Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 7 January 1921
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Title Section20 1921-01-07 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 5. VOL. LXXIX. FRIDAY, 7th JANUARY, 1921. PRICE 15 CENTS20 words
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Advertisement500 1921-01-07 1 Obtainable every where wholesale from i f i I Oag em Leong Co., Penang. mmiisi u nn irrni —hmi wri—sunniMinTT i irr MINIMAX 111 o£ I Jire Extinguishers. r SIMPLICITY.—No experience is necessary to use the appliance. ■*> H EFFECTIVENESS.—Fire Brigades rapidly adopting it for first aid I ECONOMY. —Refills500 words
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Advertisement19 1921-01-07 1 THE BES? CAR IN TUWi 1 '1 *cx*mt.e taiMi „tu Sola Meats IS. a F.l.S< Ong S«m Leong O«.19 words
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Article1377 1921-01-07 2 NON-CO-OPERATION ADOPTED. Nagpur, December 30—Congress resumed its sitting at 8 a.tn. this morning Mr 0 R. Das moved the following non-co-operation resolution: Whereas in the ipinion of the Congress the existing Government of India has forfeited the confi lence of the country and whereas the people of India1,377 words
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Article83 1921-01-07 2 Jao B—Cricket, P,O.C, v Mr C J D’Cotta’s XI, Esplanade, 2 15 p.m. Jan 8 aud 9—Penang Chinese Dramatic Pa'ty, Performances for China Famine Fund, Empire Theatre. Jan IC—Assize?, Ipoh and Kuala Lumpur. Jin 11, 13 and 15 Penang Races Jan 11 aud 13—“ Facing the Made,’’ by83 words
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Article134 1921-01-07 2 F. H. J - F. H. J. [Mr. Rudyard Kipling has obtained an injunction against a firm for using a verse of one of his poems in an advertisement. Good! We are simply delighted to know it. Specialised verse will be now in demand.. Gorgeous new fields for the versatile poet134 words
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Advertisement604 1921-01-07 2 MWH.'H— O» T MBMMR*» .jbT* -AE. .“IF- W 'ViT'W- I cost oi Living Reduced. f IF YOU GET YOUR REQUIREMNTS AT j IWASSIAMULL -1 j ASSOMULL 4 CO’S ANNUAL JL I CLEARANCE COMMENCING 10th JAN. 1 Joseph Dawson’s Court Shoes, j J Sale Price $6.75 a pair. j j Ell604 words
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Advertisement67 1921-01-07 2 TO LOOK WELL AHD FEEL WELL daily regularity is essential. Constipation is the root cause of disordered liver, sick headaches, biliousness, foul breath, pimples and a host of other ills. ■SB dispel constipation and promote regularity, they do not gripe or purge, but act as gently as nature. Chemists sell67 words
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Advertisement1079 1921-01-07 2 POSiTiON VACANT,TENDERS INVITED. flerk- Dresser wanted for healthy estate The Municipal Commissioners of George in P W No Hospital. Knowledge of Town Penang, hereby invite separate Telugu essential. Clerk to keep cbeckroll. tenders for the following Apply stating qualifications and salary ex- 1. Erection of Quarters for Municipal peeked to1,079 words
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Article576 1921-01-07 3 SOME LOCAL OPINIONS. A rumour is prevalent both here and in Singapore to the effect that the prices of motor cars will in the 'ery near future come toppling down, says the “Malay Mail.” This is coupled with the story that cars are being auctioned on the wharves576 words
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Article252 1921-01-07 3 A man broke into the bainyard at Spencer Wood, the official residence of Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, LieutenantGovernor of Quebec, and selected two of the choicest pigs, slaughtered them, and stored them in his cellar for the holiday season. When the theft was discovered he explained that “the252 words
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Advertisement1630 1921-01-07 3 POSITION WANTED. I PENANG TURF CLUB. European Nurse desires position take nfw vfad meftinp kmi iW isT /Z>S—charge of one or two children. Apply tW TtflK mttllllu HMI. |EL J Box No. 3, c/j Pinang G.z 3tte m Admission to Grand Stand by Tickets if/ on'* fhASPIJ Tickets for Grand1,630 words
