Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 September 1923
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Title Section21 1923-09-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 215. VOL LXXXI. TUESDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, W 23. PRICE 15 CSNTS.21 words
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Advertisement21 1923-09-18 1 ‘■■MRBMCMB». MS SIN e a i T. NAGATA, DENTIST. a 2 NEXT DOOR TO u B 3 “THE DISPENSARY.” S M21 words
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Article953 1923-09-18 2 THE APPEAL FOR SEPARATION. London, September 10. —In a letter to “The Times,” Colonel D. F. Douglas Jones opposes the Bishop of Bombay's appeal for separately establishing the Church in India. He says that the Bishop deals in the most cursory manner with the all-important fact that953 words
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Article243 1923-09-18 2 Bombay, September 11. —A public meeting under the auspices of various political bodies wa s held this evening Sir Chinmanlal Setalvad, lately Member of the Bombay Executive Council, presided. Much confusion and chaos pic vailed over the election of the chairman. the Nationalists proposing Mr. Natarajan’s name.243 words
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Article133 1923-09-18 2 Poona. September 6.—Mr. Mackie. District Magistrate of Poona, this afternoon, resumed the hearing of evidence in the case in which Staff Sergeant J A. Pearstem, 2nd Madras Artillery, is charged with shooting Miss May Esther Ingham on the night of the 17th August. After medical, police and133 words
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Article144 1923-09-18 2 Bombay. 'September 7. —The terrible Japanese devastation has aroused the deepest sympathy in Bombay because of its intimate commercial relations with Japan, and it is the one topic among the financial and commercial circles this week. News has been received here that the Cotton Mills in144 words
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Article53 1923-09-18 2 Simla. September 9. —Public meetings continue to be held, sympathising with the Japanese sufferers and donating to the Relief Fund. The Viceroy’s Japanese Fund is making headway, the latest additions being the Governor of Burma. Rs. 500; the Governor of the Punjab, Rs. 500; and the Rana of53 words
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Article83 1923-09-18 2 Bombay, iSeptember 6.—The Municipal Corporation after three sittings carried to-day a proposition moved by a Nationalist member that in the opinion of the Corporation immediate steps should be taken to check the growing evils of drink in the city and foi: that purpose the Corporation authorised83 words
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Advertisement686 1923-09-18 2 Short Clarified ST 'GEORGE’S BALL, 1923. mu vl I VlddMilcU AflvAvlinAtMAMU A General Meeting of Subscribers to rtUVvTHSv lUvlllS» the above will be held in the Penang Cricket Club at 7 pan. on Wednesday, Wanted, For Sale, To Let, &c the 19th instant. can be inserted in the Pinang AGENDA.686 words
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Advertisement21 1923-09-18 2 Rubber Companies Account Books, nt $3.50 per book or $3 80 post free, stocked by The Pin? nf Gazette Press. Ltd.21 words
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Advertisement1123 1923-09-18 2 AUSTRALIA a‘nd Im Charter 1853,) 5 I Paid-up Capital lUlIv Res erve Fund KlSSnll Reserve Liability of Propriety ptL Head Office BTSHOPSGAT E LONDON b r Agencies and Branches. a A A J Bombay, Bata ’U M A m I Colombo, Delhi, Haiphong Ceb n r( JUrlnrllN I kon Tloil1,123 words
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Article1197 1923-09-18 3 T HE WORLD OF MUSIC. i e f S All Join in the Chorus. hnn l l have liked to be at the Eist- s til]S rear, if only to watch the of Sir Walford Davies’s new getting the audience to join in i,.< of the “Matthew Passion,” writes J°Ernest1,197 words
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241 1923-09-18 3 According to the figures given in x he Burma Administrationßeport the number of persons killed by wild animals during the year 1921 was 93, whilst the deaths from snake-bite numbered 1,562. As no rewards were paid for snakes by Government. little reliance can be241 words
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Article243 1923-09-18 3 Rangoon. (September 11. —The local rice market continues its upward course unchecked, and the bulls seem at present to be on a good wicket. European millers are still not sellers of specials at any price and September-October prices yesterday were firm at Rs. 462-8 buyers. with no243 words
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Article118 1923-09-18 3 Judge Thomas, of California, states that America easily leads the world in divorces and now beats Japan which unt.l recently was issuing decrees for a time faster than in America. Divorces in America are grantee! at the rate of one ex ery four minutes, and118 words
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Article2366 1923-09-18 3 The Caveman Instinct MODERN BOXING FINANCE. If the average mortal is afflicted with laziness or with the herd instinct, tho malady must be hereditary. Boxing, punching back and forth with doubled fists and tensed muscles, has been a favourite sport of mankind since there was2,366 words
