Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 20 May 1927
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Title Section20 1927-05-20 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No 114. VOL. LXXXV. FRIDAY, 20th MAY, 1927. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement479 1927-05-20 1 < Penang Health Culture Poom, 4C3, MLI* STRtET. Don’t Worry about your ailment. > If other treatments fail, Try Nature Cure. Practically every 5* disease is curable by Druglesa S Method which gives Nature the necessary aid to Health. J i 5 »wwHnnM«MnHnis»B«M»HH«HHH«M»nnnM«wnnnnnn*ja> r 2 s j Presenting the New479 words
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Advertisement14 1927-05-20 1 T. NAGATA BROTHERS DENTISTS. Bead Office: Next to.the Dispenury kMck Otfia 52. Leith Stud,14 words
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Article830 1927-05-20 2 TRAGEDY OF A LOST PARTY. One of the moat poignant tragedies in the history of the sea is still being perpetuated among the native villages of Pondoland, in South-East Africa, according to Danish ethnologist Herr G. Redsted Pederson, who has been making investigations there. He has found numbers830 words
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Advertisement1184 1927-05-20 2 POSITIONS VACANT. AUCTIONS. NOTICES. Wanted for Tin Mine in F.M.S. First NOTICE OF SALE. Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd. class Indian Turner and Fitter. Apply (Incorporated in England.) Box No. 213, do Pinang Gazette. BY ORDER OF THE TRUSTEES 1039—20-5 of the Notice is hereby given that an Interim ESTATE of1,184 words
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Advertisement261 1927-05-20 2 A Delicate Girl t** The value of sufficiency of calcium in the system is not appreciated at its full worth” writes a physician i n "The Canadian Practitioner.” For fast growing girls a sufficient calcium content in blood and bones is of vital influence on their future. Symptoms of calcium261 words
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Article1362 1927-05-20 3 MONUMENT AT MANTUA (Concluded from yesterday.) The m Jiiiunent desired by Isanti.a, conceived by Pontano, and drawn by Mantegna, could not be executed, but. it sen ed as a guide and inspiration for the one now unveiled. Statue and Sculpture. This has been erected in the very ample, green,1,362 words
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Article226 1927-05-20 3 TITLED “SLAVES” OF THE NEEDLEThe French nobility, hard hit by postwar conditions, is pl nging into business with zest —and sometimes with amusing consequences, writes the Paris correspondent of the “Daily Express.” Quite a numlicr of ladies of title, lured by the profits made in226 words
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Advertisement251 1927-05-20 3 M /T’S THE BEST VALUE IN TOWN IE FOUND AT BOON’S I Whatever doubt or difficulty you may encounter, in the choice of any of your MEDICINAL .v WANTS, we ask you to make the fullest use of our SERVICE and EXPERIENCE. We will welcome either your requirements by post251 words
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Advertisement20 1927-05-20 3 Amazing How DDE) SBya ay m Prescription Cures ECZEMA Stops All Itchinglnstantly Get a bottle to day 75 cf sr20 words
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Advertisement177 1927-05-20 3 1 A GOOD| PIANO I —More than an ornament, It’s an i inspiration to your child for the proper study of music. K Clear, resonant, full rich tone, lightly responsive to the finger’s touch, making d 11.. i. sweet and beautiful music—There’s [y the real incentive for your child. I|,V;»177 words
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Article760 1927-05-20 4 SUMMER EXTENSIONS OF SERVICES. The summer time-Üble of the Deutsche Lufthant’a, the company which operates all German has now been completed, says “The Times.” Regnlai services will be run on 70 per cent, of the routes (including, of course, s< me that have been kept open all760 words
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Article104 1927-05-20 4 RICH TRADE GONE. So low in fashion’s favour have ostrich feathers sunk that they are now being used for making dusters! This is the latf st phase in the decline f a South African industry which only a few years ago was of considerable commercial importance. Details104 words
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Article918 1927-05-20 4 EFFECT OF HIGH SPEED MOTORING. Major H. O. D. S» grave described how tbe brakes of his 1,000 b.p. car melted and became ineffective while he was travelling at over 200 miles an hour on Daytona Beach, Florid <. at a lu .cheon at the Royal Automobile Cla»»918 words
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Advertisement250 1927-05-20 4 WGoq</M X’ REET the new day with a glass of u/l. Regesan Fruit Saline—cooling,spark- ’Z4 I T ling and invigorating. It will help vy to keep you fit throughout the day. 111, Gently and effectively it frees the If. A\ system from poisonous waste products, cools Z/A and purifies the250 words
