Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 23 February 1924
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section21 1924-02-23 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE PUBLISHED DAILY. ESTABLISHED 1833. No. 44. VOL LXXXII. SATURDAY, 23rd FEBRUARY, 1924. PRICE 15 CENT 'i21 words
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Advertisement295 1924-02-23 1 pNIKKO” I MODERN ART I ’HOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO I No. 7, Nortbam Road, Penaag. z I Telephone No. 579. I MTW «9 -Kg». ■I I Ilf The Good f JO) The best salad oil for Baking, Frying, Salad-dressing and Mayonnaise is MAXWELL DELFIA i Tourer 5 Seater $2,250 f he FrancoDu295 words
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Advertisement15 1924-02-23 1 i T. NAGATA, jj i is i DENTIST i NEXT DOOR TO “THE DISPENSARY.” J-15 words
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Article123 1924-02-23 2 New Year Meeting 1924. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 19th, 21st 23rd February. RACES EACH DAY. Three for all Horses Stakes $l,lOO. $l,OOO and $9OO. Two for ex-griffin Horses Stakes :—s9oo and $BOO. Two for ex-griffin Ponies Stakes :—sBoo and $7OO. Selangor 1924 Griffins Two races each day123 words
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Article792 1924-02-23 2 AN OPEN LETTER TO THE CHIEF SECRETARY. “A Member of the Suffering Public,” Teiok Anson, writes in the Malay Mail Sir, —It is in no carping spirit that I address the following lines direct to you. According to the special and peculiar constitution obtaining in the Federated Malay792 words
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Advertisement1044 1924-02-23 2 TO LET. Illi ■NIPPON HOTEL, i Manasseh, .33 China Street, or 27, Beach < ali kinds of > Street 111 ALLKIAUhUf 2082—tn sue CAKES AND ICE CREAM Bungalow, No. 119 York Road. Fully t i furnished. Early possession. Apply I,u K >• Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd., Railway Separate Tables on1,044 words
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Advertisement259 1924-02-23 2 NOTICES. SELANGOR TURF CLUB. A SKYE MEETING WILL BE HELD ON Friday and Saturday, 7th and Bth March, 1924. FIRST DAY Five Races for all ponies 14,2 an( under and polo ponies-Gentlemen Riders. One Race for ponieg-Lady Riders only. SECOND DAY raceg for ponjes uan<J under and polo ponies-Gentlemen Riders.259 words
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Advertisement11 1924-02-23 2 «OPIATES B “is ed W. MANSON, AMERICAN DENTIST, 91, BISHOP STREET.11 words
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Advertisement890 1924-02-23 2 BANKS HONGKONG AND BANKIN'' CORPORATION (Incorporated in Authorised Capital SSO Onf) r lf( rtf i Issued and fully paid up iio't i Reserve Funds Branches and Agencies “What a lovely BaLy!- j Ci^^o k r J* I Hankow, Hongkew Harbin. Hainhon» ti 7’ How are you teeaing mm Tpoh ohore,890 words
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Article661 1924-02-23 3 SOME QUAINT NAMES. I Mr. (r. Grey, in the “Observer,’’ s <ys people are often puzzled by the weird nomenclature adopted for the aeroplanes of the Royal Air Force, so a little explanation will doubtless be interesting. Most people have heard ot Sopwith Camels and Snipes,” Bristol661 words
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Article157 1924-02-23 3 Prof. Wilden-Hart, in a paper before the Japan Society on Jan. 23, stated that he doubted whether the influence on the Japanese of American and European games was such an unmitigated blessing as is sometimes supposed. It was very difficult for an Asiatic to grasp the157 words
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Article453 1924-02-23 3 Reuter wires from Tokyo that FieldMarshal Count Yoshimichi Hasegawa, one of Japan’s most famous soldiers, died on Jan. 27, at the age of 73, after a fortnight’s illness. Lieut.-General Hasegawa. Commander ot the Imperial Guards Division, was born m Iwakuni, Suwo province, in August, 1850- His father was453 words
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Article400 1924-02-23 3 Messrs James F. Hutton and Co.. Ltd., Manchester, reported on Wednesday, the 30th January:— Cotton prices have advanced slightly during the past week but the markets have not yet recovered from recent depressing factors. America is at present the main source of weakness, owing to a continued400 words
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Advertisement294 1924-02-23 3 j necessities! YOU WILL WANT The sooner you buy the better 5 you will be suited. Come and S choose the kind you like best. S RDUO I I f° r pinposes iii various 2 Bl Id 1 designs and sizes. S 11 |J Tooth, Hair, Nail, Coat f‘ snui294 words