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Article139 1923-09-18 3 Calcutta, Sep. 10. —Calcutta was awakened in the early hours of this morning by a sharp shock of earthquake which has not done damage. It recalled to the minds of sleepers the tragedy in Japan. Seismograph records show that the first tremors occurred two hours after midnight,139 words
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Article81 1923-09-18 3 Popularity is shortlived. Already a slump in bananas is threatened. Mon-key-nuts are coming to the front. In other words, the song merchants have been busy again, and any day now the crowds round the seaside bandstands may take their ozone mixed with “No, we have some fine81 words
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Article630 1923-09-18 3 STORY OF A WRONG DIAGNOSIS. Dr. Castellani, addressing the section of Pathology and Bacteriology, said that 25 per cent, of tropical diseases were due to fungi. Actually it was an older science than bacteriology, dating back to the time of Charles 11, but had been left in630 words
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Article132 1923-09-18 3 Sept.l9—St. George’s, Meeting at Penang Cricket Club, 7 p.m. 19 Meeting of Board Licensing Justices. District Court, 2-3(1 p.m 22—Rantau Agricultural Show. 22, 23 an<i 24—Kedah Exhibition of Artsand Crafts and Agricultural Products. 22, 24 and 25—Moonlight Band. Esplanade. 29 London Hospital Fete, Teluk Anson. 30— P.V.R.C. Shoot,132 words
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Article1097 1923-09-18 4 A Letter From Medan. (From Oar Own Correspondant.) Medan, September 15. After the gaieties of Jubilee Week, Medan prepared to resume its normal life. However, the quiet has not come too suddenly for dancing has received a great impetus. Miss Aileen Woods and Mrs. Woods are at1,097 words
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Article450 1923-09-18 4 Allahabad, August 29. —A Jhansi mes sage says that Mr. Mohamed Ali was removed to* Jhansi Jail on Tuesday from Bijapur. He was taken there in a special train and escorted by a contingent of police. The train was brought in an hour and a half450 words
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Article372 1923-09-18 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, September 16. The Motor Gymkhana held at Ipoh on the grounds of Mr. Eu Tong Seng’s residence at Gopeng Road, on Saturday, was not the success it deserved to be. The events were very poorly supported and the attendance was not as372 words
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Article129 1923-09-18 4 The following are the results of tennis ties played yesterday:— Singles H’cap Class B. —4 L. M. Evans beat —15.1 A. P. H. Holmes 3—6: 6—4: 6—3. —5 L. B. Gibson beat—4 E. Dunkerley 6—3; B—6. Doubles H’cap Class A. —3O R. N. Hamilton and129 words
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78 1923-09-18 4 New York, September 6. The British and Indian polo players have gone to Philadelphia for the Philadelphia Tournament. In a practice game here yesterday Lieutenant-Colonel Melville was hit in the face with a mallet and forced to retire. Another of the Army players, Major78 words
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Article136 1923-09-18 4 London, September 7.—Several interesting features marked the Auto-Cycle Unions six days’ reliability trial which started at Ripon and has just ended at Brooklands. First of all comes the performances of five lady competitors, four of whom were awarded gold medals and the fifth a silver medal. Secondly,136 words
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Article680 1923-09-18 4 Alleged Assault. FOUR MALAYS CHARGED. In the District Court, before Mr. R. D. Acton, this morning, the hearing was begun of the charge against four Malays, named Mat Dig. Bahroom, Yahaya and Aboo, of voluntarily causing grievous hurt to one Darus at Sungei Ara, Balik Pulau, on680 words
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Article139 1923-09-18 4 (To the Editor, of the Pinang Gazette.”) Sir,—I am writing this to call the attention of the proper authorities to the need for careful supervision of the Municipal Dog Shooters. On Saturday last, I witnessed a dog being shot near Hutton Lane, which under certain circumstances might have139 words
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Article758 1923-09-18 4 CAUSE OF EPIDEMIC DROPSY. Calcutta has suffered so much from the epidemic dropsy form of beri-beri that it will be surprised to learn of its release from the grip of the disease, says a correspondent of the “Englishman.” As far as medical experts can see, the establishment758 words
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Article67 1923-09-18 4 In the Spring, 1923, London Chamber of Commerce Examinations, the following Penang candidates passed:— Teacher’s Diploma. Shorthand.—Mr. Goon Koon Pow. Senior Certificate. Commercial and Industrial Law.— Messrs. Cheah Inn Kiong (with distinction) and Hon Boon Poh. Book-keeping and Accountancy.—Mr. Chuah Chooi Lim. Typewriting.—Mr. Lim Joo Guan. Junior67 words
