Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle, 2 May 1934
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Pinang Gazette and Straits Chronicle
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Title Section20 1934-05-02 1 Pinang Gazette AND STRAITS CHRONICLE ESTAB. 1833 PUBLISHED DAILY No. 101. Vol. XCII. WEDNESDAY. MAY 2, 1934. PRICE 10 CENTS.20 words
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273 1934-05-02 1 LABOUR SUB-COMMITTEE TO CONSIDER MEN’S DEMANDS last NIGHT'S MESSAGE TO ALL AFFECTED AREAS (Official) Kuala Lumpur, May 2. The majority of the daily paid railway employees who have been on strike have returned to work this morning. A large party of the Central273 words
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Article177 1934-05-02 1 Germany And Latest French Note Berlin, April 27. The French Government has at one blow destroyed the result of lengthy negotiations making a prompt understanding posS:V >le de Von Neurath in a speech to<hy when he replied to the latest French; n ote on .'■rmament and the suggestion! that177 words
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Article130 1934-05-02 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Reduction In Contribution Likely London, May 1. Speaking in the House of Commons tonight the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Mr. Nerville Chamberlain said w’th unemployment moving downwards as at present ti ere was every prospect that the Unemployment Insurance Fund was going to have a—Rugby Radio Service. - 130 words
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Article56 1934-05-02 1 —Rugby Radio Service. Another Step In Electrification Scheme London, May 1. A further stage of the Southern Railway’s great scheme of electrification was opened to-day when the first electric train ran from London beyond Bickley to St. Mary’s Cray. The electrification is to be carried on to Seven—Rugby Radio Service. - 56 words
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54 1934-05-02 1 —Rugby Radio Service. London, May 1. Prince and Princess Kaya of Japan to-day visited the Wallace collection, Westminister Abbey and the Houses of Parliament. At the last mentioned place they were received by the Speaker. They also visited the London Zoo and other points—Rugby Radio Service. - 54 words
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Article31 1934-05-02 1 Rugby Radio Service. London, May 1. The King and Queen of Siam were entertained to luncheon by the Prime Minister and Miss MacDonald at No. 10 Downing Street to-day.-Rugby Radio Service. - 31 words
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Article49 1934-05-02 1 -Reuter Wireless. Celebrates His 84th Birthday London, May 1. The Duke of Connaught, uncle of His Majesty the King to-day celebrated his 84 birthday.—Rugby Radio Service. London, May 1. General Higgins has resigned his office as General of the Salvation Army as from November 10,—Reuter Wireless.-Reuter Wireless. - 49 words
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Article104 1934-05-02 1 —Rugby Radio Service. His Trip To Australia AWAY 6 MONTHS London, May 1. As at present arranged the Duke of Gloucester will leave England on his visit to Australia and New Zealand on August 31. He will make his voyage in the H.M.S “Sussex” and his programme—Rugby Radio Service. - 104 words
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Article162 1934-05-02 1 —Reuter Wireless. Reichsbank’s Dwindling I Reserves I Berlin, Apr. 25. An assurance to the world that Germany will do everything possible to increase her transfer capacity was given by Dr. Schacht on the eve of the conference at the Reichsbank with the foreign debtors. International trade by which—Reuter Wireless. - 162 words
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131 1934-05-02 1 of the British delegation.—Rugby Radio Service. International Union FIRST MEETING SINCE 1925 London, May 1. Nearly 60 nations were represented today at the preliminary meeting of the London Conference of the International Union for the Protection of Industrial Property. The opening session of the conference willof the British delegation.—Rugby Radio Service. - 131 words
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Article85 1934-05-02 1 Mr. Marcus Rex To j Be In Charge A special meeting of the Federal Council will be held on Saturday, May ig, at which the Malayan legislation implementing the restriction will be paired. The ‘‘Malay Mail” learns on good authority that the Hon’ble Mr. Marcus Rex,85 words
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Article87 1934-05-02 1 —Reuter. Feari Prove Groundless DEMONSTRATION IN BERLIN Berlin, May 1. Fears of serious May Day disturbances in various European centres have so far proved groundless. The most important celebration was in Germany where a gigantic day of national labour n was staged in opposition to Communist celebration.—Reuter. - 87 words
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Article115 1934-05-02 1 Lamentable Government Problems London, April 25. The results of governmental attempts to solve the world’s wheat problems are described as lamentable in the annual report of the Liverpool Corn Trade Association which advocates resumption of freedom of trade, saying that the wheat agreement has resulted in failure and115 words
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Article196 1934-05-02 1 Chinese Vagrant Convicted Isahak bin Mat, complainant, a Malay syce, gave evidence in the Penang Police Court this morning, when a Chinese named Long Cheok Weng was convicted of the theft of a pair of trousers. Isahak, motor car driver at 2, Park Road, returned home196 words
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Article74 1934-05-02 1 “Kho” XI Eleven Chinese of the surname “Khoo,” arrested at 94, Kato Kramat Road yesterday afternoon, were charged in the Penang Police Court this morning with ownership and playing in a common gaming house. Mr. M. B. Lynch said that Mr. Goh would defend the accused. Kho74 words
