Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 26 May 1927
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Title Section20 1927-05-26 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833. PUBLISHED DAILY. No. 119. VOL. LXXXV. THURSDAY. 26th MAY, 1927. PRICE IO CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement690 1927-05-26 1 The Talk of the Day! OVERLAND ~<x i 'll" mr 1 r n n jj;.-. s Xafiere is a “MINIMAX” fflf to suit every requirement. u«Lm Models. A and B For protection of your House and Buildings. “H T For your car. J A “L T The latest protection for690 words
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Advertisement10 1927-05-26 1 TOKISATSU, PHOTOGRAPHIC ART STUDIO ’Phone 772. 63, BISHOP STREET. I10 words
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Article297 1927-05-26 2 SUMMER 1927 RACE MEETING. r Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, the 11th, 14th, 16th and 18th June, 1927. r 3 j 8 Divisions of a Handicap for all Horses: All divisions: 5 furlongs. 8 Divisions of a Handicap for all Horses: All divisions: 6 furlongs 8 Divisions297 words
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Article694 1927-05-26 2 CURIOSITIES OF PLACE NOMENCLATURE. Only one London Not a bit of it! There are others in England just as ancient. In my own Herefordshire we have three distinct rural groups of cottages called Little London, and the same jiame I find scattered in oth. r694 words
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Advertisement583 1927-05-26 2 POSITIONS VACANT. Wanted: Stenographer and Typist, most be c< mpetent. Apply Box No. 231, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1096 Wanted Experienced Bill Collector -with good knowledge of Perak. Apply Box No. 226, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1097 Wanted Female Clerk with little knowledge of type-writing, for office. Salary $4O. Apply in writing583 words
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Advertisement143 1927-05-26 2 FOR SALE. Studebaker Car, Five Seater, 6 Cylinder, 25 H. P., 1922 Model. Good running order. 3 New Tyres. Insured to 30/9/27. $450/- Cash. Apply Box No. 228, c/o Pinang Gazette. 1102—26-5 COVER CROPS. Calopogonium Mimosa Vigna and all other covers. HENRY BAYLEY, Teluk Anson. FO/? SALE AT VERY MODERATE143 words
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Advertisement342 1927-05-26 2 NOTICES. TIN DREDGING AREAS. Particulars are invited of areas in the F.M.S. or Siam suitable for dredging. It is requested that details of the locality, area and purchase price should be supplied. A free option allowing of sufficient time for the area to be examined by a Mining Engineer would342 words
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Advertisement85 1927-05-26 2 A Boy and His Stomach The boy who eats whatever, whenever and as much as he pleases is sure sometime to need--very suddenly Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy. It stops almost instantly agonizing stomach and bowel pains, hot weather cramps and weakening diarrhoea. Should be kept in every household. Sold85 words
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Advertisement254 1927-05-26 2 I BABY’S Birthright. 1 Everything depends upon the start in life you give your r Baby. Now is the time to lay the foundation of Baby’s future health. If you cannot feed Baby yourself give him the next best thing, Cow and Gate Milk Food. Cow and Gate Food is254 words
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Article1009 1927-05-26 3 SMALL INDISCRETIONS AFTER JHE CL P. lootball finals, boat-race nights, and Derby days are privileged occasions in the V est End. On these sporting anniversaries our excellent police are instructed to exercise diplomacy, which means that John Citizen is permitted to cany enthusiasm to extravagant1,009 words
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Article337 1927-05-26 3 TO BE LIMITED TO BOOKS ANU NOVELS. In the Chancery Division of the High Couit of Justice, on April 26, Mr. Justice Eve, sanctioned a petition for the reduction of the capital of Cassell and Co., Limited, publishers and printers, of La belle Sauvage-yard, E.C.4, from £850,C00 to337 words
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Advertisement416 1927-05-26 3 H LL O S AN c U pr< rne ,n Restoring and Maintaining Health. ask your chemist. Stamp Collectors. British Colonials. My speciality is British Colonial RARITIES. I shall be pleased to hear from serious and advanced collectors. Selections sent sn approval at reasonable prices,’ (References please.) TAI IFN Crai416 words
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Advertisement195 1927-05-26 3 .r r U... ;Z v v -j AFTER FEVER Renew Your Strength and Vitality By Building Up Your Blood. The evil effects which follow many diseases—especially malaria, dengue, typhoid, scarlet fever, dysentery and diptheria —are caused by the bad condition in which the blood is left. What is urgently needed195 words