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Advertisement29 1924-02-23 3 Millets, their Nutritive and Economic Value, Cultivation, etc., in Malaya, by L. M. Berenger, $l/- per book or $l/30 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang.29 words
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Advertisement239 1924-02-23 3 H THE WHOLE ART i OF SEASONING, es n a bottle of Lea Perrins’ Sauce. Your cook will find this fi ne d British Sauce of unfailing f value in the kitchen, and on the i dining table it offers you a handy means of giving the final touch of239 words
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Article914 1924-02-23 4 Ordinary Meeting. The ordinary meeting of the Penang Municipal Commissioners was held in the Chamber yesterday afternoon and there were present Messrs. S. Codrington (President), C. R. Samuel, G. C. Dodd, Khoo Sean Ewe, Dr. Lim Guan Cheng, Mr. M. H. M. Noordin and Dr. J. E. Smith.914 words
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Article572 1924-02-23 4 “S.T.” An interesting case was commenced in the Supreme Court, Singap< re, before Mr. Justice Acton, in which G.L. Evar.ce, formerly manager of the Elkaye Match factory, sued Lee Kim Soo, the proprietor of the factory. Mr. J. G. Campbell appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. R.L. Eber“S.T.” - 572 words
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Article234 1924-02-23 4 The annual general meeting of the Malayan Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society, held in the Society s room Raffles ATuseum. Singapore was presided over by the Hon hie Mr. R. O. Winstedt. Mr. C. Boden Kloss. Hon Secretary. Mr. Stirling. Mr. A. F. Richards. Mr. W.234 words
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Article1222 1924-02-23 4 James Cairns, M. C - A COMMON SPECIES. (By James Cairns, M.C.) Being the commonest species which frequents gardens and compounds, the Pied Magpie Robin (Malay: Morai). Copsychus Musicus must be familiar to all; and indeed it may be seen wherever one travels. Commonly called the Straits' Robin, it is a1,222 words
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Article384 1924-02-23 4 “S. T.” WARRANT ISSUED FOR ARREST OF PAUL. The case against “Doctor" Paul which was postponed in Mr. David’s Court, Singapore owing to the accused, failing to put in an appearance, came on again on Thursday. Mr. X. H. P. Whitley, D. P. P., and Hon. Dr.“S. T.” - 384 words
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Article94 1924-02-23 4 (By Courtesy of the Nanyo Nichi-Nichi Shim bun sha.) Tokio, February 19. —M- Karakhan, Soviet envoy, has declared in his statement that Russia need not be in a hurry to re-open, a conference with Japan. Subsequently the Vladivostok authorities issued an order for suspension of the mail94 words
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Advertisement669 1924-02-23 4 NEW ADVEBTISEMENTS. NOTICES. POSITIONS VACANT. 1 Limited, communicate nt one© f?, 1 Applications will be received by the address below, for th<* purpose o f i undersigned up to Friday, the 29th cussing their interests, and brin- r 1 instant,for the following appointments:— sented at the next Annual G n669 words
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173 1924-02-23 5 |JiiM February IS.- Mr Macdo J exposition of policy which was I to with comparative silence t stirring the enthusiasm of his tr is. or upsetting his opponents, l', not .appear have created a very ji ff, -fi ’impression outside the ham,A nt,.', a Lobby173 words
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Article285 1924-02-23 5 London. February 14. —The Liberal's itt it tide to Mr. Wheatley's Poplar or,j,, which it is believed was adopted af[e) Sir John Simon had carefully exa mined the legal aspect, creates an interesting dilemma. If the Liberals subir t a motion condemning Mr. Wheatley's action it must285 words
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187 1924-02-23 5 London, February 14. —Resuming in the House of Commons to-day tae debate on Mr. Macdonald’s speech. Mr. Austen I'lianila rlain supported Mr. Asquith on the Poplar issue, and requested the Premier to make his position regarding h>s resignation clearer ana define his -ftitiid ■on187 words
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Article38 1924-02-23 5 Lindon, February 14. —A meeting of '‘ssrs. Buchanan Dewar Limited has I' a ss"d a resolution increasing the capiLil of the company to £9,000,000 by the T'ation of 1,500,000 further ordinary "Lares of £i each38 words