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Article254 1934-05-02 1 —Rugby Radio Service. From Foreign Countries STATISTICS OFTEN MISLEADING London, May 1. The President of the Board of Trade, Mr. Walter Runciman, in the House of Commons to-day replied to a series of questions regarding the increase in the imports of various commodities from foreign countries over—Rugby Radio Service. - 254 words
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Article167 1934-05-02 1 Opens At S'pore Assizes PROSECUTION WITNESSES (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 2. Before Mr. Justice Gerahty and a special jury the trial began at the Assizes yesterday of Mak Weng Cheng in connection with the murder of Inspector Popejoy and the wounding of a detective. The167 words
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Article115 1934-05-02 1 Chinese Fined For Oversight (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 1. When Goh Sam Yong of the Medical Office, North Bridge Road, pleaded guilty to the possession of eight phials of cocoain hydrochloride in solution in excess of hia book entries, the prosecution said that there was no115 words
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Advertisement2068 1934-05-02 2 RATES FOR CASUAL pENANG H|Ll SCHOOI f L iA BANKS ADVERTISEMENTS wi]l be continuing U4»V I I V limited. Second term commences May tn the Straits Settlement,.) KONG AND' THE MERCANTILE BAfe All communications relating to M BRUCE B.A. Sucomm™ to SHANGHAI BAKING OF MITED advertisements should be addressed to2,068 words
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Article1214 1934-05-02 3 INTERNATIONAL match at WEMBLEY 4c senal's Championship Form REiEGATION PROBLEM STILL UNSOLVED Our Own Corespondent London, April 21. ENGL ND DEFEAT SCOTLAND EDp beat Scotland by three goals to nin' at Wembley on April 14th, and so Scot!.. -ish the International season at the b. i of1,214 words
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Article1337 1934-05-02 3 Scots Fail At Wembley PASSING OF A GREAT GOLFER Amateur Athletic Titles (From Our Own Correspondent. London, April 21. DID ENGLAND DESERVE SUCCESS? Scotland’s football fall at Wembley on April 14 means that defeat has been suffered from England, Wales, and Ireland this season, and that, therefore,1,337 words
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Article243 1934-05-02 4 FIRST FOR 25 YEARS MR. CHEN KUNG PO Rousing Welcome At Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore. May 2. A large number of Chinese, and representatives from various Chinese public bodies, including the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, gathered at the wharf to give a rousing welcome to243 words
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Article290 1934-05-02 4 In Buddhist Reformed Style The funeral of Mr. Lim Cheng How, who passed away on Monday at his residence No. IA, Lorong Salamat, took place this morning for interment at the Mt. Erskine Cemetery. The rites were performed according to the Buddhist reformed style.290 words
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Article802 1934-05-02 4 TALK OF ACTION THAT WOULD CAUSE STIR IN SOCIETY Events which will make the biggest stir in society and diplomatic circles for a quarter of a century may be aired in court. Not since King Edward was Prince of Wales, and two counts fought at a party,802 words
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Article341 1934-05-02 4 SOCIAL PERSONAL Mrs. C. A. Vlieland, who has been unwell lately, is shortly going home. Mr. W. G. W. Hastings, of Kuala Lumpur Bar, is leaving for Home early in June. Mr. A. B. S. Boswell, Deputy Conservator of Forests, has left for Home on furlough. Mr. C. H. Miller,341 words
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Article384 1934-05-02 4 Statements In Letter To Coroner That she had “lowered herself” on a voyage to Africa and ruined her husbands life as well as her own was the statement in a letter left by a married woman, Irene Cowles (32), of King Edward Avenue, Worthing, on384 words
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Advertisement151 1934-05-02 4 Extreme Climatic Conditions AND ROUGH USAGE WILL NOT AFFECT The gr“*^;7*^^LVy. jtU—- 1 fe>: i 'w’lj pfea 1 vWaSWMI x W’t i I I It gives a long period of faithful service as the moulded container is of substantial design capable of withstanding the Jolting of the Worst Roads and151 words
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Advertisement81 1934-05-02 4 (you NEE A PIANO! A, L I ■bhSmwbh I 1 I MAKE USE OF OUR HIRING SYSTEM 1 PIANOS FOR HIRE FROM < $12.00 PER MONTH ROBINSON PIANO CO. j PENANG. buii* 4 Shunt» or no tlumt». O Ur that reach'-* thia ofbec <• tisinß Department exercises to live up81 words
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Article566 1934-05-02 5 c 7C. Defeats P.C.C. «•COULAR'S GOOD KEEPING ood but scrappy game of football f W een the Chinese Recreation Club Penang Cricket Club at the Vicn yesterday evening, the home it cd the visitors by two goals to t inese forwards combined well and r t566 words
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Article63 1934-05-02 5 gor XI To Meet Negri Th.- j pn have been selected to rein if bor against Negri Sembilan day .j -"Lite cricket match on Saturb A A. J. Bostock-Hill, T. G. G.h j T Dennison-Smith, B. S. F M., H ussey, R. H. A. D. Love, Va, Ij63 words
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Article208 1934-05-02 5 Kruschen Took It Off Again! A woman sends the following account of the consequences of a motor accident in which she was involved:— “A year ago I had a very bad motor accident, which left me more or less a cripple. Having to lie208 words
