Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 17 February 1923
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section22 1923-02-17 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE HOLIDAY EDITION. PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833 No. 39. VOL LXXXI. SATURDAY, 17th FEBRUARY, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.22 words
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Advertisement17 1923-02-17 1 ■■■■■■aatiiscKaaur T. NAGATA, i 2 j DENTIST. J g MXT DOOR TO i S “THE DISPENSARY.” B17 words
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Article746 1923-02-17 2 British Labour and France. Reuter’s Telegrams. London, February 16. In the House of Commons, the Labour amendment to the Address was defeated by 277 votes to 180. In the course of the debate Mr. Philip Snowden declared that France’s action in the Ruhr was unjustified under the Treaty[ Reuter’s Telegrams. ] - 746 words
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Article93 1923-02-17 2 Berlin, February 15. Considerable mystery surrounds the policy of the Government in continuing, through the Reichsbank, to unload big amounts of foreign currencies, resulting in a remarkable recovery of the mark. The press terms it a war measure. One effect of the recovery was something93 words
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Article34 1923-02-17 2 London, February 15. A feature of the exchanges is the continentiri improvement, French francs are now 77.15, Belgian 87.40, German 103 to 107 thousand Italian live 97. j, Sterling on New York $4.865.34 words
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Article104 1923-02-17 2 LABOUR PARTY’S AMENDMENT TO ADDRESS. London, February 16. In the House of Commons, unemployment was the burden of the debate on the Labourite amendment to the address moved by Mr. Clynes, condemning the Peace Treaty, urging the cancellation of war debts and a greater use of the104 words
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Article72 1923-02-17 2 London. February 15. At a meeting of the Russian section of the London Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Jonas Lied, who had recently returned from Moscow, said trade conditions were approaching normality. Regarding the Kara Sea trade route he stated it was possible to open up a72 words
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Article87 1923-02-17 2 RESENTED BY JAPAN. New York, February 15. Some anxiety is felt by Government officials at Washington over the reports of keen resentment aroused in Japan by a clause in the new Immigration Bill, excluding anyone ineligible from citizenship. It is urged here that the Japanese should not87 words
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Article88 1923-02-17 2 STATEMENT BY PREMIER. London, February 15. The agreement for a settlement of the Anglo-American debt led to ques tions whether the Government proposed similarly to negotiate with Allied Powers in respect to their debts to Britain. The Premier stated he had presented at the Paris Conference a88 words
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Article55 1923-02-17 2 ROYAL TOMB OPENED. Luxor, February 15. It has been decided that the wall of ihe inner chamber of Tutankhamen’s tomb shall be oneued on the 16th inst. sufficiently to allow the contents to be seen. Luxor, February 16. King Tutenkhamon’s tomb was opened to-day. A sarcophagus and many55 words
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Article240 1923-02-17 2 LORD INCHCAPE’S REPORT. Reuter’s Telegrams. Delhi, February 15, It is understood that the first portion of Lord Inchcape’s Retrenchment Report proposes army cuts amounting to ten crores and civil cuts to about three crores, including one and a half crores on the postal and telegraph department. Broadcasting,[ Reuter’s Telegrams. ] - 240 words
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Article55 1923-02-17 2 ALLIED HIGH COMMISSIONERS’ NOTE. Paris, February 16. A message from Constantinople says the Allied High Commissioners handed Adnan Bey a note declaring that if the Turks withraw the restrictions in regard to the access of warships to Smyrna, the Allies will reduce the number to ton55 words
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Article73 1923-02-17 2 APPROVED IN AMERICA. New York. February 15. Mr. Bonar Law’s speech generally had a good press in America. The World says it represents the prevailing judgment of well-informed people everywhere in the world. Disastrous in the mouth of a man who habitually understates opinion is the73 words
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Article132 1923-02-17 2 New York, February 16. A terrific gale has played havoc with the shipping and other property causing fatalities and is sweeping over the entire American continent. Heavy snow has held up trains and other transport in many parts of the country. A sixty miles an hour132 words
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Article36 1923-02-17 2 London, February 16. A Norfolk (Virginia) message says the destroyer Farquhar was rammed by a battleship during battle practice off Panama. She is reported to be under convoy and in a sinking condition.36 words
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Article30 1923-02-17 2 Ist re, February 15. Sadi le Cointe beat the world’s living record by covering four kilomet)e.-, at an average of 377 kilometres 65 metres per hour.30 words
