative u E the High Commissioner, Sir A. H. r oresided at the secon i day’s prothe Federal Coancil at Knala LumfU''. Alum in Rubber Preparation. T j lC Legal Adviser, introducing4,609 words
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Article853 1919-05-02 3 J. C. PASQUAL - HOW BEST IT CAN BE MET. BY J. C. PASQUAL. {Conchiding Article) From the report of the meeting recently called by the Food Controller at Kuala Lumpur, I notice Mr Spring speaks of importing seed of ragi and hill padi—"the two crops recommended for853 words
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Advertisement44 1919-05-02 3 Please send me another till of your} I Prickly Heat Powder; it’s simply wonderiful.” This is a spontaneous tribute to thei Prickly H*at Powder prepared by Cash I Chemist»” Limited, 52 54, Beach I Penang. Worth trying if you are tormented by Prickly Heat.44 words
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Article889 1919-05-02 4 We are glad to see that the Government after dilly-dailying for many valuable months with the padi problem have, both in the Federal and Legislative Council?, announced a policy that ought to have been adopted long ago, namely the guaranteeing of a certain price for padi grown889 words
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Article38 1919-05-02 4 [Fbom Oub Own Gobkespondbnt,J Singapore, May 2. Singapore rubber auctions opened weak but improved later to sheet 78 cents and crepe 79. The others were strong. The quantity offered was 853 tons; 623 tons sold.38 words
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Article30 1919-05-02 4 [Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondxnt. Singapore, May 2. Messrs Paterson, Simons i Co. Ltd. celebrated the 60th year of the establishment yesterday by entertaining many business friends.30 words
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Article120 1919-05-02 4 [Fbom Oub Own Cobbespondknt. J Singapore, May 2. The Commander of the Mar ain a has issued a statement denying that the ship is insanitary, admitting a shortage of water and staff, and stating that most of the grumbling came from a small group of the more120 words
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Article1502 1919-05-02 4 It was very evident at Wednesday's meeting of the Federal Council S Y..lg a”’ tbat H E the High Kuala Lumpur. Commissioner deeply appreciated the tributes paid to him, and there is not the least doubt they a e fully deserved. The war period has been a1,502 words
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Article182 1919-05-02 4 To-day’s quotations for unrefined Penang was $lO5 per picul, busin© 3B and for refined tin no market. Dtebook Dredging No Liability for April was 175 piculs 505 hoin s- 2 days repairs, 46,000 yards. Tin Bentong No Liability April was 330 piculs 637 hours 1 yards, estimated value182 words
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Advertisement246 1919-05-02 4 (UNI -LECTRIC ELECTRIO LI6HT POWER GENERATORS. jgr-ft A complete self contained unit v filßik” jSSSff sleeve valve, four cycle engine nSSII aDcl electric generator mounted on gjfflwß one base, with radiator and tank. llffilUj No storage batteries. No compliv BrS| LjßfiKv cations, so simple that anyone can MR JEM-1 operate246 words
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Advertisement60 1919-05-02 4 E. O. SPECIAL DINNER MONDAY, ST" MAY. After Dinner Mr. Chas. E. Weatherley Will Present “THE PRIZE PACKETS” Variety Entertainers. A Popular Show. LA PETITE ZILLA. The Prince of Pantomime. XAIDA STELLA. Australia’s Vesta Tilley. QUEENIE LLOYD. The Cute Kid. CHAS. E. WEATHERLEY and a Piano. CLOTILDE COLEMAN Entertainer. Dinner60 words
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Obituary44 1919-05-02 4 DEATH. Kelso—At the General Ho pita’, Penang, on the 30ch April, William Kelso, deatly loved husband of Helen KeLo, and eldest son of the late James Kelso, draughtsman, Govan. Deeply mourned. Obituary. Mr. Jo,n tv London April 23. e 8^22J )eane is d ad44 words
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Article238 1919-05-02 5 ccES lLvanc U e MANIAN [Rm»’» 1 Uarlin- Ar L Berlin, April 22. npg3R ge says the Rumanian A ViC n ’X •■><> P° Bition of tbe "T ce s„“ e. very difficult. Tbe riRU "have advanced a long way, BDlBn Lhred possible Czechoslovak dit ”,K S.v troop[Rm»’» 1 Uarlin- Ar - 238 words