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Article293 1934-05-02 5 Win For Government Monopolies WARDERS LOSE BY ODD GOAL On the Dato Kramat padang yesterday the Government Monopolies Athletic Club defeated the Warders Football Club by the odd goal in three in a fixture in the Second Division League. Both teams were well balanced and a keen293 words
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Article126 1934-05-02 5 Rain Prevents Practice WARM WELCOME London, April 27. Rain again prevented the Australians from practising at Lords and the team thus had to practise indoors. At a luncheon given by the Institute of Journalists, marked by hilarious spirits in which the Prime Minister and Mr. Thomas openly126 words
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Article15 1934-05-02 5 The May Monthly Medal (Bogey) will be played on Saturday and Sunday.15 words
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Article276 1934-05-02 5 Mixed Doubles Final HOLDERS TO MEET CHINESE PAIR The two matches in the semi-finals of the mixed doubles attracted a large number of spectators yesterday. The first match to finish was that in which the holders, Mrs. Rule and L. F. Knight beat Mr. and Mrs. E.276 words
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Article108 1934-05-02 5 Will CLLLCIIU LUV at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.—Reuter. Probable Starters And Jockeys London, May 1. The following are the probable starters and jockeys for the Two Thousand Guineas running at Newmarket to-morrow Badruddin—Fox. Bright Bird —Dick. Blazonry—Perryman. Colombo —J ohnstone. Chittagong—Childs. Easton —Semblat. Flamenco —Smith. Fleetfoot —Carslake.Will CLLLCIIU LUV at Wembley Stadium on Saturday.—Reuter. - 108 words
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120 1934-05-02 5 Widower’s Story At Inquest How a mother was accidentally stabbed by her young son whom she was chastising was described at an inquest at Liverpool on Adelaide Houghton (39), of Richard Kelly Drive, Liverpool. George William Houghton, the widower, stated that the children were having120 words
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Article43 1934-05-02 5 Marries A Cousin Of Mme. Lupescu Berlin, Apr. 27. It is reported from Burcharest that Serge Voronoff, the rejuvenation expert, who is 68 of age, was married at the Austrian consulate to Hilda Schwaetz, aged 21 a cousin of Madame Lupescu.43 words
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Article367 1934-05-02 5 Fine New Maurice Chevalier Film At Windsor The long awaited Paramount musical success, “The Way To Love,” opened to crowded houses at the Windsor last night It will be remembered that the last ree o the film was stolen at Kuala Lumpur. Having seen the film,367 words
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Article, Illustration1038 1934-05-02 6 ]s Not So Black as He’s Painted Eight Rumanian army officers recently stood their trial in Bukarest on a charge of plotting to assassinate King Carol. The plo*: (of course) is said to be the result cf popular discontent with Mme. Lupescu. It is mere than likely that1,038 words
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Article266 1934-05-02 6 The Men Who Wait And Hoard i I Money is being changed into diamonds. Expecting at any moment a big diamond boom, wealthy men and women in Britain are converting their fortunes. Even if the boom is delayed for a number of years, they know that266 words
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Advertisement695 1934-05-02 6 $lOO must be Won o: S.G. P.G. FOOTBALL COMPETITION o NO ENTRANCE FEE IIELOW will be found particulars of the Sunday Gazette and Pinang Gazette, Football Competition No. 16, in which you are asked to forecast results of ten English .League matches to be played on May 5. A coupon695 words
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469 1934-05-02 7 CHINESE LEADERS DIVIDED ON JAPANESE DEMANDS NO PLAN EVOLVED TO OVERCOME DIFFICULTY Reuters Pacific Service. Peiping, April 13. 01 viewed regarding the Sino-Japa--1 nation in North China, a highly Chinese official who played a pro:Jt part last year in the negotiations Tangku armistice, says thatReuters Pacific Service. - 469 words
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Article235 1934-05-02 7 —"China Critic.” STRICTER control URGED The recommendation made by the Watch Committee to the S. M.C. urging stricter control over licenses issued to wine shops and taverns and restriction of hours for sale of alcoholic liquors deserves the support of all. As pointed out by Major—"China Critic.” - 235 words
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Article106 1934-05-02 7 win end shortly.—Reuters Pacific Service "*nton Government Successful Canton, April 14. officially announced to-day that (■ally the entire amount of the 000 loan, which will be used by the v ncial Bank of Kwangtung for the re-| Ption of the old $lO notes issued by 'nk, has■ win end shortly.—Reuters Pacific Service - 106 words
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Article408 1934-05-02 7 —"China Critic.” A REACTION I The intensity with which the so-called I Anti-Modem League is carrying out its avowed purpose of destroying anything seemingly modern is as ridiculous as the craze for modernism a few years ago. It used to be the fad to insert the word—"China Critic.” - 408 words
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Article472 1934-05-02 7 "China Critic” TRADE INTERESTS IN CONFLICT When the Manchurian Incident broke out in September, 1931, Europe felt that it was something remote and, feeling that they had something more urgent to do at hand, failed to take effective steps to curb the disturber of peace in the"China Critic” - 472 words
