Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 18 December 1923
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Title Section20 1923-12-18 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 292. VOL LXXXI. TUESDAY, 18th DECEMBER, 1923. PRICE 15 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement424 1923-12-18 1 [tokisatsuJ PHOTOGRAPHIC art STUDIO. I Phone 712. 68.' BISHOP STREET’ f -v^C^v^?y==^=^=^r~»- _.S jg' —->. g C. C. WAKEFIELD CO., LTD., g i g 2ft (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) Pl H 4* V H BRITISH THROUGHOUT 111 Of Interest to Planters STILL ANOTHER CASTROL SUCCESS. M ft W MOTOR CYCLE T.424 words
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Advertisement19 1923-12-18 1 > i T. NAGATA, I i• I i I dentist, NEXT DOOR TO IH “THE DISPENSARY.” L k^^ks> x J19 words
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Article891 1923-12-18 2 ANGRY COOLIE’S REVENGE. At the Per ik assizes on Friday, before Hon. Mr. Justice Watson, Hassan bin Rahoo, a survey cooly, pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted murder of a Government surveyor at Ulu Kroh on the 29th September last. The details, as disclosed at the preliminary891 words
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Advertisement1578 1923-12-18 2 Short Classified IrpiiPTinNQ 'nmli Advertisements. Christmas and LljUnwlW Un.li Wanted, For Sale, To Let, &c., NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. CHILD HEAD can be inserted in the Pinang anv <j a te f rom 21st December. Also On Face. Could Not Sleep Gazette” at 1923, to Ist January, 1924, inclusive. For Itching1,578 words
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Advertisement1120 1923-12-18 2 A MARVELLOUS PERFUMED VELVETY CREAM ANy S REMOVES HAIR Ml?num B M AATSCHAp P AX|) tl I nederlands TRAniXf J I Whereas razors and ordinary -iRTy H J depilatories simply remove FSTARI ISTTPn hair above the skin surface, c 1824. Veet melts the hair away be- (>a P lta Hl1,120 words
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Article258 1923-12-18 3 IMPROVED RAILWAY SERVICE. The travelling public will note with pleasure that, commencing with the New A ear, there will be two express trains weekly between Bangkok and Padang Besar and vice versa, says the “Bangkok Times.’ Further the trains will run more in accordance with the steamer connections at258 words
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290 1923-12-18 3 Ting Tong’s Hall. Alor Star, was the venue of a successful concert on Saturday night when the Kedah Subordinate Civil Service Association gave an entertainment in aid of the Club Band Fund to a full house. Mr. M. P. d’Oliveiro initiated the evening’s programme with290 words
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Article249 1923-12-18 3 Hassan, motorcar driver to Mr. McCelland. of the P. M D.. was charged before Mr. David, District Judge. Singapore with voluntarily causing hurt with a knife to another Malay, named Awang, on October 12 last, at 11.30 p. m.. outside the Arcadia Cinema. Tanjong Katong, the cause249 words
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Article355 1923-12-18 3 RESULTS OF THE PAST YEAR’S TRADING The directors of Wearne Bros., Ltd., in their annuaj report and statement of accounts for the year ended September 30, 1923 state: The profit for the period after making due allowance for depreciation on stocks, buildings furniture, garage equipment and writing355 words
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283 1923-12-18 3 SPECTACLE VERSUS BRAINS. I|he cinema takes from the theatre only those plays that have no business there, and the resultant pressure on the theatreg to find plays with some brains in them is of incalculable benefit to the drama.” Mr. Robert Loraine has283 words
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Advertisement403 1923-12-18 3 I f We have pleasure in advising our planting friends EE f that Messrs. Malayan China Clay and Pottery Company, Limited, have now completed the erection of additional H kilns and machinery at their works at Gopeng and are iiE f thereby enabled to guarantee quicker delivery; of any H403 words
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Advertisement144 1923-12-18 3 TEETHING TIME NEED NOT MEAN TEARS. When baby’s teeth are coining through is a time of worry to many mothers. The little one’s gums become swollen and tender he is cross: does not sleep well: is troubled with vrSr 1 constipation, colic or /1' diarrhoea, and some- times even convulsions144 words
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Advertisement259 1923-12-18 3 JKeflinS Ibod J Prepared as directed Mellin s Food is the perfect substitute for breast milk and JM i l»|L contains nature’s essential constituents A, for building sturdy limbs and solid flesh. i Equally good for nursing or expectant mothers as for babies. Mellin’s Food makes mothers happy. ’M.-' KATZ259 words
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Article1503 1923-12-18 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Edmonds have returned to Penang from Home. His Highness the Aga Khan sails from London for India on the 28th December. The Hon. Mr. Choo Kia Peng has been granted a month’s leave of absence as a Federal Councillor, from December 15. The1,503 words