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Article401 1923-09-18 4 Of th r laSt ,nteri »edi a te l\ of the Corporation o f Lxami nati On Cheah In,, Kiang, ot p,.',' "’“"•«Is, Xr the successful candidates. Or of Di. Chan Kun Sheng left f, Tr yesterday by the s. s Ho sure trip, while Mr I401 words
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Article106 1923-09-18 4 E. O. Orchestral Concert. The following programme of music will lie presented at the orchestral concert jo be held at the E. and 0. Hotel at 9-45 p.m. to-morrow 1 Overture Norma Bellini 2 Song (arranged for < Irchestra) Softly Awakes my Hear* Saint Saens 3 Burmese Suite The'Pagadoof Flowers106 words
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Article39 1923-09-18 4 London. September ne 3 power biplane, named the been successfully tried at aHI It is controlled with wonderful ease.. machine was built in the Roy a Factory by members of the Aeio their spare time.39 words
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Article106 1923-09-18 4 OBJECTIONABLE KINEMA F I L MS. n—Mr- King* London, September •>. Secretary to the Association, commenting n lotions to certain films being iner icaii dia, points out that they a" < t icnl origin, and it is possi > < Affierl either before their despa < UII c a or106 words
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Advertisement193 1923-09-18 4 WHAT TO DO WHEN BABY CANNOT SLEEP. The baby that cries half the night does not cry for fun. It cries because it is not well. Almost all infantile ailments, including the pains of teething, arise in the first place from stomach and bowel troubles. To induce sleep in a193 words
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Article291 1923-09-18 5 loinh'D, August 23.—Mr. Basil Miles, unnissioner in Paris of th© American ict jon of the international chamber of j.niinierce, Inis made a report, dated u ]v 28, 011 conditions in the Ruhr since French occupation began. Coming from a neutral observer it should be read n291 words
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Article85 1923-09-18 5 London, September 5. —It appears cer- tin, says The Times” Berlin correspondent. that Germany is preparing a eparate settlement with France. The “Zeit" carefully explains Herr ■'tresemann’s suggestion for FrancoGerman industiial cooperation in the Ruhr: It does not imply any alteration IGt 1 man foreign policy. There85 words
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Article66 1923-09-18 5 I. >ri. September 5. —Hugo Stinnes 1 K :pp contradict the reports that > iking action privately, but the ception of Herr Stresemann’s n< out "es the Government to deveplan. The difficulty hitherto con--1 the control of undertakings. 5] does not make 100. 1; c circles66 words
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Article296 1923-09-18 5 P S. September 6.—The newspapers <hv inu upon the complexity of the <m political situation, comprising he Franco-German conflict, the Francoli 'h difference with regard to the oc- ipation of the Ruhr, the Italo-Greek is nd tinally. the problem of Fiume, h the Matin” declares is creating296 words
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Article167 1923-09-18 5 London, September 7.—The “Times” correspondent at Constantinople states *hat hethi Bey’s programme omits reference to constitutional reforms of which so much was heard recently but aims at far-reaching reconstruction of national departments. Some people profess to see a constitutional advance. In fact, Fethi actually read a programme167 words
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Article95 1923-09-18 5 London, September s.—The Constantinople correspondent of “The Times" states that brigandage is becoming a trade and has now infested quite a little herd. It must be recognised that much of the brigandage is a direct outcome of social conditions. Ex-officers have taken up this career because honest95 words
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Article251 1923-09-18 5 London, August 17.—The authorities in Scotland Yard (London) have been asked to investigate the mystery of a missing bridegroom. It appears that a wealthy New York widow arrived in Europe with a female friend, and went to Berlin, where they lived in a leading hotel. The widow made251 words
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Article120 1923-09-18 5 Paris, August 10. —Sun rays caused a serious explosion at Dannes-Caniers yesterday, which staitled holiday-makers at Paris Plage in one direction and at Boulogne in the other. Dannes-Caniers was, during the war, one of the principal ammunition bases of the British Army, and shell breakers have120 words
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Article103 1923-09-18 5 London, September 7.—The Paris correspondent of “The Times” reports a remarkable case of a Hungarian boy who :s liable to set his surroundings on fire. It is reported in the “Revue Metapsychique” that Johann Farkas, aged 14, felt severe pains in his neck and forehead. When, attacked103 words
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Article974 1923-09-18 5 BRITAIN’S INTERVENTION AT GENEVA. Leafield (Oxford), September 8. —The Conference of Ambassadors sat for over six hours in Paris yesterday. At its rising it was announced that a note had been immediately telegraphed to the Allied diplomatic representative in Athens tor presentation to the Greek Govern nient.974 words