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Article39 1923-02-17 2 London, February 16. At the Liverpool coursing meeting in the Waterloo cup final. Lord Lonsdale’s Latto was declared winner. T. Harte’s Hidden Sc rew was withdrawn owing to being greatly distressed after a hard course in the semi-final.39 words
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Article184 1923-02-17 2 BANKERS’ VIEWS. [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, February 15. Commenting on the Soviet authorities dosing the Vladivostok blanch of the Russo-Asiatic bank, the “Manchester Guardian” says it is discouraging to note that whatever change may have been occurring in opinion in Russia with regard to capitalists, the policy[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 184 words
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Article77 1923-02-17 2 FRANCE’S INTEREST. Beilin, February ]G. A Moscow message says the head of the Chinese Mission informed the Foreign Commissariat that a note had been received in Peking from Paris, requesting that the French Government be kept advised as to the progress of the Soviet-Chinese negotiations. The77 words
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Article35 1923-02-17 2 Wellington, February 16. The House of Representatives rejected a Labour non-eonfidence motion in the Massey Government hy 40 votes to 18. and rejected a similar Liberal motion by 39 votes to 36.35 words
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Article32 1923-02-17 2 New York. February 16. A Syndicate of Bankers is offering 25,000.000 dollars of Dutch Fast Indies Bonds similar to the recent issue in London at the price of 88.32 words
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Article35 1923-02-17 2 The Hague, February 15. Subject to Parliamentary approval, the Government will participate up to 1] per cent in a guarantee of the projected 520,000,000 gold crowns for th? reconstruction of Austria.35 words
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55 1923-02-17 2 Washington, February 15. Mr. Lasker, Chairman of the Shipping Board, decided to recommend President Harding to issue a proclamation placing the Philippines under AmericanCoastyvise Law, provided the Board was able to guarantee adequate service thither. This will mean the exclusion of foreign shipping between the55 words
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Article27 1923-02-17 2 London, February 15. A fire yvhich started yesterday in the Armour packing plant is still burning. Three nine storey buildings are already destroyed.27 words
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Article33 1923-02-17 2 KID LEWIS BEATEN. London, February 15. In the Albert Hall, in a twenty round contest for the middle weight championship of Europe, Roland Todd beat Kid Lewis, the holder, on points33 words
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44 1923-02-17 2 London, February 15. r l he King, at Buckingham Palace, bestowed the Board of Trade silver medal on Captain Evans, of the warship “Carlisle” for bravery in assisting a stranded steamer with 1,100 coolies aboard in the China Sea.44 words
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Article19 1923-02-17 2 Paris, February 16. M. Leon Bourgeois has resigned the Presidency of the Senate for health reasons.19 words
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Article101 1923-02-17 2 RUSSELL’S CENTURY. Reuter’s Telegrams. Durban, February 16a The fifth and final test match, for which six days have been allotted, in order to finish, opened in glorious weather before a moderate attendance. The yvicket yvas perfect. England made 261 for 8 yvickets. Russell scored 136 (not out).[ Reuter’s Telegrams. ] - 101 words
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Article118 1923-02-17 2 New York, February 15. Gyving to a desire not to offend the guests at a banquet of the China Society, anly a portion of a message from Mr. Hughes, extending cordial greetings and hoping for the maintenance of the traditional Chino-American friendship yvas read. The deleted portion118 words
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Article40 1923-02-17 2 Melville-Clarke.—At Holy Trinity, Hampstead, London, on the 16th January, Thomas Alexander Melville, of Kuala Lumpur, Federated Malay States, to Hazel Ursula, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Percy Clarke, of “Updens,” Finchley Road, London, N. W., and Yarne, Cobham, Surrey.40 words
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Article417 1923-02-17 2 Tokio, February 11.—Leaders of the Seiyu Party have decided to support tlie Government Budget, providing the establishment of the diplomatic agent at the Vatican is postponed. It is doubtful whether the Financial Committee of Parliament will accept the resolution. It is reported that the Kawasaki Dockyard Co.417 words
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Article267 1923-02-17 2 Second Day's R esu h (F rao “;o'v n c oPre9Wn(l Knal “I-nmpn r Pel The second day of the SUk ing Clnbs Meeting I large attendance. was good. Race 1.—(5 furlongs.) LITTLE SISTER 6.12 r P(K N F E 7.2 billett V on by length 2 length267 words
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Article236 1923-02-17 2 E. S. CO v RODRIGO’S XI. A cricket match yvas played on the Esplanade yesterday between a team r the Eastern Smelting Company an eleven captained by C. Rodrigo, resl in the former winning by f° ur and 14 runs. The top scorers winners yvere Seenamadar Newbold (26). In236 words
