Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 19 February 1920
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1920-02-19 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1333. No. 41. VOL. LXXVIII. THURSDAY. 19th FEBRUARY, 1920. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement679 1920-02-19 1 CH32CDCnE!i3CE»CSC pTHE NIKKO I STUDIO NOW AT 7, UORTH’M ROAD, j NEAR CHIN SENG CO. I u-xaicamt i j THE LAST WUiiD. I I BEAR BRAND MILK I I 5 ‘T -i Z' X ~x t j =S i lo enjoy Motoring thoroughly >oa must leave > g you can679 words
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Advertisement24 1920-02-19 1 THE BEST CAR IN TOWN I I I I I tu E Sole Agents S.S. a t.M.S- g g Ong Sam Leong'. Co,J B24 words
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Article908 1920-02-19 2 WE SHALL WIN IN THE END.” IMPLACABLE WAR ON BOLSHEVISM. The Daily Chronicle special correspondent, Mr Harold Williams, writing from Taganrog (S. Russia) on December 5 says I have just been received by General Denikin, whose headquarters are near here, and was again impressed by the charm and power of908 words
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Advertisement1198 1920-02-19 2 positions wanted. s tra j ts Settlements and Federated Malay States As Assistant n Rubber Estate. Seven years’ experience in clearing, planting, Bkl drainage, tapping, factory, etc., speaks J W J J Malay and Tamil. Please reply to R. W Rolston, Butterworth. 309Urgently Desired Immediate Employment—any description by a British1,198 words
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Advertisement494 1920-02-19 2 IMPORTANT SALE BY ORDER OF THE COURT In the Supreme Court of the Straits Settle» Settlement of Penang. Suit 1916 No. 89, Between KHOO HUN YEANQ AMD KHOO HUN ENG. Suit 1916 No. 134, Between KHOO HUN YEANG UfD KHOO HUN ENG. Suit 1916 No. 304, Bntwon YEOH TUAN NEOH494 words
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Article411 1920-02-19 3 PRESENTATION OF ADDRESS. Mr. L. A. C. Biggs, the energetic Secretary to the Municipal Commissioners, Penang, who goes hom=» next week on leave, was the recipient of an Address from the Stafi of the Municipal Secretariat, in the Commission meeting room, yesterday afternoon. Among those411 words
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Article133 1920-02-19 3 Messrs Figaeras Hermanos, Iloilo, re> port that the exports of the sugar crop of 1918, reached 1,530,346 piculs. On the basis of 17 piculs per long ton this would equal slightly over 90,000 long ton?, which is far short of Mr Taft’s proviso for 350,000 tons,133 words
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Article67 1920-02-19 3 Feb 19.—Harmston’s Circus, Dato Kramat Gardens. Feb 20.—Lodge Krian, Parit Buntar, Regular Meeting, 6-30 p.m. Feb 20 and 21.—Cricket, Penang v. Perak, at Penang. Feb 20 —Chinese New Year. Feb 21.—Ex-Service Men’s Meeting, Land Grants Scheme, Chamber of Commerce, 11-30 a,m. Feb 21.—Swimming Club, Monthly Handi. caps. Feb67 words
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Advertisement293 1920-02-19 3 “WOOSTER” BELTING. This belt is more economical than, and superior to leather, rubber, or stitched canvas belting, as it has no laps, plies, stitches or cemented parts to open up or pull apart. Cold, Heat or Steam will not effect its life or efficiency. Either «ide can be run on293 words
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Advertisement293 1920-02-19 3 I NEW STOCK OF I g Coventry Bicycles I™e “FALCON i 1 I 2 s 1 FOR PRICE ETC. PLEASE WRITE TO E 2 KEAT GUAM &> Co., ESTATE SUPPLIERS AND COMMISSION AGENTS. I 31, BISHOP STREET, PENANG- 1 Tele:— ‘‘Koatguan,’’ Penang, Phone. No. 759, !)FJ.CclHs.BrowAes The ORIGINAL and ONLY293 words
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Advertisement194 1920-02-19 3 A ROSE’S ffi LIME JUICE Delicious, Wholesome, Refreshing. Prepared from the pure juice of the finest West Indian Lime Fruit, grown on our estates in Dominica, West VkM. mn Indies. Insist on having ROSE’S. I Wwi zzzzL llllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll I NOBEL’S GLASGOW j lexplosivesl I Gelignite, sextuple I Detonators, Safety Fuse194 words
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Article232 1920-02-19 4 PENANG v. PERAK. The visit of the Perak cricketers to play Penang to morrow and Saturday, in the Swettenbam Shield competition, should provide a more equal encounter than the last game here between the teams proved, The Penang side is weakened by the inability ef Messrs Hughes and232 words
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Article101 1920-02-19 4 An Inter-State match, Selangor v. Negr Sembilan, will be plated in Kuala Lumpur to-morrow and Saturday, the 20:h and 21st The teams will be as follows Selangor—R N Byatt, W R Cockburn, N Grenier. H P Hardingham, SG A Maartensz, R Nixon. E N W Oliver,101 words
