The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 6 May 1915
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Title Section21 1915-05-06 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 17.50 Per Annum- Single Copy, 40 cts. Vol. 13. Penang, Thursday, 6th MAY, 1915. No. 18.21 words
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Advertisement187 1915-05-06 2 I THE I I STRAITS EC 'HO 1 MAIL EDITION. ■g i iim— nil I fl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail m for Europe, and contains the latest local and States la hews originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news187 words
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Article936 1915-05-06 598 If there is one subject more than another winch the Government—or Governments of the Colony and the F.M.S. heartily dislike to hear discussed, it is the Widows and Orphans bund. In fact, wo wonder that the High Commissioner allowed Mr. Macfadyen to bring it up at all936 words
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Article1069 1915-05-06 598 Iti‘ R sident of Sou abiy.i, Mr. J. Van den Aalst, has died of typhus. < Mr. Al. Batrowcliff, of theF.M S. Department of Agriculture, has gone on long leave. Prince Sommot, private secretary to the King of Siam, has just died at his palace in Bangkok. Mrs. If.1,069 words
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Article474 1915-05-06 599 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) LIZERNE CAPTURED. HEAVY ENEMY LOSSES. London, April 28. A Belgian communique confirms the capture of Lizerne and adds Several German trenches beyond that I town have been taken. Six hundred German I dead were counted, lhe booty comprises six quick-firing guns. Two hundred(Reuter’s Service.) - 474 words
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Article490 1915-05-06 599 Cod yright 'Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) GROSS MALTREATMENT. LORD KITCHENER’S INDICTMENT. London, April 27. In the House of Lords, Lird Kitchener dealing with the treatment of British prisoners in Germany, emphasised that be alwajs held German officers in respect but he hud been forced witn the greatest(Reuter’s Service.) - 490 words
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Article461 1915-05-06 600 Copyright Tehran! (Renter’s Service) fighting on land. HAR h ‘prisoners captured. TURKISH L an don, April 28. and the Admiralty Tbe War 0®f a a O f hard fightannounce that, tbe troops landed i»? ind 'Vli Peninsula are thorough y in eG S their touting. effectively n(Renter’s Service) - 461 words
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Article39 1915-05-06 600 (Reuter,) London, April 28. The Judicial Commit tie of the Privy Council has dismissed the petition for special leave to appeal presented by the five Indians sentenced in connection with the bomb murder mystery at Lahore.(Reuter,) - 39 words
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Article30 1915-05-06 600 P. O. Dividend. (Reuter.) London, April 28. The Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company pays a dividend for the half-year ending March 31st at the rate of ten per cent.(Reuter.) - 30 words
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Article17 1915-05-06 600 London, April 27. The Exchequer balances show a fresh record of X 115,00 ),000.17 words
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Article31 1915-05-06 600 (Reuter.) London, April 27. In the House of Lords, the Marquess of Crewe introduced the Government of India Consolidation Bill. The second reading will be taken next week.(Reuter.) - 31 words
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Article23 1915-05-06 600 (Reuter.) London, April 27. In the House of Commons it was announced that the Budget will be introduced on Tuesday next.(Reuter.) - 23 words
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Article49 1915-05-06 600 (Reuter.) London, April 28. The Peking correspondent of the Times cables that he has reason to believe that’the members of the filibustering party organised by Captiin Von Pappeaheiu, pailitary attache at the German Ligation to China, together with their loader, have beei killed in Mongolia.(Reuter.) - 49 words
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Article74 1915-05-06 600 (Reuter). London, April 27. The prices i tiling in the London maikets are as follows: Copper, 81 p I’on sheets, 15 J Yellow metal, 10. Argentine Linsee 1, 50/0, June and July paid. Wheats, Easier; White Karachi 66/3; Sellers Red 65/6 Delhi 67/; White Bombiy not offered(Reuter). - 74 words
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Article1336 1915-05-06 600 ALLEGED THEFT. Before the District Judge, Mr. Ralph Scott, this morning, J. J. Hudson was charged with the theft, on or about April 5, of certain articles from the s.s. Cornelia which was then lying at anchor in the harbour, the goods, valued altogether at sl2, being1,336 words
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Obituary36 1915-05-06 600 (Reuter.) Obituary. General Chetwyad-S'apyiton. London, April 27. The death has taken place, at the age of 92, of Lieut.-General Granville GJorge Chetwynd-Stapylton, who served in Afghanistan from 1810 12 and retired from the Airny in 1881.36 words
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Article969 1915-05-06 601 We are fighting Germany, Austria, and Drink,” said Mr. Lloyd George in mail week. This studied slight to Turkey is deeply resented on the Bosphorus. Says the Malay Mail: The Paris newspapers state that a woman named Poisson died of fright caused by the explosion of a Zeppelin969 words
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Article250 1915-05-06 601 LEADING GERMANS ON THE WAR. NATIONAL EGOISM.” “All Nations to Blame Palis, March 30. The Echo de Paris continues its interviews on the war with prominent Germans, secured through a neutral journalist. Professor von Liszt, Professor of Jurisprud nee at the University of Berlin, said Our appeal250 words
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Article551 1915-05-06 602 Tb a was held at ><« < ffi-> «I aarta Association w c? )nd n Messrs. l>dterS) I 'p a s E.C.ou 30 h ult. House.Crutch 01 d ’resided, and there Mr. W. H. e G. Wright (hon. ««““'VX J Grab»-» (hon- secnnary), Vejsurer). ai Mal tbe»s551 words