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Advertisement221 1927-05-20 4 I ITomaii motors Y'X 0 :s t,le 1 LtL Ju d le o jt Wm. “‘HAZELINE’ u j- L 7 (Trade Mark) SNOW” Applied to the face before starting prevents dust entering the pores of" the In gla.. pot., at »11 skin On arrival another applied Chemists and Store. removes221 words
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Article368 1927-05-20 5 PROGRAMME OF PENANG SCHOOLS. English Institutions. j 1? re will be an inspection of Penang lets and Scouts at 8.30 a.m., by the .'ble the Resident Councillor who 1: take the salute on the Residency 3 and afterwards give a short address, re. Scott will present the Inter*368 words
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Article225 1927-05-20 5 AFFILIATION TO NATIONAL UNION OF TEACHERS. News was received sometime ago that the V dayan Teachers* Association had been affiliated to the National Union of Teachers. England. All teachers and others interested in education must considti this a great step in the raising of a status of225 words
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Article46 1927-05-20 5 I ho following new books have been r, d at the Library Key Above the Door, by Maurice ''t. j in Waiting, by James Milne. 1 Room Undei the Stairs, by in Landon. per, by Thorne Smith. 1 Man in Love, by Michael Arlen.46 words
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Article576 1927-05-20 5 REMARKABLE DEFENCE. Not Loans But Gambling Debts. In the Supreme Court, Singapore, before Mr. Justice Deane, Yeo Gim Chit sued Tan Choo Sian for payment of $6,135, which he alleged was payable to him as principal and interest on two loans of $3,000 each which he had576 words
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Article189 1927-05-20 5 RUBBER QUOTATION. Tokio, May 17. Rubber f.a.q. spot was quoted to-day at 87 sen at which business was done. A Drastic Gubernatorial Change Announced. A gubernatorial change on the largest scale ever known has been announced. All the prefectural Governors except Tokio, Naragawa and six others have been189 words
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Article337 1927-05-20 5 SUDDEN DEATH WHILE VISITING JAVA. We very much regret to report, says the rS. 7*., of May 18, that a cable received to-day from Java reports that Syed Omar bin Alsagoff died early this morning while on a visit to Soekaboemi. He was a member of a337 words
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Article198 1927-05-20 5 STORY OF AN AMPUTATED LEG. One of the most amazing trials within recent years came to a dramatic close at Vienna recently when Mr. Emil Marek and his wife and others were acquitted on a charge of fraud and slander brought by an insurance company who alleged198 words
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Article125 1927-05-20 5 LADY BAILEY STRUCK BY A PROPELLER. Lady Bailey, the noted woman aviator, who is the wife of Sir Abe Bailey, the South African millionaire and racehorse owner, received a serious head injury when starting her airplane at the Staglane Aerodrome, Hendon. She was struck by the propellor when125 words
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Article88 1927-05-20 5 May 21—Cricket League Match, E.S.C. v. P.S. Esplanade, 28—Inter-School Drill and Games Competition. j une 4 —Cricket Match, Penang v. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. 6—Cricket Match, Penang v. Selangor Kuala Lumpur. 11—Cricket League Match, P.C.C. v. C.R.C., Esplanade. 25—Cricket League Match, P.R.C. v. P.S., Esplanade. July 2—Cricket League Match,88 words
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Article74 1927-05-20 5 TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. van Rees for Langsa. Sabang, Olehleh, Padang and Batavia. Tairea for Madias. Kuala for Bela wan (Deli). The following ships are in communication with the Wireless Stations at: Penang.—Agapenor, Annam M. S., Asaka Maru, Atlantic, City of Poona, Emilkirdorf, Ida Maru, Idomenu?, Indo Maru, Kutsang, Mantua,74 words
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Article498 1927-05-20 5 CLOSE DAILY (except Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated Malay States Malacca, Johore, and Singapore Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half-an hour earlier than the Ordinary mail Resumption Of Nigiit Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted) at 6 pm. Parit498 words
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Article122 1927-05-20 5 PENANG. MAY 20, 1927. (By Courtesy Of The Chartered Bank) London Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2,'4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4 3/16 3 Documentary 2/4 7/32 Calcutta Demand Bank 1541 3 days’sight Private 156 I s Bombay Demand Bank 154| Madras Demand Bank 154 f«• 3122 words
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Advertisement301 1927-05-20 5 Serve your With cream that has the detidov» f IjOC J" C fragrance and flavour of the pure rich VJYr vu v J millc of world famous Devonshire and which is SAFE. Locally proV duced cream is generally served unboiled, and because of the impurities it contains it b UNSAFE.301 words