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Article51 1919-05-02 5 Berne, April 22. A Ukrainian coinmun'que says the First Jolshevist Army operating along tha •ripet surrendered to the Ukrainian Najonal Troops. Booty from Bolshevists. Copenhagen, April 23. In connection with the Ukrainian comiun:que cabled earlier it is stated tbe ;olshevitt surrendered 20,000 rifles, 35 ancon and 200 machine51 words
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Article, Illustration61 1919-05-02 5 FLIGHT OF BOLSHEVISTS. Copenhagen, April 23. News frem Warsaw states that General toller has arrived. Polish troops have occupied Vilna, also kvoyudokurid and Barauovitchi. The Bolshevists fled panic-stricken. Vilna Lost to Bolshevists. London, April 23. A Bolshevist communique admits the 053 of tbe town of Vilna, but61 words
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Article39 1919-05-02 5 ii t Paris, April 23. Con >ai‘!io U nh R 1 thab the Polish fronH a ted a Proposal that the towa and from the trough •> should pass i!od the rive r 'Bug° VBk nd Kovno and39 words
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Article240 1919-05-02 5 REDB IN RETREAT. [Rbutkb’s Tuligbamb. London, April 23. Reuter learns from Omsk that Admiral Koltchak’s troops captured the important town of Izhevsk, after a three hours’ terrific fight. The Red Army fled panic stricken. Twenty-five thousand were made prisoners and a large of quantity of booty taken at[Rbutkb’s Tuligbamb. ] - 240 words
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Article275 1919-05-02 5 Berlin, April 23. Mr. Hoover and a large staff have arriued in Berlin. Ruhr Mines Damaged. Cologne, April 22. The strike in the Ruhr district is said to have practically ended, but the damage, owing to deliberate destruction or flooding of the mines, is incalculable. Many275 words
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Article85 1919-05-02 5 COMMISSION’S FINDINGS. Paris, April 23. A report of the Commission for War Responsibilities places tbe whole responsibility for the war on Austria and Germany. It gives a list of 32 indictments based on the Hague Conventions of 1899 and 1917, of crimes without the excuse of85 words
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Article38 1919-05-02 5 Charleroi, April 21. An outbreak of fire at a cinema created a panic among the audience. Many jumped to the stalls from the galleries and others to the street from the windows. Forty were injured.38 words
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Article228 1919-05-02 5 THE ITALIAN CLAIMS. [Riutub’s Tilxgbamb.] Paris, April 23. Signor Orlando has threatened to leave Paris to-day unless the claims of Italy are met. Mr Lloyd George is trying to induce him to postpone his departure. Mr. Lloyd George's Good Offices. Pari?, April 22. No decision has been reached[Riutub’s Tilxgbamb.] - 228 words
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Article64 1919-05-02 5 PRESIDENT WILSONS ATTITUDE. London, April 22, The Associated Press correspondent at Washington on April 22nd, with regard ro President Wilson’s attitude to the projected defensive alliance between Britain, Frarc° and America, says tbe officials received a cable stating that President Wilson would not take any action jeopardising in64 words
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Article235 1919-05-02 5 Zurich, April 23. It is stated from Berlin that probab.y the German peace delegates will leave Berlin on the 28th April, and arrive at Paris on May Ist. A Veritable Ultimatum. London, April 22. It is stated in Paris that the German acceptance of the Allies’ condition235 words
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Article64 1919-05-02 5 JAPAN’S REQUEST. Paris, April 23. The Council of Foreign Ministers will to-day discuss questions regarding the drafting of the treaty and the position of the German Colonies. It is understood it has been suggested that the peace treat} should contain a general clause whereby Germany renounced all64 words
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Article43 1919-05-02 5 London, April 23. The Coal Commission resumed its public sittings at tbe House of Lords this morning to discuss the Nationalisation of Mines. The Commission has fixed May 20th «s the date for presentation of its final report to Parliament.43 words
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Article235 1919-05-02 5 FRENCH TRIBUTES. [Riem’s Tbliqbamb.] Paris. April 23. A highly-placed personage in the French Ministry of Marine communicated the sentiments of the Minister and Navy, inspired on the occasion of the visit of Admiral Beatty and other representatives of the British Navy to Paris. He says France is[Riem’s Tbliqbamb.] - 235 words
