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Title Section23 1915-08-12 1132 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 17.50 P«f Annum- Single Copy, 40 cfs. Vol. 13. Penang, Thursday, 12th AUGt T ST, 1915. No. 32.23 words
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Advertisement345 1915-08-12 1132 X s x x X X C O N TE NTS. L Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. In the Balkans 1,134 Late War Items 1,138 1,159. Holland’s Neutrality 1,142 1,160, A 1,171 Cash and Neutrals 1,148 The Singapore Mutiny 1,140 x After Warsaw 1,156 Locust Destruction 1,140 The Defence Bill 1,162345 words
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Advertisement183 1915-08-12 1133 THE STRAITS E< Hw I i MAIL EDITION. < f Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States > news originally published in the daily issues, as well as U all important news from various parts of the183 words
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Article744 1915-08-12 1134 British progress in the Dardanelles as reported by Sir Ian Hamilton this morning will surely have its repercussion in the capitals ot the Balkan Peninsula, though that it will outweigh for the present the effect of the Russian reverses in Galicia and Poland is hardly likely. Balkan744 words
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Article15 1915-08-12 1134 of Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Limited, during the mouth of July was 500 pikuls.15 words
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Article17 1915-08-12 1134 of 7|% was paid by the Henrietta Rubber Estate, Limited, on the 30th ult.17 words
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Article18 1915-08-12 1134 Bishop of Malacca, is now in Penang and looking very hale and hearty.18 words
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Article23 1915-08-12 1134 of the Criterion Press, Ltd, is to be married t) the second daughter of Mr. Eu Kee Swee to-morrow.23 words
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Article27 1915-08-12 1134 the s.s, Ipoh will leave here for Port Swettenhim and Singap re on Saturdays at 5 p.m., instead of 5-30 p.m. (fiom the wharf).27 words
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Article29 1915-08-12 1134 British Agent in Trcngganu, paid a flying visit to Penang this morning, proceeding this afternoon ta Parit Buatar, where he was long stationed as District Officer.29 words
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45 1915-08-12 1134 Says our Kuala Lumpur contemporary News has been received here that Mr. W. R Sanguinetti has been promoted to the rank of Captain. Air. S. C. Raffies has been seconded to the Royal Flying Corps and is now undergoing a course of instruction at Farnborough.45 words
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Article54 1915-08-12 1134 on giving up the Hcngk ng comm ind, was officially thanked by the Chamber of Commerce for the way in which he had improved the defences < f the colony, increased the efficiency of the Volunteers and carried out the defence of the Colony with the minimum of54 words
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Article455 1915-08-12 1134 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ANGLO-AMERICAN CORRESPONDENCE. LATEST PHASE. London, August 3. The Anglo-American correspondence regarding the blockade has be_n published to-night. The latest phase is that the United States does not recognise the validity of the British Prize Court under restraint of the Municipal law. Also in455 words
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Article20 1915-08-12 1134 was expect d hick in Bangkok from his tour of the Southern province» on lueod»y afternoon.20 words
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Advertisement97 1915-08-12 1134 Cr i wf,1 N.li.feJ dhilj (except Sund ‘j’ d p kli, holidays) at thb CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. P>ici. Daily Local 124 per aanum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Kail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLl A.DDRB88 ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 HB- All bu«ine»» communication»97 words
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Article157 1915-08-12 1135 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. STRUGGLE IN THE ARGONNE. Paris, August 3, 5 10 p.m. A Paris communique says A grenade battle took place in the Arras region and still continues. The struggle in the Argonne is unabated. The Germans launched several attacks but were unable to debouch.157 words
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Article122 1915-08-12 1135 Selangor Celebrations. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, August 4. An enormous crowd, representative of all nationalities, gathered on the Padang for the Patriotic Demonstration. H. H. the Sultan of Selangor and the British Resident were present. The Hon. Mr.W. F. Nutt proposed the resolution recording122 words
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Article169 1915-08-12 1135 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Ipoh, August 4 The patriotic meeting for the whole of Perak, to celebrate the anniversary of the Declaration of War against Germ my, was held at the Ipoh Padang this afternoon. There was a large and representative attendance from all parts. Mr. A. Payne169 words
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Article1186 1915-08-12 1135 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. NEW RUSSIAN DISPOSITION. •GRADUALLY NARROWER.” Petrograd, August 3, 8 10 p.m. Telegrams from Petrograd state that the civil lite of Warsaw continues, the people still frequenting the cafes and the parks. But the hotels are empty. So far everything has gone well regaiding1,186 words
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Article40 1915-08-12 1136 and Austrian towns, unable to meet the war expenditure, have adopted a heavy tax on unmarried people of both sexes. The tax increases with the age, and amounts to Jĕ5O for men over forty.40 words
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70 1915-08-12 1136 A.MI.C.E., 8th Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (Territorial Force), was wounded on June 15 in France and died the same day. He was the second son of the late Admiral Henry Bouchier Phillimore, C.B. Mucated at Haileyburv, he took up engineering and science, gaining the Whitworth Mhibition70 words
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Article190 1915-08-12 1136 will be ertramni 1 Oingapore will oe to hfiar V peas9d 8a y s Straits Times') to th* P C3r dial reception accorded to the P^ V u R UQC man B D., as colleague oflh 9 fen^ h Ge,Urail1 in the pastorate Itiseiohffi Qlted190 words
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Article500 1915-08-12 1136 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. THEIR MAJESTIES AT ST. PAULS. London, August 4. Under a dull sky, with occasional gleams of sunshine, their Majesties the King and Queen, and Qrnen Alexandra, drove to the bervice of Prayer at Saint Paul’s Cathedral on the anniversary of the declaration500 words
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Article779 1915-08-12 1136 Stories of the Flood (From Our Own Correspondent J Cantcn, July 12. Canton is to day partly under water, in some places the water is eight feet deep. The western suburb is now impassable. Yesterday people were still able to get provisions by swimming in the western779 words
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Article81 1915-08-12 1137 lbs. The 8*magaga Rubber Co Ltd. The Rubber Estates of Krian, Ltd... 29,900 The Padtng Jawa Rubber Estate, Ltd. 17 5 °8 The Padang Rubber Co., Ltd. 21,000 The Karan Rubber Co., Ltd. 12,183 The Gula Kalumpong Rubber Estates, Ltd.... 92,210 The Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd81 words
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131 1915-08-12 1137 which contained the passage: The people desire no annexations; the people desire peace,” the Vor warts was suppressed. But perhaps more interesting than the suppression itself is the reason given for it in the semi-official North-German Gazette. That paper observes The manifesto is highly to131 words
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142 1915-08-12 1137 Who a? j ust been appointed to a brigade command in the lines of communication somewhere,” brought the 1st Battalion King’s Own Light Infantry to the fighting line when the war openel, and was mentioned in despatches for bis gallant leading of his battalion in the142 words
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Article843 1915-08-12 1137 Shall dog eat dog A libel case, the Ceylon Independent versus Ceylon Morning Leader, has been set down for hearing on September 29. Many will have recalled yesterday the words of Lord Rosebaiy in welcoming the delegates tu the Imperial Press Conference six years ago, All forebodes peace,843 words
