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Title Section22 1916-03-02 278 THE STR AITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 71,50 Per Annum. Vol. 14. Penang, Thursday, 2nd March, 191(1. Single Copy, 40 cfs No. 9.22 words
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Advertisement344 1916-03-02 278 5 CONTENTS. I I I x Leaders: page. j Miscellaneous: page. i The Defence of the Dutch Indies 280 T ]T noA More Futile "Peace-Talk” ...288 A New Local Industry 280 i For Clio 29° Singapore Sailors Home... 281 A 296 i Battle of Verdun' 292 Q“ ten Needlework Guild344 words
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Advertisement191 1916-03-02 279 i THE F I* STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. f mjacm»»»»Published the day prior to the departure of each mail B for Europe, and contains the latest local and States a nev s originally published in the daily issues, as well as i all important news from various parts of the191 words
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Article1019 1916-03-02 280 With great interest and genuine sympathy Britons in Malaya are watching the efforts of their Dutch neighbours to tackle the question of the defence of Netherlands India. It is a big problem and will no doubt prove both difficult and expensive to solve satisfactorily,1,019 words
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Article560 1916-03-02 280 The mysterious word Habrakol” w’ ich adorns our pages to-day is not them.trie formula of some secret scot of dabblers in the art of the unknown. Fanta-Hc and unusual as at first it may aopear, the nam« has been aptly chosen to di>:ingui-». material which promises560 words
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Article69 1916-03-02 280 last evening at Kuala Kangsa Road between Hylams and Hokiens in the course of which long poles and sticks were used. Inspector Me Lemon proceeded to the scene and arrested seven men, three of whom had wounds. On the application of Inspector McLernon before the Magistrate69 words
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Advertisement95 1916-03-02 280 90S SITBaUIJS 810®. Mliited daily (except Sundays and pvblie holidays) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Fbiob. DutyLml »S 4 P«r Oatotation,.. Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) >17.50 H OAILI ADDBISS ECHO—PENANG.” v Telephone Noe. Echo, 588 Printing Department 343 Jf.J.—AU biitwM waaunioatiOM should ha95 words
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Article982 1916-03-02 281 Of No l*tort«BC4 Doe. it mean that the Young Turk, are being ousted from the control of things in Constantinople? Anyhow, there is a fa Old Turkish touch about the communique which say that Erzerum was abandoned because it is of no military importance. I he same will982 words
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Article21 1916-03-02 281 for the twenty-four hours ended 9 a.m, to-day was ‘6l inch as registered by the gauge at Fort Cornwallis.21 words
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Article24 1916-03-02 281 hears that Mr. Jas T. Donald, of the Eastern Smelting Co., Ltd Ipoh, is to be transferred to Kuala Lumpur next month.24 words
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Article40 1916-03-02 281 sent from the F.M S. Hospital Clothing Fund has been acknowledged by Sir William Taylor, who mentions that it arrived vary opportunely as the Hospital was short of articles of clothing. Sir John Anderson has visited the Hospital.40 words
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51 1916-03-02 281 charged at Kuala Lumpur with the murder of bis wife one assessor, Mr. Christie, returned a verdict of culpable homicide not amounting to murder. Mr. Treadgold’s finding being that it was murder, Mr. Justice Innes, agreeing with the latter, passed sentence of51 words
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Article117 1916-03-02 281 who was banished from the Colony for life, was this morning charged before Mr. E.E. Colman in the Second Court with unlawfully returningfrom banishment. The accused was arrested by Teoh Ah Soo D P.O. 136 on December 25 for thr ft of money for which he was117 words
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Article937 1916-03-02 281 (Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. ENEMY ATTACK IN FORCE. Partial Success. London, February 22, 5.10 p.m. A Paris communique states that at Artois in the dusk the Germans attacked in force at Bois de Givenchy and succeeded in penetrating the first trench wb’ch was completely wrecked on a937 words
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Article539 1916-03-02 282 (Reuter Senice.) Copyright Telegram. GOVERNMENT PROPOSAL. Debate ia the Lords. London, February 22. It is stated that the Government thinks that, for the purpose of the enforcement of the blockade against Germany, it was desirable to have a single Minister to coordinate the powers held by the539 words
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Article404 1916-03-02 282 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SUPPLY OF WAR MATERIAL; Paris, F brtnry 22. The new Japanese M. Matsui, interviewed on hi-» aruvaiat Marseilles, said that all the Japanese factories were working for the Russians. The output had not yet reached its maximum, but already they were supplying404 words
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Article438 1916-03-02 283 (BeiUr’i Serried Copyright T-l*«r»rn. FALL OF ERZERUM. Tvrkisk Loss*»Petrograd, February 22. The Turkish losses at Erzurum were 40,000. Farkiak Expl*«»tio».” London, February 22. A Turkish communique states that for military reasons the Ottoman Army had been withdrawn from Erzerum to a position westward of that town. Erzerum438 words