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Article68 1924-02-23 5 I February 14.—Lieut-Col. J. i«neis, a well-known, pdlot in war- cashed at Croydon to-day while ,n .g a privately built runabout H H I' due and was killed instantly. He aft, ,<:it *‘d with General Swinton Inf,' war a 8 cotit roller of the M'n l68 words
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Article118 1924-02-23 5 London, February 15,—The “Times” engineering supplement, commenting on the Indian High Commissioner's acceptance of the German tender for locomotives says that under the present economic conditions, failure to obtain a contract on the part of British shops, though relatively small, is to.be regretted. By agitation or attempts118 words
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Article41 1924-02-23 5 London, February 13.—A meeting of a hundred delegate's of County Golf I nions at. Manchester decided to form an English Golf I nion. The first event under the new Union's control probably will be an English native championship.41 words
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Article346 1924-02-23 5 Overseas naval forces were discussed on January 16 at the Royal United Service Institution, when a lecture on the subject was given by Rear-Admiral Sir E. P. F. G. Grant, Admiral Superintendent, Portsmouth Dockyard. The lecturer. «ho has great personal experience of overseas naval forces, noted346 words
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Article570 1924-02-23 5 JAPAN’S CROWN PRINCE AND HIS BRIDE. The firing of a hundred and one guns from the battery in the centre of Tokio announced the conclusion of the main ceremony of the marriage of the Prince Regent and the Princess Nagako, which took place within the Imperial Chiyoda Palace.570 words
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Article122 1924-02-23 5 J. C - J. C. While cooling seas keep lapping the warm shore I watch the sailing ships that idly veer Along the south horizon and through the door Tropical birds on palm trees never sere. Or, in the grass, brown fishermen bind hooks Into their fishing cords while each122 words
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Article743 1924-02-23 5 A LONDON REVIEW. Reviewing One Hundred Years’ History of the Chinese in Singapore,’’ by Song Ong Slang, M.A., LL.M. (Cantab.), the “China Express'’ says Mr. Song Ong Siang treats his matter chrcnologically, the book being on the lines of Buckley’s “Anecdotal History of Singapore,’’ and apportioned into743 words
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Advertisement79 1924-02-23 5 WHMMMMHnUUUUfIHnMiniUHMIWUIISaimBUHUUMMaMIMUID i I TUCK’S I s i SPECIAL E g IZAG-ZAW i I I LOCAL VIEW i I Picture Puzzle I I CONTAING ABOUT 35 PIECES AT 40 CTS. I PER CARD. I i i ALSO g I 1 PENANG VIEWS I POST CARDS I 1 I I N I79 words
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Advertisement45 1924-02-23 5 Penang Sea Frontage Rights and Titles, $2/50 per book or $2/80 poet fr?e, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang. Pitman’s Shorthand Rapid Course, (New Era Edition) Complete Edition with supplementary Exercises $3/or $3/30 post frees stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press Ltd., Penang45 words
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Advertisement49 1924-02-23 5 DO YOU SEEK RELIEF FROM Constipation, Torpid Liver, Biliousness, Sick Headache, Flatulence, Offensive Breath. JUST A LITTLE DOSE OF PINKETTES TO-NIGHT You’ll Feel Better in the Morning. Sold by chemists everywhere, or post free. 60 cents the vial, from Dr. Williams’ Me li cine Company. 3-B, Malacca Street, Singapore.49 words
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Advertisement312 1924-02-23 5 FOOTWEAR Our Boot and Shoe department carries an extensive stock of Footwear in all shapes and styles. Imperator Boots and Shoes in Tan Willow and Box Calf. Stylish shapes Superior finish give extreme as hand sewn, comfort. 1^ Guaranteed all Sizes and Half- k‘ a ther throughsizes in all fittings312 words
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Article465 1924-02-23 6 It will be generally agreed that the strike of the dockers in Britain occurred at a very unfortunate time from several points of view. Its effects upon shipping must have l>een serious even if the men had resumed as was suggested two days ago. but the refusal465 words