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Article146 1920-02-19 4 The Penang Recreation Club will meet the Ipoh Catholic Club at cricket, football, tennis and billiards during the holidays. The teams will meet at cricket, at 9 30 a m to-morrow on the Ipoh Club padang. Play will be stopped at 4 p.m. and, if necessary, continued146 words
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Article28 1920-02-19 4 The monthly handicap races will take place at Tanjong Bungah on Sunday at 11 a. m 100 yards “A Class and 100 yards B Class.28 words
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Article113 1920-02-19 4 Sbcond Round Rbbults, London, Jan. 31.—The following are the results of football matches in the second round for the English Cup:— Birmingham 4 goals; Darlington, 1, Live psol 2; Luton Town 0. W. Ham United 6; Bu r y 0, Chelsea 4; Swindon Town 0 Burnley 1; Sunderland113 words
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Article150 1920-02-19 4 Scotland Beats Wales. London, February 7.—A crowd of 85,000 gathered at Inverleith to see Scotland beat Wales for the first time since 1907, by nine points to five. The weather was fine and the ground was in excellent condition. Wales in view of their easy win over England were150 words
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Article766 1920-02-19 4 GANG ROBBERY. [FhOM A COBHISPONDMNT.] A daring gang robbery took place at about 7 p.m. OU Monday at Bukit Mertaiam in house No. 770 Mukim X. The house is situated at the back of the quarters of the District Engineer of Railways. I'he occupier of the house, one766 words
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Article150 1920-02-19 4 On the night of the 17th instant, while some boys were indulging in a game of can s at Northam Road, a quarrel ensued between two of them, named Ng Ah Chye and Sooi Kung, resulting it is alleged in the latter drawing a penknife and stabbing150 words
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Advertisement174 1920-02-19 4 Rolled steel Joists, M. s. Channels, Angles, Flats, Square, Rounds, and Pipes. Messrs. POWELL Co., will offer at Auction, On TUESDAY, 24 th FEBRUARY, 1920. AT 10 A. M. At the Singapore Harbour Board's Codowns Nos, 19 {and 22 Tanjong Pa gar. Rolled Steel Joists 30 to 40 feet long.174 words
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Advertisement857 1920-02-19 4 NEW ADVERTISEMENT». POSmOHS WANTED. Planter experienced, 35, Scotch; ut der- OF THE Human stands Rubber and can handle labour ,T CAN BE REQAiiujy (H. C. system.) Open in March, for charge Billet. Highest references. na Qie Apply Box No. 70, c/o Pimm, Gasstte. b «.7 «tored before S 2 perform857 words
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Miscellaneous355 1920-02-19 4 nnnnnnnnnoHnaanunnnnnnnnnnnnnn 7-j Picture Palace EMPIRE THEATRE Penang Read. 0 n WISHING AU OUR CHINESE PATRONS E A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR. H n a n From Thur., 19th, to Sun., 22nd February, 1920. H 0 In the Second Show at 9 p.m. n WOMAN 7 REELS 10,000 FEET. 0355 words
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Article418 1920-02-19 5 WHAT ABOUT THE COLONY? A correspondent writing to the Straits Times says the F M 8 Government h»s a last published the conditions under which land and loans may be granted to men—and women—who served in the war. There can at least be no complaint that the418 words
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Article545 1920-02-19 5 The Malay Mail savs when the Federated Malay States Government first published the rough outlines of its scheme of war service land grants, io gained c msi derable kudos for its generosity Eulog’s i? references were no’ confined to the public and Press of Malaya. Particulars of545 words
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Article542 1920-02-19 5 REFERRED TO FULL COURT. The appeal filed by four cimpjUtors of the Times of Malaya 1 re»?, Limited, against their conviction by the Ipoh Magis trate under the Labour C jde c*me up bafore the Judicial Commissioner, Ipoh, on Wednesday morning. Mr H L Cuwdy appeared542 words
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Article263 1920-02-19 5 The rikisha strike has now almost completely collapsed and the majority of tk« pullers have returned to work says Wednesday s “Free Press.” A certain section of the rowdier element chiefly the Huiwahs of Tanjong Pagar, are still out, but they cannot hold out much longer. A263 words