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Obituary19 1923-02-17 2 DEATH. Wager— On February 14, at Singapore William John Wager, Secretary of Messrs. Wearne Bros., Singapore, aged 53 years19 words
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Article1011 1923-02-17 3 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. Stamford ffiiffles js going Home in April. Mr. R. Secular i- on a visit to Kuala Lumpur Earl Dunravpn has left England for Ceylon. Mr. J. Amcotts is going on leave early next week. ‘M. M.” Mr- 11. F Swiettenham arrived from Home by the s Dongola-.1,011 words
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Article367 1923-02-17 3 SOME BEAI TIFUL PRODUCTIONS. At the recent quarterly meeting of the Malayan Camera Club members brought specimens of their work to be submitted to the advice and criticisms of their fellow members. This small display which had nothing to dv with the annual exhibition to be held367 words
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Article166 1923-02-17 3 INDIAN LABOUR IMMIGRATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 15. At a delegates meeting of the Planters’ Association of Malaya, Mr. Cumming, who presided, explained the position with regard to labour immigration and the significance of the announcement that the Indian Legislative Assembly had passed a166 words
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Article278 1923-02-17 3 —“M. M.” On the information of Air. J. A. Russell, the Alagistrate of Kuala Lumpur on XVednesday issued a warrant for the arrest of Ng Hong G uan, says the “Malay Mail.” The facts alleged are that Ng Hong Guan on Friday last demanded from Air. J.—“M. M.” - 278 words
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Article86 1923-02-17 3 The celebration of the Chinese New Year in Penang is not on such a grand scale as in previous years. There was not so much tiring of crackers with the passing of the old year and most of the better class Chinese remained indoors. There were very86 words
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Article55 1923-02-17 3 Mails from Australia are expected to arrive in time for delivery at 9 a.m. on Alonday. The homeward mail, by the Ellenga, closes at 10 a.m. on Friday, the 23rd instant. The Mail despatched on the 20th ultimo, by the AL AL Packet Andre Lebon, was deliven’d in55 words
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Article57 1923-02-17 3 istli Feb., Ist Sunday in Lent. —Matins 7.30 a.m.. Holy ("oiiimnnion 8 a.m.. Matins and Sermon. (Tamil) 9.15 a.m.. Holy Communion (Tamil) 10 a.m.. Children’s Service 5 p.m.. Evensong and Sermon fi p.m. Thursday. Feb. 22nd, Holy Communion 7 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 2-1 th. St. Matthias57 words
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98 1923-02-17 3 Afinister, Rev. Archibald Ewing. Divine Service 6 p.m. Hymns Ps 6.3. Hymns 260, 356. 188, 329. Choir Practice in the Church at 5.30 p.m. Children's Service in Manse, 298 Mac Alister Road, at 9 a.m. The Globe Trotters.” a Alusical Comedy Company, is due to play98 words
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Advertisement42 1923-02-17 3 “YOU’LL FEEL BETTER IN THE MORNING” after ttajking a couple of J’inkette" tonight if troubled with, constipation, 'ick headache, liverishuess or bile. Of chemists, or po>q, free, 60 cents per vial, from The Dr- XVilhams’ Medicine Co., 3 B Malacca Street, Singapore-42 words
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Advertisement366 1923-02-17 3 IA vli d //a WwM WWirai wwbJ b > si 3 J Mrt. M. says: “My dear little r jun girl it picture of health and uKX happiness. 1 cannot speak 77JT jBA! t»o highly of Glaxo.” Vgrr A Doctor says: I Sb My baby has been fed on Glaxo366 words
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Article1147 1923-02-17 4 ROYAL TOUR SHIP AT PORTSMOUTH. Moored within the outer wall of the North Basin in Portsmouth Dockyard lies the battle-cruiser Renown.” writes Sir Herbert Russell in the Morning Post.” At first glance, from across the expanse of oil-streaked water, she looks unchanged since I last saw her1,147 words
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Article407 1923-02-17 4 The following are the minute* of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioner* of George Town, Penang, held on Tuesday. the 16th January: —Present. Mr. S. Cochington (President J, Mr. J- D. Kemp, Mr- C. R Samuel. Mr. J. II- Pcdlow. Dr Ljm Guan Cheng, the Hon. Mr.407 words
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Advertisement867 1923-02-17 4 POSITIONS VACANT Wanted Medical Officer for a group of Estates. Salary commencing sS(H)|P. M. House, Car allowance, Leave and I(\ F' passage after 4 years service. Must have yl" 5// Tropical experience. Apply Box No. H V 10, c/o Pinang Gazette. /ul 4%x w WANTED for leading Merchant firm Ji867 words
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Advertisement172 1923-02-17 4 TREAT DIGESTIVE TROUBLES AT HOME. You may do this confident of success if you use Bisurated Magnesia as prescribed bydoctors and used in hospitals. Such disorders as indigestion, dyspepsia and gastritis are due to the presence of excess acid in the stomach and "Bisniag” (as it's popul rly called) neutralises172 words
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