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Article1540 1927-05-20 6 forthcoming fetes in NorK mandy in celebration of the ninth century of William the Conqueror will be on a magnifi cent scale at Falaise on July 3 and 4 and at Rouen on the sth and 6tb. Tae State visit of the President of the Republic to1,540 words
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Article88 1927-05-20 6 OFFICIAL LANDING AND SWEARING IN ON JUNE 2. Sir Hugh Clifford will arrive in Malaya from Ceylon on June 1. From Penang he will travel by special train to Johore Bahru, where the Government yacht, “Seabelle,” will be in waiting to bring His Excellency to Sing'pore. It88 words
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Article767 1927-05-20 6 ALLEGED THEFT. Complainant Fined. Before Mr. S. N. King in the Penang Police Court, this morning, two Tamils, named Raja Gopal and Subramanian were charged with theft of one silk cloth valued at $25.50 belonging to a milk seller named Ramathaver at 61, Dato Kramat Road, on April767 words
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Article55 1927-05-20 6 The two Chinese who were arrested as the result of a raid on the Penang Hills were charged with beiug in unlawful possession of 809 gallons of dutiable liquor before Mr. S. N. King in the Police Court, Penang, yesterday. Both pleaded guilty and were fined $25055 words
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Article561 1927-05-20 6 Mr. D. J. Leerdam, who is on leave with his family in Perak, is laid up with malaria. Mr. Leo Vaz, Auditor and Accountant, Co-operative Societies Department, has gone on leave. Mr. W. Weisburg, who recently returned from Home leave, is acting as District Officer, Larut and561 words
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Article193 1927-05-20 6 SCHILPZ AND—BESSELAAR. The marriage took place this morning at the St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, the Rev. R. S. Stewart officiating, of Jacobus Gerrit Schlipzand, a Director of the Chang Rubber and Cocoanut Plantations. Ltd., son of R. Schilipz Esq., of Hillegorn, Holland, and Miss Elisabeth Barbara Wynanda Besselaar,193 words
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Article229 1927-05-20 6 The following were the latest quo tations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.'s share list at 11 a.m. to day Yesterday. To-day. g 00 OB Shares. s’® s’® CQ CQ M 0Q c. c. c. c. Rubber (Dollar). K. Sidim 3.90 4/0 3.70 3.90 Nellmay -65 .70 .62$229 words
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Article89 1927-05-20 6 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED'S share list Mining Shares. Buyers. Sellers. Hitam Tin 1.00 1.02$ Jelapang 42/ 43/Kuyoh Tin 1.47$ 1.50 Lahat Mines 20/3 2 /9 Larut Tin Fields 25/6 26/6 Malaya Consolidated 1.20 1.22$ Menglembus .58 .60 North Taiping 1.2589 words
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Article113 1927-05-20 6 Yesterday. To day. Buyers. Sellers. Buyers. Sellers. Mining. Hitams 1.024 1.05 1.01 103 Johans .224 25 .23 .25 Jelapangs 41/6 42/6 42/ 42/6 Kuyohs 1.474 1.50 1.424 L47| Kampongs 42/6 43/6 43/- 43/6 Kintas 1 874 1.924 185 1.90 Laruts 25/9 26/9 25/9 26/3 Labats 20/3 21/-113 words
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Article92 1927-05-20 6 The following are our latest quotations Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Allenbys 3.05 3.10 Bassetts 1.274 1.324 B. Katila 1.15 1.20 Connemaras 250 2.60 Ji maha 2 75 2.85 Mentakaba .56 .58 N. Scudais 3.00 3.10 Tambalaka 1.45 1.50 Tins. Rangrina (New)... 32/6 33/6 Hong Fatts 1.124 1.17| Johans92 words
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Article38 1927-05-20 6 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) 8 R. Sheet 69j cts per pounds per pl. 193/No. 1 Crepe 691 cts per pounds per pl. $93/Inactive. London 19 Id New York 40| cts. (gold) (By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.)38 words
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Article106 1927-05-20 6 INTIMIDATION r E (From Our Own C t ’.r.s ondent) An Arab lorry driver > the Batu Gajah Court wit cause hurt and Uii,.,;??. 10 Mr. Gordon, construction t J dllDg Teja Malaya Tin Dreding ii j7 n T was alleged in the course o. accused attempted to106 words
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Article236 1927-05-20 6 MUSEUM ELEPHANT Wg TV MUSEUM DOOIUVaY. One of the doors of the N iral History Museum at South Kensingt! k hadtobr removed recently to make i possible to remove the monster AfU n elephant that for some 20 years has o ccupied centre of the main hall. A236 words
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Article202 1927-05-20 6 The Straits Trading Co. Ltf. aims the following prices, on May 19: London. Spot £291-10s Down £l-2-6 3 m/s. buying „283-10 s 15s selling „283 12-6 I'6 Local. May 20,Singapore sold 250 tons at $146 50 Penang buyers no sellers at $146-50. The Eastern Smelting Co Uh London.202 words
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Article32 1927-05-20 6 RUBBER price We beg to report that th prices for Standard Ribbe i Bmo Sheet for to-day are as follox-. t Spot June July/September *'l Oct./December Remarks: Dull.32 words