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Article202 1915-08-12 1137 Ridgway Challenge Trophy. The following was the result of the Shoot at Kam pong Bahru, on Tuesday, the 3rd August: Rapid Firing ti o flj I H i s ft®’ F H 25 33 28 Miss Smith* 20 33 28 81 Miss Mathieu* 28 26 Mrs202 words
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Article318 1915-08-12 1138 FROM DUTCH sources 7n„wi08 special telegrams are from b E ,,l..d a» 11 insists once more on the Th t T for1be immediate introduction of ““I’l ric in England. Mlffll-sal B a Pope. The Attend Nationale of Rome remarks T “Kneror of Austria this jear omSed to318 words
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Article38 1915-08-12 1138 and Mr. H. L. H. Lim, sons of Dr, Lim Boon Keng, of Singapore, ?j a t ed the desree8 of M.B., Ch. B. at Mmburgh University at. the Graduation ueremomal in July.38 words
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Article60 1915-08-12 1138 who was *l; u dlQS u Khu (Jo lin who was i 11 “oming arraigned before Mr. R Scott tainin ,S tr lc C' our t with dishonestly retinaJ* a° 8U P ro P fert y. to W *L twenty-five ofthp Q-’r W 860 words
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Article53 1915-08-12 1138 against Tan Ah Hi wh ailG o 0 the case against Tan Ah Judge ubarged before the District purposes nnf.-7 P M 8iD 4 of a for inuMO™! this mornin ie Colony was concluded guilty and 7^ 8n accused was found imprisonment t0 8 X53 words
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73 1915-08-12 1138 Honorary r Chiang Kia Jin, the ‘Chi De9 eTi!: o£ the long-proposed sanction has that verbal Uogku AT, h Q a 1 t been obtained from T d u biaKhalid D K Protectlon °f the alia a re Bahru for the formaMatt er873 words
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Article2817 1915-08-12 1138 ENTHUSIASTIC DEMONSTRATIO < A RECORD ASSEMBLY. Looking at the great assembly which gathered on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon one was reminded of Mark Twain’s inspired jest at the Coronation of King Edward VII—the English are mentioned in the Bible, because therein it is said: Blessed are the2,817 words
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Article319 1915-08-12 1140 siBl .po« M.» MeefM fr X Our Own Corrodent Singapore, August 5. not accommodate the that assembled for the Eidout J 0 and Vice-Admiral S.r Ibomae Jerram were P’® Coo :> j n opening Th® Ho it would not be not demand retribution fo r »ili'» ris,319 words
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Article72 1915-08-12 1140 (From Our Own Correspondents Singapore, August 4. At the service at St Andrew’s Cathedral Anniversiry of the Diclaration of 8 ar there were present, among NMJs.H. E the Governor, Vice-Admiral Sir Lhomas Jerram, the Consuls for Russia, Eortugal and Japan. Count de Bondy (Consul-General for Ciff at72 words
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Article52 1915-08-12 1140 as 8 l;i h Kubb a ;"E,ta£ 12,044 W b r Estat 8 ’> Ltd".’ *****4 C W&,' E ,ate9 I?d 8.924 M,|. Eu 5> ber Gj Ltd. 18.222 Ltd. Kubbor Es'ates, «2 Ltd 1678* Pau R u 9r E,t:Ue Ltd... 29 546 Ltd. M aDgSdr52 words
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Article671 1915-08-12 1140 A Fantastic Account. A somewhat fantastical account of the Singapore Mutiny appears in the leading French clerical pap r, La Croix, of May 29 over the signature “Joseph Mullet It reached Paris via Bangkok and it may be said that it lost nothing en route. After speaking671 words
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Article190 1915-08-12 1140 It is to be feared that complete success will not attend the efforts of the Agricultural Department to destroy the locust pests in the F.M.S. till there is better co-operation between Malacca and the States. In the course of his Annual Report the Director of Agriculture expresses himself190 words
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77 1915-08-12 1140 Aug. 3 By Balance $28,489.19 4 W. H. Threlfall, monthly subscrip- tion 10.00 R, B. Osborne, monthly subscription 25.00 Staff of George Town Dispensary, Ld., Au?, subscription 35.50 Dr. W. S. Sheppard and the staff of Sungei Bakap Hospital, 2nd contribution 40.00 Sek77 words
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Article18 1915-08-12 1140 states that the Austrians left poisoned cigarettes in an abandoned trench. No casualties resulted.18 words
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72 1915-08-12 1140 in the ranks of the Russian army in Poland and 40,000 in that of the Caucasus. Thera are besides these about 10,000 Armenian volunteers fighting in conjunction with the Russian army in Asia Minor. Other Armenians are flocking from all over the world with72 words
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Article899 1915-08-12 1141 Glancing over the development of the tin industry during recent years one is struck by the extende I use of machinery. The Malayan tin industry stands on a peculiar footing. It has at its command an unlimited supply of comparatively cheap labour and the conditions of899 words
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333 1915-08-12 1141 Colonial Office Without Information, House of Commons, July 5. The new Colonial Secretary, Mr. Bonar Law, was again questioned this afternoon as to the Government’s knowledge of the institution of a system of National Service in the Straits Settlements, but as usual a confession of333 words
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35 1915-08-12 1141 Seventy names for the company have already been leceived and it only awaits the formal sanction of Local Government to be;permanently constituted.35 words
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Article131 1915-08-12 1141 The Sungei Batu (Mahvat p ll Estate*, Ltd 1 Rubber Vai D\ )t Robber Estates,’ LM The Kuran Rubber Estat" Im Tho M iiakt ff Rubber Co Lt I S. S (Rertam) j ubbar Co Fm The Windsor (F.M. Estate, Ltd Kubber Ibe Mal.ik< ff Plantations131 words
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Article26 1915-08-12 1141 son of Mr. Nai Hock, Talat, Siam, has committed suicide by shooting himself. The deceased was formerly employed in the French Bank.26 words
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31 1915-08-12 1141 was to consider at its meeting on July 26 the question of the sale of rubber to German firms for shipment to neutral countries.31 words
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Article35 1915-08-12 1141 is informed from Borne that Japanese Military Mission hasleftfora the Italian front where it will be received by the King and General Cadorna. Thenrssion afterwards goes on to Paris and London.35 words
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Article75 1915-08-12 1141 Major John Grover, who had seen over 2) years’ service with the Rjyal Mwine Light Jnfantry, has been killed in the Dardanelles, aged 39 years. He received his first commission in September, 1894, and was pro moted captain in April, 1901, and major October. 1913. It may75 words
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Article86 1915-08-12 1141 Among other resolutions rec y P by the Stewards of the Methodis p Tamil Church are the following. g farewell be given to the Rev. an gt0 Zimmerman on the eve of thei P j Penang.” “That an p M S. the Mathodist ranula o£ the be86 words
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Article92 1915-08-12 1141 Lag be® 1 A Bavarian infa tr boipit» 1 lying for four months in of Munich with a bullet in g eXC iting heart. His extraordinary much interest among dead long for the soldier should hawi b fan ago, but he is. on the tb ,t92 words
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Article1349 1915-08-12 1142 of the Dutch with whom we 3p lllr acquainted, we can affirm are that the sentiments of with co»fi" D t incline quite definitely lha Alfies. I» tne Dutch East to«« d) th 8 o we are told on good popular feeling favourable inthontf- P P though pio-German1,349 words
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Article48 1915-08-12 1142 for despatch by the Home- ward P. 0 Packet Kashgar may be posted at the headOffice up to 9.45 a. m. on Sunday on payment of a late fee of 5 cents and up to 10 a.m. on payment of a late fee of 10 cents.48 words
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Article41 1915-08-12 1142 From the Malay Mail Mr‘ A. E. Rambaut has obtained a commission in the 7th Northumberland Fusiliers. Mr. C. G. Cadman, of the Posts and Telegraphs, is expected back shortly. While at Home, he has been attached to the Royal Engineers.41 words
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50 1915-08-12 1142 The following Press communiqué has been issued at Simla H. H. the Maharajah Scindia of Gwalior has presented, through H. E. the Viceroy, to the Minis’er of Munitions, a sum of <£6,000 fur expenditure in such manner as may be found most useful. Mr. Lloyd-George has gratefully accepted the gift.50 words