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Article385 1924-02-23 6 This is a world of change and the passing of time-worn traditions. That most conservative and exclusive of institutions, the Regular Army, is to be assailed in no uncertain manner by an influx of grey-matter in the form of youthful aspirants to military fame, possessed in385 words
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Article302 1924-02-23 6 Several days ago we published a paragraph relating to the conviction and fining of a Manx clergyman for playing a practical joke on his Bishop. The incident serves to remind us of how heavily this form of humour has fallen out of favour. The Rev. Walter Karran302 words
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Article1163 1924-02-23 6 The many friends of Raja Chulan in Perak and elsewhere The Federal in Malaya will be pleased Council. to learn that His Excellency the High Commissioner has. with the approval of His Majesty the King, been pleased to appoint Raja Chulan bin ex-Sul tan Abdullah, Raja di-Hilir,1,163 words
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Article69 1924-02-23 6 SERANGOON ROAD ROBBERIES, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. February 2.'>. Several robberies are reported from Serangoon Road recently. The polioarrested another member of the gang concerned in the shop house robbery in which a Tamil was shot and is not ex pected to live. A Sharp Fine.69 words
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201 1924-02-23 6 Mr. Justice Acton delivered judgment in the Supreme Court Singapore in the action, heard during last month, in which Goh Teck Hai suedV. V. KVeerappa Chetty, seeking a declaration that a mortgage held by the chetty on land belonging to the plaintiff null and201 words
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Article33 1924-02-23 6 The homeward mail, by the < closes at 10 a.m. on Thursday, t u inBtaLt -ii., fhP Morea. The homeward mail, by th closes at 6 p.m. on 1- riday. 111 instant.33 words
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Advertisement176 1924-02-23 6 XXKKXXXXXXXXXS€JCXX>XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXJCX 5 x *r b li IT E The exceptional qualities X X -M' f ABDULLA CIGA- X I J/ I RETTES which make them so popular amongst smoX kers everywhere are the X result of the extraordinary X X Z z Kdi? fcyPli X X .sJS care taken in176 words
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Advertisement70 1924-02-23 6 “E. O.” Guest Nights and Dancing. Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert Every Wednesday 9-45 p. m. I RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION. i. Including fixe town delivery or X postage. um PAYABLE IN ADVANCE. a z x a year v Local $36 Country (S.S.70 words
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Miscellaneous81 1924-02-23 6 Lyric Theatres, Ltd., theatre; royal. penang road. Showing on Thursday 21st, Friday 22nd and Saturday 23rd Feb., at 7-50 p.m. and Day Show on Sunday, 24th, at 2-30 p.m. A Grand Chinese Drama 3 Reels Tao-lst Priest of Maoshan Reels 3 Albert E. Smith Presents 7 Reels The Heart of81 words
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Miscellaneous42 1924-02-23 6 THE TIDES. High Water. TO-DAV-O oe s 22 p.l'l2. 2n p.m. To-MOR O o- s. 49 a.'"2. 2d a.m. 8. 59 P-" b 3. 3 p.m. Monda v. i) on a. hl 3. 1 a.m. in 9. P U 3. 40 p.m.42 words
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Article126 1924-02-23 7 The Division in the Commons. Reuters Telegrams.) London, February 22. •yii* result of last night’s division in House of Commons, 372 votes to on Mr- Pringle’s motion, which the first critical division since j/. Labourites came into office, was with cries of Saved by I' ".Baldwin theReuters Telegrams.) - 126 words
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Article143 1924-02-23 7 SOME PORTS OPPOSE SETTLEMENT. London, February 22. While it is hoped that the strong recommendations of the leaders will convince the majority of the dockers of th»* wisdom of accepting the terms of settlement, the fact that mass meetings of strikers at Hull, Bristol. Grimsby and Newport to-day143 words
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Article109 1924-02-23 7 SIGNS OF IMPROVEMENT. London, February 22. In his presidental address to the Chamber of Shipping of the United Kingdom, Sir Alan Anderson said the depression continued, but he thought they had touched the bottom of bad freights. There was still a redundant fleet of vessels in all countries, but109 words
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Article49 1924-02-23 7 THE AMERICAN SECTION. London. February 22. Systematic short time will be resumed in the American section of the cotton trade as the result of the vote of the Federation of Master Cotton Spinners yielding the necessary 80 per cent majority in favour of a 26 hour week.49 words