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Advertisement344 1927-05-26 3 t 3 A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT I mastery of the road is evident at once 1 to the man who drives or rides in an Oakland Six. Powerful and smooth, the six-cylinder Oakland engine breists hills with effortless ease. Acce’eration is lively; braking sure; road-holding ability exceptional at all speeds.344 words
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Article896 1927-05-26 4 ENGLAND'S NEEDS FOR OLYMPIC GAMES. With such an important function as the Olympic Games immediately in front interest in the doings of English athletes will necessarily Be intense, for there cannot be any doubt about it we want some new and able representatives to take part in the business896 words
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Article278 1927-05-26 4 GERMAN SHIPOWNERS’ EMBARGO. The Association of German Shipowners and the German East-Asiatic Society, which includes most German firms trad ing with the Far East, have decided not to undertake or execute any deliveries of arms to Chinese ports. This decision has been reached in consequence of allegations278 words
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Article238 1927-05-26 4 VALUABLE COLLECTION. Valuable Burns manuscripts were handed over to the custody of the Burns Cot tage Trustees at Ayr when at an informa' luncheon given in the Station Hotel by Sir James Bell of Montgreenan. Mr Robert Graham of London, a direct descendant in (he seventh generation of238 words
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Advertisement35 1927-05-26 4 PRITCHARDS Are Now Showing NEW SELECTIONS Just to hand of Evening, Afternoon and Morning Frocks also New and Exclusive Lines of Millinery and F oot wear in Latest Styles and Shades. Pritchard Co., Ltd., PENANG.35 words
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Advertisement78 1927-05-26 4 Supplied By All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy because it re'ieves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years and no home is complete without it. Sold everywhere.78 words
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Advertisement461 1927-05-26 4 WUJSM Are You Affected that way? H AVE y° u ever noticed how much better you can work, or I xT* walk, or play, when you feel quite 'I well? Yes; and use twice as much energy and still feel less tired. Yet thousands of men and women feel week461 words
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Article1114 1927-05-26 5 geniuses who were dunces. Many good words for the dull schoolbov w e r e uttered at the Teachers' Conference at Margate when a resolution waB passed declaring the classification of children according to age was unsound. It was pointed out that Sir Walter c co tt,1,114 words
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Article228 1927-05-26 5 DOMESTIC TALK IN THE FLAT BELOW. Broadcasting has brought another embarrassment into life,” writes a correspondent from Aberdeen to The Daily Mail, who states My family gathered round the loud speaker, and immediately it was switched on the voices of a man and a woman discussing228 words
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Article240 1927-05-26 5 SANE MEN AT BROADMOOR. In his interesting and thoughtful account of our prisons as they are today, Mr. S. A. Moseley makes a strong pretest against the tendency in some quarters to coddle fnurderers (“The Convict cf To-Day,” published by Cecil Palmer, 6s). Hanging Che says),240 words
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Article365 1927-05-26 5 WONDERFUL LIFE-SAVING WATERPROOF COATS. In an exhibit which contained many new and interesting articles, none were deserving of closer attention than certain new life-saving garments. Principal among these was a flying suit for aviators, which is cut very much on the lines of the standard Sidcot suit, but365 words
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Article280 1927-05-26 5 BAPTIST OPPOSITION TO “ROMEWARD TENDENCY.” An increase of 2,500 in membership was announced at the annual assembly of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland which opened at the City Temple, Holborn, E.C. The Rev. J. H. Rushbrooke, the retiring president, in moving a resolution condemning280 words
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Article107 1927-05-26 5 POTTED WISDOM FOR HOUSEWIVES. With the object of summarising a fiscal argument in a phrase the Empire Industries Association, 26, Abingdon street, S W., has devised a number of slogans, among which are the following. A popnd spent in the Dominions is a pound that come back home.107 words