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Article269 1915-05-06 602 ACTION FOR MISREPRESENTATION Damages Awarded D images for alleged misrepresentation in a draft prospectus were claimed by Mrs. Istbella J Lmg, wife of Dr. Ling, 22, Cavendish-square, W., against the Chenderiang Tin Dredging Company, Ltd., of Martin’s lane, Cannon-street, EC., in an action which came beto269 words
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Article274 1915-05-06 602 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Alessrs. Allen Dennys Co. by auction and private treaty, yesterday. 31,200 lbs were sold Diamond smoked sheet No. 2 §l2O to SI 25 Plain §llB §l2O Unsmoked sheet §ll6 §ll9 Fine l‘a!e Crepe Medium Pale Crepe §l2l Pale274 words
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Article2115 1915-05-06 602 .—M.M. Aleeiing in Kuala Lumpur The Federal Council opened its sittings in Kuala Lumpur on Tuesday morning. Present. H E the High Commissioner (Sir Arthur Henderson Young, k c m, g H.H the Sultau of Selangor (Sir Alacdin Suleiman Shah, k c. m g H H. the Yang.—M.M. - 2,115 words
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Article312 1915-05-06 603 In the District Court yesterday (says Tuesday’s Straits Times) there was opened before Mr. E. L Talma a case in which Jackson Oswald Davies, of Coleman House, is charged that he being entrusted with $550 as an ag nt committed criminal breach of t-ust. Accused claimed to312 words
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Article720 1915-05-06 604 .—MM. Ihb FiiS TEK3 Me ktis ii ff.r our eon l! Wewoulj w Duac n <,,i bring uUtioo» w w t 0 the cbaimn 1 ‘'P munimoo B Agiooution of ol il.i.v i ot tb« aud IWb b? h d e rcbXcte.. S tic S Mr..—MM. - 720 words
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Article468 1915-05-06 604 —JI JI. Major W. A. Cuscaden, formerly Inspec-tor-General of Police, Straits Settlements, now supervising musketry instruction with the 55th Brigade, ISch Division, with headquarters at Puifleet, forwards to the Free i'ress an extract, with portrait, from the Beston Mercury and Somersetshire Herald, of the late—JI JI. - 468 words
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Article334 1915-05-06 604 Monday’s Execu ion. There was only a small attendance of the general public at the promulgation of sentences on mutineers of the sth Light Infantry, held outside the Criminal Prison last evening, says Tuesday’s Free Press. Mr. G. H. May, Chief Police Officer, read the usual statements concerning334 words
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Article112 1915-05-06 604 Curtaikd Celebrations. To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, 1 have the honour to inform you tbat a telegram has been rec ive 1 by His Excellency the Governor from- the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies to the effect that it is112 words
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Article902 1915-05-06 605 TOM. It was not to ba thought that the annua meeting of the PA.il. which is generally productive of mu *h useful discussion, w uIl pass without consideration of the question of the export duty on rubber. 'I he method followed bv Government in basing theTOM. - 902 words
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Article456 1915-05-06 605 Mr. Still’s Explanation. In a short leaderette on Tuesday evening, the Straits Times said Until we have an opportunity of reading carefully the full text of the judgment delivered by Mr. Justice Earnshaw, in the action Macgregor v. Straits Times, we refrain from expressing any opinion456 words
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Article375 1915-05-06 605 Bangkok Times. His Al .je-t ’s forthcoming tour in the Peninsula will necessarily direct attention again to the pi< gross oi the Southern Railway and the part it is to play in development of the Kingdom. It has now been decided that the town of Chumpon is toBangkok Times. - 375 words
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172 1915-05-06 605 April 27 By Balance $16,829.66 28 Staff of Penang Barbour Boad 53.85 Balance, April 28 SI 6,883.51 Remitted to Loudon on 24 2-15 <£lo,ooo The Agents notify that the Outward P. O. Packet Nubia is expected to arrive here from Colombo at 8172 words
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Article555 1915-05-06 606 th 7 order of the day in all Economy 1 circles and the same private and rigoroUS i y applied to principle sb° unless the Government Jilttd "ueS-ry nasty mess f benthe«arisOTer. remarks ffeare ;l r the Colonial Government. fc i a whole galaxy of legal555 words
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Article558 1915-05-06 606 Mr. H. G. Sir war, who has been appointed District Judge, Singapore, leaves for the Southern Settlement on Thursday next. From Wednesday’s Free Press Mr. N. D. Mudie arrived from Penang yesterday, and took his seat in the Police Court as third magistrate. Our Klang correspondent writes that Mir.558 words
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Article984 1915-05-06 606 It is not a little extraordinary that nearly, but not quite, all the copies of the Echo in which we asked for an independent inquiry into certain recent events in this Colony failed to reach the addressees in England. Budget Day, when it comes next Tuesday, should have984 words
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27 1915-05-06 607 April 28 By Balance ...116,883.51 29 Anonymous 25.00 Balance, April 29 ...$16,908.51 Remitted to London on 24 2-15 JU 0,00027 words
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Article231 1915-05-06 607 April 26 By Balance $1,383.64 29 J. Gawthorne 25 00 Balance, April 29. $1,408 64 Amount previously acknowledged 11,744.74 Total ...$13,153.38 Referring to the death of one of the M. S. V. R. in the rioting” in Singapore M. S V' R. Magazine says Equally and was231 words
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Article461 1915-05-06 607 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) SIR JOHN FRENCH’S REPORT. Asphyxiating Gases Again. London, April 28. Field-Marshal Sir John French, in bis bulletin, states “The fighting to the north and north-east of Ypres was continued all yesterday. The British, in conjunction with the French, definitely stopped the German attack(Reuter’s Service.) - 461 words
