Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 25 February 1929
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1929-02-25 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTABLISHED 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No 45. VOL. LXXXVII. MONDAY. 25th FEBRUARY, 1929. PRIOR 10 CENTS.20 words
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Advertisement20 1929-02-25 1 T. NAGATA I BROTHERS, i DENTISTS. I Hsad Office next to the Dispensary. I Eranch Office 52, Leith Street I20 words
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Advertisement2325 1929-02-25 2 xrwiwm'C I NOTICES WOTICES bank». notice. M-HISH b p. &P.W. V. Corps. “Gienapp” v oy n. the Of nnrpTAT Consignees of cargo per the above vessel (incorporated in England.) Tassel is our Trac e Mark registered in SrtUIAL» Indian Volunteer» Required. ,rom Eo ™P e he reby ot,fled that the2,325 words
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Article470 1929-02-25 3 Momentous Issues. I MR. MACDOX I) S ELECTION WibH. I certainly do net want a decision, whether it gives me a majority dr a minority, that has been come to on mere emotion, or that is not upheld by an intelligent and conscious mass of electors,” declared470 words
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Advertisement399 1929-02-25 3 1 Kayser SLIPPER HEEL’ HOSIERY E For afternoon and evening Jr ’fc wear, smart women prefer y "Slipper Heel hosiery with the dr J Paris openwork clock. Of such y y* a fine, clear texture that it is but a film of lovely, silken ft»: ft color. And it has399 words
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Advertisement248 1929-02-25 3 Your Nen es Are Out of Order and Your Need Is DR. WILLIAM S PINK PILLS. Trembling or unsteadiness of the hands is a sure and early sign of debilitated nerves. Neglected, the trouble may develop slowly to the worst stages. The sufferer feels unaccountably weak and weary after .exertion,248 words
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Advertisement548 1929-02-25 3 O R L E T Si T EDGERS 150,2. 0,300,400.0.) s'o page i If Xj AJS. 1.1 JLQEpSI// with double Cash Columns ’j L E coh,! 10 42 314 si 8k I ASH Books of 100, liu and 200 folios I K i J OURNALS of 300 pages 11 Rudy548 words
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Article, Illustration1868 1929-02-25 4 (From Our Special Correspondent.; London, January 31. THE news that the King is shortly proceeding to Bognor has acted like a tonic on everybody, and of course the shops and theatres are benefiting as the result. Now that the members of the Royal Family are going1,868 words
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Article226 1929-02-25 4 Urifish United Press. FASCINATION. Wife Who Shot Him Acuqitted. I SHOT him because my child was screaming in fright and I thought that my life and that of my child were in danger.” was the dramatic statement made in court by Mme. Grappe, acquitted on aUrifish United Press. - 226 words
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Advertisement190 1929-02-25 4 PRE-EMINENT IN EVERY COUNTRY OF THE WORLd'VA IH.SIDE JpW INFORMATION TTMr!WI'A Isl Searching scrutiny shows that 555 Cigarettes are absolutely free from all deleterious matter and contain only long strands of finely cut !*l —Virginia tobacco. VIRGINIA CIGARETTES, to 555 -Made by hand One at a time. MADE IN CO:190 words
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Article1310 1929-02-25 5 Chelsea Losing Grip. preston N.E. And Barrow Score Seven. C eltic Beaten. London, February 23, THE followingare the results f the English and Scottish League matches with league Uhle positions up to date DIVISION I. Jiahi 4 Sheffield W. 1 Birfflingham i 5 Leeds U. 01,310 words
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Article683 1929-02-25 5 BY SIX WICKETS. POTTER OBTAINS HAT TRICK. POOR FIELDING. The Recreation Club inflicted a heavy defeat on the Cricket Club on the Esplanade on Saturday, winning by 6 wickets. Play was continued until six o’clock when the P. R. C. had compiled 139 for 9 wickets683 words
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Article495 1929-02-25 5 entries and draw. The draw for the P. C. C. Lawn Bowls Tournament resulted as follows Championship. r v ß p T; Sontham Bye A. Lindley v R Patterson J. Q. Barrett v S. H. Beaz ey ;J. Chalmers (D) vD. McLeod Craik F.N. Sjer495 words
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Article261 1929-02-25 5 FRIDAY’S RESULTS. The following are the requite of tennis tournament ties played on Friday: Championship Singles J. Schiese brat A. K. a.B. Terral 6—4, 4—6, 6—l; M. V. Del Tufo beat V. P. F. Walsh 6—3, 6—2. Veterans Doubles Handicap —3O J. Ctermark and261 words
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556 1929-02-25 5 Ipoh Results. Orexis Defeated By Penang Griffin. Marco Surprises. Some excellent racing ivas witnessed l>y a large crowd at the Ipoh Turf Club Spring Meeting yesterday. Millicent and Lady Chic won the first and second divisions respectively of the Perak Cup. Mayo with six556 words