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Article199 1934-05-02 7 retum to Peiping by train. —Reuters Pacific Service. British Minister To Visit Tientsin Peiping, April 14. The British Minister to China, Sir Alexander Cadogan, will spend St. George’s Day in Tientsin, leaving Peiping by the morning train on Sunday, April 22. The Minister will be the guestretum to Peiping by train.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 199 words
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Article71 1934-05-02 7 be completed before May 15. Reuters Pacific Service. Nanking, April 14. The construction of block-houses at all strategic points along the NanchangKiukiang Railway has been ordered by General Chiang kai-shek with the object of ensuring the safety of the railway region against possible communist raids. Kiangsi officialsbe completed before May 15. Reuters Pacific Service. - 71 words
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Article356 1934-05-02 7 ‘China Critic.” THE NANKING ROAD BOTTLE-NECK We are firmly convinced that the buildings Nos. 115-1418 on Nanking Road should be pulled down immediately. Their coping, be it remembered, fell about three weeks ago and seriously injured three pedstrians. In commenting upon the incident this journal then observed‘China Critic.” - 356 words
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Article36 1934-05-02 7 —“China Critic” Chinese hotel owners have decided to donate an aeroplane for national defence and to raise the wherewithal by means of a surcharge on each patron’s bill. Their patriotism is indeed price-less!—“China Critic.”—“China Critic” - 36 words
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Article119 1934-05-02 7 together about three weeks.—Reuters Pacific Service. American Minister’s Tour Peiping, April 14. Towards the end of this month, as already announced, Mr. Nelson T. Johnson, the American Minister to China, is leaving for a tour of central China, and April 23 has now been fixed astogether about three weeks.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 119 words
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Article105 1934-05-02 7 able to afford a vocational school. —Reuters Pacific Service. Inspection Trip Of Kwangtung Canton, April 14. With a view to promoting agriculture and forestry in the north-west section of Kwangtung, Lt.-General Li Han-yuen, North-west district pacification commissioner, to-day sent an engineer to the various counties of theable to afford a vocational school.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 105 words
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Article55 1934-05-02 7 take place on April 17. —Reuters Pacific Service. Canton, April 14. Upon the arrival of the two planes ordered abroad for the civil service on the Nanning-Kweichow line, the Southwest Aviation Company is planning to start operations soon. It is probable that a trial flight will taketake place on April 17.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 55 words
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Article305 1934-05-02 7 UpilUlU VFIJL LUV auillVUV livivi v v v»» upheld by the world chancellories. —"China Critic.” JAPANESE RECOGNITION ATTEMPT Since the Manchurian puppet state was denied admittance to the comity of nations through the front door, her godfather has i made various attempts to smuggle herUpilUlU VFIJL LUV auillVUV livivi v v v»» ~ upheld by the world chancellories.—"China Critic.” - 305 words
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Article148 1934-05-02 7 on the same allegation.—Reuters Pacific Service. Attempt To Send Good Secretly To U. S. S. R. Harbin, April 17. Another Soviet official was arrested today on the alleged charge of attempting to send goods secrectly to Soviet Russia. Following the discovery of three tons of pharmaceutical goods,on the same allegation.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 148 words
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Article121 1934-05-02 7 —Reuters Pacific Service. To Inspect Peiping Student Corps Peiping, April 13. General Ho Ying-ching, acting Chairman of the Peiping Branch Military Council, will inspect the students corps of 31 middle schools in Peiping at the drill field on the Fourth Middle School at nine o’clock tomorrow morning.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 121 words
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Article40 1934-05-02 7 .—Reuters Pacific Service. Peiping, April 13. Prince Yun, chairman of the Mongolian Political Council, has assumed his duties at Pailingmiao, according to Chinese tele grams from Kueihua. The Council will be formally inaugurated on April 23..—Reuters Pacific Service. - 40 words
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Article271 1934-05-02 7 "China Critic.” ADDED GUARANTEE TO CIVIL LIBERTIES •4 The revision of the code on Criminal Procedure, according to the vernacular press, will soon be completed by the Criminal Law Committee of the Legislative Yuan. We are particularly glad, to note that in the revised code will"China Critic.” - 271 words
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Article158 1934-05-02 7 —Reuters Pacific Service. Desires To Resign Peiping Job Nanking, April 14. That General Huang Fu desired to resign the chairmanship of the Peiping Political Council was confirmed by Mr. Wang Ching-wei, President of the Executive Yuan, on the latter’s return this afternoon from Nanchang on board the.—Reuters Pacific Service. - 158 words
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Article126 1934-05-02 7 —Reuters Pacific Service. Driver off By Gen. Fu’» Troops Peiping, April 13. According to Chinese telegraphic advices from Kueihua, the bandits who recently penetrated into the Palingmiao area, have been driven off by the troops of General Fu Tso-yi, chairman of the Suiyuan Provincial government. These bandits—Reuters Pacific Service. - 126 words