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Article489 1915-05-06 607 Copyright Telegram, (Reuter’s Service.) TORPEDOED BY AUSTRIAN SUBMARINE. HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE. Paris, April 28 A semi-official statement issued here says that it is reported that the French cruiser Leon Gambetta was torpedoed in the Adriatic on April 26. She sank, but the great part of her(Reuter’s Service.) ’ - 489 words
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Article437 1915-05-06 608 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) progress of the army. T ,oo f E.l.bli.U'l Aero» G.llipoHLondon, April 29. nr Office announces that, in the The Wa nnoosition, our troops have across the end of S" B from a point north*f U Hi»»rhk to the mouth of a stream on(Reuter’s Service.) - 437 words
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Article109 1915-05-06 608 Copyright Telegram (Reuter’s Service.) A CONCLUSION DESIRABLE. STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. London, April 27. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, replying to a question by Sir Wm. Bull Unionist member for Hammersmith, said that Great Britain could not suggest to(Reuter’s Service.) - 109 words
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Article202 1915-05-06 608 (Reuter.) A Favourite's Win. London, April 29. The following was the result of the first of the classic races of the year, run at the Newmarket First Spring Meeting yesterday afternoon: The Two Thousand Guineas Stakes of 100 sovs each, b, f., for entire colts and fillies(Reuter.) - 202 words
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Article47 1915-05-06 608 (Reuter). London, April 28. The market prices ruling in London are as follows Copper, 80|. Rubber, 2/5 Linseeds, 49/9. Wheats, dull, all exclusive; White Karachi, 64/9 Red, 64/; Delhi, 65/6 Rosafe, Hemp, 31}. Tin, 165. Iron, 65/9, Linseed oil, 31J. Rubber. 2/2}. Copra, 25},(Reuter). - 47 words
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Article1936 1915-05-06 608 CONCLUSION OF THE CASE. The case against James John Hudson, charged with theft of certain articles to the value of sl2 from the Eastern Shipping Company’s steamer Cornelia on April 5, the property of the Company, was resumed before Mr. Ralph Scott in the District Court after1,936 words
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Advertisement50 1915-05-06 608 Muddy Complexion. When you see a woman with a muddy or sallow complexion and dull eyes, you may know that her liver is out of order. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets will correct it and make hor look better and feel bettor. Bor sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Article523 1915-05-06 609 $lO,OOO Damages Claimed. An interesting sequel to the Field General Court Martial, which was held in Penang some four or five months back, is being unfolded in the Supreme Court. It will be remembered that a Kling, named Mahomed Ibrahim, was charged with spreading a false523 words
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Advertisement64 1915-05-06 609 A Parent's Duty. Your boy is always getting scratched or cut ro bruised. Because these wounds have healed all right is no sign they always will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. You can get nothing better, and blood poison64 words
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Advertisement92 1915-05-06 609 The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional meiit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was first offered o the public in 1872. From a small beginning it bas grown in favor and populaiity un i it has attained a world wide reputation. You92 words
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Article829 1915-05-06 610 Sir. l. much interested in reading in I hare b D1 ,tby letter from the p-n ot rourp»pe r a e g „bo is, I believe, a ColoMr. Alma Bake KinU> nith arge rin and rubber. interest 8 m tin our loca paper 3 ff9 t829 words
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Article391 1915-05-06 610 THE COURT-MARTIAL. Leading A Party to Tanglin. This morning (says Wednesday’s Malaya Tribune) before the summary general CourtMartial composed of Lieut.-Col. Brownlow, R.G A (Presideut), Major Harris Edge, 4th K. S. L. I. and Capt. ’Ball, sth N. L. I, Lance-Naick Fazerazzin, No. 2523, was charged with joining391 words
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Article2022 1915-05-06 610 ruination to go there to stay.— Japan Chronicle. CHINESE ESTATE MANAGERS ON TRIAL. Charges of Obstructing Police. There was opened before the acting Chief Justice (Mr. L. M. Woodward), at the Malacca Assizes, yesterday (says Wednesday’s Straits Times) a case which has aroused a great deal of interestruination to go there to stay.—Japan Chronicle. - 2,022 words
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Article1298 1915-05-06 611 PANICKER CASE DIFFICULTIES Mr Macfadten’s Bill. As already briefly reported by telegram Mr. E. Macfadyen introduced on Tuesday in the Federal Council at Kuala Lumpur his private bill designed to meet the situ, ation created by the judgment of the F.M S. Full Court of Appeal in1,298 words
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961 1915-05-06 612 .—T.O.M. One thing in connection with planters’ meetings we have frequently noticed is the tremendous enthusiasm for the prosecution of some particular question, and then about turn. It has happened frequently, and we have been at a loss to ascribe precisely the cause. The latest.—T.O.M. - 961 words
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302 1915-05-06 612 Says the Straits Times of Wednesday evening J “We have read carefully the full text, published elsewhere in this issue, of Mr. Justice Earnshaw’s judgment in Macgregor v. The Straits Times. It is a most lucid and most fair survey of the case, and we302 words
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Advertisement10 1915-05-06 612 Fur Chronic Chest Complaints, Wjq4<’ Great Peppermint Qira, U. 6410 words
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Article1286 1915-05-06 613 The Greatest Social Need of Singapore. It is a relief to turn a while from the war news, from thoughts of slaughter and destruction, to the opposite themes of preservation and construction of life. I hose thoughts are worth cherishing as lifelong treasures, always progressing, always1,286 words