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Article49 1927-05-20 6 The output of Renong Un Z Company, Ltd., for the ti r < 11 !1 of May was Dredge No. P IC Dredge No. 3 101 piculs. Dredge No. 2 lost 52 hours r cleaning and general repairs. ;i I No. 3 lost 53 hours instaling new Engine.49 words
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Article55 1927-05-20 6 the Messrs. Boustead an 'l Y.local agents, are in receipt of from the Secretary, writing L v »he the 28th ultimo, of the declaration 0 Board of an Interim Dividend erdcent less tax, in respect of th- 1 jg ing 30th June, 1927. The L55 words
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Article488 1927-05-20 7 COMMITTEE FORMED TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS. There was a .very large attendance at the meeting held in the Municipal Board Room, Singapore, to consider the arrangements for the forthcoming visit of Dr. Rabindra Nath Tagore. Mr. R. J. Fairer presided. Mr. J. G. (tampbeil addressed the meeting saying488 words
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Article290 1927-05-20 7 THE TONGKOL’S PRESENT TRIP. The Fisheries Department's steam trawler, the Tongkoi, is at present on an eighteen days trip to explore the waters off the coast of Sarawak. She will fish in the vicinity of the Natuna Islands and in the Sarawak Bay and, if possible go on290 words
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Article464 1927-05-20 7 AN 8,000 MILE TOW. Anxious Times Off Malta. A new large dredger for u s e at the Singkep Tin Mines arrived in Singapore on Tuesday fiom Rotterdam, and was on Wednesday berthed at Keppel Harbour. The Dutch ocean-going tug Humber, owned by L. Smit and464 words
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Article244 1927-05-20 7 HORSE TEAMS TO HELP IN WORLD’S GREATEST RACE. The world’s biggest moto r car race is to be held in September on the world’s biggest island when cars from all the nations will run in competition for five thousand miles around the Australian coast. French, Spanish, Belgian,244 words
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Article124 1927-05-20 7 A cable from Calcutta, dated May 18, to ’the “Straits Times” says: Within a few day s of closing there has been a tremendous rush for Calcutta Turf Club sweep tickets on the Derby from all parts of the world. The figure this year is likely to124 words
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Advertisement440 1927-05-20 7 ft weak through a trying climate or illness, take HalisWine THE SUPREME TONIC gFro.a all first-class Chemists and W me Merchants and African a »4 Eastern Trade Corporation I sH-, Singapore end Penang. Sole Proprietors: Stephen Smith Company, Lt» Bow. London. England I BARGAINS IN BOOKS Onr catalogues contain a440 words
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Advertisement449 1927-05-20 7 X A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT OLDSMOBILE Representing Paramount Vstltte THE Oldsmobile Six stands alone in its class. A product of General Motors—with all of its great resources —this fine six-cylinder car is sold for a price that places it in everyone’s reach. •a i/jiy By all means see the Oldsmobile449 words
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Article503 1927-05-20 8 From 9 a.m. to 5 pm. no care, rieshas or other vehicles are allowed to park in Beach Street between Union Street and Bishop Street. A parking space for rieshas is provided in the cut de sac which lies between the Netherlands Bank building and the Flong Kong503 words
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Article693 1927-05-20 8 A glance at the market prices published daily in The Pinang Gazette reveals the fact that there is something radically wrong with the commissariat of Penang. Fish in particular, which should be cheap i and plentiful, is dear and scarce. Bawal etam, bawal puteb, bawal tamp bah.693 words
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Article37 1927-05-20 8 All intending subscribers to the St. George’s Ball are requested to return their reply forms, together with lists of guests, to the Hon. Secretary, c/o Messrs. A. A. Anthony and Co., at the earliest37 words
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Article, Illustration398 1927-05-20 8 George Gadd - No. 22—How to Impart Backspin. by George Gadd. I believe it was George Duncan in his book Present Day Golf,” written a few years ago, who startled the critics by declaring that the “push” shot was a myth, and I firmly believe that he was right. Twenty years398 words
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Article373 1927-05-20 8 THE AUSTRALIAN VISIT. I i “Free Press” and Sunday Play. i I (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, M ly 20. The Free Press, in an editorial, points out that the first match against tho Australians in Singapore is fixel for Saturday and Sunday and play in the last373 words