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Article307 1923-09-18 5 Gaya, August 29. —Pandit Motilal Nehru arrived at Gaya yesterday morning and was given a cordial reception at the station. In the evening he addressed a meeting and in the course of his speech said that eight months had elapsed since the last Congress and the programme of307 words
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Article60 1923-09-18 5 London, August 29. —The food shortage m Berlin is indirectly responsible for the wiping out of nine out of eleven persons m a Berlin family. The father searched for mushrooms in the place of ordinary food, and unknowingly prepared a poisonous variety. Two children of 12 and 260 words
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Article75 1923-09-18 5 London, September 7. —How a baby unwittingly vaccinated its mother is described by a Bournemouth doctor in the journal “Lancet. A visitor sought the doctor’s treatment for insect bite. Her face was so swollen that she was virtually featureless and the right eye closed. The doctor found75 words
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Article41 1923-09-18 5 Paris, September 5. —Subject to verification by control stations La Porte takes the first place in the trans-Mediterranean seaplane contest, gaining the 100,000 francs offered by the President of the Republic. Hurel, who was second, receives 44,700 francs.41 words
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Advertisement77 1923-09-18 5 ir i i 1 111 iW II Don’t Lose Your Hair Try Cuticura If your scalp is irritated, itching and burning and your hair dry and falling out in combfuls try the following treatment. Touch spots of dandruff and itching with Cuticura Ointment and follow with hot shampoo of Cuticura77 words
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Miscellaneous537 1923-09-18 5 OUR WEEKLY CARTOON. “IN THE PUBLIC EYE.” I w A U V a> I kA I/////U 1 J///////!! .J IM l j? i ®K ®S jr 9 tei 6\ 7 2/ L Y\\ < zf?Z nA KfcjH Jar >ll »I*l PT P4iiirJll ■S» BBBlE^... i cUoiO i lw Illi Z=S®537 words
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Article17 1923-09-18 6 Zeeman.—On September 17. 1923. at No. 8 Johore Road, to Mr. and Mrs. Zeeman, a daughter.17 words
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Article24 1923-09-18 6 Hall—Leach.—On September 15th. 1923 at Penang. Julian Dudley Hall of the Malayan Civil Service to Olive Margaret Jane Leach of lona Park, Dublin.24 words
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Article1054 1923-09-18 6 In connection with the deadlock in the Ruhr and its effect on British trade an interesting article appeared in a recent Financial Times giving the views of a Belgian banker, who explains the reasons that have led the Belgian people to throw in their lot with the1,054 words
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Article1322 1923-09-18 6 There will be general regret over the announcement of the Johore postponement of the cerCauseway. emony in connection with the opening of the Johore Causeway for through railway traffic, and over the cause of the postponement. It was expected that the opening of the Causeway would synchronise1,322 words
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Article208 1923-09-18 6 IMPROVEMENT AT LAST. Owing to the heavy traffic in Weld Quay, the road during rainy 'lays presents a veritable quagmire almost throughout its length and breadth, with pools of muddy water at very short intervals. Until something is l°” e to improve its disgraceful condition, it will208 words
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Article99 1923-09-18 6 The B. I. Packet Tara. with from Europe, is expected o. at 6 a.m. on Friday, the 2 st The homeward mail, b.' 2]gt closes at 10 a.m. on I’iuaj. instant. Penan? The mail despatched fro t]) to London on the 11th 1,1 j,. n s.s. Tjerimai, was99 words
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Advertisement296 1923-09-18 6 XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXkXXXX>x X e— X X X X I X X X i I i The Best the World Produces. “WITTON G. E. C. Motors and Dynamos provide an example of that X British thoroughness, quality and sterling value which have earned for British X Machinery unequalled admiration and appreciation. X296 words
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Advertisement35 1923-09-18 6 “E. O.”The Best Situated Hotel in the East. 842 feet Sea Frontage. Unique Ball Room—Up-to-date Orchestra. Guest Nights and Dancing every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffins every Wednesday and Saturday—Orchestra. Next Orchestral Concert 19th September.35 words
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Miscellaneous24 1923-09-18 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 6. 5 p.m. 11.47 p.m. 'l'o-MOB ROW. 7. 48 a.m. Midnight 9. 37 p.m. 3. 1 p.m.24 words
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Article161 1923-09-18 7 y, Poincare Adamant. (Reuter's Telegrams.) Paris, September 17. Devoting his speech at Brieulle-Sur-f nSt to the question of security, M. Poincare said Germany who. in a few could appear before them helmet?;uid armed ami ready for revenge, lay whispering words which she a V litaihiring promisesand from(Reuter's Telegrams.) - 161 words