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Article856 1916-03-02 283 (Renter’s Senice.) COpyrieht Telegram. ENTHUSIASTIC SCENES. Tsar’s Visit. Petrograd, February 22. The Tsar made a surprise visit to the Duma on its re assembling and received a warm ovation from the members who repeatedly sang the National Anthem Enthusiasm prevailed throughout His Majesty’s stay. He received856 words
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Article57 1916-03-02 283 {From Our Own Correspondent,') Singapore, February 24. The report of Tapah Rubber Estate shows an available profit of 1164,703 from which $53,000 had been paid in dividends. Out of the balance a sum of $25,000 was recommended to be put to the reserve, The report recommends a57 words
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Article80 1916-03-02 283 Singapore, February 24. (I'rozn Ouz Own Correspondents In the tennis matches Singapore won one Singles and one Doubles and Penang one Singles, LA. private telegram states that in the Singles Foo Soo Wan beat the Singapore representative by three sets to one. In our announcement of80 words
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Article817 1916-03-02 284 A Detailed Account. Souidbiya, February 17. A Fensatiou was caused throughout the island on Monday afternoon when it became known that local aviation had claimed its first victim in the parson of his Excellency Lieutenant-General J P. Michielsen, Commander-in Chief of the Dutch Indian rmYi as the817 words
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Article283 1916-03-02 284 [To The Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, It is with the greatest interest that I have read the comments made by Bystander in hea article entitled Impressions of a Bird of Passage which appeared in your issue of tbe 19th instant. Though I understand283 words
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Article74 1916-03-02 284 the fact in connection with the appointment of Lord Chelmsford as Viceroy of India, that of the twelve holders of the office since the days of the John Company five have been under fifty years of age. The Marquess of Lansdowne was 43, Earl Curzon74 words
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Article132 1916-03-02 284 seem to have got pretty badly beaten at lawn tennis in Singapore on Monday for the Malaya Tribune says The first fixture of our Penang visitors took place last evening, when the lawn tennis team met a team of Straits Chinese Recreation Club on the latter’s ground. The132 words
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Article613 1916-03-02 284 Some Particulars as to How it ib Run.” [To the Editor of the Free Press Sir, lam a sailor, —rating, petty officer, —on board one of H.M. ships, at present in harbour. A party of us had leave on Saturday night, and we spent the evening at613 words
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Article14 1916-03-02 284 State Engineer, Koflah, has been paying a flying visit to Pe’qjtofc.14 words
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Article665 1916-03-02 285 Mt«tiriouh Hanging Ca.-:«. An inquest into the circum-tano s attending thedeith of a Cantone-e woman nam id Biew Ah Soon, who was foun 1 dead in a sitting position leaning against a wall of the bathroom of No. 101, Rope Walk, with a cloth string loose round her665 words
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Article58 1916-03-02 285 ’Special issues of r-- -1- losurs ui stamps for the “Lical Relid Fund” and for ’’Lord Rulierts’ Memorial Workshops” are now on sale at the Saving# Bank Counter of the Penang Fust Office. Such stamps are not valid for prepayment of pobtage. The issues oomprise the following58 words
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Article283 1916-03-02 285 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged 81,409 00 Offertory Intercession Service, 2nd Jan 1916 197 28 Mrs Ritchie, Ge long Estate (4th Donation 10 00 Mrs Heim (6th Donation) 10 00 Mr Marple-, Sale cf Limes (3rd Donation) 10 00 M s Trengrove (6r h Donation)283 words
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Article23 1916-03-02 285 of tho Chartered r. »>• ‘uo quartered Bink at Aledan and formerly of Penang is now in Bombay, 623 words
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Article98 1916-03-02 285 contained in Sir John CampWlS l. t;or thlt Mr. Harry Vn T V !l “V t be front incorrect 'vntiug to Mr. Birr under date Great Missenden, Bucks, January 20, 1916 Air. Harry Jennings states that his ’knee (Whore he w„ wounded; wa s mikin «low progrtu and98 words
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Article100 1916-03-02 285 contains a picture of Miss Hermione Kenned;, niece" picture s.v* 5 A''"’ le tfir ’P ress UD, ler the Al J T 11,0 daughter Of Lad? Alsnndor Kennedy, widow of the Ute Lord Alexander Kennedy, who w.s a son of be 2nd Marqu.s of Ailsa100 words
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Article394 1916-03-02 285 Claim for Jewellery. In th- Full Court of Appeal before tlm Chief Ju<ic j m J A Bu kmii, Mr. Justice L. P. Ebdt'n and Air Jls ce Edmonds in the feupreme C urt yesterday the hearing was c< mmt nci d of the appeal of394 words
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Article243 1916-03-02 285 To the Children of the Southern Cross. 1 appul to diol yju living in the I Ala.ay Peninsula, men, and women, who claim a birthplace under the Southern Cross and who have a birthright to glory in the undying fame of the “Anzics”, to help to incluie in the243 words
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Article945 1916-03-02 286 Anniversary Dinner. On Saturday evening last, says the BangJcoh Daily Hail of February 14, the members of the Bangkok Straits-Born Chinese Association celebrated the completion of the first year of its existence by means of a dinner at a house in the Surawangse road which had945 words
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Article262 1916-03-02 286 Aa Appreciative Notice. In the course of an appreciative notice of the Chinese theatricals given by the Penang Amateurs in Singapore, the morning paper in the Southern Settlement says As to the audience, the theatre last night was well packed with Chinese ladies and gentlemen. Iti«262 words