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Advertisement110 1921-01-07 3 Just Received a Fresh Consignment of Chocolates Bon Bons, Stuffed Prunes Dates Pascall’s, Sweets —Assorted. Huntley and Palmer’s Genoa, Fruit and Ceylon Cakes in 1 and 2 lb. Tins. >»♦»< The United Trading Coy., 10, Beach Street, Penang. —-IJust Unpacked New Shipment Gents Singlets and Fancy Silks for Ladies I110 words
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Miscellaneous225 1921-01-07 3 Jor an Special Striding Programme, you cannot do "better tfian Qall on tbe IMPERIAL e e EMPIRE THEATRE~PENANG ROAD. FOR TW» NIGHTS ONLY, THUR, 6th FRI. 7th. In the Second House at 9-15 p.m. DID YOU EVER SEE A REAL BEAR FIGHT The Courage of Marge O’doone By James Oliver225 words
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Article20 1921-01-07 4 Skelchv—At the Maternity Hospital, Seremban, on January sth, to Mr and Mrs R R Sketchy, of Beotoug, a son.20 words
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Article1265 1921-01-07 4 It is now officially announced that H R H the Dake of Connaught will arrive in Madras on board HMS Malaya on Monday, January 10th. Responsible Government under the Mcntagu-CLelimfoi d scbtme was instituted in all the Indian Provinces on January 3rd, as Reuter reminds us.1,265 words
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Article1140 1921-01-07 4 Oa Tuesday we d r ew attention to the difficulty occasionally ex Rice at Eighty perienced of late in obtain Cents ing rice from the retailers, who are reluctant tu B‘ock supplies, owing to the uncertainty with regard to the Government’s intentions in the matter of de-control1,140 words
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Article25 1921-01-07 4 (Prom Our Own Correspondent) Singapore January 7. At Singapore Ass zes, a Chinese wa? given nine years on three charges of falsifying accounts.25 words
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Article50 1921-01-07 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, January 7. At Singapore, a Ciiines*', name! S C Leng, was remanded on a charge of assisting in the management) of a public lottery. The police raided premises aid found cssb $872 on his person. There were 265 prizes, including motor cars, e'e50 words
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Article493 1921-01-07 4 The Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade freue 6 p.m. 1 March Le Pere La Victoire Ganne 2-Selection... Duchess of Dauizig Caryll 3 Caledonia Kuight of the Thistle Balfcuc 4 Wai z Venus on Earth Lincke5 One Step... I’m Afraid to come493 words
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Advertisement181 1921-01-07 4 THE PORT OF MANCHESTER MARINE INSURANCE CO., (1919) LTD. agents: BEHR CO., PENANG. I V ffr=. a THE LAST THING IN EGYPTIAN CIGARETTES MASPERO FRERES Bouton Rouge 50 $2.00 per tin. Felucca 50 $l.BO per tin. Maspers Specials 50 $2.00 per tin. a 'i 1 Sold by all Highclass Dealers.181 words
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Advertisement22 1921-01-07 4 NEW YEAR MEETING. RACE DINNERS AT THE Jr. OJ’ TUESDAY nth JANUARY, THURSDAY 13th JANUARY, SATURDAY 15th JANUARY. DANCING E. O. ORCHESTRA.22 words
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Obituary22 1921-01-07 4 DEATH. Elake—November 30; at Lplyme, Devon, Sir Ernest Edward Elake, K O M G„ formerly Crown Agent for he Colonies, aged 75.22 words
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Article186 1921-01-07 5 MARTIAL LAW EXTENDED. (Reuter’s Telegrams.] Dublin, January 6. The Viceroy has issued proclamations extending martial law to the Counties of Clare, Waterford, Wexford and Kilkenny, until further notice. Fermoy Fined. London, January 4. The military have introduced a new method of punishing disloyalty in. Ireland They fined Fermoy £lOO(Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 186 words
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Article80 1921-01-07 5 RESPONSIBLE GOVERNMENT INAUGURATED. Delhi, January 3. Responsible government, under the Montagu-Chelmsford scheme, was instituted in all the Indian Provinces to-day. The Governors, the Executive Councillors, and Ministers entered c flics with the customary ceremonial. The Councils will be formally opened by the Duke of Connaught in the course80 words