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Advertisement51 1927-05-26 5 Try Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Bruises, strains and stiff, swollen joints should be rubbed vigorously with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm as owing to its penetrating quality the circulation is stimulated throughout the congested parts, relieving the pressure and inflammation that causes the pain. Sold and recommended everywhere. The Borneo Co., Ltd., Wholesale51 words
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Advertisement457 1927-05-26 5 A GENERAL MOTORS PRODUCT Prices f. o. b. Singapore: a Five-passenger Five-passenger Seven-passenger Five-passenger Touring-Car— Sport Touring-Car— Touring-Car— Sedan—Series 115 Series 115 Series 128 Series 128 $3,000 $3,750 $4,100 $3,500 (Including bulb horn, one extra wire wheel, one extra tyre and tube and hood boot and bracket on all open457 words
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Article1546 1927-05-26 6 tfJTFSCENSION Day, or Holy Thursday, May 26, this year, v is a festival observed by the Church of England in com nemoration of the glorious Ascension of the Messiah into heaven, triumphing over the devil and leading captivity captive opening the kingdom of heaven to all believers.1,546 words
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Article81 1927-05-26 6 ALLEGED SEDITIOUS PAMPHLETS (From Our O.vn Corresp indent..) Kuala Pilah, May 25. As a result of smart work by the local Police and the Prottctir of Chinese, two Hylams were arrested yesterday evening. It is alleged that one is a boy in the employ of the District81 words
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Article418 1927-05-26 6 Civil Service Improvement. THE CEYLON CONSTITUTION London, May 25. The Colonial Conference approved of the scheme to enable an officer with service in several administrations to be pensioned approximately, as though his service had been all in one administration, with the object of encouraging the Colonies to give418 words
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Article116 1927-05-26 6 Geneva, May 25. The International Labour Conference, to which Sir Atal Chatterjee was elected president, opened its proceedings, dealing inter alia, with a resolution by the Indian worker, Giri, requesting the Labour Office to inquire into the question of forced labour in countries and some of the116 words
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Article64 1927-05-26 6 PROHIBITION OF EXPORT BILL PASSED. Berlin, May 26. The Reichstag approved the bill forbidding the importation or manufacture for export purposes of war material which, it is claimed, will fulfil all the demands of the Allies arising from the Treaty of Versailles and in accordance with the64 words
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Article42 1927-05-26 6 AWAITED AT COLOMBO. (From Our Own Correspondent). Colombo, May 25. A foreign vessel, conveying contraband ammunition and guns from Europe to China is awaited h a re. If she does not call at Colombo, Singapore perhaps will tackle her.42 words
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Article216 1927-05-26 6 Luncheon To Lindbergh. POOR MOTHER’S CONGRATULATIONS.” Paris, May 25. Captain Lindbergh had another busy day including a luncheon at the A merican Club and a reception by the 34th Air Regiment at Le Bourget where Captain Lindbergh proposed the health of the “most heroic nation in the216 words
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Article173 1927-05-26 6 NEW YORK-EUROPE AIR PASSENGER SERVICE. Philadelphia, May 25. The establishment within five years of a half hourly air passenger service between New York and Europe is the dream of Edward Armstrong, inventor of the “seadrome,” a kind of floating dock, which can be moored anywhere and on which173 words
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Article26 1927-05-26 6 There will be Inter-Drill and Games Competitions on the Esplanade on Saturday, May 28. No cricket match will be played on that day.26 words
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Article123 1927-05-26 6 PENANG, MAY 26, 1927. (By CeuRTKSY Of The Chartered Bank London Demand Bank 2/3 11/16 4 months’ sight Bank 2,4 1/16 3 Credit 2/4 7/32 3 Documentary 2/4 1/4 Calcutta Demand Bank 154) 3 days’ sight Private 156 I B Bombay Demand Bank 1541 Madras Demand Bank 154 3123 words
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Article170 1927-05-26 6 Government Action. THE CASE OF DORIOT. Paris, May 25. M. Barthou, Minister of Justice, addressing the Committee dealing with the Government’s application to suspend the privilege of immunity in the case of Doriot and other Communist deputies charged with carrying out sedidous propaganda, said that the Government’s170 words