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Article47 1915-08-12 1142 in the paragraph relating to the cricket match at Ipoh between the Kinta Indian Association and the Penang Indian Recreation Club, we Baid the Kmta ludian Association won the match. It was the Penang Indian Recreation Club which won by an inningsand three runs.47 words
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Article67 1915-08-12 1142 have received with much regret the news of the death at Aden on July 13. of Sultan Sir Ali Bin Ahmed Bin Ali, K.C.I.E., Sultan of Alhauta (Lahej), The late Sultan was wounded during the recent attacks on his capital by a joint force of Turks67 words
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Article115 1915-08-12 1142 yesterday received a cable from Home (sajs the Kuala Lumpur paper of yesterday morning) notifying him that bis brother, Lieut. S. C. Woodroffe, of the 8th Bitialion, Rifle Biigade, han been killed in action in France. Lieut. Woodroffe was only 19 years of age. It is115 words
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125 1915-08-12 1142 A. D. O Bembau, has quite recovered from a very s-rious operation successfully performed by Dr. O’ Flynn, the Lady Medical Officer, Kulala Pilah, with the assistance of Dr. Hart, and his assistant Surgeon Mr. Naganathar.125 words
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Article1038 1915-08-12 1143 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN REPORT. Amsterdam, August 5, 6 p.m. A Berlin communique states that Warsaw has been occupied by German troops. German Troops in Possession. Amsterdam, August 5, 6 p.m. A Berlin official statement announces that the Army of Prince Leopold of Bavaria yesterday night1,038 words
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Article388 1915-08-12 1143 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Tele gratn INDARDANilLrSon,,," The very important annont” 81 11 made that an Italian 1 the British Headquarters a ranean in order to concert co-operation with the -British of the Italian forces, both natal uh in the operations against Turkey. G a lata Bridge. Blown Up388 words
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Article397 1915-08-12 1144 (Renter's Service.» copyrilht Teles™™- LIVELINESS IN ARGONNE. Paris, August 4, 5.45 p.m. L Paris communique states: ..The Amy o th0 < r0W v P r n e lbe J a night-long liveliness ’“'the Argonne, d0liv red three 1D Mill 213 Fontaine aux Charmes and £“K respectively. Everywhere397 words
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Article46 1915-08-12 1144 The U been su 3nftn j U 'i des P a tch to Alor Star has for the tem Porarily. The reason from Gurun u 9 ballast train w *tb the 11 ar Wu!e 1 previously connected been itnn>^ from Penang, Pped temporarily.46 words
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Article570 1915-08-12 1144 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. King George to President Poincare. Paris, August 5. On the Anniversary of the War, King George telegraphed to President Poincare tOgtbe following effect: I assure you of my unfailing co-operation and the determination of my country to continue the war till it570 words
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Article74 1915-08-12 1144 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 4. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 237 tons were offered for sale and 146 tons were sold at the following prices Smoked sheets $129 to $132 per picul fair... $128 $129 plain. $123 $127 Unsmoked sheets $117 $121 crepes $132 $13574 words
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Article273 1915-08-12 1144 Chinese Lad Charged. Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court this morning a Chinese lad, about twelve years of age, was charged with theft of a braca and a gimlet, valued at $2.50, the property of one Yiong Chiang. The complainant stated that at seven273 words
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Article965 1915-08-12 1145 peace has terrors no less awful than those of war. i i r> v o Sergeant-Msj >r Frederick B irter, ,N. G will not foiget bis welcome to Garditt. ne was publicly kissed by a young woman at the Exchange, and a box of chocolates thrown at him965 words
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Article33 1915-08-12 1145 Collector of Land Revenue, proceeds to Kelantan to succeed Mr. W. Pryde as Superintendent of Lands. Mr. F. Robinson, formerly of Nibong Tebal, succeeds Mr. Richards at Parit Buntar.33 words
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95 1915-08-12 1145 and Sutherland High- landers, who was killed iu France on June 27, was the second son of LieutenantColonel and Mr°. Buinlev-Campbell. of O.midabla, Argyll. He had woiktd under Lord Cowdray and Sir John Jackson as an engineer in Mexico, Venezuela, Syria, aed95 words
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Article128 1915-08-12 1145 of the lite Mr. K. JJ. Tiddens, manager of the Hotel van W:jk, took place at Bidadari Cemetery last evening, says Wednesday’s Straits Times, the R-.v. W. Cross officiating. The mourners included Messrs J C Koopman (director of the Hotel van Wijk) E Gattey (representing the secretaries) P.128 words
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Article576 1915-08-12 1145 Ma,’, In a private letter dated t a Mr.A. W.B HamiUot Municipality, who ncentl, leave by the Ktotw Maru u,„ ing graphic account of hi, the Atlantic between qS**« Plymouth:- Ulbr,ltu m As you may be interested in ture off Ushant on July j, t576 words
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Article27 1915-08-12 1145 A planter was fined d ft* in tho Kuala Lumpur M ou Tuesday their occasions, to pay b the tenth of the month.27 words
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Article2484 1915-08-12 1146 q.v.x Districts Under Water. r fFr(im Our Own Correspondent.) Canton, July 25. A flet flood in tbe modern history f’lrtX occurred iD Canton Delta o f £waD2 d |Q| over-flowing at least early io Jul rictfl especially those along and al0 “8 the North tb Biter, all2,484 words
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Article415 1915-08-12 1147 A circular has been issued by what is styled the German Union in the Netherlands Indies” appealing for employment for the Germans recently dismissed from British-owned rubber estates in bumatiaSeveral offers are said to have been received in response to the appeal. Unpleasant Remarks. In a415 words
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Article62 1915-08-12 1147 Among those Europeans who subscribed to the Canton Flood Relief Fund are: Staff of Chartered Bank $50.00 G Marshall, Esq, of Mercantile Bank 2.5 00 FW. Harris, Esq, of Mercantile Bank 5 00 E. Lewi®, Esq., of Mercantile Bank 5.00 II. B Pike, Esq., of Hongkong Shanghai62 words
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23 1915-08-12 1147 Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is the quotation for Rubber in London:— Plantation 1st latex ciepe, spot October December, 2/1.23 words
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Article368 1915-08-12 1147 THE CHINESE SPEECHES Loyal Sentiments, At tbe great public meeting fold Padang, Kuala Lumpur, on Wuin Towkay Loke YeU 0 “ft had great pleasure in seconding th.. h lution proposed by tbe Hon. Mr 1ft Nutt. He sincerely hoped tint Udies and gentlemen p.emt citizens368 words
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Article38 1915-08-12 1147 Tbe total output of tbe TronohM from nil sources for tbe mouth of Ju J piculs 2.264 85. p a btd., Tbe July output of Kramat F was 1086 53 piculs, showing an value of $14,800.38 words
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Article31 1915-08-12 1147 Dr. P. H Hennessy. Med'A L-per Asylum. Kuala Lumpur,^rn* by the S b, Ipoh this ,D^ ifed by tK Penang. Mr W. Grerg also an*™ same vessel.31 words
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Advertisement56 1915-08-12 1147 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrl oea Remedy because it relieves cramps rathe stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compound It can be bought from any chemist A bottle will ke»’p for years, and no home is complete without it. For56 words
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Advertisement58 1915-08-12 1147 Arc You Going Chamberlain’s Colic, in thoes Remedy j*"S hand luggage «bengo’”- eB>pe Change of water, diet, a aD d tbi tend to produce o j oO boatd medicine cannot be may save ff fl it train or steamship. c0 bar suffering and irc< nv^ n pi 8 pen6B r58 words
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Article1103 1915-08-12 1148 Penang who are '«"“'ff but still P‘ rtl contributing to th- smews of .0 helping the Empire to nr -Il learn with satisfaction that Tict l kong and Shanghai Banking tbe fl 10 g n L has made arrangements which (jorporatio to takQ up qult0 "“ll’Twrel» of1,103 words