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Article90 1921-01-07 5 ALLIED DECISIONS. Berlin, January 4, The replies are published of the Ambassadors’ Conference on December 31 to the German Notes of December 4 and 14, against the InterAllied Control Commission’s decisions as regards the armament of fortresses on the North Sea, the equipment of police with air material90 words
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Article99 1921-01-07 5 BRITAIN’S FREE HAND. London, January 4. Reu'er is informed that a high British authority announces that) the tuggestion from the United States that there are secret clauses in the Anglo-Japanese Treaty is absolutely without foundation. Article 4 effectively prevents any contingency of Britain tiding in war with Japan99 words
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Article70 1921-01-07 5 Rome, January 4. The Pope received the Rev. Edward McCarthy, Bnpeiior of the Chinese Mission Society at Omaha (Nebraska), composed of secular priests devoted to missions in China. He is accompanied by the Rev. John Bloniovicb, Superior of the Irish Society for Missions in China. Both reported70 words
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Article25 1921-01-07 5 London, January 4. Mr Komatsu, ex-Director of Foreign Affairs in Korea, has arrived in London from Washington, on a special mission.25 words
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Article25 1921-01-07 5 Melbourne, January 4. England scored 157. Australia won by an innings and 91. Woolley scored 50, [We gave the result on Tuesday.]25 words
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Article139 1921-01-07 5 PRESIDENT WILSON’S VETO. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Washington, January 4. President Wils >n vetoed the resolution reviving th 3 War Finance Corporation, on the ground that the Corporation was created as a war measure, and although the war is technically not ended, it was actually ended. The Senate immediately[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 139 words
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Article47 1921-01-07 5 RELIEF FUNDS SPENT ON ARMY. Washington, January 4. In the Senate, Senator Reed declared that $40,000,000 of the $150,000,000 voted by Congress for European relief was spent to keep the Polish Army in the field. He added that he had documents to support the statement.47 words
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Article58 1921-01-07 5 BANKING COMPANY IN DIFFICULTIES. New York, January 4. A Mexico City message says the Paris and Mexico Banking Company, with a capital of 14 000,000 pesos, has suspended payment, in consequence of heavy loans to cotton and sugar centres, th* prices of these commodities falling. The Bank hopes to58 words
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Article62 1921-01-07 5 JAPAN EXPEDITING BUILDING. Washington, January 30. Admi al Coontz Chief of the Naval Operations, who was principal witness before the Foreign Relations Committee, opposed any percentage of reductions of naval ship building. In the course cf the discussion, the Committee was informed that Japan in order to62 words
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Article68 1921-01-07 5 HEAVY DEATHROLL Madrid, January 4, Details of the wreck of the Santa Isabel show that the survivors number 56, mostly of the crew, while the deathroll is 254, including nearly all the 240 passengers aboard. The catastrophe occurred at) two in the moaning. The vessel was thrown68 words
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Article68 1921-01-07 5 SCANDINAVIAN SHIPS LAID UP. London, January 4. In view of the grave depression in the shipping trade, Scandinavian owners are reported to have decided to lay up indefinitely ships representing 400,000 tons now lying on Tyneside, and contracts for Dew ships have been cancelled at heavy sacrifices. The68 words
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Article43 1921-01-07 5 London, January 4. The “Times states that 120 out of 366 ex German vessels allotted to Britain have now been sold. The remainder inc’ude the liners Imperator and Bismarck, which may be purchased by the Ounard and White Star Lines respectively.43 words