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168 1923-09-18 7 London, September 6. —If Herr Streseniann falls and the inevitable chaos ensues, says the Munich correspondent of Th Tinies’’ there is a party able to rely on Hugo Stinnes’ financial support, Ludendorff's military genius and organising ability and Hitler’s oratory and political acumen. These remarks168 words
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Article87 1923-09-18 7 FA NT AST IC CON DITI ON S. Berlin, September 17. The currency conditions grow daily more fantastic. Millions of hundred million mark notes were issued on Saturday. 500 million mark notes are due to-day and a milliard note cannot long be delayed. Everybody is now a billionaire.87 words
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Article67 1923-09-18 7 IN VOLUNTARY LIQUIDATION. London. September 17. A meeting of the Commercial Corporation of London passed a resolution m favour of voluntary liquidation through formation of a holding company. Threats of turbulence at the beginning of thenieeting disappeared, when Mr Hatry, director and originator of the company and67 words
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Article57 1923-09-18 7 enthusiastic scenes. Alexandria, September 17. Zaghlul Pasha’s homecoming was a '-ked by enthusiastic scenes. There tremendous crowds and a parade of Li.xi-cabs filled with women and girls. 11 precautionary measures were most IClen t, the crowds being diverted into h/ “h’ e Hs. Zaghlul Pasha to-day will57 words
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Article63 1923-09-18 7 CHAMPIONS bat like champions. London. September 17. Cor'. Yorkshire (the Champion w.; 11 U scored 130 lor four wickets a the Rest of England. Holmes ’(JSutcliffe 74. Oldroyd 53, Rhodes "t out) |> ()V Ki] ner 03 (not out). Biv* I <t England scored 273 (J. c han63 words
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Article270 1923-09-18 7 Italians Appoint Military Governor. Telegrams.) Rome, September 17. It is announced that pending a settlement of the question and in view of the abnormal situation at Fiume as revealed in a letter from Depoli, the vice-president of the Constituent Assembly there, the Italian cabinet decided to appoint General GiardiniTelegrams.) - 270 words
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Article81 1923-09-18 7 FRESH TROUBLES THREATENED. London, September 17. The possibility of fresh troubles in the Balkans is revealed by a note which, according to a Sofia message, the Jugoslav Government has addressed to Bulgaria threatening to dispatch troops to occupy strategic points in Bulgaria if bands of comitadji concentrated on81 words
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Article68 1923-09-18 7 Geneva, September 17. After despatching a formal acknowledgment to the Conference of .Ambassadors’ note regarding the Italo-Greek dispute, the Council of the League heard a statement from Lord Robert Cecil largely attributing the satisfactory settlement to the intervention of the League. M. Branting regretted that the Council’s reply68 words
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Article313 1923-09-18 7 London. September 7. —By adopting the course foreshadowed thereby putting off what many regarded as the evil day, the league of Nations has suprised numerous commentators, who are proclaiming that the disappearance of a great organisation was at stake at yesterday’s session. Enthusiastic supporters of the313 words
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Article160 1923-09-18 7 A New Policy. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, September 17 Interviewed by the “Daily Express” correspondent at Madrid, De Rivera foreshadowed the launching of a big offensive in the Melilla zone in Morocco probably within a week with 150,000 Spanish troops. He declared the new parliament to be elected would(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 160 words
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Article139 1923-09-18 7 FIRST ARRIVALS IN CANADA. Victoria (British Columbia), Sept. 17. The steamer “President Jefferson” with 155 refugees aboard, representing thirteen nationalities, arrived from Yokohama. While in quarantine, 33 British and Canadian passengers, some of whom were suffering from broken limbs, bruises and shock were taken off and placed under139 words
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Article28 1923-09-18 7 5,000 PEOPLE MISSING. Osaka, September 17. Five-thousand are reported missing in the city of Tottori, as the result of serious floods due to a typhoon.28 words
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Article35 1923-09-18 7 Calcutta, September 17. Cocaine, to the value of £2,600, has been discovered by the Customs aboard a steamer from Hongkong after five days’ search, during which 300 tons of coal were shifted.35 words
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Article39 1923-09-18 7 Amsterdam, September 17. A train of G 4 empty trucks, set in motion at Kaldenkirchen, crashed into the station at Venloo, causing considerable damage but no casualties. It is thought to be the result of sabotage.39 words