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Article770 1915-05-06 613 Shegu and Yahaya, two privates in *C Company, were charged in the Third Court before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton yesterday’ with voluntarily causing hurt to an old Tamil barber, named Kathan. The accised pleaded guilty. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted, and Mr. J. Crabb-Watt appeared on behalf770 words
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Article309 1915-05-06 614 (To the Editor of the Free Press). Sir,— Reverting to the article by “J. C. G.” published in your issue of to-day’s date as a Messmate I must take distinct exception to the reference to mess life in Singapore. Your contributor must be one of a very309 words
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Article57 1915-05-06 614 Ladies Monthly Medal for April, 1915. tfc" "«+«=B9-24=65 Misa Mahler +44=92 ~21=68 «iSSt' is Attta Mbs B tS S ilhJ Ste Priori 7„A U U BB Barnett, ,e l«med no 6core rS also played Gs theMunthl >' Med »l with Russia e Ja ’a p ilperB to57 words
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Article1738 1915-05-06 614 Complete List of Names. The Colonial Secretary hasfowarded to us for publication the following lists of names of those gentlemen who have gone home in connection with the war and whose passages have been paid by the Government. The lists are complete to April 30th, 1915. List1,738 words
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Article95 1915-05-06 615 The following subscriptions for the Air Fleet Fund, Ipoh, have been received Gau Gnoh Bee, for Kinta Craft... §5OO Gan Gnoh Bee Penang 500 Tye Kee Yoon do 500 Cheab Chen Eok do 250 H. V. Edwards do 25 Special telegrams to the Nieuws van den Dag95 words
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Article1996 1915-05-06 615 EVIDENCE IN MALAKA I INDA CASE Officials Attacked By Coolies. When the Malaka Pinda case was resumed yesterday betore Mr. Justice Woodward, at the Malicca Assizes, little time wus occupied (says the Straits limes) in deciding whether the various charges should be taken together or heaid separately according1,996 words
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Article893 1915-05-06 616 That Gio forcing ut the Dardanelles could only be achieved by means of ihose combined operations known as amphibious warfare,” that is, by a strong landing force covered and supported by an adequate flset, was recognised from the first by all except the few893 words
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51 1915-05-06 616 April 29 By Balance $16,908.51 30 Employees of Malakoff Rubber Co. and Malakoff Plantations Co.,Ld.,sth monthly subscription 110.00 Chinese Staff, Chartered Bank 32.30 Municipal Staff, 7th instalment 384.30 Penang Band, sth instalment 18.90 Balance, April 30 ...$17,454.01 Remitted to London on 24 2-1551 words
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Article160 1915-05-06 616 l J April 29 By Balance $1,408 64 30 A. L Jumeaux, 3rd contiibution... 5 00 Balance, Apiil 30. $1,413 64 Amount previously acknowledged 11,744 74 Total ...5’3,158.38 Dr. Morrison’s engagement as foreign adviser to tne Piesidentcf China has been extended for five years. Mr. H. C.lJ. - 160 words
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Article1203 1915-05-06 617 From among the ver--- composed by Haruko, widow of tli“ 1 Em per of Japan, the following have been selected to be engraved on the portals of the Girls’ High Schools throughout the Empre The diamond’s best rays Flash from the carved stone So genius wins praise By1,203 words
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Article455 1915-05-06 617 EXCELLENT PROGRESS MADE. MANY PRISONERS CAPTURED. Athens, April 29. The Allies yesterday successfully continued their operations at Suvla Bay on the Aegean coast somewhat to the north of the Narrows, where they captured an entire battalion of Turks. Warships Forging Ahead. London, April 30, 5 a.m. The455 words
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Article1008 1915-05-06 618 n iu THE FORTS were hoW silenced. i“ th I,i: b •b»”’* 1 526; witnessed the bombardAllied Fleet and sends a of smoke at 'At mi^ay’^ e s iuel i es cou i i only be th 0 to t a corner of Sheffield at its t-p,re1,008 words
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Article895 1915-05-06 618 Copyright Telegram (2euter‘s Service.) FURIOUS BRITISH OFFENSIVE. London, April 30. Despatches from Rotterdam state that the fighting on the Yser-Lys Canal is continuing most furiously, the British attacking constantly iu increasing strength. The British also took the offensive in the district of La Basses where they never(2euter‘s Service.) - 895 words
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Article885 1915-05-06 619 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) THE FIGHT NORTH OF YPKES. GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION. London, April 30. The Eye-Witness attached to the British Beadquarters states: “1'he German plan was a sudden onslaught to the south west, with the object of gaining the crossings of the canal south of Bixschoote and getting(Reuter’s Service.) - 885 words
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Article158 1915-05-06 619 A Favourite's Win (Reuter.') London, April 30. The following was the result of the second great classic race of the season, run y es er day at the Newmarket First bpnng Meeting: The One Thousand Guineas Stakes of IGO sovs each, h. f, for three-y^' old fillies,(Reuter.') - 158 words
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Article178 1915-05-06 620 Copyright (Reuter’s Service.) rttilD'S NARRO W ESCAPE. CHILD sn Lin d oD L.ter. «hfither it wis a Z ppetn lpswich Of or an aerop l dropped there one leteral bo bi eharastor le il on a house of three and into the occupied by 4 daughter aged(Reuter’s Service.) - 178 words
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Article73 1915-05-06 620 The Government Attitude. (Reuter.) London, April 29. htheHuUse of Commons, Mr. JoynsonHicks, Unionist member for Manchester, strongly urged the Government to allow the use of more cible codes especially with the Dominions and India. He declared the present limitations were crippling trade, The Government replied that it was(Reuter.) - 73 words