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Article383 1923-12-18 4 A STABBING AFFAIR. When the case against Choo Ah Wong, who was charged with voluntarily causing hurt to Tan Chin Soon with a knife on November 11, was again called up before Mr. A. V. Aston this morning, Mr. B. E. Ross, who appeared on behalf of383 words
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Article112 1923-12-18 4 EUROPEAN SENTENCED FOR THEFT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. December 18. A European named Taylor was sentenced to one month's imprisonment for theft of a raincoat from the Sailors’ Home. Miss Ryan’s Funeral. At the funeral of Miss Ryan yesterday, there was a respectful and sympathetic atmosphere. At112 words
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62 1923-12-18 4 New York, December 17. Values jumped sensationally in the cotton market, closing at from 97 to 116 points higher. The Sungei Besi Mines, Ltd., announce a dividend of ona shilling per share, less income tax of 4/6 in the pound, payable in London on She62 words
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340 1923-12-18 4 SYNOPSIS OF MR. CO ALES’ PAPER. The following is a synopsis of the paper entitled The application of the theory of probability to the adjustment of errors in Engineering observations” which was read by Mr. F. G. Coales, A.M.I.C.E. to the Engineering Associaciation of Malaya during340 words
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Article183 1923-12-18 4 (To the Editor of the "Pinang Gazette.”) Sir,—With regard to the meeting held at the Town Hall for the purpose of forming a Penang British Association, and Mr. Tambyah’s amendment that no member of the Legislative or Municipal Councils, or the Rural Board should be allowed to hold183 words
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Article67 1923-12-18 4 Reuter’s Telegrams. London, December 17. The latest big fusion of banking interests concerns the North of Scotland Bank and the Midland Bank, which have entered into a provisional agreement under which the Midland Bank offers eleven fully-paid 50/-shares for every four of the North of Scotland[ Reuter’s Telegrams. ] - 67 words
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Article93 1923-12-18 4 The health statement for the Municipality of George Town for the vreek ending 15th December, 1923, shows a total of 49 deaths—34 males and 15 females—the death-rate being 19.91 per mille per annum, compared with 28.44 in the preceding week and with 24.32 in the corresponding week of93 words
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Article525 1923-12-18 4 GENERAL MEETING. A general meeting of the shareholders of Chin Seng and Company, Ltd. (In Liquidation) was held at No. 41 Farquhar Street, Penang, at 11 o’clock to-day for the following purposes:—(l) to consider the tenders for the purchase of the Company as a going525 words
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Article300 1923-12-18 4 London, December 8. —The following are the results of League Ifoctball matches.— First Division.—Birmingham 0, Everton 1; Blackbum Rovers 2, Arsenal 0: Cardiff City 4, Nottingham 1 Chelsea 1. Preston North End 2; Huddersfield Sunderland 2; Liverpool 2, Sheffield United 3 Middlesbrough 0, Astoon Villa 2: Newcastle300 words
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Article466 1923-12-18 4 SINGAPOR^^ e I Singapore were not at f u i| I their second I “Malaya” Cup Co mpetlliw place .at Segamat on k H weak side, were Partment and beaten bv p ;X7-i| the best of the Stats player. I Norman, among them, and their B id466 words
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Article89 1923-12-18 4 E. S. A. M. COMPETITION. A successful rifle shooting comp» titian. under the auspices of the ExAssociation of Malaya, was hel< 1 Itam Range. Penang, on Sundaj. E.S.A. Challenge Cup. There .7w W. entries in all. and the winner, r. Woodstack, is to be congratulated excellent performance. The89 words
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Article138 1923-12-18 4 London, December s.-lliurby M" 1 results are. IX-' Blackheath lost to D'jce. don Scottish beat Oldlß Welsh lost to Household I B Harlequins beat Old M n RosS m 6-5. Richmond lost to h gervkes Park drew with f- C Cardiff beat Guy S Services P Old Boys138 words
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Advertisement38 1923-12-18 4 RUBBER COMPANIES ACCOUNTS ■T R. S. STEWART, c A. 4 F.C EBBELS The most Popular and Indispensable Book of its kind in the Planting Sphere Price $3.50 Postage Extra. FOR SALE fIT THE Flnang Gazette Press, Ltd. -t38 words
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Article1674 1923-12-18 5 J. C. PASQUAL - Singgora and its Rulers. (BY J. C. PASQUAL.) p. G.” Special). [Article No. 13.] ginggora is said to have owed its nomenclature to the Spanir,H who landed there about 350 years and. struck by the natural beauty of t ic christened it Nuestra Senora U1,674 words