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Article122 1920-02-19 5 The management of the Empire Theatre iq pro=enting to-night a ppeci’l Chinese New Year programme which will no doubt prove a great attraction. Tn addition to two new episodes of The M "B‘er Mystery,” there will be screened Maurice Tourneur’s super-production entitled Woman,” in seven reels. In122 words
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Advertisement276 1920-02-19 5 PRITCHARD a telegrams: Y 335' PEANCO I /"'/''X TTH J With Departmental PENANG. J I—/ 1 -LJ., Connections. PENANG IPOH. Our Drapery Department is constantly receiving the Newest Goods from London, and special attention is paid to the ever changing fashion in Ladies’ Wear. Ths Nsw Chemise Vest A most276 words
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Advertisement348 1920-02-19 5 Whisky Supplies V APPOINTMCNY» If the Great Age and High-Class quality of the WHITE HORSE Brand are to be maintained, there can be no increase in the quantity sold to the public notwithstanding our Government’s recent release of additional spirits for export. Both in the interests of the public and348 words
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Article906 1920-02-19 6 President Wilson has lost no time in demonstrating that he is a sick man no longer Le has signalised his recovery by a sensational insistence on his presidential powers and by bringing about the resignation of Mr. Lansv g, who was regarded as his right han906 words
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Article19 1920-02-19 6 Yesterday’s quotation for unrefined tin in Penang was $196, tin ore $196 per picul, buyers, no sellers.19 words
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Article14 1920-02-19 6 The output of Lingui Tin, Limited, for January was tribute, piculs 76.80.14 words
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Article431 1920-02-19 6 S. F. P.” The following is an additional rubber output for January:— Taiping lbs 11,131 Fillis’s Circus, after a brief visit to Kedah, leaves here for Medan to-day. The amount of tin and tin ore exported from the F M S during the week ending the Bch February—“ S. F. P.” - 431 words
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Article908 1920-02-19 6 Advocates <f »n extension of State control over trade ac’iviState Manage- He»"»' ■“>' d h merit. encouragement in the in terim report issued by Mr. Justice Bring on the operations of tbe New South Wales Wheat Pool. The report, according bo the Sydney correspom e»t oi The908 words
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Article402 1920-02-19 6 Mr. E. Bennett l ea v ea f day on leave. es h !f Mr. A. W. de W. Harrow leave by the Mr. H. M. on retirement after 30 1 3erv ice, the recent motor accident ’< The Hon’Me Mr. Hw v is being transferred to402 words
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Article75 1920-02-19 6 The following are alterations a the programme for the fortheom p visit of H.E. the Governor Penang: After the presentation °f A in the Town Hall on 1 uesday, inst., Sis Excellency. wili t<) the Distinguished Flying trk' Captain Hibbert and the Order e British Empire of75 words
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Article73 1920-02-19 6 The Library will be closed row and Saturday, the sOt l February, being Public There will be no i-“ s “Pinang Gazette” B peciaJ ter’s telegrams and o fl bridg e( news will be published m a edition on Saturday foreno The Chief Post Office at noon to-morrow73 words
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Advertisement257 1920-02-19 6 Oylers Tyres ALL BRITISH. STOCKED IN THE FOLLOWING SIZES: 815x105 760x100 30 x 3| ALSO STOCKS OF INNER TUBES. !SOLE AGENTS FOR STRAITS AND ADJOINING TERRITORIES. BEHR& Company.! I Ml l—l M |CALOL! LIQUID PARAFFIN (Especially Adaptable In the Treatment of Constipation. I r— h In iJ An oH manufactured257 words
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Advertisement24 1920-02-19 6 THE CRAG HOTEL, PENANG HILLS. The Sanatorium of the Straits Settlements. Completely Renovated. Bungalows for families, alsolslngle and double rooms. Laundry on the Premises.24 words
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Miscellaneous38 1920-02-19 6 THE TIDES. The following are the tides for To-day, and To-morrow, Penarg Standard Times High Water. Low Water. To-day. 12.00 m’nt. 6 46 a.m. 12.34 pm. 6 56 p.m. Tomorrow, 12.33 a.m. 7.14 a.m. 104 pm. 7.26 p.m.38 words
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Article234 1920-02-19 7 reply TO GERMANY. [Riutmb’s Tbldgbams.] London, February 16. o Sanreme Council issued the reply to 'n eriua o Note of January 25 which at L nutlet stated that grave political and tbe nmic consequences were likely to arise eCbD the surrender of «ar criminals. The u «era[Riutmb’s Tbldgbams.] - 234 words