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Article27 1919-05-02 5 London, April 22. Tbe Iron Duke, the Flagship of the Mediterranean Fleet, has arrived at Constantinople. Admiral de Robeck has taken over the command.27 words
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Article35 1919-05-02 5 London, April 22. There is no confirmation of a Bolshevist report that revolution has broken out iu Turkey, a revolutionary committee established in Constantinople and Soviet authority deci eed throughout the country.35 words
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Article117 1919-05-02 5 MESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT WILSON. London, April 24. The Press Bureau says the Foreign Office publishes a note communicated by General Allenby on the 22nd April by the United States’ Minister at Cairo announcing that President Wilson recognises tbe British protectcrate in Egypt proclaimed in December 1914. “The117 words
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Article53 1919-05-02 5 BRITISH GOVERNMENT’S ATTITUDE. London, April 23. Reuter learns that the Hertzog delegation sent a letter to Mr. Lloyd George asking to oe received by the Government;. It is understood His Majesty's Government will be guided in South African matters by the advice of General Botha and bis53 words
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Article70 1919-05-02 5 Melbourne. April 23. The Federal Government is establishing an air force immediately. It is estimated the initial cost will be half a million sterling, the annual pay, maintenance and general costs being a similar amount. A Melbourne telegram states, in connection with the above, that the Imperial70 words
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Article116 1919-05-02 5 A BRITISH EXPEDITION. London, April 23. A British Imperial Antarctic Expedition, formed under the leadership of Mr John Cope, a member of the expedition of 1914, 1917, expects to leave in June, 1920, and return in 1926. Its object is to ascertain tbe position and extent of mineralogical116 words
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Article656 1919-05-02 5 MILLERS INTERVIEW FOOD CONTROLLER. A deputation from the lice millers waited on the Food Controller (the Hon Mr F S James, c M.a in the Governor’s office to day. The Controller informed the deputation that the Government would take over and distoibute parboiled rice. The millers could656 words
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Article497 1919-05-02 5 Mr W P Murray left for Kopoh by the Renong to-day. Messrs C N Taylor and W A Rees left Penang for Pukeit to-day by Messrs H C Saunders and C Thereisa left by the Trang to-day for tbe Dindiogs Mr A Cavendish is going home on497 words
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Advertisement74 1919-05-02 5 STAMPS BOUGHT. All sorts of Postage, Revenue and Telegraph Stamps purchased in Large quantities. Cash per return mail. H. ROSS-SHIELLS CO4, Eldon Street, London, E. C. 2 England. (Bankers National Provincial and Union Bank of England). zz BASS’s j 1 LIGHT BITTER ALE. fl H (GREEN DIAMOND) IN QUARTS AND74 words
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Article1280 1919-05-02 6 STANDING COMMITTEES REPORJ The following is the concluding portion <)1 the report of the Standing Committee of the P. A. M. Hjuxth. During the year under review health generally was satisfactory, the improvement the past year over 1917 being maintained, with the notable exception of the terrible wave1,280 words
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Article351 1919-05-02 6 Where Did the Profits Go In the House oi Commons, on March 3 Captain Barnett asked the Parliamentary Secretary to the Shipping Controller, what wa> the average rate of freight from the United States of America to Great Brit-ain. received by shipowners prior to the recent reduction of351 words
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Advertisement857 1919-05-02 6 POSITIONS WANTED. PENANG SALES ROOM. Advertiser Englishman, 2| years experience in Planting wants billet offering good prospects. Can terminate present By PubllC Auction, engagement with a month’s notice. Reply to Box 134, c/o Pinang Gazette. At 38, Beach Street, 668—3-5 On Sattirday, 3 r j May, 1919, A Burgher emp'oyment857 words