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Article17 1916-03-02 286 will be leaving for Home on furlough sometime in March, wires our Singapore correspondent17 words
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22 1916-03-02 286 of the death at Naples of Marquis de Goyzueta. Italian Consul at Singapore from 1882 to 1899.22 words
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Article23 1916-03-02 286 son of the Colonial Chaplain, Penang, has berm promoted from Second-Lieutenant to Captain. Heil now in France with bis regiment.23 words
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Article550 1916-03-02 286 TRIBUTE BY Luiiu COOMER Interesting Comparison. Reviewing in the Spectator a book entitled Java Paet and Present” by Donald Maclaine Campbell, the well-known British statesman, Lord Cromer, writes Mr. Donald Maclaine Campell lived for twenty-three years in Java, where he had business ccnmctions. He was also550 words
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Article38 1916-03-02 286 a Malay, caretaker of the mosque at Telaga Ayer, Butterworth, was yesterday charged at the Police Court. Butterworth, with criminal assault on a Malay girl about 8 years old. The case was postponed to the 29th instant.38 words
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Article403 1916-03-02 287 Pk.*.an<* C. R.C v. Straits Chinehe F A. Oq the S. R C. ground yesterday evening say* (Wedi eiday’s Free Preu) before a record crowd, a fa-t and very interesting game of soccer was plajel t t wc-u t he teams of the Penang Chinese Recreation Club403 words
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Article80 1916-03-02 287 Rubber Auction At the Eastern Produce Rubb ir Auction yesterday 60,004 lb, were ffeted for sale and 19,110 lb. sold at the following pric s: Diamond Smoked iron 5161 to $167 Plain Smoked $156,,5157, Lump Scrap 165 Loose Scrap 573 $lO5 Prr-sed Scrap ?84 fBW Set dp80 words
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Article23 1916-03-02 287 Vice C u’sul for China ii <n China <>n three months* l< are by the P. u I O. Novara.23 words
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60 1916-03-02 287 W<» ar* inform <1 that <»f th* twenty-five new poy eriMira recently imported for’ the May Im”?'" 1 0,6 l‘»'H b‘en jMUM-d by the Club. Veterinary Surge»» wamd and approved bv the uh c< tultui; o A cftghueoat the60 words
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Article88 1916-03-02 287 To The Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, Some little time ago I saw an advertisement in vour paper announcing the amalgamating of the Sun Life and the Manufacturers Life Insurance Companies of Canada. Now I read in a Shanghai paper that the Canadian Government has88 words
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Article62 1916-03-02 287 Ladies’ Monthly Medal. The play for this competition for February resulted as follows: Mrs Sprou’e 43-4-41 84—16=68 Mrs Denrys 48-4-46=94 —24=70 Mrs Duxbury 41-4-49 90—12 =7B Mrs Winfield, Mrs Kinder, Mrs Macintyre, Mrs Large, Mrs Powell and Mrs Tomson also played but returned no score. Mrs Sproule62 words
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Article35 1916-03-02 287 the officer at present in charge of the British Post Office in Shanghai, is shortly going home for uood, and a successor, from the General Post Office, London, has been appointed.35 words
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Article35 1916-03-02 287 of January 14 repro- due*.s “an interesting snap-shot of Englishmen at Singapore with their Chinese helpers busy packing comforts which have been made for the Rad Cross hospitals at Cairo and Alexandra.”35 words
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Article48 1916-03-02 287 of the Rubber Growers’ Association states that they have retained counsel and chartered accountants to prepare a strong case for submission to the Board of Referee’ administering the excess profits duty. It is hoped that as a result some substantial c recessions may be obtained.48 words
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Article139 1916-03-02 287 Says Wednesday’s Straits Times A witness in the District Court yesterday, who was foolish enough to give false evidence, received a sharp reminder that it does not pay to commit such foolish indiscretions. It was in the course of the hearing of a claim in which the sum of $450,139 words
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Article185 1916-03-02 287 From Tuesday’s Malay Mail Mr G. T Lamb, late of the Straits Trading 0.. who enlisted in the Royal Fusiliers, has now obtained a commission in the R. F. A. Lieut. H. Groom,of the l/sth Warwicks, son of the late Mr. 8. R. Groom, has been mentioned in despatches and185 words
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Article77 1916-03-02 287 The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Mixed Doubles A. Mrs Striven and Newton beat Miss Pritchard and A S Hall 6-3, 1- 6. 6-1. Mixed Doubles D. Mr and Mrs E J Bennett beat Mr and Mrs C D I) Hogan x77 words
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Article92 1916-03-02 287 (From. Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, February 24 At the Singapore Rubber Auction 412 tons of rubber offend Ur sale and 263 tons were sold at tl e foilown g pric w Smoked Sheets $l7l to $lBl per picul Good $153 $.70 Fine pi i 0... $165 $16692 words
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Article87 1916-03-02 287 THE KULIM CASE. Accused Fouad Guilty. (I'rom Our Own Correspondents Alor Star, February 23. The Kedah Court of Appeal yesterday reversed the decision of the High Court in the case of Syed Abdulrahman Aljunid and Wong Ah Ghee Both were found guilty and Syed A'junid was sentenced87 words