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Article96 1923-12-18 5 The Municipal Band will play the following programme of music at the Esplanade from 6 to 7 to-morrow night: 1 March The Motor Rosey 2 Gavotte Farewell Dean Country O'Keefe 3 Waltz Belles of Blight Baker 4 Selection Patience Sullivan 5 Fox Trot Tell Her So Park96 words
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Article200 1923-12-18 5 London, December s.—The merry life in the Moscow nunneries is described by a Bolshevik newspaper, says the “Times’’ Riga correspondent. The “Isvestia” relates in idyllic language the doings of 202 students r m jone nunnery whose’ voices resound in the street, their improvised songs drowning the chimes200 words
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Article174 1923-12-18 5 London, December 5. —France is apparently very anxious for a final settlement of the Reparations problem, says the “Times’' Paris correspondent. It is again emphasised that a settlement can be effected on the lines already laid down, namely. France to receive £1,300,000,000 and Britain whatever is necessary174 words
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Article80 1923-12-18 5 London, December 6. —France's war scars will soon be obliterated, says the Paris correspondent of the “Times.” The restoration of devastated regions is nearing completion. Already four areas comprising 20,000 destroyed and 22,900 damaged factories have been reconstructed. 2,912.€>00 hectares of land have been restored for cultivation,80 words
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Article158 1923-12-18 5 London, December 6. —Commenting on President Coolidge’s message to Congress, the Washington correspondent of of “The Times” says that the central point lies in the brief phrase “the main problems are dofnestic problems.” The applause with which this was greeted told the story of the session158 words
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Article146 1923-12-18 5 Landon, December 5. —TVie “Times” Peking correspondent says: It is understood that the Admirals are prepared to act vigorously if Sun-Yat-Sen interferes with the Customs, the maintenance of which is vital to foreign commerce and the payment of the foreign debt. Diplomats have already warned Sun-Aat146 words
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Article196 1923-12-18 5 London, December 5. —Hinting at an active alliance with Russia, says the “Times’’ Hongkong correspondent, Sun Yat Sen. in an interview, expressed his readiness to throw down the gauntlet to foreign Powers. He said the war situation was excellent, but money was needed. Canton was unable196 words
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Article83 1923-12-18 5 Hongkong, December 6 —Owing to the threat of President Sun Yat Sen to seize the Customs House at Canton and appropriate the revenues, it is reported that parties of marines with machineguns from seven gunboats anchored on the river have been landed to defend it. The83 words
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Article138 1923-12-18 5 Professing to have been a company captain under General Hsu Shung-chi but to have lost his command when his faction went out of power, a Chinese who was accu-ed of snatching an ear-ring from a woman made a statement before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Hongkong Magistrate,138 words
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Article118 1923-12-18 5 Calcutta, December 6. —Bombay, December 5. —The Associated Chambers of Commerce are concluding their session, with a discussion on the Bengal Chamber’s resolution opposing the protection of steel which was eventually amended by a resolution proposed by the Madras Chamber. This was adopted. It expressed disapproval of118 words
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80 1923-12-18 5 Delhi, December 7.—The names of the following persons who have recently been elected to the Legislative Assembly are gazetted —Messrs. C- D. Ayyengar. M- K. Acharaya, B. C. Roy, and Alim-uz-zaman. Chaudhuri Mahomed Kazim Ali, Messrs. Kabeer-ud-din Ahmed, Chaman Lal and Ybdul Haye, Moulvi Sayyed Murtuza,80 words
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Article55 1923-12-18 5 Calcutta, D‘ cember 6. —Before the Tariff Board, a firm engaged in manufacturing machinery for jute urged that the special steel required for their machinery should be imported free, and the Kumuardhubi Engineering M orks urged that the Tariff on raw steel should be lower than that55 words
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Advertisement51 1923-12-18 5 Planters’ Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham, $3/- per book or S3/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd.. Penang. ■■l. Pitman’s Shorthand Rapid Course, (New Era Edition) Complete Edition with supplementary Exercises v> $3 or 83/30 po>t free, stocked y the Pmang Gazette Press Ltd.. Penang.51 words
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Advertisement185 1923-12-18 5 I SANTA CLAUS J will be expected in /3 X every Home this J-Q, Christmas. A visit S to U-l I S WHITEAWAY’S, 5 PENANG’S PRE- g MIER X’MAS S X BAZAAR, will assist 4 x you in deciding just J 2 what to buy. 2 J Our Great Toy-185 words