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Advertisement219 1919-05-02 6 IF SLEEP DUES NOT REFRESH YOU. People who are tired out, who arise in the morning feeling that sleep has not refreshed them, are in a state of nervous exhaustion that borders on the condition that doctors call neurasthenia. The causes are varied. Continuous work, mental or physical, without proper219 words
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Advertisement78 1919-05-02 6 SHIPMENT ARRIVED j OF THE WORLD-KNOWN s Sanderum Single Ploughs j Best Obtainable Plough for I ESTATE USE j ALL SPARE PARTS IN STOCK. Eastern Pacific Trading Co., LtdJ 3, Weld Quay. I TRY THESE i I illilll 1 11 ll 'IR I 1 cut the Labe' 1 ®OID FLAK*)78 words
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Miscellaneous122 1919-05-02 6 iSmpire Theab e Thursday Ist May to Sunday 4th U First House 8 p.m. Sharp. a -sw-x a Li Jorryonthe Bl Farm K. J S E i Emm y q if x?'. rs IN Tables ‘I- Twah a C Second House 9-15 p. m. n Ouellitig with a Sword FI122 words
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Article634 1919-05-02 7 THE LEVELS IN INDIA. The wtc legale prices of fiod grains and poises in India at the middle of Marc 1919, increased by 63 per cent (unweighted average), ad compared with this time last year. The weighted average showed a rise f 69 per cent. The634 words
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Article188 1919-05-02 7 Trivandrum, April 5, —I have already intima‘ed (says the Times of I id a correspondent) about the forwa d contract entered by the Travancore Darbar with Messrs Steel Brothers, Rargoon, for the -upply of padx and rice fjr six mon hs at the rate of188 words
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Article157 1919-05-02 7 The estimated arrivals of paddy and rice expressed in cargo rice by rail and ooat into Rangoon and Bsssein from Ist Janua y to sth April 1919, m compared with the corresponding peried of 1918, wes e Ist Jan. to sth Ist Jan. to. April. 1919157 words
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Advertisement220 1919-05-02 7 fpRITCHARD U° Lp iXCORPORATED in the straits settlements.) DRAPERY--3- P ARTMEN T. Ve are showing a beautiful selection of New G ods in this Department amongst them the SEFTON FABRICS 7he Dernier Cri in Dress Goods. T?-.r bold designs and Colours; their absolute n veity and originality will lend charm220 words
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Advertisement69 1919-05-02 7 NEW STOCKS DEVOES KEROSENE OIL (ffiest kerosene Oil in tfie World). STOCKS AVAILABLE AT ALL OF OUR AGENCIES AGENTS EVERYWHERE.— IPOH AQENT: PENANG AGENT: BAN HOE SENG Co. CHEAT SENG Co. Standard Oil 00., of freiv York, ,L F iT United States Tyres Tubes BY ALL GARAGES. WHOLESAL IMPORTERS! WWrtWft69 words
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Article232 1919-05-02 8 Dhariwal Europeans’ Message to Government. Dhariwal, April 14.—At a meeting held to-day at Dhariwal the following resolution was passed and submitted to the Government of India through the Deputy Commissioner of Gurdaspur —“That this meeting of the European community of Dhariwal, while reposing the fullest confidence in232 words
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Article193 1919-05-02 8 Lahore, April 23. —A Government communique says: The position is well in hand. The cutting of telegraph wires continues to be the main disturbing matter. Numbers of “Sadhus” who are believed to be spreading false and alarmist rumours are being arrested and examined as they travel.193 words
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382 1919-05-02 8 Lahore, April 25. —The following communique, dated April 24th, is issued by the Punjab Government; As gross exaggerations are prevalent regarding the punishments imposed under the operations of martial law, the following facts are published for information In Lahore Civil Station area (which includes the382 words
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Article476 1919-05-02 8 Marwaris Badly Hit. In the flush of their indignation over Mr. Gandhi a number of brokers omitted to call on their European clients on Friday and Saturday, says the “Rangoon Gazette of April 24th. “Me will show these foreigners,” they exclaimed, “we will show them how476 words