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235 1916-03-02 287 A correspondent writing to the Times of Ceylon says Perhaps it is not generally known that every one of Sir Cecil Clementi Smith’s sons and sons-in-law were connected either with the Army or Navy. His eldest daughter was married to the late Major Talbot, of the Army, but he held235 words
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Article960 1916-03-02 288 While it is satisfactory to note that the ..2L, debate" initiated in the House JcMimonsby Mr. Snowden and Mr. T„ re lyan collapsed ignoinm.onsly a ter firm and statesmanlike declaration L the Prime Minister, it is a matter for L regret that the subject was even broached.960 words
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Article20 1916-03-02 288 is open for the present from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. on week days only.20 words
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19 1916-03-02 288 is attributed to the sinking of a vessel bringing supplies—Jf.M.19 words
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Article22 1916-03-02 288 who is alleged to have been stabbed by Mat Noor, a local jockey, has died in Kuala Lumpur hospital.22 words
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28 1916-03-02 288 to whom articles to be exported to Siam may be consigned has been further amended by order of the Governor.28 words
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28 1916-03-02 288 ten gang robbers were recently convicted and each sentenced to ten years’ imprisonment by the court at Alor Star, Kedah,28 words
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Article45 1916-03-02 288 informs us that he felt a distinct swaying of his house on Monday night, He recalls a similar incident in Penang some years ago Possibly there is some connection with the heavy earthquake shocks experienced at Sabang last week. M.M.45 words
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Article69 1916-03-02 288 invites suggestions from our readers as to wh it new industries could be started in this country after the war. There are Dunlop Rubber factories ia Japan and Australia. Malaya could provide cheaper labour than Australia and is sufficiently central to cater fora large aiei in69 words
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Article611 1916-03-02 288 His Highness the Eajih Mudaof Sarawak is a passenger to Singapore on the Katori Maru duo to laiva London next month. Mr. N. A. M. Giiffio, of the Kedah Police, who has been down with a sharp attack of fever lately, is paying a visit to Penan".611 words
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Article515 1916-03-02 289 (Beckt’i Service.) enrr nht Tetorrwn BATTLE I* PROGRESS. Brili'h Operation. London, F’ebruary 23 A (Brit.ih) rommun'quc gtateg that activity toek pl*» in the iwbbomhor.dtfthe Libvce canal northeast o t Ypre«. The enemy’s position was cons’der üblv damaprd. (jn our r jtremo we ibell' d wor>. mg par515 words
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Article340 1916-03-02 289 (Rxicr Senice.) Co-yri.bl "'-Jccrsni NEWS FROM SANTA CRUZ, Madrid, February 23. An official announcement from Santa Crus (Teneriffe) states that the British steamer Westburn has put in at that port for repair, flying the German flag and with a pnzi crew on board, consisting of an c340 words
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Article65 1916-03-02 289 S. C. C. vs C. R. c. ('From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, February 25. Although the Singapore Cricket Club won by 2 goals to nil in the football match which was played on the Esplanade yesterday, the Penang team cutchssed the Singapoie players in combination and speed.65 words
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Article37 1916-03-02 289 (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, February 25. Messrs. Fraser Co’», report slates that oubiness W4S fair and there were a number of bargains dunug the week. Dealings however, were on a bUH II tcalo.37 words
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Article297 1916-03-02 289 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. UNREPRESENTATIVE OPINION. London, February 24. Speaking in the House cf Commons Mr. P. Snowden (Labour Member for Blackburn) gave it as hie opinion that the time was ripe for a movement towards peace. The German Socialists ware, he said, solidly in favour297 words
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Article70 1916-03-02 289 Annual General Meeting, {From, Our Own Singapore, February 25. At the annual general meeting of the Singapore Golf Club it was decided that the present was not the time to take over portions of the Sporting Club which would mean an expenditure of $lO,OOO. H L. Sir70 words
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Obituary48 1916-03-02 289 Obituary. Mr. H. J. Hitnmy, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, February 25. A cable has been received at Kuala Lumpur announcing the death in England alter a short illness of Mr. H. J. Hemmy, corveyur ami miner, and for manv years a resident of oelangor and Pahang.48 words
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Article930 1916-03-02 290 A BU P»liey. Tbe charges for messages sent through the Penang Wireless Station have been fixed at such an exorbitant rate that we otnnot imagine anybody making use of the except in circumstances where money is no object. Of Topical laterest. To morrow is the forty-fifth anniversary of930 words
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Article46 1916-03-02 290 Feb. 15 By Balance 11,590.04 22 W. B Wilson. Dec. and Jan. subscription 100.00 Amount collected by J. H. Phipps as follows Audit Office 5.50 Registry, Supreme Court 3.00 Gardens 11.57 23 Municipal Staff, 16th instalment 323.63 Feb. 23 By Balance 12,033.7446 words
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Article91 1916-03-02 290 in tbe Settlement of Singapore of the week ended February 19 was 22 77 per mill of the population. The total number of deaths was 153, of which 101 were male subjects and 52 female. Convulsions claimed 24, phthisis 40 and malaria fever 12 The highest91 words