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Article65 1924-02-23 7 LOW BRITISH BIRTH RATE. London, February 22. The birth rate in 1923 in England and Wales was 19.7 per 1.000. the lowest recorded except in the war years 1917-19, but the decline was compensated for by the fact that the death rate was 11.6 per 1.000, The infant65 words
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Article48 1924-02-23 7 THE “FLIGHT” OF GERMAN CAPITAL. London. February 22. The New York Herald Paris edition understands that the Second Committee of Experts, of whom Mr. McKenna is Chairman, unanimously estimates the amount of German capital exported since the war at $2,000 01)0,000, or doubl‘‘ Mr. McKenna’s previous estimate.48 words
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Article19 1924-02-23 7 London. February 22. Ihe French franc recovered to 100.50 and the Belgian to 113.25 to the pound.19 words
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Article236 1924-02-23 7 Encounter With Troops. (Reuter’s Telegrams.) Delhi, February 22. It is reported that 14 Akalis were killed and a number wounded in an affray in Nabha State, between troops and a force of armed Akali fanatics, who raided the State. It is rumoured that a well known Khalifat leader(Reuter’s Telegrams.) - 236 words
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Article62 1924-02-23 7 MR. DAUGHERTY AND THE SENATE. Washington. February 22. Mr. Daugherty electrified his foes in the Senate to-day by calmly appearing among them during the ceremony in honour of George Washington’s birthday. Mr. Daugherty explained that his attendance was in accordance with a long standing promise to one62 words
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Article65 1924-02-23 7 EGYPTIAN GOVERNMENT TAKES OVER. Luxor, February 23. The representatives of the Egyptian Government took over Tutankhamen’s tomb yesterday. The locks affixed by Mr. Howard Carter were sawn off. the interior inspected, and measures to prevent damage to the contents were taken, after which new locks were affixed and65 words
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Article25 1924-02-23 7 London. February 22. On the Clyde crushed sugar market today, prices of all classes of sugar advanced by 3d to 6d a cwt.25 words
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Article292 1924-02-23 7 MURDERER’S ATTACK ON FELLOW PRISONER. In the Appeal Court, Kuala Lumpur, Sir Lionel Woodward, C. J. C., with Mr. Justice??. J. Sproule and Mr. Justice M. H. Whitley, heard the appeal of Mat Ali bin Kassim against the sentence of 20 years’ r.i., passed on him292 words
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Article471 1924-02-23 7 CORONER’S ENQUIRY AND FINDING. Mr. 11. A. Ferrer, sitting as IL M. Coroner, this morning, held an enquiry into the cause attending the death of a Chinese girl, named Li Ng Choy, who died as the result of being knocked down by a motor car in471 words
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Article250 1924-02-23 7 SMART DETECTIVE WORK. The Rev. Keppel Garmer and Mrs. Garnier have since October last been losing a good deal of their property, including cash, and on one occasion the sum of $5O was stolen. It was not until yesterday that the mystery was solved and the thief250 words
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Article132 1924-02-23 7 Meah Khan, watchman. Tramway Office, Dato Kramat Road. Penang pleaded guilty before Mr. G. Smith to possession of 4 tahils of bhang and was sentencto a fine of $25. Inspector Barrett said that accused was seen by two detectives with a bundle in his hand. Having received132 words
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Article266 1924-02-23 7 TO-DAY’S HANDICAP. The following are the handicaps for the last day of the Selangor Races: Race I.—Lady Wallae 10.5; Black Cat 10.5; Beau R“garde 9.2; Ti{.ablas 8.13; Rockport 8.9 Kleita 8.6 Carnarvon 8.6; Minuette 8.2; Nader 7.10. Race II. —Klong Toi 10.2: Jill 9.5; Chinta Hati 9.1; Bobadil266 words
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Article222 1924-02-23 7 The results of P.C.C. tennis ties played yesterday were as follow Single Handicap Class “A”. 3 F.N. Syer beat —15 J. W. Clark 10-8, 6-2. Profession Pairs.—E. H. Everest and E. G Bird beat M. K. Whitlock and A. J. L. Donaldson 6-2, 6-2. Ladies Single Handicap.222 words