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Article40 1915-05-06 620 (Reuter.) London, April 29. In tbe House of Commons, Mr. L liarcourt. Secretary of State for the Colonies, «MUM that no substantial loan towards t 0 L,k9 N J' l94 could .ptesea Ha tbat the UUd6rtakBQ tOTwd3the(Reuter.) - 40 words
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Article19 1915-05-06 620 (Reuter.) The Tsar l ttro S r «d, April 28. lsar has arrived at Odessa.(Reuter.) - 19 words
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Article113 1915-05-06 620 Fiadli^e/ the’Court. IFr m mspm d m t.) Tbe Marine Court FT"’ April 30 Cire °®stanca 9 of Toquiry in'o the '.‘■®«»ro» onll s ba»dmg of the t' il7 f »»u“tbatH l0 l a H1U ou l nb “M toby the K r h r t113 words
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Article539 1915-05-06 620 Copy, ight Telegram (Reuter’s Service.) GOVERNMENT PROPOSALS. SPIRIT DUTY DOUBLED. Loudon, April 29. In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George introduced the Government’s proposals on the question of drink. Tbe duly ou spirits would be doubled th it on light beeis would remain unchanged, but a(Reuter’s Service.) - 539 words
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Article1405 1915-05-06 620 CONCLUSION OF INQUIRY. The M trice Court of It quiry into tha circumstances of the collision between the Straits Steamship Company’s steamer k’a/ypso and tue Eastern Shipping Compiny s steamer Avagyee, which took place in the haroour on the morning of April 3, was coucluded ia the1,405 words
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Article495 1915-05-06 621 Sergt. Simpson Killed, I te. leaie Wounded. A letter received in Singapore from Sergt. Champlain, KOY.L.L, at the front, recirdsthe death from wounds iu action of Sergt. Simpson, K.O Y.L.I. Both these men left the regiment heie (says the Singapore evening paper) on expiry of their495 words
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Article664 1915-05-06 621 Tom Wright. ] - [By Tom Wright.] The Cam'ridge Magazine reports the Venerable Aichdeacou Cunningham as “quoting with approval” an Austrian opinion that Liberals, Socialists, and Pacifists generally are worse than Jews.” Whereupon between a hundred and 15Q Cambridge fellows left the meeting in p ro test. There was an indignation meeting664 words
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Advertisement93 1915-05-06 621 The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to suivive for a period of forty yea: s. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was first offered to the public iu 1872 From a small beginning it bus grown in favor and populaiily until it has attained a world wide reputation. You93 words
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Article880 1915-05-06 622 i,»s~beeii responsible for a T |je war ba» o f the views Ireid eansideraW 0 and not the leist uoteia’‘"oa f ’X“‘is ’to chin 0 attituJa Government towards democracy lo'tbe outbreak of hostilities S^ B nm‘u- were circulated which mysterious» O ne a wrong im-w--re.“lc' lists880 words
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Article296 1915-05-06 622 On the Renong Ground, Duke Street, last Satuid iv. the members of Team E of the Central Union Athletic Club were presented with a handsome Silver Cup for being first iu the Five-a-side Football League. Mr. Goh Hong Joo (Vice-President), in handing the cup to the296 words
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Article509 1915-05-06 622 Mr, W. S. Goldie, manager of Messrs. Macalister Co., was badly stung by an ikan par it at the Swimming Club vesterday. Mr. 11. Marriott Auditor-General, Straits Settlements, is due iu Penang some time this week on his usual official visit. Mr. L E. P. Wolferstan has been granted509 words
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Article1023 1915-05-06 623 Where the sound of British guns is now heard in the Narrows a Great King once sat on a marble throne at Abydos and poured a libation from a gold cup into the Hellespont as the Persian Immortals led the wav across the bridge of boats to the1,023 words
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Article160 1915-05-06 623 Aonual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the members of tie Parish Hall was held at the Hall yesterday morning, the Rev. L. M Duvelle taking the chair. 'I he Chairman briefly addressed the meeting and said that he was glad to see such a large attendance,160 words
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Article80 1915-05-06 623 lbs. The Straits Rubber Co., L‘d- ...121,750 The Penang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd. ...107,500 The Rubana Rubber Estates, I td. 32,000 ITe Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 30,500 The Bitak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd 12,000 The Bagan Serai Co Ltd. 15,500 W e hear that Mr.80 words
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Article918 1915-05-06 623 Copyright Telegram (Reuter’s Service.) ALLIES’ PROGRESS. All Along the Line. Paris, May 1. A Paris communique, issued this evening states North of Ypres our attacks progressed along the whole front on a depth varying from a half to one kilometre. “We ctp’ured two successive lines 0 trenches(Reuter’s Service.) - 918 words
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Article460 1915-05-06 624 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) Continued Russian Progress. Petrograd, May 1. A Petrograd official statement announces West of the Niemen we closely pressed the enemy’s advanced guards along the whole front. The enemy’s attacks near the fortress of Ossowiecs were repulsed with heavy loss Barren enemy attacks took(Reuter’s Service.) - 460 words
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Article963 1915-05-06 624 Copyright Telegram. A SPLENDID ACHIEVEMENT. Royal Congratulation. London, May 1. His Majesty the King has telegraphed to Admiral Robeck and General Sir lan Hamilton the following message “It is with intense satisfaction that I have heard of the success which, in the face of determined resistance, attended963 words