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Article90 1916-03-02 290 pub- lishes the following tbe late Babu Durlab Mazumdar was senior pleader of Nowgaon in Assam. His godson and daughter-in-law Lila had been to Japan for commercial purposes and remained there for a long time. Lila returned to India a few days ago. News has90 words
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Article321 1916-03-02 290 Mjs. Phi,,i P B H-m. R. notary of the Ministering Children’s League, has received the following letter from the British Red Cross Society, British Red Cross Society. The Order of St. John of Jerusalem in England. Joint War Committee. __\Wiman The Hon. Arthur Stanley, M. V. 0.,321 words
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Article75 1916-03-02 290 The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday:— Single Handicap A. A O M Forrest beat L N Byatt 6 1, 4—6, 6—4. Double Handicap A. Penny and Winfiold beat Newton and Threlfsll B—6, 7-5. Mixed Double» B. Mrs Shephard and Dr Smith beat75 words
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Article54 1916-03-02 290 were this morning arraigned before Mr. V G. Ezechiel in the Third Court charged with robbery of >3 in notes from the person of one Thuan MtnTohat Batu Ferringbi Road- Both cliimed trial and were remanded until Mirch 3, bail being allowed in the54 words
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Article524 1916-03-02 291 Cbiae*e Detective Charged. Befoie Mr. V. G Ezichiel in the Third Court this morning Leong Chan Chong, D P.O 514, w<i charged with giving false information a public servant, to wit, lu.pector MacLernon, to the injury and annoyance of one Low Seng by arnsting him for fraudulent524 words
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132 1916-03-02 291 Municipal B<cretaiy, Fat inah Bee Kbow, Cheng Kut g, K tin Cheang Yt-ap Neoh and I'huah Cheng 8»-ng w«rc this morning summoned la-tors Mr. E. E. Colman to nhow cause why certain lumeof u aney wb.ch were the ripe .set incurred132 words
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Article340 1916-03-02 291 Meeting at Ipok. (Jrozn Our Own Correspondent February, 25. The public meeting convened at the Chinese Chamber of Commerce yesterday, to ascertain what amount of ‘■up port the public are prepared to give to a F.M.S. War Loan, was well attended the speeches were few and340 words
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Article26 1916-03-02 291 Feb 22 By Balance $1,886 34 25 Anonymous 2 45 Feb. 25 By Balance 1,8:8 79 Amount previously acknowledged 22,216.50 Total $24.105 2926 words
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Article68 1916-03-02 291 To-day'» Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted heie to-day at $90.20, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $9l, business done (150 tons sold) and in London at .£lB4 spot and £lt4 15s. three months’ sight. A special wire to the Eastern Produce Exchange gives the following prices68 words
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Article90 1916-03-02 291 From Thursday’s Malay Mail Messrs. A.W K. Money, of Kuala Lumpur, ami 1. St Barbe, of Kajang, have gone to Egypt. Mr- 11. M. Batten, of Durian Tunggal Estate, Malacca, has left for England on sick leave, A photograph of Col. Hubback appears in a London illustrated paper under the90 words
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Article650 1916-03-02 291 Heavy Sentence for Dangeroui Character. As the result of one of the smartest and most important captures made by the police for some time now Mr. Ralph Scott, in District Court Singapore on Thursday morning, was able to deal with a dangerous character who has made a650 words
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Article26 1916-03-02 291 British batter.es of artillery consisted of six guns. I bey now consist of four guns, like those of the French.26 words
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Article739 1916-03-02 292 Tn ordinary times the daily newspaper?, counts of meetings of the Legislative Council, the reports of corporate bodies like the'Chambers of Commerce, and similar publications constitute the raw material from which the historian of a country w bich has reached the condition of development attained by British Malaya739 words
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Article299 1916-03-02 292 The German attack north of Verdun was evidently an operation of the first class, meant to produce results, and supported by all the resources at the enemy’s disposal. That it was a partial success we are prepared to admit, inasmuch as the French line had in certain299 words
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Article20 1916-03-02 292 Governor General of the Butch East Indies has begun his round of farewell visits to tne high officials.20 words
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Article21 1916-03-02 292 thd Garman firms established in J .va are dismissing their Dutch employees and replacing them by Germans,21 words
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Article24 1916-03-02 292 the Bishop of the Diocese is holding his visitation at Penang on Quinquagesima Sunday March 5. Services will be announced later.24 words
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Article25 1916-03-02 292 the celebrated Dutch airman who was injured in the accident in which General Michielson was kilb-d, is making good propress towards recovery.25 words
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Article41 1916-03-02 292 buttery and Co ad- vise having received a wire from the secretaries in London of the Singapore Luited Rubber Plantations, Limited, informing them that the directors have declared an interim dividend of 5 per cent, tor the year 1915-16.41 words