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Article425 1929-02-25 5 RE-UNION DINNER. PRESENTATION OF TOURNAMENT PRIZES. FESTIVAL CELEBRATIONS. The Old Xaverians’ Ass< elation Js celebrating the Chinese New Year Chap Goh Meh festival on an extensive scale this year. The celebrations commenced on hnday with a ronggeng performance and last night a re-union dinner was given at425 words
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Article673 1929-02-25 6 Fittock’s Hurricane Hitting! agricultural gentry in FORM. DAVENPORTS RARE SHOTS. BY A “RASPER.” Lovers of real cricket missed a great treat in not watching the game between the P. C. C. and the Raspers on the Eep’anade on Sunday. Adams and Dunham gave the club673 words
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Article238 1929-02-25 6 Leicester Beaten. I RICHMOND SWAMPED AT BRISTOI. EPSOM RACECOURSE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 25. Tue Special Sports Correspondent of the Singapore Free Press cables from London as follows The authorities conc-rned with the racecourse executive and the Leal munici pal authorities are proposng an238 words
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Article, Illustration149 1929-02-25 6 Heughan and his brilliant associates, Maud B 41 celebrated English ’Cellist, and Gladys Sayer, the brilliant accompanist and sole pianist, g ve their fa r ewell concerts in the Town Hall Friday and Saturday, March Ist and 2nd. Many concert goers who have not heard Heughan149 words
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Article94 1929-02-25 6 ,—Reuter. PROPOSED GERMAN AIRSHIP FLIGHT. Ottawa, February 24. The International Scientific Organisation known as Aero Arctic is seeking, through the intermediary of Captain Walter Bruns, Canadian support for a proposed flight of the German Government airship I.Z 125 this year from Leningrad to Alaska and thence,—Reuter. - 94 words
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Article185 1929-02-25 6 —Reuter. Senate’s Decision. CRUISER CONSTRUCTION PROGRAMME. Washington, February 24. THE Senate reversed its snap” division yesterday v hereby the motion calling for the early withdrawal of all United States Marines from Nicaragua was adopted. This was done at the instance of the Administration, wlrch, admitting—Reuter. - 185 words
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Article175 1929-02-25 6 P. C. C. TEAM TO MEET OLD FREES. The following have been selected to represent the P.C.C. (White) on Tuesday. February 26. at 5 15 p.m. sharp on the Esplanade J. C. Pratt R. Pickup and G. Bennett J. E. A. Clark, A. I. D. Hodge and D.175 words
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71 1929-02-25 6 SINGAPORE STOCK DESTROYED. (From Our O-vn Correspondent.) Singapore, February 25. Extensive damage was caused by fire to the main building of the Cycle and Carriage Co. (1926) Ltd., on Saturday afternoon. The entire stock of m >tor accessories was destroyed. The Brigade rendered71 words
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Article460 1929-02-25 6 IRELAND DEFEATED. EXCITING GAME AT CARDIFF. WELSH VICTORY. Dublin, February 23. At Dublin in glorious weather and before a crowd of 40,000 Scotland beat Ireland by 16p-s. to 7pts. The Scots carried the first scrum and continued to attack. After 15 minutes’ play Dykes intercepted and460 words
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Article, Illustration26 1929-02-25 6 At rehearsal in London. The company opens its season at the Penang Town Hall to-night with “A Cuckoo in the Nest,”26 words
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Article216 1929-02-25 6 Soccer International. GALLACHER IN SCORING MOOD. Belfast, February 23. THE weather was fine but the ground was soft at Belfast to-day when Scotland gained an overwhelming victory over Ireland by seven goals to three. Scotland forced three corners in the first three minutes and the third216 words
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Article86 1929-02-25 6 ODDS ON FAVOURITE BEATEN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 25. The Special Sports Correspondent of the Singapore Free Press cables from Sydney that the result of the Caulfield Futurity Stakes run at the Victoria meeting over 7 furlnngs resulted as follows Mr. E,M. P rco’s Mollison 186 words
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149 1929-02-25 6 Few comedies can compare in plot in terest or swiftness with A Kiss in a Taxi which is being screened at the Theatre Royal to-n'ght. 11 it, the vivacious comedienne plays Ginettp, bewi ch ing waitress of the Parisian Montmarte. All patrons149 words
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IN ENGLAND NOW.