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Article112 1934-05-02 7 Reuters Pacific Service. Acknowledges Receipt Of $50,000 Peiping, April 14. General Fu Tso-yi, Chairman of the Suiyuan Provincial Government, has telegraphed to General Ho Ying-ching, Acting Chairman of the Peiping Branch Militarj Council, acknowledging receipt of th« $50,000 sent to Suiyuan by the Council tc be usedReuters Pacific Service. - 112 words
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Article530 1934-05-02 8 -—Reuter Wireless. A recent speech by M. Doumergue shows that the French National Government regards itself as having two main tasks—to clear up the Stavisky affair and to defend the franc. No fewer than five authorities are inquiring into various aspects of the widely ramifying scandals that-—Reuter Wireless. - 530 words
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Article319 1934-05-02 8 THE REGENT OF KEDAH The thousands of peasants who wend- ed their way to Alor Star yesterday to the funeral of His Highness Tungku. Ibrahim testified to the esteem in which he was held by even the humblest mem- > bers of the State. By his wise319 words
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Article1466 1934-05-02 8 more row than ever. me see to that.—lvor Brown in the 1 ter Guardian - more row than ever. me see to that.—lvor Brown in the 1 ter Guardian. The historic Edwardian folk-song which invited all to walk down the Strand added, if I remember rightly, “that’s the place for fun and noise, all among the girls and boys. The association of1,466 words
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Article453 1934-05-02 8 Malay Mail.” CHINESE LABOUR: I The announcement that the Swat, Lodging House Keepers’ Association haT approached the shipping companies with' 6 request that passage rates for labourer* i from China to Malaya be reduced is si ficant and encouraging. Malay;, will need all the labour she can get—“ Malay Mail.” - 453 words
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Article197 1934-05-02 9 CHINESE CN gaming charges thousand dollars bail was asked Singapore police on Monday, I Man, a middle-aged Chinese, ,xi before Mr. N. Grice with as- > he management of a common house and with trespass into the aV a! Base, Seletar. Mr I'' ir Wiltshire,197 words
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Article548 1934-05-02 9 On Insurance Policy WAS DEATH FROM ELECTRIC SHOCK (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, May 1. The suit in which the public Trustee, I’.M.S. as administrator of the estate of Joseph Rogers, deceased, is claiming $20,000 from the General Accident Fire and Life Assurance Corporation, Limited, on548 words
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Article592 1934-05-02 9 HANDICAPS FOR SECOND DAY (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, May 2. I RACE 1 Ponies: Classes 2 and 3, combined, Division 3, 5 Furlongs. Lady Tarquin 10 10 10.02 Marcelle II 1.0.00 L«hss 20 00 Yellow River 9 og Larrikin 9 02 Baccara e 8 12 i592 words
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Article283 1934-05-02 9 Searching For Lost Father TO VISIT SHANGHAI Arriving this morning in Penang from Budapest on his way to Shanghai to seek for his lost father was a Hungarian Boy Scout carrying in his log book a number of recommendations from distinguished personalities in Europe. Joseph Kiss de283 words
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Article368 1934-05-02 9 A. A. ANTHONY CO.’S NOON QUOTATIONS Yesterday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sell err TIN Ayer Weng 1.95 2.00 c 1.95 2.00 c Hitam 53 55 53 55 Johan 27 29c 27 29c K n*a 2.721/2 2.721/2 2.771,6 Kuehai 1.05 lO5 1.07 V 2 N. Taiping 65 62 64 Pulau Kamiri368 words
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Article118 1934-05-02 9 I LN-SPOT YESTERDAY TO-DAY London £239.2.6 £238.5.0 TIN— (3 Months) London £236.5.0 £235.5.0. Singapore $118.62% $117.75 Business Done Penang $118.62% $117.25 Business Done 59 tons 25 tens COPRA (Sundried) $2.65 $2.65 BLACK PEPPER $16.00 $16.00 RUBBER London 6 916 d New York 13%c(G) 14%c(G) Singapore Spot 22 %c118 words
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Advertisement319 1934-05-02 9 u _.r™; S .5;..- u iH»--»?::. ....itf. r Maati-MCfiR,,,,,.;; ILhat a Relief everything is j plain sailing now... I There is a feeling of restfulness -Liplffh Jfc throughout the house—Worry and Anxiety have given place Z/v rWM to Relief and Cheerfulness— xr f W BABY IS ON COW 4 GATE319 words
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868 1934-05-02 10 SIR JOHN SIMON'S COMMONS STATEMENT NO OPPOSITION TO PROJECTS FOR ASSISTING CHINA London, May 1. “Sir John Simon’s statement in the House of Commons sets the recent expositions of Japanese policy in proper perspective,” says “The Times” “and it may now be accepted that,—Reuter. - 868 words
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Article63 1934-05-02 10 King Ibn Saud’s Victories Over Imam Of Yemen London, Apr. 27. King Ibn Saud’s troops are pursuing their victorious campaign against the Imam of Yemen, and their latest success is the capture, at Arashi, of the commander of the Imam of Yemen’s forces by pursuing armoured cars and63 words
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Article53 1934-05-02 10 Aeroplane Fired On By Nomadic Moors Rabat, Apr. 27. An aeroplane occupied by the Duchess of Bedford was nearly brought down by i nomadic Moors while flying from the Can- aries en route to Geneva. The Moors fired two bullets which went through the wings. The occupants53 words
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Article102 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter. 16 Killed In Riots ALLEGED BOMBING BY ITALIAN PLANES Paris, May 1. A message from Angora states that 16 were killed and 30 injured in the disorders during the elections in Rhode Island, Italian dependency in the Mediterranean. In a similar rioting a fortnight ago, a—Reuter. - 102 words