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Article117 1927-05-26 6 TOLLEY DEFEATED BY YOUNG AMERICAN. London, May 25. At Hoylake, a young American student named Haley, enterel from Sundridge Park, defeated Tolley in the third round by 1 hole. Tolley’s conqueror is a New York man studying the leather trade in London and had not played before117 words
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Article510 1927-05-26 6 The funeral of M W. Leith Summers, Manager, Furnishing Department of Messrs. Pritchard and Co., Ltd., whose death was announced yesterday, took place at the Western Road cemetery, Penang, this morning, from the General Hospital, the Rev. R.S.Stewart of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, officiating.510 words
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Article462 1927-05-26 6 LEITH STREET MOTOR FAT\LITy At the preliminary enquire began before Mr. S. N. Ki 7/ Penang Police Court yesterday death of Wong Ah Kung, the Ch who died from injuries received bv v**’ knocked down by aP.& p t \y. y ‘•M at Leith Street on the evening462 words
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Article90 1927-05-26 6 The following are our latent quotations Rubbers. Buyers. Sellers. Amalgamated $4.40 $1.60 B. Lintangs 1.47| I.5’H Brogas 1.52$ 1.57$ Connemaras 250 260 Katoyangs 2.20 225 N. Scudais 3.00 3.05 8. Tukangs 1.27$ 132$ U. Benuts .67$ .70 Ting. B. Padangs .67$ .70 Hitams 1.00 1.05 Jelapangs 41/690 words
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Article104 1927-05-26 6 Yesterday. Today. Buyers. Sellers. Buyers. SebertMining. Bingrins New 33/- 33/9 33/- 33$ E. Siamese 23/- 24/- 23 -4/. Hitams 1.00 1.05 1.02 107 Kuyohs 1.60 1.62$ 1.58 HL Kamuntings 20/- 20/6 20/ -0/ t Kampongs 43/3 43/9 43/6 41r Katus 4/60. 5/6p. 5/-p. K. L. Tins 37/9104 words
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Advertisement58 1927-05-26 6 Best Liniment For cuts and bruises, there is nothing equal to Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It not only relieves the pain almost instantly, but it is an antiseptic liniment and when applied promptly causes the wound to heal without any danger of blood poison. You cannot afford to be without it.58 words
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Article654 1927-05-26 7 Mr. W. J. K, Stark, M. C. 8., has been admitted to the K. L. European Hospital. Mr. W.H. Findlay has returned to Malacca He should be a useful recruit for local dramatic circles. Mr. P. J. Mandelli, the Secretary of the Malacca Club, who was seriously654 words
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Article84 1927-05-26 7 3—St. George’s Ball. 4—Cricket Match, Penang v. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur. 6—Cricket Match, Penang v. Selangor Kuala Lumpur. 11—Cricket League Match, P.O. C. v. C.R.C., Esplanade. 25—Cricket League Match, P.R.C. v. P.S., Esplanade. 'aly 2—Cricket League Match, E.S.C. v. C.R.C., Esplanade. 2. 3, 9,10—P.V.R.C. Bialey 1927. 9—Cricket League Match,84 words
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Article378 1927-05-26 7 SUCCESSFUL NORTH KEDAH FUNCTION. xt Th u J ancy Dress Dance given by the North Kedah Branch of the Incorporated Society of Planters on the night of May 14 at Sungei Patani was a great success, the interior of the Club presented a gay scene, as indeed did378 words
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Article165 1927-05-26 7 “THE LOVE THIEF.” Love and intrigue in the court of Mauraine forms the basis of the plot o r “The Love Thief,” the colourful mythical kingdom picture which brings Norman Kerry, one of the most popular film actors of to-day, to the Empire Theatre from to-night until Sunday165 words
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Article207 1927-05-26 7 What promises to be very interesting, amusing and entertaining is the programme at the Theatre Royal, from to-night till Sunday when Raymond Griffith and Betty Compson are featured in a delightful comedy of two crooks —“Paths to Paradise”: while Thomas Meighan is starred in The Man Who Found207 words
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Article821 1927-05-26 7 OLDEST EMIGRATION DEPOTS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Colombo, May 15. Sir Hugh Clifford, though he contracted influenza on his return, has had a very successful tour in South India. Of the many labour institutions he inspected the Malayan Depots at Negapatam and Papacoil were some. These are probably821 words
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Advertisement320 1927-05-26 7 MEN’S SHOES FOR SPORTSGENERAL WEAR WHITEAWAYS "THE Oxford The Eureka Patent Shoes. I Smart patent dress shoes in two styles, Oxfords K and courts as illustration. Made with patent cloth back and patent leather fronts, strong and B flexible English leather soles, good medium class B shoes for dress wear.320 words