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Article119 1924-02-23 7 Tuesday February 26: Singles Championship.—Cheah Wat Sun vs. Lam Choon Kee. Slingle Handicap Class “A.”’ —Lee Tiang Liat —30 vs. Lee Huan Oheang—ls. Single Handicap Class “B.” —Lee Eng Siang—ls.2 vs. Teah Hong Guan —15.1. Single Handicap Class “B.” (Unfinished tie). —Ong Boon Swee —15.1 vs. Lim119 words
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Article39 1924-02-23 7 The following ties have been fixed: Monday, February 25:Single Handicap. (Final). —5 G. B. F. Southam v. —2 E. J. McLernon (2). Wednesday, February 27 Championship. (Final). —G. B. F. Southam v. E. J. McLernon (2).39 words
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Article1334 1924-02-23 7 SOCIAL PERSONAL. The Rt. Hon. Viscount Cave is 68 years offage to-day. The Rev. M. Carpenter-Garnier has seen elected Bishop of Colombo. Mr. N. Coulson, 1 District Officer, Dindings, arrived here this morning by the s. s. Kedah. Mr. J. A. Russell and Mr. E. D. Shearn who have been1,334 words
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Article126 1924-02-23 7 The following are the results of the Scottish Cup, second round, played an Feb. 9: St. Mirren 0, Glasgow Rangers 1. East Stirling 1, Mid Annandale 0. Partick Thistle 3, Boness 0. Cowdenbeath 0, Aberdeen 2. Ayr United 1, Kilmarnock 0. Forfar 1, Motherwell 3. Hearts 6,126 words
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669 1924-02-23 8 FIRST PROFITS. The annual general meeting of the Subang Development Syndicate, Ltd., was held at the offices of the secretaries, Messrs. A. C. Harper and Co., Ltd Klang on Saturday, Feb. 9, with Mr. C. R- Harrison in the chair. Chairman’s Speech. After the formal business669 words
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Article74 1924-02-23 8 Feb, 27—Football League. Wanderers v Nomads, Esplanade. Mar. I—Cricket League, P.S. v P.R.C., Esplanade. —Football Leanne, Casuals v Wanderers. 5 Cricket League, P.C.C. v C.R.C., Esplanade. 6 Football League, Albion v Nomades. Esplanade. 11—hootball League. Rovers v Wanderers. Esplanade. 13—Football League, Albion v Casuals Esplanade. 18—Football Leanne, Nomads74 words
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Article579 1924-02-23 8 MARKET FACTORS. In common with other markets that of c-ude rubber has been to some extent adversely affected by the recent political disturbance, but since the latter has subsided has now become steadier, says the Financier of the 25th February. Trade conditions, however, remain very slack, and a579 words
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Article363 1924-02-23 8 Messrs William Jacks and Co., London, reported on the 30th January —The composition of the Labour Cabinet is generally regard ed as satisfactory, and as the present strike is more in the nature of a family quarrel, it may reasonably be expected that the opinions expressed by363 words
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Article452 1924-02-23 8 Messrs. Symington and Sinclair's Weekly Market Report, dated. London, the 24th January, states:— In common with other markets, our market has been disturbed this week by the railway strike and change of Government. After a sharp decline on Monday and Tuesday, we have to record some recovery452 words
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Article211 1924-02-23 8 Benarm Opium p. <*h**Mf $5.01)0.00 u*»m. Cloves 110.00 sellers Gobi leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings no stocks Nutmegs 80s 85.00 sellers 110 s 75.00 Coconuts per l.(>00 50.00 Copra Sundried 12.20 sales Rattans 11.20 sellers Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam Rice No. 1 15.00 per211 words
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Advertisement554 1924-02-23 8 o iitua.H.iK 9 MESSRS. W. D. H. O. WILLS’ 5 “Embassy Cigarettes” i 1 VIRGINIA No. 77. PACKED IN TINS OF 50 s 25’s. I SAVE YOUR COUPONS. I ———————l 1 11.1 I HOTEL BRASTAGI. Telegraphic Address Postal Address 4 BRASTAGI, MEDAN. BRASTAGI, Sumatra, 0. K. 4 4,800 feet above554 words
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Article702 1924-02-23 9 Kennedy an-1 Co.. Penang’ ns follows on reaction in the price of Tin steadied the L t for Mining shares and profit taking niar i.r filers into the market but at the broiK'J e i s a good demand for all the poclosc ounters at the best702 words
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Article412 1924-02-23 9 With conditions shaping so auspiciously for Cornish tin minig it is somewhat difficult to follow the latest utterances of that doyen of the industry. Mr. Herl>ert Thomas, says the Financier.” Were it not for the respect which that gentleman has merited, not only as a writer412 words