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Article723 1920-02-19 7 THE REPLY TO HOLLAND. London, February 16. The Allied Powers’ reply to the Netherlands Government’s Note as regards the ex-Kaiser points out the immense sacrifices they made in the general interest during the war which entitle them to ask reconsideration of the refusal of extradition based oq the723 words
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Article454 1920-02-19 7 Paris, January 19.—The text of the Allied Note demanding the extradition of the ex-Kaiser from Holland was handed to the Dutch Minister here on Friday. Tbe Note says The P- wars address to tbe Government of Holland an official demand that she shall place into their454 words
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Article159 1920-02-19 7 The principal motive which impels the Allien’ insistence on bringing the Kaiser te trial is the determination to make the truth known. What happens to the Kaiser is of quite secondary importance, but it is ritai, by a pitiless exposure, to ascertain and publish159 words
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Article111 1920-02-19 7 acrimonious correspondence Washington, February 14. President Wilson, in the course of the correspondence, charged Mr. Lansing with unconstitutionalism by calling meetings the Cabinet during President Wl B n illness, pointing out that as thp could not be any action without the President, therefore the unnecessary. Consequently Presiden111 words
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Article404 1920-02-19 7 PRESIDENT WILSON INTERVENES. [Riutbb’s Tklcgbams'.] Paris, February 15, The United States Ambassador banded the French Foreign Minister a memorandum in which the Government criticises the European Allies’ request to tbe Yugoslavs that the latter accept the proposals submitted as regards the Adriatic, failing which the Pact of[Riutbb’s Tklcgbams'.] - 404 words
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Article36 1920-02-19 7 DIFFERENCES WITH PRINCE REGENT. Belgrade, February 15. ’’gThe Davidovitch Cabinet has resigned, owing to the Prince Regent refusing the Government's advice to dissolve Parliament and to order elections for a National Constituent Assembly.36 words
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Article111 1920-02-19 7 THE DARDANELLES. Paris, February 15. It is reported from London that the Supreme Council on February 14<h decided in principle that the Saltan remain in Constantinople, but that rigorous military and naval control of the Dardanelles be established, the details of the control to be settled by experts,111 words
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Article79 1920-02-19 7 M. MILLERAND’S STATEMENT. London, Febuary 15, Prior to returning to Paris at 7-40 this morning, M Milleraod informed R-uter’s representative that he is quite satisfied with the result of the conversations. "The relations of England and France could not be better. There is complete understanding between us.79 words
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Article131 1920-02-19 7 MR. BON AR LAW’S DENIALS. [Rsutzb’s Tkugbams.] London, February 16. In tbe House of Commons, replying to Lord Robert Cecil, Mr Bonar Law deprecated tbe premature publication or discussion of part of the peace settlement, which would make the work of the Peace Conference much more difficult.[Rsutzb’s Tkugbams.] - 131 words
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Article342 1920-02-19 7 PRESIDENT POINCARE’S FAREWELL. Paris February 15.—President Poincare will send a Presidential message to tbe Chamber of Deputies and the Senate on Tuesday next, on the eve of the expiry of bis powers as President. The message will be read in the Chamber by M. Millerand and in the342 words
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Article149 1920-02-19 7 PRESIDENT WILSON’S PROPOSALS Washington, February 15. The Railway Union leaders agreed to delay further demands after President Wilson announced he intended to appoint a commission of wage experts to investigate thoroughly the railwaymen’s claim», President Wilson’s letter stated that if, when the railroads were returned to private ownership,149 words
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Article34 1920-02-19 7 Bombay, February 15. The Indian Marine Dockyard men ha’ e resumed work on the basis of a daily increase of four annas. The labour troubles now appear to be over.34 words
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Article30 1920-02-19 7 RUGBY AND ASSOCIATION. London, February 14. At Rugger, England beat Ireland by 14 points to 11, at Dublin. At Soccer, Ireland drew with Wales 2 all, at Belfast.30 words