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Article, Illustration185 1929-02-25 6 NO\ EMBER, December Januarv! For three drea months a lifeless gfi Beds bare; Irees leafless' Tu shady arbour a skeleton of b- a n ches. Lawns damp To the eve’ all grovyth suspended! And then one mdd February moruin? a watery sun— and snowdrops' Na tuie185 words
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Article38 1929-02-25 6 —lleukr. INDIAN’S VICTORY. New Delhi, February 24. Gama, the famous Inlian wr’stkr, defeated Peterson in a contest at Pi as which was described as the Worlds Wrestling Championship- The roatc. lasted one minute 41 seconds.——lleukr. - 38 words
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Article40 1929-02-25 6 Reuter. FRENCH ARMY DEFEATED. London, F-brnary -.1 At Seiburst Park, London, in match of the socc'r triangular tone between the British. French an Armies, the British Army 1 a Army by five goals to four. liReuter. - 40 words
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Article166 1929-02-25 6 BURIED AT SEA. The funeral of Mr. late of the Finarg who died at his residence brie f Road on Saturday evening ah illness, took place he*’ 3 In accordance vitb bis buried at sea. The body by launch to a point noUh to he166 words
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1216 1929-02-25 7 Some Dangers of Expert Figures. L o np D’ABERNON, in the personal aD nreciationB which precede his diaries, discovers a great admiration v, r lovd George. Hepraises his quick 7 bis tenacity, his eloquent d f lB and above all, his contempt foXori’stsand defiance of1,216 words
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Article41 1929-02-25 7 bomeward mail by the s.s. Ellenga sea at 6 p no. on Friday, the Ist proximo. t H 8 Kohna with mails despatched *-in 1/ndon on February 7is exrected arrive here at 6 a.m. on Fr day, Ist proximo.41 words
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Article999 1929-02-25 7 REMARKABLE STORIES. A School Mistress In Business. In the Singapore Bankruptcy Court before Mr. Justice Deane there was another glut of public examinations and in spite of an all-day sitting it was found impossible to finish all the cases on the list, and a number were adjourned999 words
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Advertisement140 1929-02-25 7 —WHITEAWAY’S— FINEST EXCLUSIVE PURE DESIGNS. VIRGIN BRIGHT WOOL iph COLOURS. I A 1 1 GANTNER KNIT ELASTIC BACK. SWIMMING SUITS FOR EASE AND STYLISH PERFECT FIT. PURE WOOL TAILORED PRICE Price $9-50 Per Suit. DISTINCTIVE RANGE TO CHOOSE FROM GREAT VARIATIONS BRIGHT JOYFUL IN COLOURS AND COLOURS. SMART COMBINATIONS OF140 words
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Miscellaneous35 1929-02-25 7 A V j..-, > Vff S r t --J J 1 1 a n drowning!” Pull vnn Cin 1 B V!ln but I willtry to Ue.”_n n a bite at my fc/ j cmutlicke Sachse, Leipzig.35 words
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Article17 1929-02-25 8 LIDDELOW.—At Penang, on the 23rd instant, to Churne, wife of C. C. W. Liddelow. a daughter.17 words
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Article651 1929-02-25 8 Inspired no doubt by the recent unfortunate sequence of deaths among our retired Civil Servants at Home, certain sections of the Malayan press have revived the question, what is the retiring age For a variety of reason?, there can never be an unanimity of opinion on this651 words
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Article440 1929-02-25 8 Many things have been accomplished by woman since she lost her inferiority complex and began to extermina‘e the notion, harboured by mere man, that the weaker sex must also be the inferior sex. Gone are the timas when, in E igland and elsewhere, a lone ban 1440 words
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Article878 1929-02-25 8 HE WEEKLY market report pnbV*/ lished by Messrs Lean and Company which apoeared in the columns of the Sunday Gazette yesterday is more than usually illuminating and instructive. It draws attention to the effect of forward buying in relation to the earning capacity of certain companies’ shares878 words
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Article256 1929-02-25 8 (To the Editor of the Pinang Gazette.) Sir, That the grievance of “Too Much,” to which you gave publicity in your issue of the 18. h instanL under the above caption, has a solid foundation is not to be disputed, as borne out by the sober256 words
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Article148 1929-02-25 8 Sir.—As one who like “Pahit” was a volunteer for Law and Order during the Great Strike of 1926 (perhaps it would be better to term it the Great Fiasco), I have also recollections of miners in North Wales dropping friendly chunks of stone weighing anything from 14148 words