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Article15 1915-08-12 1148 of the Ulu Piah Mine for the month of July was 400 piculs.15 words
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Article14 1915-08-12 1148 is still riling on the Kuala Lumpur market.—Jf. M.14 words
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Article16 1915-08-12 1148 at the special service at St. Andrew’s Cathedral on Wednesday afternoon amounted to 1650.50.16 words
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Article33 1915-08-12 1148 Mr. Alma Baker that a cable has been received from the War Office stating that the aircraft presented by the Hon. Mr. Eu Tong Sen has left for the front.33 words
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Article34 1915-08-12 1148 who deserted from the F.M.S. police force in 1908, was arrested in Kedah recently. He was charged in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Wednesday and sentenced to one month’s imprisonment.34 words
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Article61 1915-08-12 1148 to the effect that Choo Ah Pow, a notorious bad character, recently escaped from the criminal prison in Kedah. It was reported that Choo Ah Pow was sentenced x to penal servitude for the term of fourteen (14) years by the Kedah High Court about a61 words
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Article608 1915-08-12 1148 Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden and Mrs. Ebden return to Penarg at the beginning of next week. The Rev. Bro. James. Visitor of the Christian Brothers, left this morning, by the Kashima Maru, for the annual visitation of St. Benedict’s College, Colombo. From the Malay Mail: Mr.608 words
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Article2020 1915-08-12 1149 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. JUST BEFORE THE FALL. THE RUSSIAN ACCOUNT. Petrograd, August 6, 4.15 a.m. The Petrograd communique does not mention the fall of Warsaw, but says that south of the Blonie Riad and west of the city the Russians on August 4 repulsed the German attacks. Enemy’s2,020 words
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Article619 1915-08-12 1150 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FIGHTING IN THE ARGONNE. Paris, August 5, 8.35 p in A Paris C'inmuaique etahs that the Crown Prince is using up his best troops in abortive attacks in the Argonne wh<re there has boon terrible fighting in the woods, the Germans vainly using619 words
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Article449 1915-08-12 1150 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. WAR ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. THE DOMINIONS' RESOLVE. London, August 5. Router telegrams leport that must impressive War Anmversiiy Services were held on August 4 throughout the Dominion of Canada in thechuiches of all denominations. The Duke and Duchess of Connaught and Princess Patricii attended the449 words
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Article231 1915-08-12 1151 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Well-Earned Distinctions. London, August 5 A number of honours conferred upon officers and men of the patrol cruisers are published in to-night’s London Gazette. The Distinguished Service Order is bestowed upon Captain H. Heard, Captai a G. Trewby, Ciptain H. Edwards. Commander231 words
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Article44 1915-08-12 1151 British Steamer Sunk. London, August 5. The British steamer Costello has been feuok One man was drowned and one is missing. Sinking of the Portia. London, August 6. The Liverpool steamer Portia his been feuuk; the crew of fourteen were saved44 words
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Article27 1915-08-12 1151 Admiralty Announcement. London, August 6. The Admiralty announces that six mer chantmen and ten fishing craft were sunk during the week ended August 4.27 words
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Article52 1915-08-12 1151 London, August 6 At a Conference at Washington between Mr Lansing, U S Secretary of State, and the representatives of all’the South and Central American Republics, a resolution was adopted to send a joint message to the Mexican military leaders, demanding the restoration of peace and constitutional Government52 words
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Article44 1915-08-12 1151 Germany's World-Wide Hold. London, August 6. The Hon. William Morris Hughes, Attorney General of Victoria, declared that the Commonwealth would pursue unflinchingly the policy of destroying German influence, wherever it existed, especially the German world wide hold upon the metal industry.44 words
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Article59 1915-08-12 1151 Notification to the Public. London, August 6. Tie Press Bureau emphasises the importance of economy in the use of gold coin. Payments will le made in notes whenever possible, so as to strengthen the gold reserves for exchange purposes The public are requested to pay gold to59 words
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Article87 1915-08-12 1151 Important Position Stormed. Rome, August 6. A communique, issued iu Rome, states The Italian often ivo is vigorously maintained in the various sectors. The Austrians violently counter-attack-ed the Italian centre on the Carso plateau, hoping to arrest the advance. The Italians withstood the shock and then attacked87 words
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Article261 1915-08-12 1151 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following were further results of the handicaps and drawing for the Tennis Tournament under the auspices of th® Penang Cricket Club Single Handicap B. E A Swan —15.4 A W Harries —15 J G Anthony .2 L 0 Hargrave .3 F C Gregson261 words
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Article16 1915-08-12 1151 in Soerabaya has been very active these past few days, with rising quotations.16 words
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Article50 1915-08-12 1151 to the activity of the Censor or to erratic sailing® between Penacg and Deli, but it seems a long, long way to Medan these days, and our Sumatra exchanges take quite an abnormal time to cross the Straits and find their way into our office.50 words
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63 1915-08-12 1151 Demonstration in Singapore on Wedneiday were very long but hardly sufficiently ekquent to justify extensive quotation. Strangely enough, no arrangements seem to have been made for the participation of any but Europeans and Chinese. At any rate there is no mention of any Mohamedana63 words
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Article930 1915-08-12 1151 at Kampong BM^u'on'TrM ot August:— "S. th J Itai 1IEltE F Ignw Hit. O O o t M 2 S Mn Liston 27 21 ol 05 Miss Mathieu 95 <n 11$ Mrs Wright-Motion 31 30 2 S Mrs Hulme Sharp 28 29 39 0! 1,1 Miss930 words
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Article49 1915-08-12 1152 C Res ERVE force bill. w Beeom Law On Thursday. J? 4 MeSinp offh in T formed tbat there will tho io/l E e g’’lative Council on ForoA nii at which the the Committee' 1 St? 1bR a eed through tuue, tC8e stage and read a third49 words
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Article892 1915-08-12 1152 Tom Wright. ’ - TBy Tom Wright. My tobacconist squints. How far this visual aberration affects the accuracy of her stereoscopic realization of mv physical symmetry and chromatic charm I cannot tell, but she seems to like me, and lets me u?e a lot of her time when I call for my892 words
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Article36 1915-08-12 1152 lbs. Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd. 33,097 Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd. 49,106 Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 43,600 Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 10,231 Sungei Reyla (F.M S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd. 9,02836 words
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Article45 1915-08-12 1152 is official- ly informed that free passage over the Russian railways is given to intending recruits for the British army on their way home. During the summer months the route will be via Kiakbta to Archangel and then by boat.45 words
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Article52 1915-08-12 1152 issued on July 14, the original Chinese Press Law has been greatly modified. This modification is not designed for giving more freedom of speech to the Chinese journalists, but to increase tho powers of the Chinese Police to interfere with the vernacular papers in Peking and52 words