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Article55 1920-02-19 7 INTENSE PROPAGANDA. [Baum’s TauKaaMS-J Stockholm, February 15. A Helsingfors message says Russian newspapers state that 5,000 Chinese have joined the Bolshevist army for the purpose of receiving special training in Russian Military Schools. The Bolshevists are carrying on intense propaganda in China, where they hope a Soviet[Baum’s TauKaaMS-J - 55 words
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Article519 1920-02-19 7 Mr. Paul Duke telle us in a communication to “The Times’- that Bolshevist aims are now centred on the East. He .quotes extracts from a report by Karahan (Assistant Commissioner for Foreign Affairs) x dated February 2, 1919, which show the development of Bolshevist policy519 words
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Article46 1920-02-19 7 Tokio, Februarv 1 —The ‘‘Asahi” learns that Vladivostok has fallen completely into the hands of the revolutionaries, and that General the Ru’s’an commander -in-chief has been succeeded by Medovedieff the socialrevolutionary leader. It is added that the Japanese troops are remaining completely neutral.46 words
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57 1920-02-19 7 Vladivostok, February 1. —After a forced march of two days over tbe mountains from Busergin, tbe Third Amur Engineers Division of the People’s Army occupied Vladivostok yesterday. Captain Kanasebuebuya is iu command. There was no fighting. To-day the troops were given a gigantic welcome demonstration. American57 words
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Article114 1920-02-19 7 Harbin, February s.—According to a report from Chita General Kappel’s troops including the remainder of Genera! Foizchekovsky's, Volk off’s and Krasilnikofi’s armies have captured Irkutsk, whenc® all the representatives of tbe Soviet are said to have fled to the woods. Gold Supply Captured, According to later114 words
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Article76 1920-02-19 7 London, February s.—lt is semi-offiauUijg reported from Trans-Caspia that the traasport of Bolshevik troops to Krasnovodsk is continuing at the rate of 2,000 weekly. Troops are well equipped and trained aac| their morale is good. They are led by offices* of the old Russian Army. A number o< high76 words
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Article254 1920-02-19 7 Deb, February 9.—lt is interesting to not* that directly the Bolshevik Government has been relieved of its worst anxieties it has dropped all its disguise of securing isdividual liberty and in amusing contrast withi its high sounding theories has adopted industrial tyranny of a type which no free254 words
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Article41 1920-02-19 7 London, February 15. The Air Ministry learned from Cairo r on February 14th that the Governor of Malakal reports that an aeroplane passed over Ken that morning, It is presumed this is Cockerell’s machine, repaired and carrying on.41 words
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Article218 1920-02-19 7 St. Raphael, January 19—Lieutenant Macintosh and Lieutenant Parer, of the Australian Flying Corps, have arrived here on aDe Haviland 9 mach’ne on their way to Australia. They left Lyons at 11 45, and arrived here at 3 20 p.m. The clouds were low and conditions bad as far218 words
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163 1920-02-19 7 Cape Town, January 16.—The success of the Durban Soviet methods has encouraged similarly extreme tactics elsewhere, the Penoni (Rand) employees of the municipality presenting dema ds to the Council in an aggressive form. The Mayor of Benoni happens to be Mr. Waterston, one of163 words
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670 1920-02-19 8 The old adage aboun the futility of crying over spilt milk probably originated in Germany. If it didn’t, it should have, for nowhere else does it seem to be observed so religiously. A case in point is the manner in which we learn the Teutons670 words
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Article111 1920-02-19 8 Colombo, February 13.—The Oxfordshire which arrived here on Monday from Rangoon wae to sail for Marseilles on Wednesday. The pilot was on board ready to pilot her out when the surgeon on board discovered a case of smallpox in the lascar crew. He came ashore and informed111 words
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39 1920-02-19 8 London, February 7.—The "Sunday Express” understands that Sir Auckland Geddes has definitely decided to leave political life and that his departure to take up the post of principal of Magill University is imminent.39 words