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Article405 1927-05-26 8 In congratulating the of the electricity supply department of the Penang Municipality on the excellence of big service and the efficiency of hig subordinates, we take the opportunity to suggest that he might now gee h g way to urge upon th<* Municipal Comtnig-dont rs the desirability and405 words
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Article457 1927-05-26 8 Many happy returns of the day to Her Majesty the Queen Consort of England who celebrates her sixtieth birthday to-day. Queen Mary is the daughter of the Princess Mary of Cambridge, a daughter of Adolphus Duke of Cambridge, who was the son of King George 111 and tbe457 words
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Article135 1927-05-26 8 The following were the latest qnotations in Messrs. Kennedy and Co.'s share list at 11 a.m. to day Yesterday. To day. tn no na Shares. t 'o 03 0Q M CQ c. c. c. sc. Mining. FJitaru .97j 1 02? 1.02 J 105 Jelapaug 43/6 45/- 45/-135 words
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Article61 1927-05-26 8 The Straits Trading Co. Ltd., gives the following prices, on May 25: London. Spot £296 10s Up 15/3 m/s. buying „287-12-6 7/6 selling 287- 15s 5/Locau May 26: Singapore sold 200 tons at $1471 Penang buyers no sellers at sl47|. T/ie Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd:— London, May 24,61 words
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Article58 1927-05-26 8 In the District Court, this morning, Mr. G. A. Hereford sentenced- Ooi Ob, a Chinese, to nine months’ rigorous imprisonment for having in his possession a revolver without a licence at Jelutong Road on May 19. The accused, who was charged by Court Inspector Sheedy, pleaded guilty. He58 words
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Article1338 1927-05-26 8 Emperor's War THE MEMORIES OF A REAR-ADMIRAL. London, April 28. More than forty years ago, a European sensation was caused by the publication of what purported to be extracts from the diary of the late Emperor Frederick 111. The editor responsible was a Dr. Gvffcken, of Hamburg, a1,338 words
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Article36 1927-05-26 8 LONDON STANDARD (LOOSE) S R. Sheet cts per pounds per pl $94/No. 1 Crepe 70i cts per pounds per pl. $94/Quiet. London 19|d New York 40| cts. (gold). (By Courtesy of Messrs. Allen Dennys.)36 words
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Article33 1927-05-26 8 RUBBER PRICES. We beg to report that the Singapore' prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as follows Spot 71c June 71fc Jnly/September 73fc Oct./December 7ftc; Quiet.33 words
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Article40 1927-05-26 8 The General Produce Agency Ltd.. Beach Street. 'Penang, report that the following prices were realised at thezr auction room to-day: Good F.A.Q. Ribbed Smoked Sheet $92 to 93 F.A.Q. do 90 91 Low F. \Q do 87 8940 words
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Advertisement188 1927-05-26 8 SWE ©PRESS CIGARETTES Y’ -nnrrnTTnwnnrnMitTr,.i jsr His wßliyjdßy XHrr.H'J: ‘3 o ||M|||to jjjJ 7 i j/JJJKSS i -i:r.::/ THinntr j s A > wL/ 1 f AZ' 47 r f ac/ I Made by hand 4 da^.T tn,i sond wh,eh I z One at a time r*p&W-l ft Wf W&188 words
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Advertisement38 1927-05-26 8 “IS. o.” Gmtt Night and Dancing— Every Tuesday and Friday. Special Tiffin Every Wednesday and Saturday—E. db O. Orchestra. Orchestra! Concert every ether Sunday. Next concert, 29th May 9-30 p.m. Foelflionie] HhVCST~^•■ ran,> jT}Ja quau r yc i®jii38 words
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Miscellaneous27 1927-05-26 8 TIDE TABLES. TO DAY. High Water. Low Wat- r 9.16 hr. 2.31 hr. 21.3 hr. 15.19 hr. To MORROW. 10.4 hr. 3.37 hr. 2158 hr. 16.18 hr.27 words
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Article1104 1927-05-26 9 Soviet Displays Blustering Indignation. Flimsy Pretext.” Comments by the London Press. Mr. Baldwin's statement in the House ofCom nons yesterday on the Arcos House raid has drawn forth a blustering, bombastic reply from the Soviet Charge d Affaires in London, M. Rosengolz, which is remarkable, not so1,104 words
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Article254 1927-05-26 9 TRADE WITH RUSSIA. Ottawa, May 25. Angi'j-Russian relations are of Special interest to Canada, which alone of the Dominions has not severed relations with Russia. Canadian exports to Russia last year increased 50 per cent, compared with the preceding year, and were chiefly farm machinery imports from Russia254 words
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Article246 1927-05-26 9 FRENCH ATTITUDE. Paris, May 25. The pipers generally comment on the breaking off of Anglo-Russian relations according to their respective political trends. Several emphasize that France in her relations towards Russia retains full liberty and objectivity. According to L'Echo de Paris, M. Poincare reminded M. Chicherin yesterday246 words