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55 1915-08-12 1152 begs to acknowledge the receipt of $1,000 subscribed by the Old Boys for the establishment of a scholarship to be called the Diamond Jubilee Scholarship.” The management tenders its best thanks to the legenerous subscribers who have given this encouragement to the55 words
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Article76 1915-08-12 1152 is deeply dis- tressed over the people of Luxemburg. For twelve months the subjects of the young Grand Duchess have had the German army more or less with them, and they do not seem to appreciate the propinquity. In fact, a Luxemburg journal announces that three per76 words
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Article71 1915-08-12 1152 gives the following posts to some of the gallant officers whose names are mentioned in the little naval Honours List this morning it is doubtful, however, if they are all still in the same ships: Captain H. L. P. Heard, auxiliary cruiser Cclumbella Captain G. Trewby,71 words
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Article2263 1915-08-12 1153 AN IMPORTANT PROPOSITION Raise Money or Shut Down The adjourned extraordinary general meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Limited, convened for last Friday and adjourn r d until yesterday, was held at the Chamber of Commerce for the purpose of receiving a report from the Directors2,263 words
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Article190 1915-08-12 1154 1’etaling Street Tragedy. The Pang Bun Club, of 60, Petaling Street, Kuala Lumpur, was the scene this morning of a frightful tragedy in which a Chinese met his death and two others received most serious injuries, says Saturday» Malay Mail. It appears that at about 3a m.190 words
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Article70 1915-08-12 1154 Netted °F’M.S. appointments are Eternal to be Director of G ha? h FMS. Tt leave to Dr A Reid. ex Med. 1 E Burnside has been A88istaat Cad e t U and P S W, ia 8 tu{ E “'“2tio 8 n tl9 s 8n ’l»™ f'* 970 words
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Article736 1915-08-12 1154 By a Correspondent. Under normal conditions it is customary to review the trade of a country or State at tho end of a complete year. Complete statistics aro then available and it becomes a comparatively easy matter to draw deductions as to the course of trade. The736 words
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Article451 1915-08-12 1154 (From Oar Own Correspondent,) Bukit Mortajam, August 6. At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, before Mr. G. A. Hereford, ou Tuesday, a Hindu boy named Maruthamutu was convicted of cheating in respect of one bicycle valued at §45, and sentenced to receive six strokes with a light451 words
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Article61 1915-08-12 1154 was puzzled as to how the apples got into the pudding. Germany is now pondering a converse problem—how to extract salad-oil from used cherrystones without their retaining any traces of mastication. No doubt German science will be equal to the task. It will ba additionally atti acted to61 words
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Article1130 1915-08-12 1155 MANY YEARS OF GOVERNMENT SERVICE. Sultan’s Farewell Reception. The Singapore evening paper has been favoured with the following account of the farewell given by the Sultan of Pahang m honour of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Brewster On Monday evening, July 26, His Highness the SulUn of1,130 words
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159 1915-08-12 1155 Aug. 4 By Balance 5 A F. Richwag P Buntar Subscription by the Subordinate Staff of Messrs. Presgrave Matthews, July account E.C. Ebbels, monthly 0(0 subscription Three Musketews, subscription 6 “Anonymous” J! Amount collected by W A L. M Scott:— A. L. M.159 words
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Article59 1915-08-12 1155 Aug. 3 By Balance 5 H. de Z. Lancaster... F. C. Ebbels, monthly subscription O. B Pike, 7th contribution 7 Half proceeds of Sale of Race Horse, w “The Milky Way Amount collected by the Ladies w Penang and Pro* vine® Wellesley on Race Days by of59 words
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Advertisement67 1915-08-12 1155 Are You Going on a Journey? Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend to produce bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot be secured on board the train or steamship. It may67 words
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Advertisement22 1915-08-12 1155 Keep B HaftdJ- attacks Immediate relief i»»«*“Ch* diarrhea. < b mb9 L .fcould al**?* and Diarrhea Remedy hand. For ,ale by u Dealers.22 words
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Article485 1915-08-12 1156 i miifft bo thorough as the Russian S “v”n f Warsaw has taken place since of the men who are so tenaciously set fire to beean the process of bringing M ’5” ?he downfall of Napoleon “V"! continued at Leipsic and cul- id at Waterloo. Even as they485 words
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Article19 1915-08-12 1156 T„. 01areai:e Percy, Pro«iiimiBsTf tOr !y. ollOP Singapore, has 89d fro “i the public service.19 words
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34 1915-08-12 1156 8i ys the PhnH- AfaZat/a Tribune raised their ratJV F,M,S bave j U3t the ?rouad 8 that, eiv™ 24 to 36 p0r cent 'Oat coins are getting scarce.34 words
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Article36 1915-08-12 1156 last q' T j Haines visited 9r the loci 8 v d f! and held services fended Chu *h ,jluutee r paraded and a(t *uiooa, h ln uniform in the36 words
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Article490 1915-08-12 1156 The Hon ble Mr. C. W. Darbishire, of Messrs. Paterson, Simons Co, was in Penang to-day. The Governor has appointed Lie it W. G. Bennett, h.N.R ,to act as a deputy to the Port Officer, Singapore. Mr. C. N. Maxwell, British Agent in Trengganu, is returning to490 words
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Article414 1915-08-12 1156 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. AN OFFER BY GERMANY. REJECTED BY RUSSIA. Petrograd, August 8. The Bourse Gazette learns from an unimpeachable source that the Kaiser made an effer of peace to Russia last week through the King of Denmark. The answer sent by Russia was that there could414 words
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Article2184 1915-08-12 1157 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUSSIANS STILL FIGHTING. STUBBORN REARGUARD ACTIONS. London, August 6, 8.45 p.m. A telegram from Amsterdam states that further particulars regarding the fall of Warsaw are given in to night’s Berlin communique which says that atter the Russians hid been expelled from the outer2,184 words
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Article484 1915-08-12 1158 (Reuter's Service J Copyright Telegram. IMPORTANT NEGOTIATIONS. THE ALLIES* PLANS. Nish, August 6. The Allies are now conducting important negotiations in the Balkans with a view to establishing an agreement between the Balkan States and then an entente between the Balkans and the Allies. The latter made484 words
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Article790 1915-08-12 1158 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. RENEWED ACTIVITY. ATTACKS IN ARGONNE. London, August 6, 5.45 p.m. A Paris telegram states that the Germans displayed considerable activity and are evidently desirous of keeping the French busy in the different sections. All the German movements were easily replused. The Cnjwa Prince’s790 words
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Article47 1915-08-12 1159 Choo Ah Pow, the notori- ous gang-robber who was so long active in South Kedah, had escaped from prison is, we are glad to learn, without foundation. He is still safe in Alor Star Gaol, where he was sent from Kulim about nine months47 words
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Article42 1915-08-12 1159 of the F. Jf. S'. Govern- ment Gazette records with deep regret the death of Mr. II R. Cnolmeley, Surveyor, Grade II, S-cond Lieut, in the Royal Field Artillery, which occurred on June 14, as the result of wounds.42 words
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Article61 1915-08-12 1159 who was recently convicted on a charge of theft by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate, was sentenced to eighteen months rigorous imprisonment, in the Supreme Court at Kuala Lumpur on Fndav. When on trial in the Police Couit the accused professed to be deaf and dumb61 words
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Article66 1915-08-12 1159 speaking in support of the n solution proposed by the Hon. Mr. W F Nutt at the public meeting held on the Padang at Kuala Lumpur cn Wednes <Ly, sa d: It is necessary that we ihould carry on this struggle to a victorions end, and66 words