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Article234 1923-09-18 7 London, August 29. —One of the most remarkable poisoning mysteries of modern times’is puzzling the Vienna police. The central figure is Joseph Mold, a Roumanian railway official, who is in custody, charged with poisoning five persons, including his brother, who were all witnesses against him in a234 words
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Article183 1923-09-18 7 Emir Abdullah Attacked. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Jerusalem, September 17. It is authoritatively reported that a revolution has broken out in Transjordania against the Emir Abdullah, to whom the British Government recently granted the control of the territory, which is, geographically, a part of the Palestine Mandate, but was(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 183 words
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Article116 1923-09-18 7 London, September 11.—The latest proposal submitted by the King of the Hedjaz in the negotiations foi’ the conclusion of a treaty of friendship with Britain is the establishment of a National Government in Palestine to safeguard more fully the rights of the inhabitants of that country. King Hussein116 words
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Article162 1923-09-18 7 MARTIAL LAW IN OKLAHOMA. Oklahoma City, September 17. Martial-law has been enforced throughout the State and military have taken control following a proclamation by Governor Walton, in response to a challenge by the Grand Dragon of the Ku Klux Klan, who declared that the State authorities162 words
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Article37 1923-09-18 7 ARRIVAL ON HIS CANADIAN RANCH. Ottawa, September 17. The Prince of Wales, after a fast trip across Canada, arrived at his Ranch at Calgary, where his holiday of fishing, riding and shooting begins.37 words
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Article99 1923-09-18 7 London, August 31. —A Southampton message says that according to present arrangements the Prince of Wales, travelling as the Duke of Cornwall, will leave Southampton for Canada next Wednesday aboard the Canadian Pacific liner, Empress of France, occupying a special suite amidships, fitted in the Tacobean style99 words
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Article68 1923-09-18 7 An important dredging contract for deepening the entrance and basin in Aberdeen Harbour has been awarded by the Harbour Commissioners to the Til bury Contracting and Dredging Co. (Ltd), of Westminster. The labour to be employed will be exclusively British. The successful tenderers were in68 words
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Article197 1923-09-18 7 A Compromise Resolution. (Reuter’s.Telegrams.) Deli, September 17. The National Congress, by an overwhelming majority, passed a resolution re-affirming its faith in non-violent non-co-operation and Gandhi’s programme as the only method to win self-govern-ment, but removing the ban on entry to the Legislatures and permitting the followers of(Reuter’s.Telegrams.) - 197 words
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164 1923-09-18 7 London, August 31. —Speaking at the Independent Labour Party’s Summer School at Scalby, near Scarborough, Mr. John Scurr, Mayor of Poplar, said the proposals which he thought the Labour Party would put forward in regard to India were that diarchy should disappear altogether and the164 words
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Article73 1923-09-18 7 London. September I.—The Air Ministry is planning an experiment aeroplane service between Plymouth. Manchester Belfast in order to ascertain the savings in time in the conveyance of the American mails. Mail steamers will be met at Plymouth- Dummy mail bags will be rushed to waiting aeroplanes, which73 words
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Article72 1923-09-18 7 Teheran, September 1. —Speculation is rife here regarding the reason for the sudden departure yesterday of Dr. Mills’ pugh, the American AdministratorGeneral of the Finances, for the report ed destination of Beyrout. The papers connect his journey with the question of the Northern Oil Concession and suggest72 words
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50 1923-09-18 7 London, September 8. —Miss Lena Ashwell had a narrow escape whilst motoring in Thanet when she was struck an inch beneath her left eye by a shot fired by a member of a shooting party, necessitating immediate surgical attendance. The injury, however, is not serious.50 words
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Article58 1923-09-18 7 London, September B,—A veterinary expert’s analysis shows that the Belmont Park water is sufficiently differem to the Newmarket water as to necesitate drinking water accompanying Papyrus to America if he goes. No decision will be reached until the receipt of the decision of the American Secretary of58 words
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Article219 1923-09-18 7 PITCHED BATTLES IN SINGAPORE STREET. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 18. The Rochore District was the scene of serious riots on Saturday and Sunday between large bands of Hingwa and Hockcha rikisha coolies numbering about 400. Pitched battles occurred in various streets, the combatants using spears,219 words