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Article88 1934-05-02 10 To Guarantee Integrity Of Baltic States Riga, Apr. 25. Both the German and Soviet Russian Governments have notified the Latvian Government of Germany’s refusal to sign the protocol guaranteeing the integrity and independence of the Batlic countries which the Soviet suggested would mark the improvement in relations between88 words
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Article107 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. May Have Activities Reduced Nairobi, April 26. A vast criminal organisation headed by witch doctors of the Lumbwa tribe who are known to police and administration as “the big eight” has been discovered. It is alleged the big eight, who exercise a powerful influence of fear—Reuter Wireless. - 107 words
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Article76 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. Panama Canal In 47 Hours Washington, April 25. The passage of 111 vessels of the United States Navy through the Panama Canal in fortyseven hours is described as the most gigantic naval manoeuvre of its kind in history by Admiral Sellars in a message to the—Reuter Wireless. - 76 words
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Article58 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. Public Asked For Another £50,000 London, April 25. Now that the public has completed its subscription of £50,000 towards the purchase price of the Codex Sinaiticus, prominent leaders of churches headed by the Archbishop of Canterbury, have appealed to the public as a mark of gratitude—Reuter Wireless. - 58 words
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Article91 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. Lays W reath On Cenotaph London, April 26 Passers-by in White Hall this morning watched the King of Siam, the shortest monarch in the world, he is only five feet high, carry a large wreath of roses and lilies frem the Home Office and reverently—Reuter Wireless. - 91 words
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Article267 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter. 25 Per Cent. PRICE OF SEVENPENCE OR EIGHTPENCE London, May 1. A 25 per cent, restriction and rubber at 7 or 8 pence were considered adequate by Mr. J. G. Hay, a member of the Rubber Negotiating Committee at the annual meeting of the Labu—Reuter. - 267 words
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Article29 1934-05-02 10 Reuter Wireless. Police Reinforcements Rushed To Mantes Paris, April 30. Police reinforcements were rushed to Mantes where 15 police and 30 civilians were injured in the riots.—Reuter Wireless. - 29 words
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Article122 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. High Prices For Unique Furniture London April 27. High prices were realised at Christie’s at the sale of the Marquis of Zetland’s magnificent collection of unique furniture, gobelins, tapestry and other objects of art from his London house. The whole scheme of decoration was orginally prepared—Reuter Wireless. - 122 words
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Article130 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. Boots Drug Company Experiment London, April 27. Five thousand employees of the Nottingham factories of the Boots Drug Company will for the next five months work a fiveday week without any reduction in pay as the result of the decision of the directors to introduce—Reuter Wireless. - 130 words
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Article169 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter. Lead Pencils AT ONE-THIRD U.S. PRICE Washington, May I. Exhibits of Japanese pencils costing twenty-two cents a gross which will cost thrice that to produce in America are used as an argument during the debate in the Senate Finance Committee on the Tariff Bill. “You—Reuter. - 169 words
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Article231 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter. Another Chapter In Prussian History Closed Berlin, May 1. A chapter in Prussian history is closed and another step in the Nazi reform of the Reich taken by the announcement that General Goering will relinquish his Prussian Ministry of the Interior in favour of Dr. Frick, Reich—Reuter. - 231 words
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Article108 1934-05-02 10 to blow up the building.—Reuter Wireless. Precautions To Prevent Disturbances London, April 30. Elaborate precautions to prevent May Day disturbances are being made throughout Europe. Three thousand horse and foot troops will support the police in maintaining order. The troops parade to-day in full war equipment in orderto blow up the building.—Reuter Wireless. - 108 words
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Article70 1934-05-02 10 —Reuter Wireless. Plan To Kidnap Ohio Governor’s Daughter Colbumbus, Ohio, April 30. Dillinger’s associates have established headquarters here and are completing plans to kidnap the Governor’s daughter. The Governor has also received a written threat of death if he fails to pardon Dillinger’s lieutenants who are awaiting execution•—Reuter Wireless. - 70 words
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Article179 1934-05-02 10 Indian Assailant Fj res Four Shots 55,000 ON STRIKE 10 Killed In Sulf ai) pur Clash Bombay, Apr. 27 After wounding Sweetlan 1, an Engta warrant officer of the Inman Auxiliar» Force, in a temple with a dagger, a y fired four shots with a revolver at179 words
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Article87 1934-05-02 10 .—Reuter Wireless. Reorganisation Of Trade Union Movement London, April 30. The Trades Council has called a special meeting of the delegates of a quarter million trade unionists on May 24 to consider the methods of combating Fascism. The memorandum spates that the only possible alternative tu Fascism can.—Reuter Wireless. - 87 words