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Article250 1919-05-02 8 Mob Worked Up by Agitators. Cairo, March 25. —An official “commnique” states: —The main railway lines connecting Cairo with Alexandria and the Canal towns are all clear. On the alternative route connecting Galiub with Tanta through Ashmun and Shebin e! Kom the permanent way has been repaired250 words
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Article165 1919-05-02 8 With the enormous capacity of 60,000.000 gallons, the Admiralty’s new oil-fuel reservoir has been completed at Rosyth. The reservoir, which is to be used for the storage of fuel f<>r H.M ships in the Firth of Forth, is built of concrete on a rock foundation. the site165 words
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Advertisement283 1919-05-02 8 I GRUYERE I Icheesel SUPPLIES NOW AVAILABLE. I Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., PENANG. WHEN YOU BUY TAN WIPIN’S BURMA CHEROOTS YOU ARE SURE OF GETTING THE BEST ON THE MARKET. Rolled from carefully selected and well matured leaves by skilled hands. Recommended Brands BURMESE KING.’ "CIGAR," "BOOK.’ Made in283 words
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Advertisement211 1919-05-02 8 GET RELIEF—QUICKLY. A twisted ankle, a sprained wrist, a strained muscle—these are t hings that demand relief in a hurry. And that is just why thousands who are liable to these mishaps always keep a bottle of Little’s Oriental Balm close at hand. There is absolutely nothing equal to it211 words
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Advertisement348 1919-05-02 8 I SODIUM BISULPHITE j CARBIDE I CARY’S BOX STRAPPING, l APPLY: I EASTERN TRADING Co, H 35, PITT STREET, PENANG R Tel. No. SS4. Cab,e Address, Pinchong, Penang,” NEW MUSIC SONGS THE WORLD IS SINGING. The same old, dear old place, Follow the golden star, Joggin’ along the highway, A348 words
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Article3001 1919-05-02 9 rnVERNOR AND RUBBER IHH (1 TELEGRAMvIG RC^E cR,r,G,sM KbO H OVB OWS E the] Oovornur. and High Coinu sir H Yoaog, having replied ’comment at Wednesday’! J f the Federal Connell, at Knala "following the motion that the l P (ii oarn 8 ld 1 ho P3,001 words
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Article173 1919-05-02 9 To-dat’b Axiitali. Gula, Mohamed, 48, Kuran, Kennedy and Co, general. Jin Ho, Gully, 93, Deli, Eastern Shipping Co, general. To-day’s Dipabtubm. Pin Seng, Davidson, 378, Port Swettenham and Singapore. Trang, Pithie, 73, Pangkor, Bindings and Sitiawan. Padang, Mat bin Akib, 42, Pulau Langkawi, Perlis, Situl and Sungei Upis.173 words
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Article300 1919-05-02 9 f POST OFFICE.f r~j (except Sunday) Federated Malay States,") By train 7.15 a.m. Malacca, Johore, Singa- > also at 5.30 p.m. pore and Hongkong— J on Saturdays Parit Buntar, Bagan Serai, and Taiping J 10 a.m. 3.45 p.m. Ipoh, Batu Gajah, and "> Tapah Road j 3.45300 words
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Article101 1919-05-02 9 Ths homeward mail “A by the Euryalus, clises at 10 a.m. on Sunday. This mail will connect with mail E which left Penang on the 30th April. The following Sub-Post Office will be closed in the middle of the day on week days at the following hours E.101 words
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Advertisement90 1919-05-02 9 —rot- -f-rs w GRANTS CM r/ WHISKY. AGENTS: R. T. REID A Co., penang. [SYNOLEOI I The Oil Wohabte Dfrtemptr for Interior and Bxterlor Decorations j A soft flat finish. Does not rub off. Proclaimed unrivalled for Tropical use. f for of Artistic Shades f and Colour Schemes. PATERSON. SIMONS90 words
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Advertisement1376 1919-05-02 10 PS) ODITKII Nippon Yusen Kaisha. K. P- M. WF (I P° P 8 (ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION Co.) UNDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE 4 (INCORPORATED IN ROLLAND.) AND IMPERIAL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT. j -S» IH* (Subject to alterations without Notice.) j TSelepfione fto. 552. telegrams: 1 fPaketvaart, (Companies Incorporated in England.) EUROPEAN1,376 words
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Advertisement614 1919-05-02 10 BANKS. «HARTERED AUSTRALIA MNO iHoerperattd In England bv ya| Hin, Paid up Capital Reserve Fund s'>3)o,ifr Reserve Liability «/«'(J Head Office- I 38, BISHOPSGATE, LONd Agencies and B rauches deAmritsar, Bangkok. Batavia R Canton, Cebu, Colombo, fe ba W. Hankow, Hongkong, H oi i o lUS Kobe, Kuala Lumpur Medan,614 words
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