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Article39 1923-09-18 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, September 18. At the Assizes, .Abdul Latif Josof, one of two Bombay merchants charged with cheating various Singapore firms was found guilty. Sentence was postponed until the other accused has been tried.39 words
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Article262 1923-09-18 7 FEATURE AT THE LYRIC. Rich Men’s Wives,” an original story written by Frank Dazey and Agnes Christine Johnston, and adopted to the screen by Lois Zellner, has been selected by the management of Lyric Theatre, Ltd., for its principal attraction beginning on Thursday, and continuing for three262 words
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Article225 1923-09-18 7 A yam Perumal. who had a baby in his arm with two more older children, pleaded guilty before Mr. A. V. Aston this morning to being a vagrant. Inspector Barrett pointed out that before he charged the accused in this case, he asked the Deputy Controller of225 words
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Article560 1923-09-18 8 MR. SASTRI AND EMPIRE EXHIBITION. Madras, September 3. —The Right Hon. V. S. Srinivasa Siastri _has made a statement from which the following extracts are taken: 1 advocate without hesitation a policy of vigorous action by our country to indicate our genuine feelings to those people who attach560 words
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Article236 1923-09-18 8 Messrs. Gow. Wilson and Stanton, Ltd., London, reported On August 23, that the rubber market opened quietly for the week, but at the time of writing, renewed enquiry is in evidence and a decidedly firmer tone has to be recorded Nearly all positions are in request and236 words
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Article275 1923-09-18 8 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Menggala for Deli, and P. Brandan. Bencleuch for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. m/s Selandia for Port Said and London. Egremont Castle for Colombo, Dhanushkodi and New York. Ghirbi for Pang Nga. Kopah for Deli. Kampar for Telnk Anson. Klang for Port Swettenham, taking mails275 words
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Article369 1923-09-18 8 CLOSE D\ILY (except Sunday). 3T TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, .Johore aud Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail. FOR AT Bata Gai ah, Tapah Road. 1 By train Teluk Anson.Kuala Kubu, Kuala 7.15 a.m. Lumpur, Klang,369 words
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Advertisement270 1923-09-18 8 !|'i I’lj Earthquake Disaster I in Japan. I > 1 p RELIEF FUND. At the suggestion of the Hon. Resident Councillor, a fund has been opened for the relief of sufferers from the catastrophe in Japan. Subscriptions, which will be received by the undermentioned, are urgently i needed to alleviate270 words
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Advertisement212 1923-09-18 8 I’ It I KASTM» OF DANCt MUItC ft II I I 1 Process RECORDS I DANCE TITLES THAT ARE I UP-TO-DATE HITS. 1 Ivy Foxtrot The Happy Six S Dumbell Yerkes Orch S Saw Mill River Road The Columbians S S New Hampshire Coaxing the Piano Piano Solo You Tell212 words
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Article765 1923-09-18 9 SIR VALENTINE CHIROL’S VIEWS. We publish below extracts from a most forcible letter, published by the “Times” from Sir Valentine Chirol who was Foreign Editor of that newspaper from 1899 to 1912, one of the architects of the Entente and of eminent connection with India.765 words
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Article865 1923-09-18 9 Planters in India, says the Englishman,” will doubtless be interested in the details which are now coming to light in regard to the conditions of employment of their confreres in the Malay Peninsula and the Straits. Even in normal times the life of a planter in865 words
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Article28 1923-09-18 9 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Eureka (California), September 17. A sharp earthquake shock occurred today. It began with mild vibrations which increased in violence and then ended abruptly.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 28 words
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Article57 1923-09-18 9 Berkeley (California), September 18. A great fire is raging here. Hundred of homes, including those of m< re than half of the faculty of the University of California, have been destroyed. Dynamite is being used in a desperate effort to check the flames, which are spreading57 words
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Article26 1923-09-18 9 Scranton, September 17. The Philadelphia Anthracite miners convention have ratified the new wages agreement and voted for the immediate resumption of work.26 words
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Article40 1923-09-18 9 ACTION OF THE AMERICAN TRADE COUNCIL. New York, September 17. The Raw Silk Trade Council and the Silk Association of America have decided to lift the embargo on trading in Japanese raw silk from the 18th September.40 words
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Article103 1923-09-18 9 The following are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday To-day. i Shared. S 'e 20 C/2 PC 72 c. c. c. c. Balgownie 2.90 3.10 Sandycroft 1.85 2.00 1.85 1.95 Sungei T. 32j 35 c. Mining. Johan 371 40 K. Kamunting 47/- 47/6103 words