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Article94 1934-05-02 10 Reuter. Deadlock Negotiations Averted Washington, May 1. There are indications that the deadlock ia the Americo-Soviet Debt Claims negotiations was averted at a conference betweet President Roosevelt and the Soviet Ambassador. M. Troyanovsky and Mr. Hull, at which M. Troyanovsky delivered a letter to President RooseveltReuter. - 94 words
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Article73 1934-05-02 10 60 Germans Accused Of 300 Outbreaks Berlin, Aprn aPJIIP A fire-raising conspiracy on precedented in German history is a e the trial which opened at >-> ltir of 60 accused, mostly farmers an charged with defrauding insurance panies of £200,000 during the last years. gi The documents in73 words
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Article94 1934-05-02 10 Il 10 -Reuter Wireless 30-Hour Work Urged For All Industries Washington, The standard thirty-hour v for all industries is urged ..."noosed Green who will ask Pre to support legislation enfei out the country pointing < re three million workers have th** ed under the recovery P l nIl 10 -Reuter Wireless - 94 words
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Article2053 1934-05-02 11 CURL -OR FACIAL PARALYSIS ROCKED BACK TO LIFE: ENGLAND’S NEW SPECTRUM T ESCOPE A STEAM-DRIVEN AEROPLANE )ur Own Correspondent) London, April 21. the atment of cancer the latest modification of ratus in use at Westminster ral doctors in “The British nal” this week announce their onc U>2,053 words
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Advertisement298 1934-05-02 11 WSBIm WJ 3 I Creme Cream I H t QreCLm This delightful cleansing cream B 0 1 T Li keep your pores in working g H Hu Exquisitely perfumed j j H n ft «OB order and your H H with "47ir Eau de Co- A JBL. H ra V298 words
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Advertisement50 1934-05-02 11 AIR-MAIL STATIONERY Writing-Pads 100 Sheet* Paper, Blotting Paper and Writing guide 40 Cents. Envelopes 6 x3l strong but very light 60 Cent* per 100 Compendiums 60 Sheets paper 10 x 8 30 Square shape envelopes and writing guide 80 Cents. The Pinang Gazette Press. Limited. No. la, PENANG STREET, PENANG.50 words
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Article964 1934-05-02 12 TO-DAY’S PRICES KENNEDY COMPANY The following are the latest quotations to MESSRS. KENNEDY A GO’S share Hot fo-dRr. Yesterday To-day Buyers Sellers Buyers Sellers RUBBER Amal. Malay 2.55 2.65 2.75 3.00 A. Panas 1.40 1.60 1.50 1.70 Bassett 80 85 95 1.05 B. Lintang 1.05 1.10964 words
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Article113 1934-05-02 12 Latest Quotations Tuesday Monday Pari 77% 77 1132 New York 5.12% 5 13% Montreal 5.10% 5.11% Brussels 21.85% 21.87% Geneva 15.73% 15.78% Amsterdam 7.52% 7.54% MUaa 59% 60 116 Berlin 12.93% 12.96 Stockholm 19.40 19.40 Copenhagen 22.39% 22.39% Oslo 19.40 19.90% Vienna 28 2> Prague 122%113 words
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Article55 1934-05-02 12 PENANG, MAY 2 (By Courtesy of the Chartered Bank) London Bank Demand 2|4 3|31 4 m[ts 2|4 5|32 Private 3 m|ts credit 2|4 13*32 3 Documentary 2|4 15|32 On New York Demand 59% nom. France T.T. 890 nom Hongkong T.T. 39% nom. Shanghai T.T. 45% dis. nom. 1 India55 words
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Article1177 1934-05-02 12 KENNEDY CO. SHARE LIST E If A S NAMES. 5 gs RUBBER c. c. Allenby Rubber Co. I 50 I 60 Alor Gajah'Rubber Estate' 70 8s Amalgamated Malay Estates 275 300 Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate 115 130 Aver Molek Rubber Co. 60 70 Ayer Panas Rubber Estatesl I 50 I1,177 words
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Article822 1934-05-02 12 SHIPPING ARRIVALS DEPARTURES Schedule of Principal Lines 1 The following is a list of vessels arriving ad sailing from Penang during the week: IN PORT TO-DAY S.S. MAKI AN for Pangkalan-Brandan, Pangkalan-Soesoe, Tandjong-Poera, Simpang-Olim, Idi and Langsa. 5.3. BATAK from Batoe-Bahra, BelawanDeli and Langsa. Sails for Batoe-Ba-hra, Belawan-Deli and Langsa822 words
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Article33 1934-05-02 12 The Singapore Prices for Standard Ribbed Smoked Sheet for to-day are as fol* lows Cents par > Spot 3 May'June 1934 23% July [September 1934 24 October] December Market steady.33 words
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Advertisement102 1934-05-02 12 WAfaKEF Born 1820 Still going Strong 0 jHli Health comes first and for the promotion of health in all climates JOHNNIE WALKER has stood first favourite since 1820—and RED LABEL for all occasions, the world’s most popular b evera ?>eSole Agents CALDBECK MACGREGOR I co LTD Incorporated under the Companies102 words
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Miscellaneous40 1934-05-02 12 WEATHER REPORT Temperature Wind EainfaD 6 a.m. 76 NE 5 nun. Noon 87 NW TIDE TABLE i To-day High Water Ix>w Water 2.00 a.m. 8.13 a.m. 2.10 p.m. 9-00 p.m. To-morrow 2.40 a.m. 8.46 a m. 2.43 p.m. 9.43 p.m.40 words
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Article1689 1934-05-02 13 AIR MAILS A mail for Java and Southern Sumatra by train to Singapore and thence by Netherlands India Air Mail Service will be closed at 7 p.m. to-day. i A mail for Medan (via Alor Star) by| road to Alor Star and thence by Netherlands India Air Mail1,689 words
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Advertisement187 1934-05-02 13 WEMBLEY PARK WEMBLEY CABARET MOLINA'S JAZZ BOYS (IMPROVED ORCHESTRA) ADMISSION —50 cts. COUPONS 7 for $2. ARRIVED ARRIVED New Charming Hostesses WEMBLEY SCHOOL OF DANCING Experienced Teacher from Shanghai Music by CAPEHEART Automatic Amplifier. Lessons Given to Ladies Gents at Wembley Cabaret. TERMS MODERATE Apply personally at 86, Beach Street.187 words