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Article136 1929-02-25 8 Sir, -My attention 8 been drawn to an article by Penangite under th heading relating to my a 1 contemporary. e n versieB I do not like to enter ?D d with a person whose quest! remarks are uncalled for, an sider will appear ridiculous136 words
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Advertisement175 1929-02-25 8 CHEAPEST J f £»3 AND I H dgillli B EST I I: “Dead—All Dead” |ki *S I Not a single survivor—that’s the beauty of BLack J A Flag. It kills every fly, mosquito (And roach m A if L your home. Kills other bugs, too. They SreaSTe L E Black175 words
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Advertisement71 1929-02-25 8 E. O. Dance n ghte every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Tuesdays Saturdays—Evening Dress Thursdays—Optional. Orchestra every day during Lunch and Dinner. Orchestral Concert every Sunday. INSIST ON DEL MONTE FRUITS. THE BEST. I 1 < RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, Ltd. Delightfully Situated and Facing the Sea and Peak. Modern Sanitary System. Hot71 words
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Miscellaneous28 1929-02-25 8 tide tables. W r High Water. T DAY 7.57 a- 01, 1.18 a.m. g>o7 p( m 1.56 p.m To MOR« oW nl 824 a4B 1.51 a.m. 2.26 p-iu-28 words
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Obituary70 1929-02-25 8 ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The brothers and sisters of the late Miss Lulu Smith beg to thank all those who attended the fuperal and who sent wreaths and messages of condolence. AMERICAN OBITUARIES. liAC 4^^ K OW NER AND SOCIETY HOSTESS. Th, death XtW Y rk FebrOary 25 Gi dfon,th„ a r r70 words
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Article278 1929-02-25 9 Reuter, Government Decision. PKEPARAIIONS TO TRANSFER STAFFS. by R.A.F. ’PLANES. V is stated that the decision to evacuate the British mission in Af ghanistan was taken after Sir Fran a s Jlumphtyshad consulted the re presentatives of the other European missions and evidently concluded that the mostReuter, - 278 words
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97 1929-02-25 9 —Reuter. lasts over three hours. London, February 24. bight hundred unemployed held a ree and-a half hours’ demonstration in rafa.gar Square. The men were joined S’ London organisations, bringing the Cr owd to one of several thousands. I he octogenarian euffragist, Mrs. DesPard, who arrived specially—Reuter. - 97 words
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85 1929-02-25 9 —Reuter. IN MEXICO. Mexico City, February 25. B l fr t° m G uana Jaato Btated that Voder engineers, J. M. murdered r? Caisthorpe, have been kidnannc' r,nf? a between their taken Federal Troops they were Mine bv h eir quarters a t the Bustos °l.;—Reuter. - 85 words
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Article313 1929-02-25 9 —Rugby Radio Service. OUTSPOKEN ADDRESS. COMMON SOLUTION OF DIFFICULT PROBLEMS. WORD OF WARNING. Speaking at Torquay, the British Foreign Secretary said he was confident that it was in Great Britain’s power to make proposals to the United States which would place our friendship on a firm’—Rugby Radio Service. - 313 words
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Article89 1929-02-25 9 —Reuter. UNPRECEDENTED FOR 150 YEARS. Warsaw, February, 24 Losses, owing to the cold wave in Poland, which has been unprecedented for 150 years, sre al cost incalculable, but it is known that direct losses to the railways and the coal mines exceed £1,000,000. Sofia, February 24.—Reuter. - 89 words
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Article77 1929-02-25 9 ,—Reuter. NEARING JOURNEY’S END. Paris, February 24. A telegram from Saigon says that Le Brix and Paillard have sent a wireless message from Allahabad, where they landed on February 23 saying that they would arrive at Saigon at four on the afternoon of February 24 after a stop,—Reuter. - 77 words
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Article72 1929-02-25 9 Reuter. AMERICAN BAN ON FINNISH RUNNER. New York, February 24. Paavo Nurmi, the famous Finnish runner, has been barred from further competition in the U lited Spates by the Registration Committee of the American At iletic Union for a last-minute refusal to compete in the two mile steeplechaseReuter. - 72 words
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Article328 1929-02-25 9 British United Press. New Campaign Begins. PURIFYING LITERATURE AND THE DRAMA. DEMAND BY FIVE PARTIES. Prussian Purit ms, members of the Prussian Diet, have joined Oi a demand that nudity, obscenity, and salacious attacks on family life be driven by law from the stage, the press andBritish United Press. - 328 words