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Article70 1923-09-18 9 18th September. 1923. Local. cts. (Smoked Sheet 51 Penang Fine Pale Crepe 50 niom (Unsmoke I Sheet 15 J Sing a- (Smoked Sheet 51} pore (Crepe 51’ London and New York. T (Smoked Sheet ls.3jd LONDON Crpi)il R3 J d New York G2Bl The following were the rubber70 words
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Article81 1923-09-18 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on September 17 Spot £193.10s Unchanged 3 mos. buying 194.10 s 3 selling 194.15 s Local. Sept. 18th Singapore sold 50 tons at $9B. Penang buyers no sellers at $9B. Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd:— To-day’s quotation for81 words
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Article96 1923-09-18 9 Taiping Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., (2 Dredges) first half of September, yardage 75,000, piculs 402. No. 1 Dredge lost 3 days boiler cleaning and overhaul. North Taiping Tin Dredging Co., Ltd., first half of September, yardage 35,000, piculs 124. South Taiping Tin Dredging Co., (1922) Ltd., first half96 words
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Article1091 1923-09-18 9 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. NAMES a o K V) E—> sb RUBBER [Dollar.] S cI B c S c Allenby Rubber Co 1 35 1 40 Alor Gajab Rubber Estate 1 40 1 50 Amalgamated Malay Estates ...2 20 2 25 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate »4 25 14 75 Ayer1,091 words
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Advertisement369 1923-09-18 9 ADVERTISEMENTS. The Kuala Sidim Rubber Co., Ltd. 1 (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements) POSITIONS VACANT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, in n i r accordance with a resolution of the Medical Man. (rood opening tor a Board, an Interim Dividend of 5 per young energetic European. Apply giving cent. j369 words
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Miscellaneous196 1923-09-18 9 In addition to the usual run of pictures To-night and To-morrow Night at the Theatre Royal e LYRIO Penang Road. WILL SCREEN AT 'lO p. M. The Famous Dr. WU LIEN TEH’S Films Entitled: How to be Healthy and Wealthy in 3,000 feet. A portion of our taking will be196 words
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Article880 1923-09-18 10 Mr. Fordyce Jones’ lecture on The Story of Rubber” delivered in London deserves more than a passing notice. He puts rubber down as the fifth necessity of human life (leaving us to guess what the other four are!) and declares that while it is a substitute for880 words
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Advertisement488 1923-09-18 10 gT 1 c V z i /w^ K u > K I ■'l»-W/^ -j 1 I f 3 ill B3O f YOUR BOY MAY BE A LEADER. l-’roni among the growing school boys of to-day must come the Eg 12 future leaders of the nation. Our boys must be fitted488 words
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Advertisement394 1923-09-18 10 F n 11 Edinburgh Castle r i i rfi' 1 1; li 1 H !l 'i jWj" i n d I i:! STAND FAST Famous in song and story, handed down I in romance and traditions from the dim years of long ago- like Standfast jjj Scotch Whisky it embodies394 words
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Article549 1923-09-18 11 CHOWRASTA MARKET, Penang, September 18, 1923. cts Mutton Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.20 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 45 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 45 Lamb do 45 Kidney pair 30 Feet the four 50549 words
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Advertisement154 1923-09-18 11 FRUIT. I Australian Apples, Oranges, s •fl Grapes. (1 lijl I Singapore Cold Storage Co., Ltd., PENANG. If I ap— r---w y. 1 BLACK, GALVANIZED I STEAM g I □R. T. Reid iTO Penang C 1 REPRESENTING COBB Co.. IPOH KUALA LUMPUR. 0 a r hwh mi itwi Morgan’s Salamander154 words
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Advertisement123 1923-09-18 11 I I I “FISH” I BRAND KEROSENE OIL i X X X X j THE best illuminating OIL Q? O Q C x FOR THE HOME: OBTAINABLE X AT ALL THE LOCAL STORES. PER TIN X X 8 THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM CO., (S.S.) LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) X X X123 words
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Advertisement1612 1923-09-18 12 CANADIAN PACIFIC Nippon Yusen Kaisha. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. L NDER MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Reduced lares Hongkong to Europe. MPE R|AL JAPANESE GOVERNMENT POLYPHEMUS sXt 19 Amsterdam. London and Hamburg. FIRST CLASS (Subject to aeration without Notice.) LYCAON 261,612 words
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Advertisement762 1923-09-18 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England) MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co. (Under Contract with His Majesty’s Government) P. O. SAILINGS. LONDON-FAR EASTERN SERVICE. From London Due Penang. To Marseilles London r about ea e Pen,rg MALWA Sept. 28 DONGOLA Q abont762 words
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