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Article487 1915-05-06 625 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) “EYf-WITNESS’S” NARRATIVE. London, May 1. The Eve-Witness,” attached to the British Headquarters, in giving details of the Canadian achievements at Ypres, tells a thrilling tale of a fight against uverpowerngi odds. Qdds of Four to One. The Canadian division was opposed by(Reuter’s Service.) - 487 words
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Article403 1915-05-06 625 Copyiight Telegram (Reuter’s Service.) THE BRITISH ADVANCE. Capetown, May 2. The B itish are continuing to advance towtrds Windhuk (capital of German SiutbWest Africa) and have cut the line north of Gibeon where the retreating Germans were entraining. Fierce Fighting. A fierce engagement ensued and a(Reuter’s Service.) - 403 words
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29 1915-05-06 625 April 30 By Balance ...517,454.01 May 1 Chief Post Office, Penang, 4th instalment Balance, May 1 Remitted to London on 24-2-1 a29 words
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Article4392 1915-05-06 626 evidence byThĕ accused. 0' POUCE BEUTALirY s U Malacca Assize Court reWb hUv h morning (says Friday’s assembled J 6B 6 y tiQU e the hearing of Straits Tim 6B hag arisen O ut of trouble the case wbi bruang estate, which occurred Ch i no se4,392 words
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Article525 1915-05-06 628 Taiping Warder Kidded. News has been received in loping (.-ajs th, T.0.1f.) of the death at the t.on oK.U William Simpson, who pined the about 1908 9. Became to tauaapore wth bi, battalion, and was transferred to the R.„ t va, on the 15th May last525 words
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Article3210 1915-05-06 628 Mr. R J. WILKINSON’S SURVEY. Probdems Raised by the War Tao Government Gazette published list Friday contains as a suppleme it the report of the Colon'til Secretiry, the Hon. R. J Wilkinson, cmg on the Colony of the Straits Settle cents for the year 1914. Wo3,210 words
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Article643 1915-05-06 630 'mu DI th» most interesting sublet To our nnnilt 3 of the |> A. Mon introduced a suggested abolition sunda r' Aour on estates. The letter of of Simday labott was o f c uree. grounds, but be. based sole y at anv conclusion lore 2n,'mu DI - 643 words
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Article1073 1915-05-06 630 A desire to evade the payment of taxes is common to all mankind and though we hear from England that the income-tax payer, poor milch-cow of the State, has this year in many cases actually paid in advance in order to provide the Government, with the silver bullets necessary1,073 words
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Article187 1915-05-06 630 Nobody who has followed the Mansoor trial carefully can have entertained any doubt as to what the verdict of the CourtMartial would be, and that verdict being guilty there could ba no other penalty than death. The fact that the accused behaved in a peculiarly foo ish187 words
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Article1211 1915-05-06 631 Lord Liverpool, u- ng the word lar in bis reply to ?>1 C.jorcnili s congratulations to the New Zi danders, fell into a common error, 1 ir although the term is used by the British public to describe sailors, it is quite unknown ail >at. Surely Calcutta has1,211 words
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Article1015 1915-05-06 631 Copyright Telegram Center’s Serve?.) A GENERAL COUNTER. ATTACK. STUBBORN FIGHTING. London, May 3. The Eye-Witness” attacked to the British Headquarters, in a despatch dated April 30, states A strong Anglo-French counter-attack on the morning of April 26 along the whole line horn Steenstraate to eastward of St. Julien,Center’s Serve?.) - 1,015 words
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Article841 1915-05-06 632 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service.) HAMPERING THE NAVY. Drastic Dr nk Measures Recommended, Loudon, May 3, 5.55 a.m. Ina White Paper which has just been published it is revealed that Sir Jehu Jellicoe, Commander-in-Chief of the Grand Fleet, wrote to Mr. Winston Churchill, First Lord of the(Reuter’s Service.) - 841 words
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54 1915-05-06 632 May 1 By Balance $17,499.31 R. Scott May subscription 25.00 3 Musketeers monthly subscription 45.00 Honble A. T. Bryant monthly subscription 100 00 Staff of Presgrave Mathews April subscription 20.00 W. H. Threfall monthly subscriptipn 10.00 Balance, May 3 ...$17,699.31 Remitted to London54 words
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Article159 1915-05-06 632 April 29 By Balance $1,413 64 May 3 M. Maule 15 00 F. A. Vanrenen 50 00 Anonymous 5.(0 William Dell monthly 10.00 R- O wen 25 00 Balance, May 3 $1,518.64 Amount previously acknowledged 11,744 74 Total ...$13,263 38 A curious case came up for hearing159 words
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Article1433 1915-05-06 633 (Jocyrigtit Fe. gra;i> (Reuter’s Service) GERMAN TORPEDO BOATS SUNK. London, May 2. The German torpedo boats, which had previously torpedoed and sunk the trawler Columbia, only one of the deck hands of which was rescued by the other trawlers, were chased by the Laforey, Leonidas, Lawford and Lark(Reuter’s Service) - 1,433 words
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24 1915-05-06 633 (Reuter.) Paiis, May 2. A Paris communique states that the Emperor of Abyssinia visited Jibutil and inspected the liner Polynesien.(Reuter.) - 24 words
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Article38 1915-05-06 633 (Reuter,) (Reuter.) London, May 1. His Majesty the King has receive d in audience M. Ribot, the French Minister of Finance, who is at present in Loudon. M. Ribot inspected the camps at Aidershot.(Reuter,); (Reuter.) - 38 words
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Article33 1915-05-06 633 Amsterdam, April 30. The death has taken place at Constantinople of Prince Sebaeddin, a son of Sultan Murad and one of the founders of the Decentralisation Party in Turkey.33 words