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Article1034 1916-03-02 292 A Dari ng come to Justice Ask some member of the Bar to tell you the Chief Justice’s story of the old lady, the bank manager and th o change for the forty-pound chcqus. Freight os Rice. As a pendant to the article on Shipowners’ Profiis” which appealed1,034 words
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Article41 1916-03-02 293 (From Our Own, Correspondent}. Singapore, February 26. At the moating of the Singapore Municipal Commission yesterday the President, Mr. F. J. Hallifax, state 1 that the Municipal finances were more satisfactory than they had any right to hope.41 words
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14 1916-03-02 293 we have received a neat calendar for 1916.14 words
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Article52 1916-03-02 293 formerly w th the Central Engine Works, Ltd who as an officer of the H. N. *R. was attached to Admiral Jarram’s staff here, end who left in the Triumph, is now a N.va' Sub-Flight Lieutenant. Mr. Hann w-a Jn the Triumph when she was sunk in52 words
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Article80 1916-03-02 293 ■ns ti e T.O.M has shown us a photograph I e M j UBt received from the War Uffi > u f (b a-moured L unplaue fighter of the Malayan Air S qUrt druu. Malaya No 8, the Menasaer Meyer," the guup'aoe be.nng the name of the80 words
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Article511 1916-03-02 293 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. NEWSPAPER COMMENTS. Political Eeeeatries Denounced. London, February 24. The newspapers unanimously pay a tribute to the patience of the House of Commons in listening to the negligible group of peace faddists who, as the Daily News and Leader points out, are absolutely unsupported511 words
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Article509 1916-03-02 293 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. BATTLE OF VERDUN. French Version, London, February 24, 4.50 p.m. A Paris communique states that northward of Verdun the fighting throughout the night was of the same inteisity on the right bank of the Meuse to southward of Ornes In consequence of the509 words
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Article410 1916-03-02 294 (Renter Senice.) Copyright Telegram. effect in turkey. Uaeaaiaess in Bulgaria. Athens, February 24 The fill of Erzerum has caused disturbances in Constantinople. Many persons hare been arrested including Ahmed Rza, a friend of Yusuf lazedin. 1 Paris, February 24 A telegram from Salonika states that the410 words
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Article166 1916-03-02 294 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. POLITICAL CRISIS IN AMERICA. President’s Patience Exhausted. Washington, February 25. A political crisis has arisen on the question of the arming of belligerent merchantmen. President Wilson is threatened with ths revolt of the Damocrats in both house?, in which bills have been introduced, warning166 words
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Article362 1916-03-02 294 ‘‘When Rogues Fall Out.” Early this month a Chinaman was taken to Kampar Police Station with several wounds on his body and minus half an ear, of which latter wound more anon. His story was that he was a mining coolie and was travelling along362 words
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Article51 1916-03-02 294 the eminent astronomer, who is seventy-four to-day, remarks that we know the Poles of Mars better than the Poles of our own earth. This, at first sight, seems rather rematkable. But after all most of us have seen the back of our neighbours head more frequently than our51 words
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Article383 1916-03-02 294 FROM DUTCH SOUR ‘'ES The following special teleg.aui# are from the Sumatra Post oi Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, February 22, 23 and 24: HOLLAND AND THE W »R. 'I he Queitioa of the Mails. The British cantinue to examine the Dutch mails. New Loaas aad Taxatioa. Bills383 words
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Article62 1916-03-02 294 who celebrates bio seventy fifth birthday to-day, helps to supply one of the few instances of brothers being created peers Seven years before he was raised to the peerage in 1892, his brother, Edward Charles Baring, was created Lord Revelstoke. There are two other peerages in62 words
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80 1916-03-02 294 at the Engineers’ In- stitute last night was a distinct success and the thanks of the community are due to Mrs. H. S. Balhetchet, the organiser, and her assistants. The hall was simply but tastefully decorated with fltgs and fernsand80 words
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Article663 1916-03-02 295 C RICKET CLUB vi. PLANTERS. The cricket match between teams representing the Penang Cricket Club and the Planters was commenced on tr.e Esp anade this forenoon. There was a large gathering at the pavilon to witness the ma’ch and every available spot under the shade of the antenna trees663 words
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Article1000 1916-03-02 295 Tuan Wright - (Bt Tuan Wright.) Schoolboy, of a thoughtful turn are p,stponing the study of geography until the after-the-war mrps are readied Whowon Id deny the reasonableness of that ISot J. I could wish in my own case, since 1 was foolish enough to open a Sunday newspaper, to1,000 words
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Article15 1916-03-02 295 assistant Protector of Chinese, Penang, has gone to Singapore on duty.15 words
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27 1916-03-02 295 Commander-in- Chief of the N dherlands Indian Army, in the War D.pntmeut building at Bandoeng.27 words
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Article55 1916-03-02 295 sailed from Penang to-day b.’ the homeward bound P. &O. «termer Mongara: For Colombo, Mr. G. N. Magill Mr E E. Glorney; i:or MarseiTs Mr. J. R Bennett, Mr. A Mrs H. D. Nicolsoo, child infant for London, Mr. R. T C'lke. Mrs. S. A Yell Mrs.55 words