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Article1350 1915-08-12 1159 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special tehgrams are from the Sumatra Post of Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday:— Sir E. Grey's Message to America. A New York cable states that Sir Edward Grey has sent an anniversary message to the American press as follows: “The reasons which led1,350 words
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Article13 1915-08-12 1160 of tbe Lahat Rubber Company, Limited, for July was 3,068 lbs.13 words
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28 1915-08-12 1160 Government Gazette is published the draft of an Enactment to regulate the possession, wloand import and export of arms.28 words
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Article61 1915-08-12 1160 that pro- bably Mr. Chang E'uo-kan, at present a member of the Tsan Chung Yuan, will l r 8U as Governor of Fakien, the alter having been impeached. The appointment of a new Governor to Fukien will proS 1Q I e the chan 8 9 of61 words
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Article61 1915-08-12 1160 amongst whom X' P B arr b ok d en verifi rL tr 6 J. a P auei6 Mail forgot to bid Lan vessel’s sailing which to loin kJ It? 1 fj accelerated. On proceeding that oun d to their astonishment Mr the Pa- n OI 061 words
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Article93 1915-08-12 1160 ft 0re bo *ween a fortunate fied in tta 8o^ier of fortune is exempliof th/w a P ta io Juhn Jacob Presented uar(^3 w h° has been Al,400 00ft k»u- r P ro P ert y valued at Aitor f. at ker, Mr. William WalapUin Astor ia Mr. W.93 words
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Article994 1915-08-12 1160 Fifty-one years ago yesterday was signed the Geneva Convention, whereby civilised nations guarantee! the neutrality of all who tend the sick and wcuaded in war time The movement which led to the great Convention originated with Henri Durrant, a Swiss gentleman who acted as a volunteer nurse at994 words
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Article169 1915-08-12 1160 Kota Bahru, August 2. A reward of $500 for each of tbe five rebel chiefs has been offered, as the result of which Penghulu Adam and Brahim Teleng have been in the hands of the Government. Penghulu Adam, on the advice of his friend, surrendered himself and afterwards169 words
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Article58 1915-08-12 1160 who landed in Singapore in the month of July shows that whereas 10,233 arrived in the corresponding month of 1914 and the average was 14,137 for the period 1905-1914, this year there were only 8,076 arrivals. For the first seven months of the year the58 words
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Article841 1915-08-12 1161 PrILIMINARY ENftUIRT. The preliminary .enquiry into the case agfuoat Tap K*m Hoft» a AohQQlmMter of St. X ivier’e Inatitutifitt, who charged with the murder of Cbm Kim 8bw, gMipil and boarder at the tame iinMitotion, wa* resumed this moreiag before Mr. V. G Ezechiel in -the Third841 words
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Article365 1915-08-12 1161 Alleged Cheating A Tamil, named Joseph, was this morning arraigned before the Third Magistrate on a charge erf cheating in re ject of six cups of coffee. The accused stated he could not say whether he was guilty or not. He had three cups of coffee and365 words
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Article50 1915-08-12 1161 at Peking report that owing to certain dissensions of opinion with the Director-General of the Salt Administration and Salt Inspectorate, Sir R. Dane, Foreign Chief of the Salt Inspectorate and Adviser of Salt Affairs to the Chinese Government, has sent in, this resignation to the Peking Government,50 words
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Article279 1915-08-12 1161 To ma Editox of the Strait, ft*. On Saturday I received the fail letter signed "Hindus Zriter”! aS f S We have the honour to infnr*. hat 4th 5taotthe GoveJLwt had been advertised in the paper thitT Government were going ;to the anniversary of the war. we279 words
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Article63 1915-08-12 1161 Billiard Tournament. The following were the results of the ties played off on Saturday and yesterday Single Handicap. W N Fletcher beat Rev Duvslle (250-227) J W Boyle beat SAT Nicholas (250—1*) Double Handicap. Rev. Duvelle and C V C Aeria Coombs and K Magness (250-215.) Championship. SAT63 words
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Article124 1915-08-12 1161 By the K. P. M. Bwmphias yesterday sft« noon, Mr. E. Richier left for W Richier, who passed through Singapo* August, with the French Java, has been a long time in the tc with the 26th Chasseurs, m the m Soissons, and was released for health.124 words
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Article827 1915-08-12 1162 v Tocal Situation. Tub bocAL j a fault whatever to find with Web6 fMr Darbishire at the aumvertbe speech ot. w ag0< It geeine d fo urJ meeting a thQ local head of a38elf eVl tmerciai house stood before the a great com m itary uniform declaring827 words
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Article19 1915-08-12 1162 of the Tongkah Harb< ur Tm Dredging Company for the week ended August 7 was twenty-eight tons.19 words
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Article97 1915-08-12 1162 regarding the Malayan Air Fleet, that a cable has been received from the War Office stating that aircraft from the Malayan Archipelago will be called the Malayan Air Fleet and that each craft will be named Malaya and will be numbered consecutively, as it is97 words
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75 1915-08-12 1162 Dr. Barnardo’s Homes quarterly, we learn that this excellent institution has over 1,300 of its boys in the Army and Navy. (1) In the Canadian Contingent (at least) 900 (2) In the Indian and New Z>aland Contingents 8 (3) Enlisted in the75 words
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Article126 1915-08-12 1162 has been elected Wor. Master of Khory Lodge of Mark Master Masons, No. 436, E C., and was installed to thechiar by Wor. Bro. C. W. Spriggs at a meeting at Freemasons’ Hall, last evening, says Saturday’s Strains Times, His offi'ers for the ensuing year126 words
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179 1915-08-12 1162 on Saturday night was exceptionally large, probably due to the presence of the Great Carsons. Among the films billed were four reels of the Trey O’ Hearts.” The Great Carsons entertained the audience for fully half an hour with their sharpshooting act, a marvellous179 words
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Article825 1915-08-12 1162 Public opinion throughout the Colony has welcomed .he announcement that the Reserve b’orce Bill h to be carried through all its stages at the next mooting of the Legislative Council on Thursday. It speaks much for the patriotic sentiments of the community that this should be so825 words
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14 1915-08-12 1163 contains several banishment orders from Perak and Selangor.14 words
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Article23 1915-08-12 1163 to day 1,619 coolies arrived. 496 go to Pulau Jerejak for quarantine. The balance go on to Port Swettenham.23 words
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38 1915-08-12 1163 on Saturday we said that a sum of $25,000 was lent to the Syndicate by theEistern Smelting Company. That is a cipher too much. The correct sum was $2,500.38 words
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Article23 1915-08-12 1163 Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is the quotation for Rubber in London: Plantation 1st latex crepe, spot 2/4|; October-December, 2/4.23 words
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29 1915-08-12 1163 that (he death has taken place of Mr. S. Kassim, proprietor of the Wayang Kassim and formerly owner of the race horses Barcheater and Zanibar.29 words
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Article84 1915-08-12 1163 in our issue of yesterday, regarding the hour of the Jap nese Mail’s sailing on Saturday, we are informed by the Agents that the sailing was not accelerated. This vessel sailed at 8a m. on the 7th instant, which was the advertised time, and is84 words
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98 1915-08-12 1163 has enlarged its facilities with the result that a large number of new students has flocked to it. This has involved a proportionate increase in the expenditu -o, which at present, amounts to $30,000 a month, but the funds the University receives98 words
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Article63 1915-08-12 1163 Grand Opera Co.’s Special Show. The Grand Opera C). will give a special perform inca tonight when half of the receipts will be given to the Canton Flood Relief Fund. A very popular Chinese piny entitled Sim Pik, Eng Tye” will be staged and a feat on63 words