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Article202 1929-02-25 9 ,—Reuter. COMMUNISTS ARRESTED AT VIENNA. Vienna, February 21. Nine thousand members of the Social Democratic Defence Union and 4000 of the Heimwehr held processions yesterday. Elaborate police precautions were taken to prevent the processions clashing- Forty CommuLists were arrested for carry in firearms and obstructing the police.—,—Reuter. - 202 words
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204 1929-02-25 9 Reuter. COMPLETE WITH HOTEL. TO BE ANCHORED BETWEEN NEW YORK AND BERMUDA. CONSTRUCTION COMMENCED. A floating airport, complete with hotel, is to be anchored 300 miles at sea, midway between New York and Bermuda. It will be kept in place by chains, four miles longReuter. - 204 words
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175 1929-02-25 9 Reuter. TERMS PUBLISHED IN GERMANY. Amsterd?m, February 24. The terms of the alleged secret FrancoBelgian Military Convention are published in the Utrechtschdagblad, which explains the possession of the same to “fortuitous circumstances,” and claims that authenticity is guaranteed. The convention is alleged to have concluded at BrusselsReuter. - 175 words
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97 1929-02-25 9 —Reuter. SUMMONED HOME. Washington, February 24. Mr. Hugh Gibson, Ambassador to Be’g’um, accompanied by Admiral Hilary Jones, who was associated with Mr. G b .on at the Geneva D sarmament Conference in 1927, visited President Coolidge at the White House. Interviewed by Reuter, Mr. Gibson—Reuter. - 97 words
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Article105 1929-02-25 9 —Ra&ly Radio Service. PATRIOTIC SACRIFICE, London, Febiuary 24. Tne Prince of Wales’s twelve hunters were sold by auction at Leicester yesterday and realised £4,265. The highest price of £735 was obtained fcr Miss Muffet.” the Prince’s favourite mare. The Prince watched the sale from the window—Ra&ly Radio Service. - 105 words
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Advertisement241 1929-02-25 9 Get a Car for your Leave ON THE BEST TERMS New Cars of any approved make ready for you on ".A arrival. Written guarantee given to repurchase at 05% of pievailing catalogue price if returned within Iji -six months. Second-hand cars also supplied on fl Bhß lyM— nA y-/ generous241 words
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Miscellaneous107 1929-02-25 9 For a Short Season Only. Isako’s Russian Royal Circus—Taiping. Grand Opening Night Thursday, 28th February, at 9 p.m. I a i 11 1 Town HMI, Penang. FOUR NIGHTS ONLY February, 25th, 26th 9 27th and 28th W. R. BANVARD Presents the BANVARD ENGLISH COMEDY COMPANY. February 25th February 27th A107 words
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Article1899 1929-02-25 10 An Indiscreet Sermon —Mr. R. C. Lehmann —Abraham Shackleton The Channel Tunnel. In referring to Alderman Mather last week 1 omitted to mention a somewhat amusing episode which brought us into a difficulty, writes the Rt- Hoxl T. P. O’ Connor, in the Sunday Tinies of1,899 words
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Advertisement237 1929-02-25 10 'l i I r ffiades How does he do it? In four minutes he’s down, smooth longer chinned and smiling, the envy of all men who don’t know the secret. He uses a “Valet.’’ The rushed shave has no terrors for the “Valet’’ user, because the razor’s always ready for237 words
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Advertisement112 1929-02-25 10 PATENT r. ■-q I I Canvas Bags Wj Size: 19” by 19” by 24” can be packed 224 lbs rubber. W can be used over hundred H j L 7 VI L [j l fy times 'J jtj J -if $6 50 each f.o.b. Singapore. Telegraphic address “ARISAKA.” Arisaka Canvas112 words
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Miscellaneous203 1929-02-25 10 SOLUTION and RESULT OF Eastern Crosswords No. 9. Across 1. FUN 4. AE. 5. BN. 7. ALDER. 9. PAB. 10. ARM 11. OFF. 12, AN; 13. ABB. 15 TA. 17. EA. 19. OAT. 21. B 22. COA. 23. TOO. 25. AC. 26. TT. 28. NAT. 30. CON. 31. ON 32.203 words
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Miscellaneous62 1929-02-25 10 LAST NIGHT TO-NIGHT 9-15 p.m. ISAKO’S GRAND EUROPEAN CIRQj Grand Gala Performance GOME AND SEE Our 3rd Change of Programme In Commemoration of Isako’s Visit to Penan» Free presents will be given away Nightly. To-Night and]Till 27th at 9-45 p.m. Nightly. BEBE DANIELS IN A KISS IN A TAXI At62 words
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222 1929-02-25 11 British United Press. INSTITUTE A TAX. SUGGESTION FOR INCREASING MANILA’S REVENUES. Manila, February 24. A tax on the wild honkings of the Filipino chauffeurs was a proposal made in one entry for a prize of £3/3/- offered by Councillor Yuseco for the bestBritish United Press. - 222 words