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Article63 1927-05-26 9 RAISED TO AN EMBASSY. (Rugby Radio Service.) London, May 25. The King has approved the raising of His Mijesty’s legation at Buenos Aires to the rank of an Embassy from July 9 next, and has approved the appointment of Sir Malcolm Robertson, His Majesty’s Envoy Extraordinary and Minister(Rugby Radio Service.) - 63 words
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Article609 1927-05-26 9 Echoes of the Soviet Break. HANKOW POSITION. ACUTE FOOD SHORTAGE IN THE CITY. Shanghai, May 25. The news of Great Britain’s breaking off relations with Russia has not surprised foreigners and well-informed Chinese here at Peking or at Hongkong, in all of which places the subversive Soviet policy to609 words
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Advertisement35 1927-05-26 9 THEIR MAJESTIES J» The Public of Penang are cordially invited to attend the opening of a BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT AT 16, Bishop Street, Penang. Opening Date Wednesday, Ist June, 1927. FRANKeTbROTHERS, I PENANG. SINGAPORE. KUALA LUMPUR,35 words
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Advertisement165 1927-05-26 9 *****2» I Be By Far H Sure The ox d nourp /3 DA,Ly emsu Ss-Ai H perfect p You Largest Get Sales T tiiwß I This 1“ it L bel Malaya H 1 lb Tins $-.90 2 lb Tins $l-75 H H JOHN LITTLE Co., Ltd., 8 (INCORPORATED TN ENGLAND.)165 words
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Article580 1927-05-26 10 TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The following are the entries and draw: 1. Ladies’ Open Singles. Mrs. Mackie v. Miss Kinder. Miss Ward Bye Mrs. Scarborough v. Miss Evans. Mrs. Siturt v. Mrs. Orr. Mrs. Reimann v. Miss Dennys. 2. Ladies’ Singles Handicap. 3/6 Mrs. Reimann v. +4/6 Miss Kinder.580 words
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Article129 1927-05-26 10 Boston s famous Marathon course has been found to be short! Alvin Stenroos the Finn who won the Olympic championship, suggested as much when he was credited with a particularly wonderful time, and a remeasurement has shown it to be 26 miles 185 yards instead of 26129 words
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Article342 1927-05-26 10 DETECTIVES’ COURAGEOUS CAPTURE. Police had to cope with another daring exploit of armed Chinese on Monday night when a gang of armed men opened fire on some detectives who had approached them with the idea of searching them, says the “Singapore Free Press.’’ The incident occurred at342 words
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308 1927-05-26 10 SOME ENERGETIC BAITING. The Australian cricketers made their first acquaintance with actual playing conditions here when they turned out for net practice at the S. C. C. on Friday even ing. The visitors had a large audience of interested European and native spectators, and they308 words
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Article135 1927-05-26 10 PLANS FOR AMSTERDAM. «I The United States have already decided on their plans of transport, housing, and practically every thing connected with Angelica's representation at next year’s Olympic Gaines at Amsterdam. They have decided to charter a liner for the housing and accommodation of their team of between135 words
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Advertisement353 1927-05-26 10 1 L ELUNOOTS HELMETS INSIST ON FAMOUS HAVING FOR AN OVER ELLWOOD. V 100 YEARS. OBTAINABLE FROM ALL STOREKEEPERS JOHN ELLWOOD SONS. G*saA Charlotte Street. London. c F ■5 3Z.KIT f S ff T7<o<D u c E I PANYAN I PICKLE I A touch of ‘PAN YAN’ makes a meal353 words
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Advertisement252 1927-05-26 10 “Cheery at work and cheery at play, Kruschen Salts will shew you the way.H Z.V. Cheerio! Off for the morning gallop He passes the other man with a lively Cheerio It is the Kruschen feeling, of course. You can’t keep it down. Just that little dash of Kruschen in the252 words
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Article514 1927-05-26 11 MOSCOW’S DOLE. L nemploymeut in Russia is a chronic anu grov.ing problem, writes the Moscow correbponueut of “The Observer.” The number of unemployed persons registered on the labour exchanges of the Soviet Union at the beginning of 1927 was 1,271,001», an increase of 32u,000 as compared witn514 words
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Article141 1927-05-26 11 PORTFOLIO OF FOREIGN MINISTER. Tokio, May 23. Baron Tanaka, Premier, acting as Foreign Minister in addition, has declared that he has no intention of appointing any person to be special Foreign Minister at present. Establishment of Colonial Office. It is predicted that the Cabinet is prepared to adopt141 words