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Article1104 1923-12-18 6 The meeting of the Legislative Council of the Colony yesterday was important enough to call for reference in Reuter's cables to the passing of the special legislation necessitated by the recent increase in the number of crimes of violence in Singapore and an inordinate number of cases of1,104 words
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Article1198 1923-12-18 6 The Institute of Book-keepers sends us a perpetual calendar. Calendars. If this habit spreads, it will solve many of the difficulties of the tamby fraternity, whose lust for calendars appears to be as pronounced this year as ever. The great war cannot be blamed for this. In1,198 words
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Article50 1923-12-18 6 TRAIN MISHAP NEAR TRONOH (From Our Own Corres|>ondent.) Ipoh. December IS A train was derailed last night, one mile from Tronoh, on the way to Siputeh. by running against a straying buffa■" There were no casualties: little inconvenience was caused as a relief lia a at hand50 words
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Article82 1923-12-18 6 AN OVFR-TURNED BOAT (Freon Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, December 1 Mr. Harold Thrupp, late LieuU" al mander in the Navy and now a at Kuala- Selangor, had a narrow from drowning. He sailed to Boi temham in a small boat and tied to pier. The rising82 words
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Article114 1923-12-18 6 The P. &0. Packet Ka^ r on the mails despatched Ji 11 t 0 arrive 29th November, !> .q t insta"here at 6 a.m. on l-riday. p eva iiha. The homeward mail. t ie closes at 6 p.m- on k 111,1 1 instant. ~>-d niaiD- St The Mentor,114 words
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Advertisement320 1923-12-18 6 Xmi g No man ca/S sand H and dust! ft Il Xffhy inhale either? Cr? Cheap cigarettes manufactured by saM machinery at the rate of thousands I* j I J a minute contain sand and dust mJ I J which enters the system and sets up vJJ R$J a dangerous320 words
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Advertisement98 1923-12-18 6 W E. O.” X’MAS AND NEW YEAR FESTIVITIES. Moaday, 24th December—X’MAS DINNER AND DANCE CRACKERS AND STREAMERS. Tnesday, 25th December—X’MAS DAY. NO DANCING. Wednesday, 26th December.—BOXlNG DAY. SPECIAL DINNER AND DANCE. Friday, 28th December—NO DANCING. Saturday, 29th December-SPECIAL TIFFIN ORCHESTRA. Moaday, 31>t December —NEW YEAR EVE. GALA NIGHT. DINNER AND98 words
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Miscellaneous25 1923-12-18 6 THE TIDES. High Water. Low Water. To-day. 9. 51 p.m. .3. 25 p.m. Tomorrow. 10. S a.m. L 40 a.m. 10.24 p.m. 4. 12 p.m.25 words
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Article150 1923-12-18 7 The Threat of Singapore. MWdIESTER GUARDIAN’S" OPINION. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London. December 17. The Manchester Guardian,” in a leader opposing the Singapore base, says that only the direct veto of Parliament will restrain the Admiralty from carryint- out this expensive task. The Japan* se press has lately been(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 150 words
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Article158 1923-12-18 7 F. S. AND GUN TURRETS. London. December 17. The feeling has recently been gaining -round in Britain that the American Xavy Department’s proposal to devote su.jOO.tMM) to the elevation of naval gun turret- is violating the spirit, if not the letter, of the Washington decisions. Commentators recall that158 words
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Article49 1923-12-18 7 THE NEW LEGISLATION. Singapore, December 17. Following a period of crimes of violence and extortion by Chinese, mostly aliens, against other Chinese, the Legislature passed an ordinance containing stringent penalties, including the cat.’ The measures being taken include a general search for arms in the streets.49 words
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Article182 1923-12-18 7 THE OCCUPIED TERRITORY. Berlin, December 17. Germany’s obduracy not to admit the legality of the Ruhr occupation, which is likely to be the most delicate point in the negotiations proceeding in Paris, was voiced by Dr. Stresemann, addressing the Berlin Newspaper Association. He declared that the task of182 words
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Article52 1923-12-18 7 DEMONSTRATION IN PARIS. Paris, December 17. Ihe extremist section of the civil servants attempted to demonstrate against the Government’s refusal to increase the cost of living bonus by 750 francs. veral parties, inarching to the Place de J Opera were dispersed by’ the police. 1 hen* were52 words
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Article36 1923-12-18 7 BOARD OF TRADE ANNOUNCEMENT. London, December 17. Board of Trade announces that '"’n •January 1, the importation of the Iduinag». of Japanese and copper pheas--3,1,8 will not be permitted without a a licence.36 words