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Article200 1929-02-25 11 —British Unitfd Press. EINDU LEGEND OF ORIGIN OF DISEASE. Bombay, February 24. The ancient Hindu legend as to the origin of cholera comes remarkably near to the truth as revealed by the investigations of modern science. As set out in the Ramayana, ancient Hindu religious writings, according—British Unitfd Press. - 200 words
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Article154 1929-02-25 11 has no village pries’ British t nited Press. DRIVING OUT THE RECTOR WITH NOPE. I.ucca (I aly), February 24. There is op Q n warfare in the village of Antraccoli over a favourite village pries*. When the rector died the inhabitants of the vilkge determined tohas no village pries’ —British t nited Press. - 154 words
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Article107 1929-02-25 11 reading. —“D mn fine dog.”— British United Press. THIEVES STEAL WATCHDOG. New York, February 24. A garage proprietor of Spar’anburg, Smth Carolina, received a nasty shock recently when he arrived at his garage one morning to find it burgled of not only cigarettes and sweets, butreading.—“D mn fine dog.”—British United Press. - 107 words
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Article38 1929-02-25 11 To-day at the Esplanade at 6 p.m. 1 March The Handicap h Overture L’ Amour An Village 3. Wa’tz Magie Violin Nicholas 4. Selection The Catch of 5 Fox Trot Colombo Nicholte God Save the King.38 words
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Article656 1929-02-25 11 Mr. C. H, Nicol has been appointed an Assistant Superintendent of Police, S.&. The name of Mr. Arthur Cecil Pot*s has been added to the Commission of the Peace, Singapore. The resignation of his commission of the Volunteer Force by Sec.-Lieut, A. W. Graves has been accepted.656 words
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Article98 1929-02-25 11 British United Press. THEATRE MANAGER’S ANTI- INFLUENZA EFFORT. Montreal, February 24. I siCoughing or sneezing involves rxpul- I Ton from a theatre at Branford (Ontario). I Ehis is a drastic method adopted by Mr. I t meat Moule, the manager of the theatre,! o combat the inflaenziBritish United Press. - 98 words
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Article717 1929-02-25 11 WEEKLY MARKET REPORT. Saturday Evening. Owing to the intervening Chinese Naw Year H ilidays, our report was not issued last week. This report, therefore, covers a period of ten working days, during which time there was great activity in the Share Market both in the Tin and717 words
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Article84 1929-02-25 11 reducing me being as helpful as possible.— British United Press. LETTER WHICH SAFELY REACHED ITS DISTINATOIN. Berlin, February 24. i A man who could not find a stamp stuck a coin to the envelope and posted his letter, which du’y reached its destination I No finereducing me being as helpful as possible.— British United Press. - 84 words
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Article290 1929-02-25 11 The following were the latest quotations in MESSRS. KENNEDY Co’i share list at 11 a.m. to-day;— Saturday. To-day. a c e 2 e Shabbs a cS cn <5. SC. O. O. Rnbbei (Dollar). Amalgamated... 3.35 3CO 3.40 3.60 Balgownie 3.20 3.40 3.40 3.60 Bata L 1.17 j290 words
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Article36 1929-02-25 11 Rubber Pricen. We beg to report that the Singapore prices for Standard Ribbed Smoker Sheet for to-day are as follows Spot 45c per lb. March 45|c April/June 47c July/Sept. Remarks —Market Firm.36 words
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Article64 1929-02-25 11 (Rugby Radio Sebvicb.) London, February 24 Paris, 124.271; New York. 4.853?; Brussels, 34.94| Geneva. 25.23| Amsterdam, 12.111 Milan, 92.65| Berlin, 20.44|; Stockholm, 18.16 Copenhagen* 18.20 Oslo, 18 19 Vienna. 34.54 Prague, 163? Helsingfors, 192 j Madrid, 31.41; Lisbon, ***** Athens, 375 Bucharest, 813| Rio, 518 Buenos Aire*, 47|}(Rugby Radio Sebvicb.) - 64 words
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Article129 1929-02-25 11 Penang, February 25. 1929. (By Courtesy of Th* Chartered Bank). London Demand Bank 2/3 3/4 4 months* sight Bank 2 3 15/16 3 Credit 2/4 13 31 M 3 Documentary 2/4 15/32 Calcutta Demand Bank 153|) 3 days’sight Private c I Bombay Demand Bank 153} I g Madras Demand129 words
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Article80 1929-02-25 11 Feb. 25—Municipal Band, Esp’anade. 6 p.m. Banvard English Comedy Company in “A Cuckoo in the Nest”, Town Hall 9 15 p.m. Penang Library annual meeting, Library 4 30 p.m. —B a nvard English Comedy Co. in “The Best People,’’ Town Hall, 9.15 p.m. 27 Banvard English Comedy Company80 words