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Article32 1921-01-07 5 The Hague, January 3. It Is announced that the Qaeen-Dowager Emma, who has suffered from hernia for some time, will shortly undergo operative treatment by Professor Lameris, of Utrecbb University.32 words
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Article40 1921-01-07 5 The Hague, January 4. In the Second Chamber, the Foreign Minister stated that Bulgaria announced her readiness to apply most favoured nation treatment on the basis of reciprocity, to goods of Dutch origin, till August 9, 1921.40 words
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Article646 1921-01-07 5 THE HIGH COMMISSIONER’S VISIT. (From Our Own Corrkbpondbnt.) Alor Star, January 6. Kedah is making preparations to accord a royal welcome to H E Sir Laurence Guillemard, on the occasion of his first visit to the State. His Excellency is expected to travel from Penang on Wednesday in646 words
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Article145 1921-01-07 5 The masked ball held at the Ipoh Town Hall, in aid of the Parsonage Building Fund, was quite a success. The foyer was beautifully decorated with the branches o' tbe nipa palms and pots of ferns and cannas. There was a dollar Christmas tree and a145 words
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Article65 1921-01-07 5 U S. STEEL CORPOR MTON’S PURCHASE. [Reuter’s Telegrams.} Ntw York, January 4. Mr Gary, Chairman of the United States 8 eel Corporation, announced that the Corporation has purchased one of tbe largest manganese ore mines in South Ami rica, at Morodamina, about 350 mi es from Rio de[Reuter’s Telegrams.} - 65 words
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Article1235 1921-01-07 5 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. S. F. Brereton Martin is shortly expected to return to Penang. Mr. F. M. G. McConechy, P.W.D., has been posted to Baling, vice Mr. J. M. Noble, who is stationed in Alor Star. Mr. A. B. Voules, Acting Chief Secretary, F. M. S., is expected in Penang1,235 words
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88 1921-01-07 5 CHINA FAMINE FLOOD RELIEF FUND. Amount previously acknowledged $153,503.71 Messrs. Lim Choon Kee, Lim Cheng Kwang and Lim Hua Tung $l5 Section: Love Lane, Muntri St., Leith St., Stewart Lane, Klang St., Green Hall, and Farquhar St., including Dundas Court, Light St., and Pitt St. Collected by Messrs. Khoq Sian88 words
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Article147 1921-01-07 5 FURTHER REDUCTION NEXT WEEK. We have received the following important notice from the Office of the Food Controller: A Government Gazette is being* issued to-day notifying reductions in the price of Rite as from the 10th of January 1921. The price to th 6 public’ m147 words
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Article322 1921-01-07 5 THE BUKIT MERTAJAM CASE. lhe trial of the ten Chinamen, charged with assembling for the purpose of gang robbery in Province Wellesley, reached its third and concluding stage before Mr. Justice Dinsmore and a jury at Penang Assizes, to-day. Seng Low, one of the accused, said he went322 words
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Article147 1921-01-07 5 Another new star has been discovered at the Harvard Astronomical Observatory. In a message from Cambridge, Massachusetts, dated November 20, whiffi reports the discovery, the Nova, which is in the Constellation Sagittarius, was found by the usual method of comparing new plates of telescopic photographs with less147 words
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Article45 1921-01-07 5 The following are results in P.C.C. bowls tournament: Championship.—W. K. Sharpe beat H. Parry 21—12; G. Wright Motion beat F. M. Sharrock 21—-6. Double Handicap.— tl E. G. Bird and W. IT. Threlfall beat +3 L. C. Brown and B. E. Mitchell.45 words
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Article372 1921-01-07 6 A RADICAL AGITATION. Toronto, December 3. —The Montreal “Gazette” hasTi penetrating and outspoken article on the agitation, in which Mr Raney, Attorney-General for Ontario, and the Toronto “Star” are foremost, for radical changes in the method of appointing the GovernorGeneral. Mr. Raney contends that the Gover-nor-General should372 words