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Article523 1924-02-23 9 Singapore. Feb. 20. With the price of tin daily advancing, business in the share market shews no signs of falling off, and during the period under review a considerable number of transactions at varying prices have to l>e noted in most of the more popular steck. At523 words
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Article154 1924-02-23 9 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association held its 643rd auction on February 20. when there was catalogued 1.488,087 lbs. or 664.32 tons: Offered 1,019,260 lbs. or 455.02 tons: sold 740,449 lbs. or 330.55 tons. Prices Realized. Spot. London Is. lid. New York 25|d cts. Riblied Smoked154 words
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Article75 1924-02-23 9 Mrs. Adams gratefully acknowledges the following contributions to the Childrens Aid Society. Previously acknowledged $lBO.OO Mrs. Threlfall 19.00 Mr. T. M. Knott 1 19 00 Mrs. Zeeman 10.00 Mrs. S liar Mrs. P. M. Robinson 10.00 Mrs, Kingsbury t 5.00 Total $230.00 Of the ten Indians brought75 words
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Article36 1924-02-23 9 23rd February. 1924. Local. cts. (Smoked Sheet 47 Fine Pale Crepe 47 Unsmoked Sheet 42 Singa- (Smoked Sheet 48 pore (Crepe 48 London and New York. I-OSOON (Smokwi Sh~< (Crepe Rl’d New York G2s£36 words
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Article47 1924-02-23 9 Messrs. The Borneo Company, Ltd., advise that the undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by them by private and auction sales held this week: Cts Per Pound. Smoked ribbed sheet Good F.A.Q. 44 to 46 Smoked ribbed sheet 43 43b Scrap 22 2847 words
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Article92 1924-02-23 9 London. The Straits Trading Co., Ltd., gives the following prices, on February 22 Spot £274 down £4 3 mos. buying 272.5 s 3.7».6d 3 selling 272.10 s „3.75.6 d The Eastern Smelting Co.. Ltd:— London. Feb. 22. £274 spot, and £272.5s three months buying. £272.10s selling. Local. February92 words
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Article248 1924-02-23 9 Three murders havp been committed in Singapore since the beginning of January. In the Coroner's Court, an inquest was held touching the death ot a Chinese named Ah Kee. who was stabbed to death by a gang of Chinese in Upper Cross Street on the night on January248 words
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Article1130 1924-02-23 9 KENNEDY CO’S SHARE LIST NAMES 3? X E- RUBBER [Dollar.] e S c S c Allenby Rubber Co 1 12$ 1 17$ Alor Gajah Rubber Estate 1 10 1 25 Amalgamated Malay Estates 2 GO Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 00 12 00 Ayer Kuning Rubber Estates 40' 50 Ayer Molek1,130 words
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Advertisement119 1924-02-23 9 Forewarned is Forearmed WHAT DAY AND MARTINS NEGLECTED. MANAGING DIRECTOR’S FRANK STATEMENT. London. Jan nary 19. Thirty yearn ago we had the world at oar fe«t.” «aid Mr, Burlibon, managing Director of Mbssrs. Day and Martin, bat wbaa the change from blacking to polish came, we neglected to keep oar119 words
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Advertisement307 1924-02-23 9 I PRITCHARD’S I Confectionery Dept. I S 3urt6er reductions in tfie 1 J prices of all confectionery. X S large assortment just J J arrived ineluding many new j kinds. few examples t g given below. J t Qonfeetionery. F Marshmallows per tin .55 X J Urystalized Creme de Menthe307 words
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Article177 1924-02-23 10 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Elephanta for Rangoon (Mergui and Moulmein via Rangoon) and Calcutta. Malaya for Bhuket, (Tongkah) Renong and Kopah. Medusa for Singapore. Osaka Maru for Rangoon (Mergui and Moulmein via Rangoon) and Calcutta. Ipoh for Port Swettenham Singapore. Hyson for Suez and New York. United States of America177 words
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Article343 1924-02-23 10 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BT TRAIN. Federated Malay States, Malacca, Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except whenotherwise 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. train:343 words
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Article122 1924-02-23 10 PENANG. FEBRUARY 23. 1924. (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) I,on<ioD Demand Bank 2/4 3/32 4 months’sight Bank 2/4 9/32 3 Credit 2/4 19/32 3 Documentary 2/4 5/8 Calcutta Demand Bank KslGfA] 3 days’sight Private 168| j 3 Bombay Demand Bank 165 y j 2 Madras Demand Bank 165122 words