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Article130 1927-05-20 8 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gaz?tte.”) Sir, —On May 3, the Pinang Gazette reported the decision of the Federal Government to apportion small lo’s leasable for 30 years to meet the needs of the clerical and sub clerical classes ai 1 empowering the Residents to gran’ loans130 words
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Article134 1927-05-20 8 Sir, —Complaints have appeared in the Pinang Gazette of the unmannerly stallkeepers, especially those who have fish stalls in the Chowrista Market. The markets which cater for the daily necessities of residents close by, should be distributed'in as many places as possible to prevent overcrowding at134 words
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Article101 1927-05-20 8 WHITES v COLOURS. The following will play for their respective sides on Tuesday, 21. at 5 15 p.m. prompt on the Esplanade Whites:—J. A. McEvoy W. C. Francis and W. F. Fletcher A. R. In nes, C. Fittock and K. C. Bryant, P. P. Harding. G. C. Ashworth, C.101 words
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Advertisement208 1927-05-20 8 17. “Bien faire, laissez dire” < (Do well, let others talk) < is the inscription over the entrance of Carl Jacobsen’s private residence, the founder of: Carlsberg Breweries, 1 which were visited on Ist June, 1892 by practically all the Danish Royal Family, including Emperor j Alexander 111 of Russia,208 words
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Advertisement49 1927-05-20 8 “E>. O.” Guest Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. A O. Orchestra. Orchestral Concert ether Sunday. ctsuxsxsKxaExssEzsuxasxsaß I Try e I i 5 the j NATURAL MINERAL WATER. 11l r Agents Katz Bros., Ltd. j 0 I s s s :< =s :<49 words
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Miscellaneous27 1927-05-20 8 DDE TABLES. TO DAY. High Water. Low Water 2.3 hr. 8.4 hr. 14.9 hr. 20.51 hr. To MORROW. 2.38 hr. 8.35 hr. 14 40 hr. 21.28 hr.27 words
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Article311 1927-05-20 9 Martial Law Declared at Hankow. anxiety prevails. nrrrv REPLIES TO MR. NEWTON’S NOTE. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, May 19. \f,dial law ww declared in Hankow on rn-S'lay, and rep >rtB indicate that considerable anxiety and nervousness r i among the Chinese populationto the advance toward the city of(Rugby Radio Service.) - 311 words
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Article178 1927-05-20 9 FLOGGING A DEAD HORSE. Berlin. May 19. Frightfulness unrestricted is justify J. cc Aiding to the Reichstag Comint ee, whoso report has been issue! after sev n ye; rs’ enquiry into breaches of the Int-rrat'onal War Law. U boat warfare if’it? d as a repr’srl for178 words
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Article114 1927-05-20 9 Representation on mandates COMMISSION. London, May 19. In the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon.' B-n Sp or (Lab. Bishop Auckland) asked reply H r Austen Chamberlain intended to make to the communication f-oni Herr Stresemann requesting that a rnian National be given a seat114 words
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Article68 1927-05-20 9 LOWLANDS FLOODED. Peoria, (Illinois), May 19. I are believed to have been drowned n 'i 15 i jured in a cloudburst which has fed the surrounding lowlands of Idaho l I'he pent up torrent was freed by e .lapse of the Grosventre natural dam rth-western Wyoming and68 words
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Article202 1927-05-20 9 President Departs. CORDIAL LEAVE-TAKING. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, May 19. There was a distinguished assemblage on the platform of Victoria Station to say farewell to President Doumergue and M. Briand when they returned to France this morning. H. M. the King was present with the Prince of(Rugby Radio Service.) - 202 words
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Article80 1927-05-20 9 FRUITLESS SEARCH BY DESTROYER. London, May 19. A destroyer has left Queenstown to search the sea west of Cape Clear in consequence of the report of the find of a bottle mentioned yesterlay. Later. The destroyer which has been searching for Nungesser returned to Queenstown and reported that80 words
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Article70 1927-05-20 9 LARGE DEATH ROLL. Bath. (Michigan', May 20. The total death r >ll in the school explosion is 43 wi-h many injured. Investigations show that the explosion was the result of c refolly planned revenge by the mad farmer, whose first act was to kill h’s sick wife with70 words
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Article64 1927-05-20 9 AMERICA AND POLAND COMPROMISE. Warsaw, May 19. A representative of certain American financial concerns has arrived to negotiate with the Government for the importation of cotton into Poland from the United States direct, by which it is estimated that at least 7 per cent of the financing64 words