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Advertisement368 1920-02-19 8 J t- ‘xCVKi AfeW'&- xTuT' /'"‘V ’O-1 11 iU4 V«K\ (p iUm yVy W~a m kJIwLJ y W 111 I rx f k/ HL- ■v.t G*-Aovi b %J, !{s,<■> V fl CDash-cuith bßAsmc Daint y'fBQAP is delightfully refreshing'. j Pmris. ERASMIC” 13* New Bond St London. W. Moscow. w Cobles368 words
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Advertisement51 1920-02-19 8 DULL AND DLOOMY? If so try Pinkettes, ths gentle little liver stimulants, and see how quickly these symptoms will be dispelled. cure Constipation, torpid liver, biliousness, sick headaches, coated tongue, foul smelling breath, clear the skin. Of chemists, and post free, 00 cents the riel, Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co-, Singapore51 words
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Advertisement547 1920-02-19 8 s 'TANGVE’s: I Semi Diesel Engines. I I PROTECTED BY PATENTS. j 11,, i I I s —x r\ i i I B ——4 ‘'/jis jfi i iHI Job is ss: W JR ef, J t-' -fln' B JR J ti .fi n g 1 TO WORK ON ALL BRANDS547 words
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Article379 1920-02-19 9 OUTCAST.” TC q TEMPEST’S CONCLUDING MISS performance. thir dand 1-st evening of the Marie Tbe kv’H short «ea-on in Penang was le®P eS th« presentation of a problem ieVOt u Robert Henry Davis, the -Oatplay Hrtment i“ f° ar Rcts< lb P ro 2'air.ble opportunity for tbe ditvided f Miss379 words
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Article53 1920-02-19 9 Opening To-Night. Harmston’s Circus is a favourite :a Penang, as in many ether parts of the East. The Circus opens a short season to-night at Dato Kramat Gardens. The programme is a strong and most entertaining one, the tit-bit being the performance of Dare-Devil Raymond in his sensational53 words
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Article184 1920-02-19 9 Messrs. Douglas and Grant, Ltd., Engineers, of Kirkcaldy and Rangoon, have secured the order for a large and up-to-date rice mill, to be erected on the Kanoungtoe Creek for Messrs. Bulloch Bros, and Co., Ltd. on the site of their mill •which was recently destroyed184 words
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Article256 1920-02-19 9 F OOD PRODUCTION IN CEYLON. '-<ur n tbe announcement made in about A ■H* B Excellency the Governor ment 10rma tion of a separate departit i s i ioster food production in the island, bodJ.?' t 0 note b h a t the Low-country ®ediat s soc *ation of Ceylon256 words
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Article395 1920-02-19 9 Jhere are persistent reports says the Bangkok Times/’- that despite the terms of the proclamation of the Ist December, the export of rice will be allowed again to some extent in a few months. One would be glad to know that to be possible, and one is395 words
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Article269 1920-02-19 9 The root cause of the present state of paddy cultivation lies in the profitless character of the industry. Unless the Government says the “Ceylon Observer” gives some direct financial assistance to those engaged in the industry, we cannot expect any large increase in the production of paddy. Reflect269 words
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Article135 1920-02-19 9 The summary of the crop report for the week ending the 7th February states that during the week, light rain fell in Northern Arakan and Myitkyina. The harvesting of the Winter rice crop is completed; threshing and winnowing are progressing normally. In Upper Burma, the cultivation of135 words
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Article96 1920-02-19 9 Calcutta, February 12. —The Bengal Government has issued the following communique regarding the control over the movement» of rice from this province All exports of rice from Bengal by rail to other provinces are restricted to the controlled amounts in the interests of the consumer in Bengal. All96 words
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Article77 1920-02-19 9 Rangoon, February 14.—Messrs. Morrison and Co’s weekly market report states Paddy.—Supplies large and prices continue firm at the maximum rates. White Rice.—Prices are easier for near positions, the lightness of money and shortage of tonnage being responsible for this. Forward the market is firm. Meedoung has changed77 words
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Article68 1920-02-19 9 London, February 6. —The “Times” state» that Mr. Roberts, the Food Controller, ha» no intention of reconsidering hia resignation but is taking up an important industrial appointment and points out that the resignation stitutes a blow to the Coalition which will render the position of the remaining68 words