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Article228 1921-01-07 6 “SETTLE IN COLOMBIA.” “Instead of attempting to enter such a country as the United States, where anti-Japanism is rampant,” said Mr. Charles Venedich, Colombia’s new consul in Japan, in the course of an interview, “1 suggest that the Japanese come to settle in Colombia, a country which welcomes228 words
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Article120 1921-01-07 6 Good pi ogress is being made-- with the organization of the British National Committee to represent the United Kingdom on the International Chamber of Commerce. The first Congress was held in Paris last June, delegates from the United Kingdom, the United States, Erance, Belgium, and Italy being120 words
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Advertisement152 1921-01-07 6 < i < T v ji i Pritchard I Co-, ktd., <•? (Jneorporated in tlje Straits Settlements) j P&NANG IPOH. I jn "4** i- 'L Exclusive .'X > Afternoon Frocks f' in the Newest Styles t.. Price as Sketch $l6O. t 1 Attractive •te'^l- Evening Gowns yy.-O in the latest152 words
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Advertisement203 1921-01-07 6 TtCJULI s l 111 Im [tangye’s|. PUMPS. 1 All Sizes in Stock. High and Low Lift. B I O I n I* I Al;' )j /l\ l// I 4 1 w¥r WZ v k I I I I For Full Particulars Apply to: I Hottenbach, Lazarus Of Sons, Ltd (incorporated203 words
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Article822 1921-01-07 7 I SE <>l' FRAUDULENT MARKS. Au account of Commercial developmeiite iu Japan was given to a meeting of members of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce by Sir John handles, M.P., who, as president of the Intel-Allied Conference of the Parliamentary Committees of the Allied Parliaments,, recently visited822 words
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Article701 1921-01-07 7 STATUTORY MEETING. i The statutory meeting of Papan Tin, Limited, was held at the registered Offices of the Company, Downing Street, Penang, on the 6th January, at noon. There were present Mr. J. C. Baumann (Chairman), Messrs. A. It. Thornton, F. H. Grumitt (Directors), and Messrs. Ho701 words
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Article443 1921-01-07 7 FIRST YEAR’S OPERATIONS. The first annual general meeting of Southern Perak Dredging, Limited, was held at Winchester House, Old Broad Street, E.U., Sir Ernest Woodford Birch,. K.C.M.G. (Chairman of the company), presiding. The Chairman said This is the first annual general meeting, the company having been incorporated443 words
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Article508 1921-01-07 7 CURRENT YEAR’S PROSPECTS. Die ninth annual general meeting oi Malayan I'm Dredging, Limited, was neltl at \V inchester House, H.L., Sir Ernest W. Birch, K.C.M.G. (the chairman), presiding. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and accounts, said that the profit for the year was508 words
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Article407 1921-01-07 7 There is some talk of a combination of tin producers to regulate the price of the metal, very much as diamond producers do that of the precious stones. In the latter case the scheme has worked well. The market is supplied down to a certain price, and407 words
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Article211 1921-01-07 7 Farmers and producers all over the world are still wasting their time by attempting to maintain prices at high levels and to otherwise interfere with the law of supply and demand, without effect, but the largely oversold state of the account has done what restriction of211 words
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Article31 1921-01-07 7 Yetterday’s quotation for refined tin in Penang was $ll6 per pical, sellers, no buyers; raw tin $lO2 per picu l no market, tin ore $lOl per picul, business done.31 words