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Article56 1929-02-25 11 —Reuter. MARCHING TO WUTING. Peking, February 24. It is learned that a brigade of troops which is being transferred from Hankow, 25 miles northeast of Peking, to South Shantung, revolted just north of the Yellow River and declared for Chang Taung chang. They are marching to—Reuter. - 56 words
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Article145 1929-02-25 11 INFORMER FINED AT PENANG COURT. Abdul Rihman, an Indian, wag fined $25 by Mr. B. S. Walton at the Penang Police Court, to-day for giving falsa information to a d itec’ive who arrested a Tamil named Vrllayapan, who was to h ive left Penang by steamer145 words
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Article123 1929-02-25 11 districts will be made.— British United Press. EXPEDITION WHICH HOPES TO MAKE A PROFIT. Minneapolis, February 24. An expedition to hunt wolves by airplane is being fitted out by Mr. L. M. Chandler, president of the Minnesota Aircraft Association. He hopes to make a profit ondistricts will be made.—British United Press. - 123 words
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Article139 1929-02-25 11 The following is the agenda for the meeting of the Municipal Commissioners, to be held to-morrow 1. Minutes of last meeting to be confirmed. 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Questions. 4. Decisions arrived at on minute papers etc. for confirmation. 5. Bills to139 words
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Article144 1929-02-25 11 SURPRISE ENGAGEMENT TO SAN FRANCISCO BROKER. The engagement is announced of Miss Helen Wills, the lawn tennis champion, and Mr. Frederick S. Moody, junior, a young San Francisco broker. Miss Wills and Mr. Moody first met three years ago while they were staying at Cannes. News144 words
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Article62 1929-02-25 11 The output of Tongkah Hirbour Tin Dredging Co, N.L. from 17th to 23rd February 1929 (being one week) was 369 piculs. The s.s. Khyber from London via Colombo is expected to arrive here at neon on Wednesday Feb. 27 and will leave for Port Swettenham, Singapore China and62 words
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Advertisement384 1929-02-25 11 position vacant. ssS i iTraush'snian Wan ,ed «..ucinral knowledge. State „W r S Application forms may /Tn application to Executive Factory. Kuala F g ineer, uov luoP nr eSBBB= Penang Sales Room. AAUCTION sale Oa Thursday, 28th February, 1929. AT 11 A. M. 0> Household Furniture, Glass Ware and Plants,384 words
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Article221 1929-02-25 12 Peiang, February 25, 1929 Benares Opium p. cheat $5,000.00 nom Oloveg 90 00 nom Gold leaf 72.00 seller Mace Pickingß >«.00 nom Nutmegs 80s 80.00 nom 110 s 70.00 nom. Coconuts per 1,000 50.00 nom Copra Sundried 19,90 buyers Rattans 11.15 tale Rattans Coarse 10.60 Green Snail Shells221 words
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Article78 1929-02-25 12 The following are the latest quotations in THE MALAYA COMPANY LIMITED’S share list:— Buyers. Sellers. Tin. B. Padangs .46 .48 Batu Caves 1.60 1.65 Hitain .68 .70 Kuchai Ord 1.37| 1.40 M. Consolidated .65 Nawng Pet 1.10 1.15 North Taiping .55 Penawat .93 Rahman 1.72 j Rantau78 words
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Article93 1929-02-25 12 The following are our latest quotations for to-day Buyers. Sellers. Mining. Hong Fatts .58 .60 Hitams .68 .70 Kuchais 1.37 1.39 Kinta Dredges 1.50 1.52 i M. Consols. .61 .63 Nawng Pets 1.12| 1.15 Penawats .90 .92 Rahmans 1.70 1.75 Ratruts 19/- 19/6 Rantau Pref 1.40 1.4293 words
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Article91 1929-02-25 12 The following are our latest quotationfor to-day Buyers. Sellers. Rubbers. Allenbys 2.37| A. Moleks 3.30 2.35 Bedford 1.05 1.15 Brogas 1.40 1.50 Glenealys 2.30 2.40 Mentakabs .57| .60 N. Scudais 2.95 3.10 Pajams 2.60 2.70 S. Tukangs 1.32 i U. Benuts .67| .70 Tins. Batu Caves 1.62|91 words
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Article1095 1929-02-25 12 KENNEDY Co's SHARE LIST. names. I i Sc S’ I =5 e? CO 1 OP H S RUBBER [Dollar.] 0 0 l| leD n Estate 1 90 2 20 Malay Estates 3 40 3 60 Aver Hitam Planting Syndicate 3 15 3 25 Kuning Rubber_Bstates 624 79 Ayer Molek Ruooer1,095 words
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Advertisement345 1929-02-25 12 47 major improvements y p> Among them— Pressureless Touch H Non-Breakable Barrels I xj I r F X jiil H F 36 years’ experience, 47 improvements, Jfo 32 pen patents are represented in this W master pen. S iii| Duofold Barrels and Caps of Parker ijj “Permanite” are 28% lighter345 words
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Advertisement348 1929-02-25 12 Ladies Tailoring Service GANGARAM Ready to Deliver in Three days Without any DISAPPOINTMENT Style Fit Guaranteed. Prompt Attention For Out Station Orders AT I No. 230, PENANG ROAD. Telephone 1142. Telegram GANGARAM Take Keep Free From Colds To resist and repel colds, influenza, bronchitis, there is nothing better than a348 words