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Article367 1920-02-19 9 Kennedy Uv, D.uaug report aS ioiiuwa Iu the dhort week owiug to the Chinese New Year holiday a markets have again been extremely active. Mines continue the centre of the interest, several further sharp advances being shown in quotations London advices are d>4.5/- down for three mojiths367 words
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Article218 1920-02-19 9 The foliowins: are fhe latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day w w Ĕ SHARES. s "3 m a so a oq RaWber (Dollar) c. c. c. c. A. Panas 15 00 15.50 15.25 15.75 Bukit Katil 1.80 1.90 1.G5 1.75 Connemara 2.70 280218 words
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Article91 1920-02-19 9 The business for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners to be held on Monday, the 23rd February, is as follows 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. 5.91 words
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Article25 1920-02-19 9 Messrs. Harrisons and Crosfiald, Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, telegraph that the Allenby Rubber Co., Ltd., ia over-subscribed, and the list is being closed.25 words
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Article40 1920-02-19 9 [From Our Own Correspondent.] Singapore, February 19. At Singapore rubber auctions, the quantity catalogued was 998 tons. Standard sheet touched $1.14 and standard crepe $l.ll. The lower grades changed hands at a higher level than last week.40 words
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Article181 1920-02-19 9 Strathmore.—lnt. divd. 10 p.c. Sungei Reyla.—Divd. 5 p.c., tax free. Sumatra Consolidated.—lnt. divd. 10 ’p.c. Pegoh.—Qhimpul.— Negotiations arq pro. ceeding with view amalgamation. Membakut.— Profit to Aug. 31 £15,817 and forward £4,229; divd 11 p c to £6,000; forward £3,109. United Temiang.—Shareholders offeied 280,000 shares 2s.181 words
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Article142 1920-02-19 9 To-day’s Arrivals. Kalmoa, Dutch, 170, Langsa, KP M, general. Pin Seng, Matthew?, 378, Singapore, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Pangkor, Cotton, 94, Trang, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Kedah, Maples, 94, Sitiawan, Eastern Shipping Co, general. Expected Arrivals. Somali, Singapore, 21sb. Nsgoya, Singapore, 26th. Harold Dollar, Hongkong, 10th March. The142 words
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Article53 1920-02-19 9 A homeward mail (superscribed letters only) by the Agapenor closes at 6 p.m. to-day. The homeward mail D by t'je Somali closes at 6 p.m. on Sunday. The Chief Post Office will be open from 4 p.m, till 6pm. on Sunday to deal wi r h correspondence for53 words
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Article169 1920-02-19 9 The Band will play the following programme of music at the D&to Kramat Gardens from 5 p.m. to-c’ay 1. Overture The Sapphire Necklace ...Sullivan 2. Polka Chant du Cog ...Short 3. Selection Chilperig ...Herves 4. Waltz Des Fleurs Tschaikowsky 5. March The Devils ...Hartmann Friday Programme bplaxade 6169 words
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Article502 1920-02-19 10 Wearne Bros and The Public For many months says the “Straits limes rumours have been in circulation in Singapore that Messrs. VS earne Bros, as agents for the Ford Motor Company of Canada, have been profiteering, and since the publication of their intention of declaring a502 words
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277 1920-02-19 10 H. M. Trade Commissioner at Cahutta, in a report published in the Board of Trade Journal, states Of recent years shipbuilding at Shanghai has developed with great strides, and the industry may now be reckoned as not the least valuable asset of the port. With277 words
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Article240 1920-02-19 10 Lord Bryce's warning in the January number of the “Contemporary Review” is consistent with the policy which he has expressed repeatedly throughout the whole of his political career—under no circumstances whatever must Christian races be allowed to remain under Turkish rule. He reminds us that the240 words
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Article925 1920-02-19 11 AMERICA’S INTEREST. A w<iter in “The Saturday Evening aays we Americana are great people to boast of our independence, tut the more we delve into matters the more we discover that the earth is inhabited by other folks who have brains and money. The rubber industry ia another925 words
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