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Article372 1924-02-23 10 S. GEORGE THE MARTYR. (Church of England.) February 24th Sexagesima.—7.4s a.m. Litany; 8 a.m. Matins. Venite 112, Benediotus 110. Hymn 322; 8.30 a.m. Holy Communion: 10.30 a.m. Matins (Chinese); 6 p.m. Evensong. Hymn 282; Ps XXIV, Ps XXV 106; Magnificat 108, Nunc Dimittis 105. Hymns 223, 197 and372 words
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Article547 1924-02-23 10 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, February 23, 1924. cts Government Mutton Mutton Indian per lb 47 Mutton— Head, sheep or goat each 1.00 Liver with heart lung do 1.20 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 50 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 80 Lamb do 50547 words
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Advertisement248 1924-02-23 10 fi Y Use Cuticura Talcum Daily For The Skin After a bath with Cuticura Soap and warm water Cuticura Talcum is soothing, cooling and refreshing. I If the skin is red, rough or irritated i anoint with Cuticura Ointment to soothe and heal. They are ideal for all toilet uses.248 words
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Advertisement329 1924-02-23 10 FEET A MASS OF SORES SKIN DISEASE CAUSED BY INSECT PESTS. CURED BY ZAM BUK Smarting eruptions and painful itchy spots caused by mosquitos and other ini sect pests, are a constant source of dan1 ger and annoyance in our climate, for i eczema and other dreadful forms of skin329 words
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Advertisement345 1924-02-23 10 1924 o S' I ARRIVING I 2 3 4 h.p. Two Speed, H AND THE I n New Two Speed Clutch f MODELS. L ORDERS BEING BOOKED BY R. T. REID CO., LTD., I U SUB AGENTS. SICILIAN MARBLE Co. Ltd., N LIVERPOOL CARRARA (ITALY) j Q] I, M Every345 words
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Article1260 1924-02-23 11 BURNS CELEBRATIONS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Edinburgh, January 30. Burns’ Birthday was celebrated all over the world with great enthusiasm, and in ways that are piquantly n itional. There is not the slightest sign anywhere of a Burns slump. More Birm clubs are in existence than at any1,260 words
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Article361 1924-02-23 11 —“China Express.’’ GREATER PROSPERITY. With the price of tin having further advanced to over £256 per ton. with copra also increased in soiling price and the quotation for rubber at a figure that at least pays, even if the returns are not commensurate with the risk, matters—“China Express.’’ - 361 words
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Advertisement227 1924-02-23 11 mother SEIGEES W Thi» world-famous remedy for indigestion biliousness, acidity, flatulence and other troubles wll hich arise from a disordered condition of the W J|W stomach, liver, and bowels, owes its success to the hv fact that it is composed of medicinal extracts of roots, Wl rl arks, and leaves227 words
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Advertisement45 1924-02-23 11 Planters’ Medical Guide, by Dr. E. N. Graham, $3/- per boo 1 or ?3/3O post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd., Penang. Daily Mirror. Atlas of the World, ft2'so per book or $2/80 post free, stocked by the Pinang Gazette Press, Ltd.. Penang.45 words
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Advertisement340 1924-02-23 11 ’A' X— NIKB3EBI i v Baaaasis '«t. A Healthy Babies are Happy —is yours When you think of your Baby Nothing could be simpler, grown up into boyhood, you Each feed is prepared as repicture him as a well-knit, quired, so that every feed Baby straight limbed youngster, bub- has340 words
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Advertisement1481 1924-02-23 12 < N. Y. K. Nippon Yusen Kaisha. THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE Freight service maintained between I (Ineorporated in Japan INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG. Kobe and Calcutta, calling at Hongkong, urrrri xz crovirc i nxinnv anon rnNTTNFNT Singapore. Penang, Rangoon and vice LNDEH MAIL CONTRACT WITH THE WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND1,481 words
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Advertisement652 1924-02-23 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 A Ix»ndoo f D about eß *"t CHINA Feb. 28 KARMALA NELLORE Mar.652 words
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