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Article583 1915-08-12 1163 Messrs. L. A. Allen and F. 8. Williams are now Passed Cadets. Mr. E. Burnside’s leave has been extended to the end of September. Mr Duncan, who has been acting as Letter Censor in Penang for some little time past, is leaving the Government Service and returning583 words
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Article960 1915-08-12 1163 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RESOLUTE RESISTANCE IN EVERY PART OF THE LINE. Petrograd, August 9,2 40 A Petrograd official announcement 4, In the direction of Riga we di.lod«i e sT K ha £r aud E^u te8i00 All enemy attacks on Kc.vno and Owe wieca were repulsed on960 words
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Article290 1915-08-12 1164 VIOLENT FIGHTING AT SOUCHEZ. Paris, August 9, 5 p.m. A Paris communique states Violent fighting took place at Souchez and Neuville, in which the German attacks were completely defeated. A grenade battle continues in the Argonne, the French having the advantage. The Germans in the Vosges made290 words
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Article42 1915-08-12 1164 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, August 9. Mr. J. L. Burgess, of Pulau Bintang, has been killed in action in the Cameroons. Sergeant Champlin, the well-known boxer of the K. O. Y. L. I., has been killed in Flanders.42 words
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Article289 1915-08-12 1164 (Reuter’s Service.) CopyrighCTelegran’. ALPINISTS’ DURING FEAT. Rome, August 9, 4 25 a.nii Both the Italians and the Austrians are fertile in their expedients in a warfare of surprise attacks. A communique records a daring feat of the Alpinists in the Tunale district. They climbed in the night289 words
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Article53 1915-08-12 1164 (From Our Own Correspondent) 1 Singapore, August 9. Mr. Justice Whitley, in the Johore Supreme Court, gave judgment in favour of Wong Ah Fook, Ex-Managing Director of Kwong Yik Bank, in his action against the Johore Government respecting the gambling concession granted to him by the late53 words
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Article50 1915-08-12 1164 Mr. Tan Jiak Kim’s Successor. (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, August 9. Dr. Lim Boon Keng, the well-known medical practitioner of Singapore, who won the Queen’s Scholarship from the Raffl ds Institution iu 1887, has been elected to succeed Mr. Tan Jiak Kim in the Legislative Council.50 words
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Obituary34 1915-08-12 1164 Death of Mrs. de Basagoiti. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, August 9. The death took place on Sunday of Mr$. de Basagoiti, who had been a resident in Singapore for the last 54 years.34 words
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Article2765 1915-08-12 1165 CLOSE OF ExQUIRY. decision reserved. Th'} preliminary enquiry into the case against Tan Kim Hoe, a f cboolmaster of St. Xavier’s Institution, who wis charged with the murder of Chin Kirn Shin, a pupil and boarder at the frame institution, was resumed yesterdly afternoon bitoio Mr. V.2,765 words
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55 1915-08-12 1166 Aug. 7 By Balance $30,855.50 9 Pay given by some Members of “A” Company, Penang Volunteers 40.00 Government Servants in the District of Bilik Pulau, 8th monthly subscription 16 56 Balance, August 9 30,912 06 Remitted to London on 24 2-15, <£10,000 85,618.7355 words
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Article40 1915-08-12 1166 Aug. 7 By Balance $3,352 05 9 Pay given by some Members of “A Company, Penang Volunteers 30.42 Mr and Mrs. Wilson, Caledonia Estate 100 00 Balance, Aug. 9 $3,482.47 Amount previously acknowledged 13,457,11 Total ...$16,939 5840 words
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45 1915-08-12 1166 has granted decorations to Mr. Sun Pa > chi, ex-Minister of Foreign Affairs for China, and other diplomatic officials; and at tbe request of the Ministry of Foreign Affiirs President Yum has allowed them to accept and wear the same.45 words
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Article48 1915-08-12 1166 his ruled that in war- time the King has power to commando r premises and land without granting auy compensation. If he cared to exercise hia Royal prerogative to the fullest extent, his Majisty might also claim all the gull and silver in his dominions.48 words
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Article940 1915-08-12 1166 A distinguished naval officer on H. M 8. Nelson, says the Bollelm, in thanking Mr. Lane fur a present of books for the ship, writes It may interest you to know that it ii the invariable custom, durin any lull in action for a gun’s crew, when they940 words
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Article332 1915-08-12 1167 Regarding a form of nuisance peculiar to the Far Eist which we have offen denounced in the Echo, a writer in the Bangkok Daily Mail says: —“Talking of travellers, I see that two more of the globe-girdling wights have recently turned up m Penang. They tell the umal332 words
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Article1693 1915-08-12 1167 The Pests Enactment. Mr. F. W. South, writing in the May num! r of the Agricu tural Bulletin, s lys Practical experience of locust destruction during the end of the year 1913 and the earlier pait of the year 1914 showed that the powers conferred on officers in1,693 words
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66 1915-08-12 1168 iu- elusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber ie fixed at 2s. 5|d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated ruboer on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in Mcordance with the rules under the F.M.S.66 words
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Article200 1915-08-12 1168 upon the religious lit «1L -ri- dr u P on tne religious Diocese has naturally varied in ♦k tt Pl acea In some of our outstations nu ber of men who have offered their hiJjk!? M be0l J 80 l ir g 0 tbat congregations200 words
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Article887 1915-08-12 1168 Exactly how much importance should be attached to the German “peace-talk,” of which we have heard quite a lot through one channel and another lately, we out here, deprived of all facilities fur tracing the rumours to their sources, are hardly in a position to judge. That there887 words
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Article24 1915-08-12 1168 P. O. passage tickets are now inter- changeable with those of the Orient Co., as well as with the British India 8. N. Co.24 words
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Article42 1915-08-12 1168 a Malay forest guard, was sentenced to a fine of $100 or two months’ imprisonment in the Kuala Lumpur Police Court on Menday on a charge of accepting, in his capacity’ as a public servant, one dollar, without due consideration.42 words
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Article47 1915-08-12 1168 for the Government Subordinate Service has been established in Kuala Lumpur at Government expense, and it is hoped to make arrangements for the appointment of six members of the service to run it and provide expenditure out of the Federal and Selangor Fines Fund.47 words
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Article132 1915-08-12 1168 are more strict in enforcing th j law regirdmg m «torcars than their colleagues up here, ftra coniemporary of Monday’s dite reports that In the Smior Magistrate’s Court this morning there was a batch of prosecutions against motor drivers. Anu nbar of Mday and Chinese chauffeurs132 words
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Article64 1915-08-12 1168 Billiard Tournament. The following were tho results of the ties played eff on Monday aud yesterday Championship. W N Fletcher beat Frank Acrid (200-177). Single Handicap. C A Williams beat E Lesslar (250-241) C V Aeiia beat B E D’Aran io (250—247). Double Handicap. C C Stewart and64 words
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Article593 1915-08-12 1169 Sir Edward and L idy Brockman have returned to Kuala Lumpur from the Taiping Hills. Col. Hubback has been back in England on a week’s leave. He is in excellent hedth and spirits, Dr. Freer, who wxs attached to a fml 1 ambulance as Captain, has had593 words
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Article507 1915-08-12 1169 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TORPEDOED BY A SUBMARINE, Amsterdam, August 9. A Turkish commun que states that the Turkish battleship Keyr-el Din Barbarossa has been sunk by an enemy submarine. Amsterdam —Later. The greater part of the crew of the Barbarossa were saved. The communique says that507 words