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Article134 1915-05-06 633 Presentation of C.M.G. to Mr- Like -Yew(From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, May 1The presentation of the insignia of the C.M.G. to Towkay Loke Yew took pL 3O a the Town Hall this morning, H.h. High Commissioner making the presenta io in the presence of a134 words
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Article119 1915-05-06 634 siNG apoke^ t martial sentence promulgated. (F m Our Correspondent) Singapoie, May 3. r> this afternoon the senOf the Field General w tTwbich tried Kassim Ismail Court Martial well known firm M 800r a Tan on Charges of treason, Urmation to the '«y’and attemptmg to wage war on119 words
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Article297 1915-05-06 634 OFFICIAL COMMUNIQUE. MILITARY DESPATCHED FROM SINGAPORE. [from Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 3. A communique issued from Headquarters states “A telegram was received on Su day morning to the effect that local disturbances have broken out at Pasir Puteh, twentyfive miles south-east of Kota Bahru in Kelantan.297 words
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Article120 1915-05-06 634 (Reuter). London, April 29. Tho following are the market puces ruling in London Copper, 79| Rubber, 2/s|. Cotton seed, nominal. Wheats, steady. Yellow Guzerat 3%, 53/6 paid Toria 3/5, 52/ paid Hemp, 32. Tin, 16-4. Iron, 65/1. Linseed oil, 31/ sellers. Coconut oils, Shellac, slow. London, April(Reuter). - 120 words
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Article349 1915-05-06 634 The output of Chenderiang Tin Dredging, Ltd for April was: Dredging, 120 piculs, total hours run 232; Hydraulicing 60 piculs, representing 15 days’ actual work. The dredge started on the 9th of April but was only running on short time until the 22nd when dredging operations commenced349 words
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Article432 1915-05-06 634 —M. M. PRESENTATION OF C.M.G. Interesting Ceremony. The presentation of the insignia of his C.M.G. to Towkay Lake Yew was made in the Town Hall in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday morning, in the presence of a large and very representative gathering, those present including all the higher*—M. M. - 432 words
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Article104 1915-05-06 634 lbs. Samagaga Rubber Co. Ltd. 6.012 Rubber Estates of Kriau, Ltd. 19,708 Pad ing Jawa Rubber Etates, Ltd.... 9,389 Gula Kalumpong Rubber Estates Ltd. 63,208 Karan Rubber Co. Lid. 7,146 Padang Rubber Co. Ltd, 17,000 Rukit Jelutong Syndicate 1,431 Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd. 13,245 Nellmay Rubber104 words
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Article293 1915-05-06 635 H. L - H. L The Newmarket Classics. The result of the Guineas appears to have been expected, Pommern starting at a short price and giving Solly Joel his first classic winner. The cable message throws little lighten the Derby. Mr. Hutton’s best, Torloisk and Silver Tag, were net entered.293 words
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Article224 1915-05-06 635 Ridgway Challenge Trophy. a >. t-» ts 2 ©> H Mrs Wright-Motion* 26 25 25 76 Mrs Liston* 27 21 25 73 Miss Smith* 27 23 22 72 Mrs Durege* 20 27 24 71 Miss Mathieu* 24 12 25 61 Mrs Sharp 27 19 14 60 Mrs Hardinge 19224 words
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Article616 1915-05-06 635 .—S.T. A Brilliant Banquet. (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, May 3. The dinner given by Mr. Loke 5 ew. C.M.G on Saturday was a record function for Kuala Luiupur, some 270 persons being present, including Sir E. L. and Lady Brockman, the Hon. Mr. E..—S.T. - 616 words
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Article244 1915-05-06 635 Further Subscriptions. The following subscriptions have been received on account of the above: Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen j IIJW Kinta Craft. C Alma Baker i Mr. N. Walker Eu Tong Sen Mrs. F. Baker L. W. Money jnn Mr. and Mrs. E. T. C. Gai land244 words
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Article130 1915-05-06 635 Before Mr. Justice Ebden in the Supreme Court this morning an interesting suit was begun, arising out of an arbitration award dispute. The plaintiff is Ooi Kim Tua and the defendant Ooi Kim Chuan. The two men could not come to an agreement over some partnership accounts130 words
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Advertisement47 1915-05-06 635 Serves the Whole Family. The fame of Chamberlain’s Cough medy is world wide. It is good f° r d p ep seated cough of the adult or the croup and whooping cough of the children, same bottle serves the whole family, sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Article1789 1915-05-06 636 Fem ina in the Free Press. J i*v si^ oB %ff rEBr SOCU THE about Letter» are tbe East, and one boars bo»ek«P‘“« entwl by men, wh'le unllw» 8 0 tn tl>e monotonous retrain bachelors rai f or W otnen waut too “w d ciuaot )tFem ina in the Free Press. - 1,789 words
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Article126 1915-05-06 636 From the Resident Councillor we have received for publication the following copy 5 of a telegram addressed to H. E. the Governor by the Secretary of State for the Colonies: With reference to my telegram of 23rd March after May Ist passengers will not be permitted to126 words
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Article1013 1915-05-06 637 —Sfraits Times The Federal Council baa had more exciting session» than that which closed on Tuesday, though it has seldom bandied a greater mass of business. Railway finance, pensions, enemy-winding up ordinance, and sundry other things have come before it. It is good to hear that the financial.—Sfraits Times - 1,013 words
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Article299 1915-05-06 637 Verdict and Sentence. On Saturday morning at the Malacca Assizes Mr. Justice Woodward resumed his summing up in the Malacca Pindi case, which has occupied so much of his attention and the attention of a special jury throughout the greater part of the week. In the course299 words
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Article338 1915-05-06 637 Return of Thirtv Per Cent. > Ok Last Tear The directors of Fraser and Neave, Ltd report as follows on the year to December 31 last: Accounts. —After making ample proviaion for depreciation and bad debts, the net pro. fits amount to 5128,535.74, which, with the balance338 words