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Article252 1923-12-18 7 Result of Conferences. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Calcutta, December 17. As the result of Party Conferences, it is understood |hat the Swarajists decided not to accept office unless political prisoners are released, repressive laws withdrawn, provincial autonomy granted and the demand for Swaraj accepted. It was also decided to refuse(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 252 words
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Article255 1923-12-18 7 Calcutta, December 6. —With the declaration to day of the result of the polling in the Ilodghly rural general consti tueaicy, in which the Independent, Mr. Taraknath Mookerjee. seemed a large majority over his three opponents, including one Swarajist, the complete results of the for the Bengal255 words
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Article621 1923-12-18 7 Calcutta, December 1. —Speaking at the St. Andrew’s Day dinner this evening. His Excellency Lord Lytton gave a brief survey of the political situation in Bengal and repeated the assurance given last year that the constitutional development inaugurated in 1919 would not be retarded or arrested, either621 words
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Article106 1923-12-18 7 INDIAN COMMITTEE’S REPORT. Bombay. December 17. The Committee appointed following the Delhi Congress to determine the feasibility of encouraging Indian goods and boycotting British Empire goods has issued its report, stating that all British Empire commodities cannot be boycotted immediately, but it should be done gradually,106 words
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Article240 1923-12-18 7 CHAIRMAN AND GOVERNMENT HOLDINGS. London, December 17. Presiding at a meeting of the AngloPersian Oil Company, Sir Charles Greenway. alluding to the possibility of the Government disposing of their AngloUersian shares, said the company had no control of the sale of shares by a shareholder, therefore they were240 words
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Article54 1923-12-18 7 SERIOUS POSITION IN ENGLAND. London, December 17. Hitherto 1.245 outbreaks of foot and mouth disease in England have been notified 41.183 cattle and ***** sheep, pigs and goats have been slaughtered, and the Government has paid JE1.24G.000 in compensation. The Doncaster and Newcastle Christmas fat stock54 words
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Article176 1923-12-18 7 M. Venizelos Comes Back. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) London, December 17. The elections fri Greece, held yesterday, were very orderly. There was an attempt by the Opposition leaders to induce th?ir followers to boycott the elections, but it was only partially successful. M. Venizelos was elected, many Royalists voting(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 176 words
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Article74 1923-12-18 7 GOVERNMENT RETICENCE AND REBEL CLAIMS. New York. December 17. Advices from the Government side of the Mexican conflict are almost completely lacking. President Obregon, having organised his forces in the West, appears to have temporarily abandoned the Guadaljara campaign and is turning his attention to the rebel thrust74 words
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Article88 1923-12-18 7 SOVIET'S REPLY’ TO PRESIDENT. New Y’ork, December 17. The Russian Telegraph Agency published a note from M. Chicherin to to President Coolidge, answering the President’s reference to Russia in his recent message to Congress. The note declares that the Soviet is ready to do all in its88 words
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Article76 1923-12-18 7 MR. MELLON’S PROPOSALS. Washington, December 17. Mr. Mellon has completed the draft of his tax reduction project for congressional action. The outstanding features are arf actual reduction of approximately 14 per cent for wage earners receiving $4,000 yearly on less, reduction of the normal tax to 376 words
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Article48 1923-12-18 7 WIDE AREA AFFECTED. Guayaquil, December 17. There were 27 fatalities in the earthquake. which destroyed the Artillery barracks. The principal church was damaged and almost every house in the town of Vulcan. A vast region of Colombia was affected, many small towns being destroyed.48 words
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Article65 1923-12-18 7 COASTGUARD CUTTER’S GRUESOME FIND. Norfolk (Virginia), December 17. A coastguard entter picked up a boat with six dead men from the Norwegian steamer Runa which foundered on Saturday off the Frying Pan Shoals. A tanker picked up another boat with four men believed to be the65 words
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Article38 1923-12-18 7 THE GOVERNMENT DIRECTORS. London, December 17. The Air Ministry announces that the Government has decided to appoint Sir Herbert Hambling and Major J. W. Hills to be Gwernment Directors of the Imperial Air Transport Company.38 words