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Article60 1916-03-02 295 from the Superintendent of the Eastern Extension Telegraph Company states that the “abnormal delay on traffic is due to cable interruptions.” Which is unfortunate with the enemy attack north of Verdun apparently still in progress. Ain a iy we have evidence that it has been scotched, but we60 words
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Article103 1916-03-02 295 the Master Attendant at Singap ro, h-«s received a letter from the captain of th»» Providence which t-teamed in o Colombo a few weeks back and caused consternation among the shipping authorities by reason of tl.e fact that she had no clearance payiers or bill of103 words
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Article569 1916-03-02 296 Singapore Sailors Home. On Tuesday morning we (the Free Preu) nnblished, after some enquiry, a letter iicned “Jack Pitch,” describing the experience of certain Royal Nary men with regard to this Institution. The main point was that a party of sailors on leave, on Saturday last, applied to stay at569 words
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Article37 1916-03-02 296 kn ;> appeared in Negri SembiSelan 8 ~o r<^ere<l by the Resident|of Bal*ti^° r th o importation of dogs into lan r r? l an d or Bea from Negri Sembi- prohibited until further notice.37 words
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Article655 1916-03-02 296 FUND ORGANIZED UNDER DIRECT AUTHORITY OF THE WAR OFFICE. The Smallest complete Air Squadron IS COMPOSED OF 16 AIROPLANEB, 12 Reconnaissance and 4 Fighters. 14 Aeroplanes Preseated to Date, And No. 15 partly Subscribed. The F.M 8. Service “Gun Biplane” completes the four Fighters.” One more655 words
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Article360 1916-03-02 296 TENNIS MATCHES. S. C. R C. vs P, C. R. C. At the Chinese Recreation Club ,on Wednesday afternoon, there was a large assembly of members and friends to see the Penang visitors play the S.C R,C. at tennis on the club’s lawn, says the Malaya360 words
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Article717 1916-03-02 297 FTo IHR Edhor of the Time» of MaZaya S.r.-Tne Tunee </ its reader» Article* ot special value specially written for it» columns. Article» on momeoton» question» are its daily special y, The re*der may well fw*l fortunate in having acces* to clear, bold, unbiased and state»manlike717 words
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Article304 1916-03-02 297 Suicide by Hanging. The inquest into the circumstances attending the death of a Cantonese woman named Siew Ah Soo, who was found dead in the bathroom of premises No, 101, Rope Walk, with a piece of string round her neck was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. E. E.304 words
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Article260 1916-03-02 297 wiil realise that the sweet and genial Miss Ellen Terry was sixty-teven years old yesterday Here is a story of her kindness to those who have acted under her binner. It was Christmas time in the North of England and the company had rehearsed all day with260 words
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Article548 1916-03-02 297 Beaten in Finely Contested Football Game. Says Friday’s B.T. There must have been several thousand spectators gathered around the S.C C. football ground on the Esp'anade last evening when the members uf the Penang Chinese Recreation Club met a local team captained by R. W. Sinclair and fairly548 words
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Article18 1916-03-02 297 made under the Trac- tion Engines and Motor Care Ordinance are published in the Gaicite18 words
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Article36 1916-03-02 297 Estimates for IX I U AJL Jj5J vX 111 Cv vt- O Avz A 1916, as approved iy the Rt. Hon. the Secretary of State for the Colonies, are published m tue Gazette.36 words
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Article53 1916-03-02 297 of 1164 East Coast O j UL llvT, JjjdbL v/UaDU Road, Singapore, chemist, and St Vincent B. P »wn, < f i he Arcade, Singapore, accoun>mt, have been authorised to file a specificstioi. nf -ii invention for improvements in a ipiuicd! process for the manufactuie of53 words
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Article18 1916-03-02 298 ir lCB lLi —On February 26th, at Penang, the wife of Walter C. Michell of a son.18 words
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Article884 1916-03-02 298 Oar excellent contemporary the Rangoon fiiHM had a leadiog article in its issue of February 19 in which it deplored the deciiion of tbe Government of India to allow wolfram to be exported from Burma to the Straits. Our contempo ary actually appears to think that there884 words
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Article13 1916-03-02 298 undischarged in Ppnwg, whose adjudications date back to 1889.13 words
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Article24 1916-03-02 298 Practically all tbe Government and private bungalows have been taken and tbe Crag Hotel is also almost full.24 words
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Article27 1916-03-02 298 to Russia and Rouma ii, vii London aie su-peoded. Tbe rates of postage or parcels for Russia via Japan will be announced later.27 words
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Article46 1916-03-02 298 Slrtits Settle- men»*, n< tides that wireless stations have been e.’-lab ished at Singapore and Penang for the transmission of radiotelegranis to ships. The norma! range by day is 350 miles «nd bv night 700 mde*’, while the normal wave length is 600 metres.46 words
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Article53 1916-03-02 298 to his pownr of d sal owmce with respect to the ordinance to amend the Arms and Explosives O.distance, 1913, the ordinance to further amend the Arms and Expl".s.ves Ordinance, 19 13, o- the ordinance for making p ovision for tbe Public Service for53 words