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Article78 1915-05-06 637 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. by auction and private treaty, yesterday. 68,000 lbs were sold Diamond smoked sheet $l2O to $124 No. 2 $ll5 to $lB Plain SIJS s|l( Unamoked sheet $llO $11” Fine Pale Crepe $ll9 Medium Pale78 words
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Article108 1915-05-06 637 To the Editor of the Times of Ma/ay Dear Sir, —With reference to your paragraph in to day’s (April 30th) is® n tbe Times of Malaya, may I PO 1D i that my brother Capt. Norman Callard never been in the F.M S and so can bar J108 words
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Article1333 1915-05-06 638 ore tty clear bow that the desper nseem= P re J Gerdlius t 0 resume the ateatw 7 eithiS spent itself. Imoffensive IUO bavo to jj us what partial Putc 0 3 f a ii U re it has Leon "‘TEi-t'th track ou the Kuss.au Is1,333 words
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Article1016 1915-05-06 638 Six and seventy years ago to day the first party of British emigrants sailed from England to New Zealand. The vessel was the good ship Tory, of 400 tons, armed with eight guns. It sailed from London, under the command of Edmund Chaffers, Ute of Darwin’s Berime, and1,016 words
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Article276 1915-05-06 639 And Wei coming ReV. A. D. Harcus The meeting, which was held by the members of the Penang Presbyterian Church at the Misonic Hill last night, for the purpose of bidding good bye to the Rev. William Cross, who leaves for Singapoie today, and welcoming tho276 words
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Article877 1915-05-06 639 Copyright .Telegram (Reuter’s Service.) EFFORTS AT RESCUE. London, May 3. Tho Admiralty announces that through the strenuous efforts of the British destroyers on Saturday the rescue was effected of the Germans in the torpedo boats which were sunk. Lieutenant Hartuol himself went into the water to save(Reuter’s Service.) - 877 words
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Article472 1915-05-06 640 Copyright Telegram (Reuter's Service.) attacks beaten back. There is nothing to report beyond the British report. Paris?, May 4. ~A issued this evening, A communique, issueu states: a nothin* noteworthy to report Tb6 j; dXTof two German attacks, eICSP S ttO d»y u'ght agaiust the Brrtish north(Reuter's Service.) - 472 words
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Article673 1915-05-06 640 Copyright Telegram. (Reuter’s Service) London, May 3, 1.35 p m. The latest British casudties include R Allen (Northumberland Fusiliers), H W Archer (Northumberland Fusiliers), F At hill, S Badcock, W F Badcock, L Baxbam, C W Bittye (Shropshire light Infanfry), R Bergne, T Boots (Conuauzhts) R(Reuter’s Service) - 673 words
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Article367 1915-05-06 640 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. HEWY FIGHTING IN TRIPOLI. SERIOUS CASUALTIES. Rome, May 3. There has been heavy fighting in Tripoli, but the details are lacking. Eighteen white officers and 20) white troops are supposed to be killed or missing, The casualties of the native troops have(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 367 words
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Article79 1915-05-06 640 (Zieu/er.) Rumour of Impending Loan. London, May 3. Indian stocks are easier. There is renewed talk of an impending £3,500,000 Indian Government long dated loan. Some quarters attribute the rumours to the fact that on May 16 <£2,500,000 bills will mature which will probably be’ renewed in the(Zieu/er.) - 79 words
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Article955 1915-05-06 641 A 11 - A 11. There is a service of m .tor-cars maintained by wire, string, and marvellous luck between two certain places, remarkable tor its uncertainty in everything but breaking down, which it d >es with astonishing regularity. The drivers are a cheerful, absolutely reckless lot of ruffians, p ssessing955 words
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Article309 1915-05-06 641 In the Third Police Court this morning a Tamil woman stepped into the witness-box, with her children crowding roun 1 about her kue s, and unfolded a tale of woe ti the magistrate- She was the mother of three children and was expecting a fourth. The defendant,309 words
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Article238 1915-05-06 641 from Dutch sources. I’he le-.rns t om 'Hmbuopb th.it an Arumni tn consp.itacy been dis red in t j Turkish H. y hu i ired Armenians including several prieati have been arrested. A message from Athens stat that fo Ur battalions of the Allies, which were sur. rounded238 words
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Article383 1915-05-06 641 Before Mr. Himilton in the Third Police Court lesterdxy afternoon II ij Ahamad, a Malay, was arraigned on acharge of theft of a one-dollar note from the till of one Jan Mohamad, a cutler of No -It, Chulia Street. The accused, who pleaded not guilty,” was defended by383 words
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Article643 1915-05-06 642 Further Captures. k ther have been doing as little to make their cases worse, «Mt improving them by staying out, W# Si of mutineers of the sth Light In- ,“11 at large, says the Strait. KJ That number, however, was considerahhTeduced by the surrender of nine, a little643 words
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Article601 1915-05-06 642 SINGAPORE’S GRE ATEST SOCIAL NEED. To the Editor of the Free Pres». Dear Sir, —I was much interested in Wednesday’s letter, on the much needed social reform in Singapore. I should like to endorse all the facts set forth by J.C.G.’ and to highly commend the601 words
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Article280 1915-05-06 642 How strange it now seems that girls at one time cultivated pale, sickly-looking faces. Better sense prevails to-day and no beauty with a rosy tinge of health would willingly sacrifice this natural charm; still there are many girls who have no roses on their cheeks,280 words
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