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Article649 1923-12-18 7 excitement at national LIBERAL CLUB. Nov. 7.—The National Liberal Club was crowded with eager, excited members co whom the Secretary announced the election results from a sort of improvised rostrum amidst jubilation as the cause of Free Trade is now regarded absolutely safe. He pointed out in the649 words
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Article693 1923-12-18 7 Crime in Singapore. CHINESE OBJECTIONS TO NEW LEGISLATION. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, December 18. In the Legislative Council, the Criminal hw Amendment Bill was passed, with three dissentients. Moving the Bill, Sir J. W. Murison said it had as its object the tightening of the law against693 words
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Article58 1923-12-18 7 The following new nooks have be in received at Pen.mg Library: Th»* Life md Times of Cavour, by W. R. Thayer, 2 vols. Questions of the Houi, by scount Milner. Rio iyman Steps, by Arnold Bennett (2 copies). Utopia, by Thomas More (Translated by G. C. Richards). Seaports58 words
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905 1923-12-18 8 The Chief Justice, Sir Walter Shaw, in the Singapore Bankruptcy Court granted the application of Andre Wilhelm Hans Bork, who was adjudicated bankrupt in 1921, for his discharge, but suspended the order for two years. The application was made on behalf of the bankrupt by Mr.905 words
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Article472 1923-12-18 8 The subject of supplying shareholders in rubber plantation companies with the details of the costs of production has been again the subject of comment and correspondence in several directions. Notable has been the publication of an open letter by Mr. D. F. L. Zorn to Mr. E.472 words
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Article461 1923-12-18 8 WHAT SOUTH AFRICA WILL DO WITH LOCUSTS. Owing to the very severe drought and the early appearance of locusts. South African farmers are experiencing a very anxious time. There is at present little, if any. grass in the Transvaal, dams and wells are failing, ayd cattle and461 words
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530 1923-12-18 8 A very substantial improvement is shown in the figures of raw rubber imports and deliveries for the past week. Against landings of 1.090 tons there were delivered 1,538 tens, so that the stocks are reduced by 448 tons, and the total is once again530 words
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Article51 1923-12-18 8 Dec 20, 21, 22—Moonlight Band, Esplanade. 22 Fancy Dress Christmas Dance Town Hall. Taiping, 9.30 p.m. Prizes for Best and Original Dresses. 23 P.S.C., Pritchard Cup, 550 yards Handicap; B Class 75 yards Handicap. Jan 8 10 and 12—Penang Races. 29, 31. Feb. 2—lpoh Gymkhana Clnb. New Year51 words
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Article585 1923-12-18 8 Messrs. Symington and Sinclair’s weekly Market Report, dated London, the 15th November, states —With good buying going on our market has shown a firmer tendency this week. After being slightly higher, prices to-day show an advance of |d. to sd. per lb., according to position, compared with585 words
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177 1923-12-18 8 Twenty-three persons were taken seriously ill at Manila from ptomaine poisoning at a dinner given by Colonel and Mrs. Nathorst. Only two of the party were not poisoned. The one-year-old baby daughter of Colonel and Mrs. Nathorst died. The death of the baby is a177 words
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Article498 1923-12-18 8 MALAYAN TIN DREDGING. The report of Malayan Tin Dredging, Limited, for the year to June 30 states that the total quantity of ground dealt with during that period was 4.206,400 cubic yards, an increase of 524.400 cubic yards as compared with the previous year. The average value was498 words
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Article428 1923-12-18 8 Djasinga—Divd. 4 p.c. to June 30. Abaco. —Profit to Mar. 31 £1,506; forward £568: divd. 5 p.c. forward £574. Crop 140.000 ,b., realising Is. 0.20 d. Seletar.—Profit to June 30, £1,485, which deducted from loss forward £2,310 leaves debit £825. Crop was 177,942 lbBekoh.—Crop to June428 words
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Article484 1923-12-18 8 chowrasta MARKET. Pen Decbmbw Government Mutton— H Mutton Indian Mutton— per (5 Head, sheep or aoat Liver with heart l un ea ch 1-flO Tripe ng 1.20 Goat or Sheep d LOO Sweet Bread er P 3 450 Leg of Mutton P r 30 Lamb b 45 Kidney484 words
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Advertisement24 1923-12-18 8 Daily Mirror, Atlas of the World, $2 z 5O per book or $2/80 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang. g24 words
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Advertisement24 1923-12-18 8 A ND' ftTLK9 Penang Sea Frontage Ri<^ s fr* $2-/50 per book or c ze tte rfS stocked by the Pmang Ga* Ltd., Penang24 words