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Article183 1921-01-07 7 Penang, January 7, 1921. SP. Tapioca $5.00 sellers. M. P. Tapioca $5.50 sellers. Gold leaf $72 sellers Pepper (W. Coast 3 lbs. b oz) sellers. Black Pepper $2O nominal White Pepper s3o j nominal Trang Pepper nominal Mace Pickings $5O nominal Cloves $BO nominal Nutmegs average of $40.00 nominal183 words
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Article89 1921-01-07 7 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy <fc Co.’s share list Yesterday. To-day. SHARES. s s "5 M ZJ 23 Z> Rubber (Dollar) c. c. c. c. Bukit Katil 60c 50c 60c Jimah 1.20 1.10 1.20 United M 1.60 1.40 Mining. N. Taiping 1.35 1.4089 words
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Article32 1921-01-07 7 The following were the rubber quotations in London on January sth Plantation Ist latex crepe Is 2d Smoked Sheet Is Id Market firm. [By courtesy of Messrs. Boustead Co32 words
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Article59 1921-01-07 7 Messrs. The Borneo Company, Ltd., advise ns that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them at private and auction sales held this week Cts Per Lbs Smoked diamond sheet No. 1 18| to 26 diamond No. 2 10 18 Crepe fine pale thin 24|59 words
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Article24 1921-01-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, January 7. At the auctions, there were sold 418 tons. The prices were the same as yesterday.24 words
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Article118 1921-01-07 7 Penang, January 7 t 1921. ;Bt Courtesy or the Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/3 23/32 4 months* sight Bank 2/4 7/32 3 Orelit 2/4 7/16 3 Documentary 2/4 17/32 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs. 159’ 3 days’ s’ifht Private 153 e Bombay Demand Bank „150 o Madras Demand Bank118 words
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Article26 1921-01-07 7 9th Jan, lit Sunday af er Epiphany 9.15 a.m. Matins and Sermon (Tamil). 5.15 p.m. Children’s Service. 6.30 p.m. Evensong and Sermon.26 words
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Article26 1921-01-07 7 Bth Jan, Saturday, 5 15 pm. EvensjDg and Sermon. 9 h Jan, Ist Sunday after Epiphany. 8 30 a m. Holy Communion.26 words
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Article280 1921-01-07 7 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Glenade for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. Ban Whatt Soon for Port Swettenham and Singapore, van Goans for Deli, Langsa, Edi, T Semawe, Segli, Olebleh and Sabang. Sappho for Teluk Anson. Pangkor for Dindings and Sitiawan. Expected Arrivals, Sicilia, Singapore, Bth. Thongwa, Singapore, 8 th.280 words
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Article338 1921-01-07 7 A Gloomy State of Affairs. The 6th ordinary general meeting o, shareholders of the Siamese Steamship Co. Ltd., was held at the office of the company Bangkok, II EPhya Jaduk Raj <sresthi in the Chair), The following was the Chairman’s raport:— Gentlemen:—The Directors’ Report for the338 words
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Article61 1921-01-07 7 The homeward mail, by the Thongwa, closes at 10 a.m. to-morrow; registratiin 9 a.m parcels 8 a.m., pillar-boxes 9 a.m. to-morrow. The B I Packet Tara with mails from Europe ii expected to arrive here on Wednesday, the 12ch instant. The Pot and Telegraph Office at Jugra in61 words
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Advertisement156 1921-01-07 7 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 it156 words
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Advertisement1497 1921-01-07 8 t ■*i»s-** YJj **s* ZTI P C) DDITKH TOIA PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP Company, n 9 «r B (INCORPORATED IN U. S. A.) JA i 111 irT REGULAR MONTHLY TRANS-PACII SERVICE. Hongkong, SbariEh&i, Kobe, Yokohama, Honolulu and San nciscc. AND a 8 VENEZUELA From Hongkong about 2fth Jan 1021 > A1,497 words
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Advertisement884 1921-01-07 8 r TJF. Wl 1-Lj.JJtr > Tjn 2 > I CLYNO MOTOR CYCLES j IMMEDIATE DELIVERY s= c= =1 i s TMBW <1 i JrfssKaiM I 3 S s I H. P. TWO SPEED GEAR. S THE ARISTOCRAT OF THE LIGHTWEIGHTS, i as? s Call and saa Lho modal which =g?884 words
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