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Article45 1927-05-20 9 FURTHER CURTAILMENT OF OUTPUT. London, May 19. With a view to increasing the stoppages of looms, the Cotton Yarn Association of Manchester has decided to increase certain percentages of curtailment by 5 per cent in order to reduce the amount of yarn spun.45 words
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Article34 1927-05-20 9 FOUNDATION STONE LAID. Amsterdam. May 19. The Prince Consort laid the foundation stone of the Marathon gateway of the new Stadium which is being built for the Olympic games in 1928.34 words
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Article229 1927-05-20 9 Development of Civil Aviation. LIGHT AEROPLANE CLUBS. TRIBUTE TO THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS. London, May 19. If we are to succeed in the attempt to build Empire airways and eliminate the time and distance now separating us, we need the help of the Colonies and Dependencies as much as229 words
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Article59 1927-05-20 9 YORKSHIRE v. WORCESTER. London, May 19. At Leeds, Yorkshire beat Worcestershire by an innings and 164 runs. Worcester scored 46 in the first innings (Macaulay 7 for 17) and Yorkshire 219 (Macaulay 67, Waddington 114 Root 7 for 82\ In the s *cond innings Worcester made 8159 words
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Article158 1927-05-20 9 Won Lost Pts. Ist. Ist. P. W. L. in. in. PossObt Per. Yorks. 3 3 0 0 0 24 24 100.00 Middlesex 1 1 0 0 0 8 8 100.00 Derbyshire 2 1 0 1 0 16 13 81.25 Notts 4 2 0 1 1158 words
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Article51 1927-05-20 9 FRANCE BEATS BRITAIN IN FINAL. London, May 19. At Newcastle (County Down) in the British Ladies Golf Championship final over 36 holes, Mademoiselle Simone de la Chaume (France) beat Miss Dorothy Pearson (Tunbridge Wells) by 5 and 4. This is the first time that a foreigner has51 words
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Article42 1927-05-20 9 BRITAIN-DENMARK RESULTS. London, May 19. At Harrogate, in the Davis Cup first match, Ulrich (Denmark) beat Gregory (Britain) by 6-0, 6-3, 3-6, 3-6, 6-2. In the next match Higgs (Britain) beat Worm (Denmark) 6 3, 6-4, 8-10, 10 8.42 words
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Article340 1927-05-20 9 Labour Questions. FULL DEBATE ON MAY 26. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, May, 19. In the House of Commons, the Rt. Hon. Arthur Henderson, (Lab. Burnley) asked the Home Secretary whether he could now make a full statement regarding the raid on the premises of the Arcos Company(Rugby Radio Service.) - 340 words
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Article112 1927-05-20 9 BAN ON READY MONEY BETTING TO BE REMOVED. London, May 19. The House of Lords, by 44 votes to 23, passed the socend reading of the Bill to remove the ban imposed in 1853 on ready money betting in offices. Lord Newton, moving the second reading, expressed the112 words
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Article50 1927-05-20 9 NEW GOVERNMENT MEASURES. Ottawa, May 19. A fleet of twenty patrol vessels, with a speed of 30 knots, has been commissioned by the Customs Department to prevent smuggling and rum-running. The vessels will work in co-operation with 25 powerful motorcars operating from strategic points in the maritime provinces.50 words
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Article25 1927-05-20 9 SECOND READING PASSED. London, May 20. The House of Commons, by 287 votes to 110, passed the second reading of the Finance Bill.25 words
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Article41 1927-05-20 9 NEW STOCK ISSUE. Berlin, May 19. Krupps are issuing 60,000,000 marks worth of stock at 6 per c-nt, and declare that all the branches are very busy. Orders at present are 50 per cent above those for last year.41 words
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Article66 1927-05-20 9 (Rugby Radio Service.) London, May 20. Paris, 124.02 New York, 4.85 H Brussels, 34.94| Geneva, 25.24 Amsterdam, 12.13t 3 6 Milan, 89.35 Berlin, 20.48 J; Stockholm, 18.144; Copenhagen, 18.204; Oslo, 18.81; Vienna, 34.514 Prague 1634 Helsingfors, 192.874 Madrid, 27.73 Lisbon, 2el Athens, 3704 Bucharest, 815 Rio. s|o Buenos(Rugby Radio Service.) - 66 words
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Advertisement52 1927-05-20 9 50 3 i? I Anp 4 CYL j MODEL I 1 fi A > 12 H.P. Reduced to $2,360. Here is a car which compels your immediate attention—if you wish to take advantage of an astounding price reduction. Not a single quality feature is sacrificed in attaining this figure. GROSVENOR52 words
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Advertisement186 1927-05-20 9 CATER FOR YOUR EVERY NEED Provisions, Wines and Spirits, Smokers’ Requisites, Silverware, Gents’ Outfitting, Sports Goods, Ladies’ Wear, Furniture, Household Utensils. John Little Co., Ltd. [lncorporated in England] V 1/ Bishop St, PENANG. also AT TjvT Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. TELEPHONES 982-983. THE 1927 IO H. P. t •5» t186 words