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Article1176 1923-12-18 9 H |.;j-OK'D OF THE DIRECTORS. The report of the Directors of Chen,l( riang Tin Dredging;. Ltd., for the year fll( ]ed 31st March, 1923, states that the lH .f profit for the year, alter writing off ir t of development account and deprecation of buildings, plant, machinery,1,176 words
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Article438 1923-12-18 9 ANNUAL MEETING. The third annual gen°ral meeting of North Salak (Perak) Mines. Ltd., was held in the registered office of the f<wnnany Georgetown Chambers. 39 B°ach Street, Penang, to-day, at 1130 a.m. There were present —Messrs. J. R. Crawford (in the chair), A. Lindley, N.438 words
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Article1110 1923-12-18 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST. NAMES J Sj a h! RUBBER [Dollar.] I c c 8 c Allenby Rubber Co 1 25 1 30 Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 30 1 40 Amalgamated Malay Estates 1 95 2 G 5 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate .3 0014 00 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates1,110 words
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Article108 1923-12-18 9 The folloxving are the latest quotations in Messrs. Kennedy Co.’s share list Yesterday To-day. E 5 E Ĕ Share». 5 o®o cq 0Q co Sc. Sc. Sc. Sc. Mining. Idris Hyd. IG/6 18/- 16/6 17/- ex K. Kamunting 45/6 46/- cum Kamunting 36/- 37/- 36/- 36/6 cum108 words
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Article42 1923-12-18 9 18th December, 1923. Local. cts. (Smoked Sheet 47 steady Fine Pale Crepe 47 Unsmoked Sheet 40 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 48 PORE 1 Crepe 48 London and Nexv York. t/- c-TAAiw /Smoked Sheet ls.2d U. dull London R2d New York G26g42 words
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Article39 1923-12-18 9 The following are additional rubber outputs for November:— lbs. Cicely 48.755 Yam Seng 28,188 Eow Seng 20,982 Harcroft 20,939 Tebing 14.780 N.V. Langsa 18,000 Sungei Tukang 15.161 Lower Perak 13,542 United Plat 44,285 do j 862,030 nuts39 words
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Article122 1923-12-18 9 PENANG. DECEMBER 18, 1923. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank 2/4 1/8 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 9/32 3 Credit 2/4 19/32 3 Documentary 2/4 5/8 Calcutta Demand Bank Rs 3 days’sight Private „167 3 Bombay Demand Bank 164| 2 Madras Demand Bank 164| g- 3122 words
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Article83 1923-12-18 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on December 17 Spot £233.75.6d down £3 3 mos. buying 234.125.6 d 3 3.„ selling 234.15 s 3 Local. December IKth Singapore sold 100 tons at $117.25. Penang buyers no sellers at $116.75. Messrs. Boustead and Co., Ltd:—83 words
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Article71 1923-12-18 9 A cable has been received from the Sydney Office of the Company to the effect that definite arrangements have been made with the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Ltd-, whereby the latter surrenders £25,000 fully paid shares of its holding of £30,000 in the Ratrut Company in return71 words
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Article72 1923-12-18 9 Taiping Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., (2 Dredges) first half of December, cubic yards 75,000. piculs 360. (No. 1 Dredge lost 22 hours broken Bucket Band.) North Taiping Tin Dredging Co.. Ltd., first half of December, cubic yards 40,000, piculs 194. South Taiping Tin Dredging Co., (1922) Ltd., first72 words
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Article130 1923-12-18 9 Benares Dpi nm p. chest $5.000.00 nom. Cloves 105.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmeg;- 80s 48.00 sellers 110 s 43.00 Coconuts per I.oo* l 50.00 Copra Sundried 12.00 Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Cnarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00130 words
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Article97 1923-12-18 9 The following are the changes in the share list of THE MALAYA COMPANY, LIMITED for to-day. Rubber Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Kedah Rubber Co Ltd $2.00 2.25 Nellmay Rubber Co Ltd .271 -30 Tin Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Hitam Tin Ltd $1.271 $1.32} Malau Tin Ltd .30 .35 Nawng97 words
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Advertisement29 1923-12-18 9 Millets, their Nutritive and Economic Value, Cultivation, etc., in Malays, by L. M. Berenger, $l/- per book pr SI/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.29 words
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Advertisement339 1923-12-18 9 HEW ADVERTISEMENTS, POSITION VACANT. Wanted Shorthand Typist for Office of General Manager, F. M. S. Railways, Ist February, 1924. Must be fully competent. Required to take down minutes of meetings in addition to ordinary correspondence xvork. Position suitable for, but not restricted to, Lady Stenographer xvho has had similar experience339 words
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Miscellaneous34 1923-12-18 9 Lyric Theatres, Ltd., Theatre Royal. Penang Road. From Monday, 17th, to Wednesday, 19th Dec. “When Husbands Deceive,” “Ruth of the Rockies,” Eddie Polo in “The Secret 4,” “The Brand of Courage,” Man versus Woman.”34 words