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Article674 1915-08-12 1169 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. bombardment of kovno ASSAULT RESISTED Petrograd, August 10, 3 35 a A Petrograd communique states that th. enemy on Saturday night renewed L attacks on th) fortifications of KovniJnS severely bombarded the position ail Sunday with guns of all calibre.? incluT ing the674 words
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61 1915-08-12 1170 Aug. 9 By Balance $30,912 06 10 Contribution by “A Volunteer” 4 37 European Staff of Gedong Estate, June subscription 83 28 Staff of Government Monopolies, July subscription 91.00 Hon. A R. Adams, monthly subscription 100 00 Balance, August 10 31,190.71 Remitted to61 words
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Article31 1915-08-12 1170 A "’io By M U M 8 .»3,482.47 w M. Maule, 9.R iustal.““t 15 00 luchards 30.00 glance, Aug. 10 $3.527.47 Amount previously acknowledged 13,457.11 Total „416,984 5831 words
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Article67 1915-08-12 1170 Bui; n S tera^ ut Messrs. DonaldJ 8 that hia O r u a P r)r e» has received U 'tau)pton nn a, T^ rie Westerhout, left wit h the BrituJ 49 1G fjr tiw froat and kSitotha h^ in PraQ ce. He J n^8 'squad r67 words
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Article580 1915-08-12 1170 (Reuters Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE VOICE OF REASON MADE IN GERMANY. London, August 7 0. Apparently a German Press campaign with a view to peace has bpgun. '1 he Dutch pap r Hotterdamschi Courant give s promin nee i i an article which it says it has received580 words
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Article96 1915-08-12 1170 in the Settlement of Singapore for the week ended July 31 was 27 33 per mille of the population per a mum. The total number of deaths was 178, of which 133 wore m ile subjects and 45 female. Convulsions c airned 22. phthisis 26 and96 words
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Article452 1915-08-12 1170 BOMBS ON SARREBRUCK. Fine Aerial Feat, London, August 10, 1 25 a in. A Paris communique states that the day has been relatively quiet along the whole front. Artillery actions to k place at various points Thirty-two bomb-carrying aeroplanes, escorted by scouting machines, started in the morning452 words
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Article19 1915-08-12 1170 Las declared a 3rd Interim Dividend of 3/A ptyable OU Wednesday, the 18lb instant.19 words
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Article656 1915-08-12 1171 U. S. A. GERMANY. THE GERMAN POINT OF VIEW. The following telegrams, from the Ostasiatische Lloyd War Service, explain the German attitude towards the latest Note of the United States regarding submarine warfare: Berlin, July 25. —The Deutsche Ueberteedienst reports —The reception accorded to the American Note by the German656 words
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Article407 1915-08-12 1171 No Case. A Tamil named Joseph was this morning charged before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel with cheating in respect of six cups of coffee. On the accused claiming trial the complainant, Ong San Tit, a coffee shop-keeper, stated that the accused went to his coffee shop, which407 words
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Article288 1915-08-12 1171 FROM DUTCH SOURCES The following special telegrams a™’ f the Sumatra Post of Monday r The Expoif of Coal. It is intended by the new Rritkk bition of the export of coal to regulateth export to Britain’s Allies in the ±2* ner as to neutrals and to288 words
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Article76 1915-08-12 1171 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. by auction yesterday and by private treaty during the week. 43,600 lbs. were sold: alM Diamond Smoked Sheet $124 to $13* Plain $124 Unsmoked Sheet $H4 Fine Pale Crepe $128 Medium Pale Crepe $12676 words
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Article93 1915-08-12 1171 The death occuurred suddenly at Tronoh on the 6th inst., of Mr. S. Bradshaw, of Melbourne. During a game of at Tronoh Club he complained ot P in the heart, and almost immediate y expired on the Club verandah. He had been in the country only93 words
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Advertisement67 1915-08-12 1171 Are You Going on a Journey Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be packed in your band luggage whan going on a journey. Change of water, diet, and temperature all tend to produce bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot bo secured on board the train or steamship. It may67 words
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Article95 1915-08-12 1172 KING’S thanks. John Mitchell has received the Mr utter from the Colonial following letler Secretary:— Colonial Secr6 tary’s Office, Singapore, 9th August, 1915. Parted to inform you that the Iam n d r h as rewind a telegram from the Governor Colonies, requestcouveV to the .uhab.tant. of to95 words
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Article391 1915-08-12 1172 A Busy Week— Penang Tennis Victory Hostile Aliens on British Estates-A New Steamship Enterprise. (From a Correspondent.) Medan, August 10. Medan has been exceptionally quiet during the last fortnight or so, but this week promises to make up tor it ell. The Javanese New Year Holidays will391 words
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Article1012 1915-08-12 1172 Reuter must really look to his laurels. Half-a dezan times during the past ruontn or so we have found in the Sumatra Pos 1 which reaches us two or three days after publication—and served up as Lite Wir Items really important bits of news which Reuter has not1,012 words
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Article148 1915-08-12 1172 The usual ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yesterday afternoon and there were present Mr. W. Peel (President), Mr. P. T. Allen, Mr. J. Mitchell and Mr. A. F. Goodrich, with Mr. L. M. Bell (Engineer) and Mr. L. A. C. Biggs148 words
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Advertisement20 1915-08-12 1172 Jl AL' -m— i i, .n«... w i itti w!''"' H killg Coilgh lt Night. Oreat Pepparmiut Cure, la 6d20 words
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Advertisement76 1915-08-12 1172 Teething Children. Teething children hive more or less diarrl ofc i, which can be controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea R undy. All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose after etch operation of the bowels more than natural and then cast r oil to cleanse76 words
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Article565 1915-08-12 1173 Important Judgment Against Johore Government. As already reported by telegram, judgment in a most interesting case—Wong Ah Fook, whoso name has been mentioned so frequently in all matters relating to the Kwonk Yik Bank, of which he was managing director, versus the State of Johore was given565 words
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Article674 1915-08-12 1173 A Singapore Opinion. On Saturday this office, says the Free Press, was courteously informed by the Colonial Secretariat that a Legislative Council meeting would be hel l on Thursday afternoon, and that the Defence Force and Civil Guard Bill would proceed to the Third Reading. That means674 words
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Article404 1915-08-12 1173 A gentleman who has an extras appreciation ot Western mode of a and a rem likable gift for writs» gtl English,” was a Press opinion o f Boon Keng, who his been elected a mi® of the Legislate Council in Mr. Tan Jiak Kim He i,a404 words
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Article153 1915-08-12 1173 a European resident of Singapore nas iosl a very longstanding in the person of Mrs. m. de Basagoiti, who passed away s0 suddenly at the age of 66, early on Sunday morning, after a paralytic seizure o day night from which she never r g consciousness. Mrs.153 words
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Advertisement58 1915-08-12 1173 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrl.ce i Remedy because it relieves cramps iu the stem xch aid intestinal pain* quicker than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep fur yrars, and no home is complete without58 words
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Advertisement38 1915-08-12 1173 Sick To-day, Well To-morrow. If you feel dull and stu pid, {Camberand constipated, take a dos They Iain’s Tablets before going to are just what you need, and j Dispefl right to-morrow. lor saie uj saries aud Dealers.38 words
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