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Article511 1927-05-20 10 AUSTRALIAN MACHINE FOR LONGCHAMP. A new system of betting is now being installed at the Longchamp race track, says ‘‘The Daily Express.’’ The old parimutuel system is being replaced by an automatic totalis&tor, an Australian invention. Under the present method the amount bet on a race is511 words
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Article411 1927-05-20 10 TWO MILLION VISITORS LAST YEAR, The Fellows of the Zoological Society, of whom there are now over 7,000, have every reason to be satisfied with the report of the Council and auditors of the Society for 1926. In spite» of the coal strike, the number of visitors to411 words
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Article635 1927-05-20 10 GREAT REVIVAL PREDICTED Standard Designs A great revival of British mot 0 r i mg will begin when the raem opens. There will be more year than ever before, and hp,.; competitors aro expected 11 numbers. S® Although the cost of thj Jport hitherto niade it exclusive wealthy,635 words
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Advertisement633 1927-05-20 10 THE REASON Why You Should Take Phyllosan j !K?!f Wfe 9' MILLIONSHAVE BENEFITED BY IT j Wwll j j^g[|, “It is not possible to quote all the Medical > r l M references to the wonders Phyllosan has 9 w I accomplished”—says Dr. W. J. Melhuish. l/H$ £}rCl)c}TclfloTl —•>— Jt633 words
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Article535 1927-05-20 11 OLD FAIRS IN NEW GUISE. How many Londoners know that many of their markets have been in existence within the confines of the City of London for njore than I,OCO years—that Billingsgate was’used for the sale of fish a thousand years ago, and that Smithfield Market already existed535 words
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Advertisement375 1927-05-20 11 New Advertisements. notices, FOR SALE m. V. “CLENSHIEL” V.y. 7. Consignees of cargo per the above vessel from Europe are hereby notified that the Q ne 4-bank—s9o/-, and one 3 bank— survey of cargo landed in a damaged condition '5O. Corona Typewriters. Perfectly will be held on Monday, the 23rd375 words
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Advertisement177 1927-05-20 11 r r i sss THE NIGHT’S REST so essential to the well-being of the mother depends first of all upon the normal, peaceful sleep of the child. So many minor ailments interfere with this, disorders trivial enough at the outset, but fraught with danger if neglected. Effective treatment can readily177 words
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Advertisement132 1927-05-20 11 YOUNGER’S SPARKLING SPARKLING ALE. WWyW ALE rr~T—r—i n■ in Mini u■■ vjt mBMiaWMH Father William is here seen leading the chorus of the Froth Blower’s Anthem, He has discovered the secret of Eternal Youth. YOUNGER every day. To keep out the cold To comfort the old To make a man132 words
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Article607 1927-05-20 12 BLAKE CO.'S SHARE REPORT. Singapore, May 19. There is little change in the general condition of the share market at close. Markets, after opening with a much brighter tone and after continuing firm for the greater part of the period under review, appeares to have collapsed at close and sellers607 words
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Article126 1927-05-20 12 The Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association, held its 812th auction on Wednesday, when there were Catalogued 1,077,120 lbs.; 480.86 tons. Offered 748,215 lbs.; 334.02 tons. Sold 634,462 lbs.; 283.24 tons. Spot. London la. 7}d. New York 40} cts. Prices Realized. Ribbed Smoked Sheet Cents Per Lb.126 words
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Article585 1927-05-20 12 Singapore, May 17. The past week has seen a further decline in the price of Tin which closes at £283 2s 6d, a loss of £5 on balance. Shares, however, have maintained their prices in most cases and a moderate business has to be recorded in most585 words
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Article206 1927-05-20 12 BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. RUBBER SALES DEPARTMENT. Penang. May 18. There has been no fluctuation locally in the price of rubber and buyers do not at present appear to be particularly interested. London and New York markets are to-day reported dull at l/7}d and 40} gold cents respectively. London stocks this206 words
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Article45 1927-05-20 12 To-day, at the Esplanade 6 to 7 p.m. 1. March The British Legion Bidgood 2. Overture Morning Noon Ni s ht in Vienna Suppe 3. Waltz Sleep Lebieg 4. Selection Cheep x Smith 5. Fox Trot Meadow Lark Tiorito God Save The King.45 words
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Advertisement364 1927-05-20 12 The Crown Perfumery Co., Ltd, LONDON, PARIS NEW YORK. x®. M 1821 IM cLsSiw }Si LONDON PARIS. I Agents for Penang and F.M.S. BOUSTEAD CO., LTD. LINDETEVES-STOKVIS (Inc Dutch East Indies). PENANG, IPOH and KUALA LUMPUR lip Ita 9 J R S 3 31 ;i S Sgw [zf Bl I364 words