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Article91 1927-05-26 11 America's latest super-man in athletics is Emerson Spencer (sounds like a South London Harrier combination) of Stanford University, who, in a match against South. California, ran the quarter in 47 4-5 sec., only two fifths outside the accepted world’s record. Maxwell Long’s 57 sec. was made on91 words
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Article440 1927-05-26 11 A MUCH-MISUSED PHRASE. Sir illiam E. Peyton, who started his career in the Army as a private, has just been promoted to be full general. He is a living refutation—Field-Marshal Sir illiam Robertson, who also started as a private, is another—of the silly talk about some people having440 words
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Article189 1927-05-26 11 7,500 MILES ON RIVERS OF MYSTERY LAND. A French sportsman, M. Andre Bournisien, is preparing an audacious expedition, his aim being to explore in a small canoe the great rivers of South America, covering 7,500 miles of these waterways, including portions hardly known to civilisation. Secrets Of The189 words
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Advertisement494 1927-05-26 11 New Advertisements. Thomo Tin No Liability. POSITION V ACANT. The Transfer Books of the above C< m will be closed on Friday, Ist Joly, ‘27, at 5 p. m., for the purpose of Wanted an experienced man capable determining the shareholders entitled to „f managing a Motor business. Applica- the494 words
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Advertisement41 1927-05-26 11 HSVIS BREAD In Hovis alone can you enjoy the full nutritive qualities of the Wheat in a form which will make no heavy demand upon the digestion. Baked only in Penang by the sole importers VICTOR co., 18, Leith Street, Penang.41 words
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Advertisement300 1927-05-26 11 x. of food can so easily be avoided.) ■nd zest and distinction given to every day dishes, as well as many new delectable dishes added to the daily diet, by the use of NESTLE’S PURE THICK CREAM. NESTLE’S PURE THICK CREAM is Cream of Cows Milk, and nothing but Cream.300 words
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Miscellaneous171 1927-05-26 11 EMPIRE THEATRE Telephone No. 264. i* UNITED CINEMA I S (Day Show Sunday 29th at 2-30 p. m) 5 > From Thursday, 26th to Sunday, 29th May. J S Show Starts at 7-30 p. m. Is The Gunless Bad Man’’ (Jack Mower) 2 parts 5 j The Winking Idol (William171 words
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Article118 1927-05-26 12 .TO-DAY’S DEPARTURES. Sri Muar for P. Langkawi and Kantang (Trang). Pungah for Asahan and Batu Bahra. Orestes for Port Swettenham, Singapore, Hongkong, Shatghai and Japan. Reteh for Belawan (Deli), Paneh and Asahan. Ampang for Pangkor, Dindings *nd Sitiawan. Kinta for Port Swettenham 4 Singapore. Lahore for Colombo, Port118 words
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Article530 1927-05-26 12 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 Night Mail Service. The following additional mails will be closed daily (Sunday excepted* at 6 pm Parit Buntar,530 words
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Article36 1927-05-26 12 The homeward mail by the s.s. Edavana closes at 6 p. m. to-morrow. The B. I. Rohna with mails despatched from London on May 5 is expected to arrive here at 6 a.m. tomorrow.36 words
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Article1222 1927-05-26 12 KENNEDY CO'S SHARE LIST. LilH RUBBBB [Dobw.j f e f o fa Allenby Rubber Oo 3 024 3 10 Alor (hjah Bobber Batata 2 85 2 96 Malay Batatas 4 50 4 70 Ayer Hltam Planting Byndhate 4 65 4 75 Ayer Kuningßubber Batatea 86 90 ex Ayer Molek Bobber1,222 words
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Advertisement577 1927-05-26 12 BOOKS FOR SALE. < .<. I'»! 4 nr -aS ,jwa-a> »> J i-i. X... •——iMM—BARGAINS FOR LIBRARIES, CLUBS, COMMERCIAL MEN, JOURNALISTS AND OTHERS. THE FOLLOWING BOUND VOLUMES OF A MISCELLANEOUS COLLECTION OF PERIODICALS ANB NEWSPAPERS ARE FOR SALE PERIODICALS. The Academy 3 Vole. 1908 Agricultural Bulletin of the F. M.577 words
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Advertisement235 1927-05-26 12 > I IT’S THE BEST VALUE IN TOWN IF FOUND AT BOON’S I Whatever doubt or difficulty you may encounter, in the choice of any of your MEDICINAL WANTS, we ask you to make the fullest use of IS our SERVICE and EXPERIENCE. We will welcome either your requirements by235 words
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Miscellaneous124 1927-05-26 12 Theatre Royal Commencing Thursday, 26th Till Sunday, 29th May, 1927. Day-show on Sunday, at 2-30 p.m. Raymond Griffith The Funny Fellow in the Silk Hat in Paths to Paradise WITH Betty Compson Tom Santschi The tale of two crooks after a valuable necklace. How they get it, decide to return124 words