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Article1137 1923-12-18 10 FACTS BEHIND THE BAVARIAN COUP. All eyes in Germany and abroad at the moment are turned towards Bavaria, where the long-expected revolutionary movement has taken place, though in a form widely different from what has been anticipated, says the "Evening Standard.” Unlike the rest of Germany, which1,137 words
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Article172 1923-12-18 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Menggala for Deli and P. Brandan. Sitiawan for Asahan. Campbnijs for Deli and Singapore. Gleniffer for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan. Parigi for Langsa, Edi, T. Semawe, Segli, Olehleh and Sabang. Rawang for P. Brandan. Ghirbi for Alor Star. Bhadra for Victoria Point, Mergui, Tavoy172 words
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Article30 1923-12-18 10 751 coolies arrived per ss Egra, (extra) on Monday, of whom 290 were sent to Palau Jerejak. and the balance proceed direct to Port Swettenam for quarantine there.30 words
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Article390 1923-12-18 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). 8T TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca. To'nore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half an-honr earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption of Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) by the 7-30 p.m.390 words
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Advertisement277 1923-12-18 10 8 FAITH I Faith in ultimate accomplishment strength- 4 ened by uncompromising standards must precede EE every great achievement. In the performance of FIRESTONE GUM DIPPED ECORDS, the Firestone organization S sees the reward of over twenty years of incessant effort towards better tyre quality. Millions EE to-day are receiving277 words
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Advertisement355 1923-12-18 10 SORE AND TENDER A REMEDY. Some people inherit throat tenderness, and with th-m makes the breathing tubes so swollen and sore that‘it'V?’*t eha attempt to speak. There is one infallible remedy for this condition* 3gony to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMENT CURE so if at any time the throat shows signs of355 words
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Article607 1923-12-18 11 THE PREMIER OX THE EARTHQUAKE DISASTER. Tokio, December 14. —Premier Count Yamamoto in his speech, delivered at the Imperial Diet on the 13th instant, said A great earthquake thi s year, followed by a terrific conflagration, has wrought terrible havoc. It is a cause of profound grief607 words
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Article106 1923-12-18 11 We seem to be steadily settling down to the tradition of a winter appeal to the electorate. Sir Henry CampbellBannerman won his great triumph at the polls in January, 1906, Mr. Asquith came back a victor in January and December 1910. The 1918 Coupon election took place in106 words
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Advertisement288 1923-12-18 11 Xq q zrx IKP 447 K lk 2 K Green Spot Men Is there a green spot on your neck where your collar button touches your skin? There wouldn’t be if you wore a Krementz. A Krementz is made of 14 kt. gold plate and the amount of 14 kt.288 words
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Advertisement77 1923-12-18 11 When a man asserts his disbelief in advertising, ask him whose soap he uses, whose beverage» he drink» In nine cases out of ten they will be advertised articles, and though he states that he has not changed his taste for year» it proves not so much that he is77 words
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Advertisement467 1923-12-18 11 All sufferers with sore, aching, blistered feet, will find Zam-Buk a source of comfort. This powerful antiseptic balm rubbed well into the soles, ankles and insteps, soon removes the cause of foot trouble it penetrates to the root of the aching pain and soreness. S Zam-Buk is remarkably soothing and467 words
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Advertisement1517 1923-12-18 12 CANADIAN PACIFIC DOLLAR LINE THL RI lIF FT TMNTFT T TNE STEAMSHIPS. LIMITED fast PASSENGER AND *xJlj JEMLjC-J.Hi (Incorporated in England). FREIGHT SERVICE INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. p n an J Naur Ynrk WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Reduced Fares Hongkong to Europe. om via Suez. •SARPEDON Deer. 191,517 words
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Advertisement647 1923-12-18 12 P. 0.-BRITISH INDh AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England MAIL, PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. Co (Under Contract with His Majesty's Government) 1 111 P. O. SAILINGS. LONDON—FAR-EASTERN SERVICE. From London Due Penang. To Marseilles A aboutp pen„i n„ KASHGAR Dec. 20 DEVANHA 1924 bee. 22647 words
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