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Miscellaneous124 1934-05-02 13 SEASON EXTENDED 6.75 TO-NIGHT 9 30 THE THREE MUSKETEERS' WILD WOMEN OF BORNEO 1 OPENING TO-MORROW qlorious f Bk reunion x y M.-G.-M.’s MUSICAL SENSATION with 12 BIG STARS I 300 GORGEOUS GIRLS 5 NEW SONGS SCORES OF LAVISH DANCE SPECTACLES Phone 1355. (LESSEE MAJESTIC CINEMA) ’PHONE 1355. TO-NIGHT At124 words
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Miscellaneous104 1934-05-02 13 ................f 6.15 OPENING TONIGHT 939 THE SCRIM’S GREATEST SPECTACLE OF THE AGES I Britain’s Supreme Triumph! 'THE WANDERING JEW" MSB I > 111 h I s with CONRAD VEIDT I ANNE GREY MARIE NEY JOAN MAUDE DENNIS HOEY JOHN STUART PEGGY ASHCROFT I and a cast of thousands. L A104 words
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Miscellaneous103 1934-05-02 13 iRMKLI! 6.75 TO-NIGHT LAST NIGHT 9.30 p.m. The most outstanding thrilling Hindustani Talking, Singing and Coloured Dancing Picture 1 LAL-E-yAMAN OR > THE CIERS CF ARABIA Featuring 1 MISS PADMA MASTER MAHOMED St ir of Thousand Charms. of H.M.V. Records’ Fame. f MASTER PIROZ DASTUR Singing Idol of Filmland. Nightingale103 words
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Article402 1934-05-02 14 “Life Saved By Secret Service’ll 1 REPORTS SENT TO 1 GOVERNMENT I References to the Secret Service were made in the will, published on April sth., of the Hon. Penelope Magdalen Bdvill, of Hans-place, Chelsea, London, widow of Charles Arthur Bovill, and daughter of the first Baron402 words
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259 1934-05-02 14 The “Evening Standard” learns that Miss Victoria Hopper, “Tessa” of the film of “The Constant Nymph,” has become engaged to Mr. Basil Dean, the theatrical producer, who “discovered” her in 1933.In six months she has risen to fame as an actress. In July259 words
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Advertisement220 1934-05-02 14 IR M kl 130 YOU KMOW that REGAL EVAPORATED UNSWEETENED MILK p Ure cow’s milk reduced to its present creamy consistency by evaporation, and made completely U. sterile. It contains no preservative fUrry or other addition, consequently, after y,/ opening the tin, the same care should /7 Jj be taken220 words
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Miscellaneous1011 1934-05-02 14 WIRELESS PROGRAMMES B. B. C. PENANG WIRELESS Two of the following frquendee and SOCIETY wavelengths will be used simultaneously:— •aS Sign Frequency Wavelength ghf 15,140 kc|s 19.82 m. VS-8AH —Penang rail! 11,865 kc|s 25.28 m. ar fawn 11,750 kc|B 25.53 m. nan 9,585 kcjs 81.30 m. TO-DAY To-day The Test1,011 words
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Miscellaneous66 1934-05-02 14 7.45 Relay of Dance Music from the Raffles Hotel Dance Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Dan Hopkins. 8.30 Close Down. TO-MORROW P.M. 6.00 —Recorded music. 6.45 News Bulletin supplied by Straits Times. B.oo—Relay of Classical Music by Raffles Hotel Orchestra under the direction. of Mr. Dan Hopkins. 8.30 C'ose66 words
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Advertisement1937 1934-05-02 15 u «CuUmMUA I 1 ft* I I I j .l w| pw*we.....T~fefyj i a 111 ’lQffjh >' -i ti w I XssStfil t l'' r »lUPP»M M TO EUROPE VIA SUEZ Jrl-V (SLUE PUMMEL LIME From p en ang L Arrive Marseilles Arrive New York May. 10 PRES. POLK jF*1,937 words
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Article, Illustration988 1934-05-02 16 THOUSANDS OF PEASANTS LINE ROUTE IMPRESSIVE CEREMONY (By Our Own Reporter) Alor Star, Tuesday. The whole of Kedah is in mourning for H.H. Tunku Ibrahim C.M.G., C.V.0., Regent of Kedah, who died in the early hours of Monday morning. a i Thousands lined988 words
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Article86 1934-05-02 16 Heavy Rain In Perak (From Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, May 2. The night mail train from Penang to Kuala Lumpur was held up at Rasa owing to the line being flooded. Heavy rain fell after the departure of the night mail from Kuala Lumpur to86 words
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Article209 1934-05-02 16 A.S.P. Witnesses Failure To Slow Down The case, postponed from last Saturday, was heard by the Penang Police Magistrate, Mr. D. Wills, to-day in which Lee Aik Han was charged with rash driving of lorry P. 2768 so as to collide with a cyclist named Kuppusamy209 words
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81 1934-05-02 16 Finals Next Week Weather permitting the finals of the Championships will be played on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next. Presentation of the Challenge Cups will take place on the 9th May when Mrs. Goodman, wife of the President of the Penang Lawn Tennis Association, has81 words
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Article83 1934-05-02 16 President And New Construction Washington, April 25. Congress authority to start naval construction whenever he thinks fit in order *to bring the United States Navy up to Treaty limits will be asked by President Roosevelt in the forthcoming supplemental appropriation bill. This totals a little less than $1,500,000,000.83 words
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Article133 1934-05-02 16 Jun Dass when charged in the Penang Police Court this morning with stowing away on board the s.s. Karoa on a voyage from Calcutta, pleaded that he had lost his ticket along with his money, 10 rupees. The Magistrate, Mr. D. Wills, remarked “I think there is133 words
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76 1934-05-02 16 Carl Morosmaros, a twenty-three-year-old labourer, who lives near Budapest, owes his life to a freak of nature (says a Reuter message). During fight he was severely wounded by a knife thrust over the “heart.” Doctors called to the scene, expected to find76 words