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Article511 1927-05-26 13 FATED for THE scrap heap. The nvmber of big sailing ships in the wuiid is steadily decreasing, and each obituary causes fresh sorrow among enthusiasts on the old ships. Shipping interests in Liverpool will well remember Messrs. S. Wakeham and Son s fleet of iron,511 words
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Article254 1927-05-26 13 FOUR-YE-dR COURSE. Ihe first coiiege of criminology in the world devoted exclusively to the study of crime and the crin.inal, has been established in San Fransisco says the Chicago ’iribraie”, and if it assumes the proportions its faculty visions, the police force in almost- any town may have254 words
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Advertisement360 1927-05-26 13 rmnnu UMIEI IK «MU A Pen Yon Can Proudly Lend For no Style of Writing Harms its 25 Year Point J Atld 5 im P rint ~“Geo. S. Parker—DUOFOLD” tells men you can afford the best Kao I aa rngiiLj H& t B ffl you lend your Phrker Duofold you360 words
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Advertisement60 1927-05-26 13 Why Stop a Cough? Because of the chance you take in neglecting it. Your cough, unknown to yourself, may be a symptom of bronchitis, pleurisy or pneumonia. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has certain healing and curative qualities that stop coughs and rid the system of the cause. This dependable medicine is60 words
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Advertisement238 1927-05-26 13 rWJrlnf f» 1 'WTiirWh HIT r ITfT WYW' yil HFT, cyngtr The Doctor put > her on I Bovril is wrhat is known to kJ > Doctors as a “quick restora2 five.” It does its good work without delay, enabling you to enjoy other foods and get -fa* more benefit238 words
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Article1474 1927-05-26 14 A Real Advance. LORD BALFOUR ON PROGRESS MADE. Under the title of “Cooperative Industrial Research,’* a publication of considerable public interest is issued by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research. Lord Balfour, Lord President of ihe Council, has written a preface to the document, which is1,474 words
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Article215 1927-05-26 14 TENANT MAY 26, 1927. Benares Opium p. chest $5,0n0.n t nom, Cloves <1 Hl nom. Gold leaf 72.00 sellers Mace Packings T25. '0 nom. Nutmegs 80s 100.0) nom. 110 s 95 00 Coconuts per 1,000 50'0 nom. Copra Sundried buyers Rattans 11 15 sales Rattans Coarse I°.. 0215 words
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Advertisement228 1927-05-26 14 ttn.i *ftiwi JF I (W. /W Englands bailor ''Xi i ik O<qpW'4«M£ I /^i7 z <& SKI Ti la Wip u, if <or F«w The hero of Trafalgar, with his stirring “Duty” signal, has found immortal fame in the annals of his country. His name stands forever as the symbol228 words
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Article659 1927-05-26 15 CHOWRASTA MARKET. Penang, May 26, 1927 Mctton— cts Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head heep or'goat each 100 Liver with heart lung do 1.30 Tripe do 1.00 Goat or Sheep per lb 55 Sweet Bread pair 30 Leg of h' utton lb 55 Lamb do 55 Suet 40659 words
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Advertisement1036 1927-05-26 15 '■'LurTERLD BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA ANO CHINA REFLECT I rporated in England by Royal -E Charter 1853.) r, < Jl i ON WHAT THE I 10 Kd *<.<™.ooo g i l/.Jnlity <>f Proprietors £3,000,000 E w 1 I SundGU Gazette i St r. Amritsar, Bangkok, Batavia, ~R jg A baT1,036 words
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Advertisement148 1927-05-26 15 I COLD storage! MILK. >•♦»< I IMPORTANT NOTICE. I i 0 Arrangements have been made for delivering our Milk by Motor Van from Ist June. Customers wishing to avail themselves of having the Milk delivered at their respective houses are requested to notify the Company giving full details as to148 words
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Advertisement1328 1927-05-26 16 —t— ir r KTK Tr. iiMir 'I HAMBURG-AMERIKA LINIE. BLUE FUNNEL LINE. (Incorporated in Germany.) INTENDED SAILINGS FROM PENANG For Singapore, Hongkong, Shanghai and Japan Ports. WEEKLY SERVICE. LONBON ANB N. CONTINENT, m B 22nd June CALOHAS In Port. Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. p or Genoa and/or Marseilles, Rotterdam1,328 words
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Advertisement597 1927-05-26 16 P. 0.-BRITISH INDiP" AND ATCAR 1-INES. (Companies Incorporated in England.) MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICRi. Peninsular and Oriental 8. N. Co. tmdee Sailings of steamers of ths contract with Hie Majesty’s Govern- ,ndia 8 N. Co., Ltd. me nt, London and Far East Mail Bofvlee. (Incorporated m Outwards from London597 words
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