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Article464 1927-05-20 13 WOLFE’S ATTACK ON QUEBEC. The last letters of Wolfe and Montcalm the conqueror of Quebec a*nd the famous French commander who fell in its defence—are among the historic documents, known as the Northcliffe Collection, which Sir Leicester Harmsworth presented to the Government of Canada as a memorial to464 words
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Article257 1927-05-20 13 HOSTESS SAVED FROM ARREST. A daring robbery occurred in the house of Dr. Galambos, a Budapest lawyer, during his absence, and suspicion fell on his young and pretty housekeeper, who was interrogated by the police. Two days later the police received the following letter: Respected Chief Constable,257 words
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Advertisement369 1927-05-20 13 ■1 Qlti« coco (n.) r I S$ ~T M^fcML-,^« rngfeg---Jw jf sSr ECaSI Flies Save Lives I Tolies are dragging new victims into the grave every day—your -L turn may come tomorrow! The common house fly carries weapons more deadly than fire and sword—he attacks relentlessly w ith germs of369 words
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Article573 1927-05-20 14 EUROPEAN FADLY MAULED. Thrilling Jungle Fight. Details of a struggle in which a tiger came off second best in a figh’ with two Imperial Police Officers hav»just reached Calcutta. The scene was at Darganpore in the Central Provinces. The two officers are Messrs. E. N. Jacobson and573 words
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Article205 1927-05-20 14 PENANG MAY 20, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,000.00 nom. Cloves 70.00 nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Pickings 125.00 nom. Nutmegs 80s 100.00 nom. 110 s 95.00 Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom. Copra Sundried $ll. sales Rattans 11.15 sales Rattans Coarse 10.50 Green Snail Shells 13.00 Siam205 words
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Advertisement304 1927-05-20 14 I feW Here Are the Improvements Review this notable list of Dodge Brothers improvements—an im- L portant twelve months’ record of progressive engineeting. p. A new five-bearing crank-baft (replacing Stylish new body lines. jßich and the three-bearing type). A new attractive new colors. Improved two-unit starting and lighting system all-steel304 words
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Advertisement37 1927-05-20 14 8 fi I The Butter with a Reput- i xl sx ation Always Maintained, I I I (SCShia M) I! I I i xwßslii < 1.503 *4 w Can be obtained at all the L Leading Stores. c37 words
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Miscellaneous259 1927-05-20 14 United Cinema. From Thursday, 19th to Sunday, 22nd. WILLIAM FOX PRESENTS 1 One Increasing Purpose” The latest and greatest novel by A. S. M. Hutchinson filmed in England on the actual locations described in the story. All of the historic places of note in England are shown in the picture.259 words
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Article592 1927-05-20 15 CHOWBABTA MARKET. Pbnang, May 20, 1927. Mutton— Mutton Indian par lb 55 Head, sheep or goat each I.ob Liver with heart A lung do 130 Tripe do 100 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread M pair 30 Leg of Mutton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Suet592 words
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Advertisement670 1927-05-20 15 BANKS. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION. (Incorporated in Hongkong.) Authorised Capital $50,000,000 Issued and fully paid up $20,000,000 Reserve Funds: Sterling £6,000,000 Silver $13,500,000 Reserve Liability of Proprietors $20,000,000 Head Office.—HONGKONG. Branches and Agencies. Amoy, Bangkok, Batavia, Bombay, Calcutta, Canton, Colombo, Chefoo, Dairen, Foochow, Hankow, Hongkew, Harbin, Haiphong, Hamburg. Iloilo,670 words
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Advertisement538 1927-05-20 15 I Assets over $7,000,000. S. C. Assurance in force over $23,000,000. The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd. (Incorporated in Straits Settlemen;*). HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House, Singapore. LONDON OFFICE: 32, Old Jewry, E. C. The Company has £20,000 deposited with the Supreme Court of England and complies with the British538 words
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Advertisement1211 1927-05-20 16 Tur nr nr rrwr. .vr HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. THE OLU FUNNEL LINE* (Incorporated in Germany.) INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG For Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Ports. WEEKLY LONDON AND N. CONTINENT m B “Ramses” 21st May IDOMENEUS In Port. Lon Im. Rotterdam and Hamburg. For Genoa and/or Marseilles, Rotterdam and Hamburg.1,211 words
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Advertisement576 1927-05-20 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. Peninsular and Oriental 8. N. Co. under Sailings of steamers of the contract with His Majesty’s Govegn* India 3. N. Co., Ltd. ment, London and Far East Mail Service. (Incorporated in Outwards from London for576 words
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