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Article775 1929-02-25 13 BOARD’S INQUIRY REPORT. Unanimity Challenged And Repudiated, The more we inquire into the circumstances under which the “statement of conclusions” —a picturesque phrase contrasted with the word “report” —of the Board of the Rubber Research Institute after its protracted inquiry into allegations of maladministration against the Institute,775 words
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Advertisement383 1929-02-25 13 WORN-GUT WITH PAIN i h dnvs of misery, nighti of torture, B D .i l e agony of Rheumatism, the l 6 fX nls of Sciatica, Scalding Urine, knrnlD Lr Pft S ymptoms of Kidney Trouble by Ot 1)0 Witt’s Kidney and Bladder Pill», pring e rpnie <] v ia383 words
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Advertisement281 1929-02-25 13 lon me IX Tteoducf of QeneaJ- Mot&cx THE TOUIfR (txt Grosvenor Motors, Penang. Perak Motors, Ipoh. THE GREAT GERMAN CURE FOR PILES GRAND HOTEL (IPOH) LTD. ll THE PREMIER HOTEL OF PERAK, ,ph e Large New Ballroom is now open and Gramophone Dances are held every Tuesday and Thursday evenings281 words
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Article102 1929-02-25 14 To-day’s Departures. Rahman for Aor Star and T. Langkawi. Suisang for Singapore, China and Ampang for Pangkor, Bindings and Sitiawan. Kedah for Singapore. The following ships are in communication with the wireless stations at:— PENANG —Anteror, August, Awa Maru Belgenland, Elsiston, Erinpura, Gambada, Harnna Maru, Javanese Prince, Kashgar,102 words
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Article582 1929-02-25 14 CLOSE DAILY except (Sunday). BY TRAIN. Federated and Non-Federated Malay States Malacca. Johore and Singapore. Registration and Parcel Post, except where otherwise stated, close half an horn earlier than the Ordinary mail. Resumption Or Night Mur. Service. The following additional miils w 1 be cksed daily (Sunday exceptel)582 words
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Advertisement262 1929-02-25 14 Home VIA {~/anada 0R United States £l2O £ll2 FROM HONG KONG OR MANILA TO ANY PORT IN NORTHERN EUROPE RATES COVER I Claes Trane-Pacific I Class Rail Across North America Trans Atlantic Cabin to the value of G $205 cr 145 Other through Rates £80 —£83—£100~£102 FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION APPLY262 words
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Advertisement62 1929-02-25 14 S.S. ORDINANCE NO. 197 (LABOUR) AND THE LABOUR CODE, 1923. EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Malaya, Penang, during the month of April, July, October and January. Forms for the62 words
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Advertisement206 1929-02-25 14 i' “rp l r* W iW lasting s fwf-1 believing!” ILIL 7 I .7 If > t w I I I —w w K -r 1. «'Ft < A If you’re not getting complete satisfaction, change to CRAVENA CORK-TIPPED VIRGINIA CIGARETTES They NEVER Vary! MADE IN LONDON CJU Sole^Agents:— HUTTENBACH206 words
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Article575 1929-02-25 15 OHOWRABTA MARKET. Penang, February 25, 1929. Mutton— ct Mutton Indian per lb 55 Head Sheep or goat each 1-30 Liver with heart lung do 1.50 Tripe M do 1.00 Goat or Sheep M per lb 55 Sweet Bread M pair 40 Snet m 40 Kidney M pair 30575 words
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Advertisement132 1929-02-25 15 '--tfy J 1 I -Z»~~ THE GRITZNER SEWING MACHINES. ALL MODELS. 1 <<i GRITZNER Sewing I s j Machines are world-famed j !on account of their Un- I excelled Durability, Eleil 81 gance, and High-Capacity. ESTABLISHED 1872 I 1 1 J SOLE AGENTS! KATZ BROTHERS, Ltd, PENANG. I 'i PYRAMID132 words
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Advertisement286 1929-02-25 15 Grand Hotel Brastagi J J (4,800 \FEET ABOVE SEA-LEVEL). j J J TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS: POSTAL’ADDRESS: J Brastagi Hotel, Brastagi. Grand Hotel Brastagi, Brastagi, J Sumatra E.Cj T 4 All Telegraphic enquiries must be sent reply paid. 2 J Unique health resort in the Sumatra Highlands. j I BRACING AIR EXTENSIVE286 words
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Advertisement1255 1929-02-25 16 THE BLUE FUNNEL LINE. I Ifg_S| HAMBURG-AMERIRA LINIE INTENDED SAILINGS' FROM PENANG» I *xTn PRFTGRT RFRVTCES WEEKLY SERVICE, LONDON AND N. CONTINENT, H Wjj PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES. SARPEDON Feb. 28 Marseilles, London, Rotterdam and Glasgow. I AUTOMEDON Mar. 8 London, Rotterdam and Hamburg. I OUTWARDS. Dae Singapore Mar 141,255 words
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