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70 1916-03-02 298 inclusive, tl e value of the highest grade <f rubb r is fixed at 3s 5d per lh, and tbe duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis in accordance with the rules under70 words
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61 1916-03-02 298 with tbe casualty lis e of the Malay States Guides has been received by the Genera! Offic a r Commanding, Struts Spttl 'im j nt-, and is published in the F M.S. Government Gazette for general inform j .tv n February 11, 1916 Iransferted India61 words
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Article104 1916-03-02 298 bear that His Excel- bncv tee Geueial Officer C imrnand ng, who recently inspected all sections of the R-serve Force, was extreme ly gratified by the progress made, tbe intelligence displayed and the smartness and accuracy of the work donn. The Reserves ate a fine bjdy of104 words
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Article499 1916-03-02 298 Mr- A. Sark es has rutu.n.d from hu visit to Rangoon. Mr E. Bra4bp y. of ih« Straits Trading Co, Kuala Lumpur, u ohurtly going on transfer to Seremban. Mr. H. L. Sumner, Inspector of Schools for Per. k, has had a recurrence of his illness since499 words
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Article899 1916-03-02 299 I tifcfctilW *Bd tkbC WIF» Dr. Bobertwo, tb« physician «upenn endent of tbe Morning»ide Asylum in E burgh, describes in bn aonud 'eporttbe effect of tbe war on bin patient a. A num of them imagine them a- -Ives to o Kai.r. which. ..J. U>« Uwor 1» no»899 words
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Article36 1916-03-02 299 vested in him bv section 5 of “The Labiur Code, 1912,” the Chief Secretary to F.M S. Government has appointed Mr. H C. Batburst to be an Assistant Controller of Labour.36 words
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Article35 1916-03-02 299 of the Forest Da- partmeut, is expected back from leave next week, and will be stationed at Sungkai. Mr. Henbrey goes to Kuantan, relieving Mr. Watson, who comes to Kuala Lumpur.— M.M.35 words
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Article66 1916-03-02 299 G A. de C. d« Moubray, L. A. Allen, G M Kidd, I*. 8 Williams. C Wilson and N. R. Jarret, of the F M.S C vil Sf-rvice having passed the prescribed examinations in law and language and having c impleted three years’66 words
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Article201 1916-03-02 299 of Csptain C.W.A, Stewart, of tbe steamer Wilhelm with Miss Miry C. Leicester, a daughter of the lata Dr. A. B. Leicester and Mrs. M.C. Leicester, of E<iecburst, Thomson Road, took place at St. Andrew’s Cathedral, yesterday afternoon, (sxys the Straits Times of Saturday) the officiating clergyman being201 words
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Article1963 1916-03-02 299 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. BATTLE OF VERDUN. Magnitude of Germaa Designs. London, February 25, 5.10 p.m. The great four-days’ attack north of Verdun is at present ebbing in intensity but the most eminent authorities do not minimise the magnitude of the German designs. Consequently the minutest precautions1,963 words
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Article433 1916-03-02 301 (Renter Senice). <’>>vrright Tiiwraa. Yuan Shi Kai’» Eatkr»»*m*at Postponed. Peking, February 27The enthronement of President Yuan Shih Kai has ben postponed owing to the revolt of the Yunnanese. Air Raid Casualties. Fiaal Figures. London, February 26 An official announcement states that the final figures of the casualties433 words
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Article409 1916-03-02 301 P. O. LINER SUNK. (Benter Senice.) Coprrixht Telwrrana. “MALOJA” MIMED OFF DOVER. London, February 27. The P. O. liner Maloja. carrying passengers and mails, was sunk off Dover. It is believed that she was mined. Tue Mtdoja was a vessel of 12,800 tons gross. Passenger List. The passenger list of409 words
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Article426 1916-03-02 301 (Renter’s Senice) Oonrright Telegram. ANOTHER RUSSIAN VICTORY. Petrograd. February 25. A Petrograd communique states that after a series of battles in Persia the remnants of the enemy concentrated in the Kermanshah region, where the Germans and Turks had fortified two mountain passes. The Russians stormed the Budesurkh Pass426 words
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Article1802 1916-03-02 302 P.O.C. VI •'LAXTER. Easy Victory f<»k IL-W? 'fam Q IM .<i ,|blg 11 H -tM I ffi 'Ut.HfV J G. C. Clt'k' (3*) fUi< E z C,l H <3, took their stand at in wick t- a ,'ainst in- bowling of Jf cktv it the s :l Pn 11,802 words
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Article37 1916-03-02 302 his been d’diwed at Si me, Estate, Kuala Lumpur, add ess»d as followsGiyoni Estate, CoU No., Penang.” To find “Ku da Lu npur” in C»la Number” is cerram'y a Post Office tr umph.37 words
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Article56 1916-03-02 302 Port Swettenham has b- p n prescibpd as the po*t for the dijemhirkati >n of all cattle, sheep, and gofttg, and Ku Ja Lumpur railway station as the place f >r the d itrainment of all cattle, sheep, and g >ats impo-ted into the State of56 words
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52 1916-03-02 302 has been meted cut. at Kuala Lumpur v siz-stoGan TQ' t who w<s c mvict *d of <• u-in m>schi»f by fi e to the attap roof of Yap Hang’s houwe. Accused and soother man were seen running away after the roof had burst52 words
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Article100 1916-03-02 302 A Penang Macao named Chan Ah Jin was arrested in Sin '«p -re, yesterday, <<n a charge of criminal breach of trust as a servant in resp«ct of gold to th) of .’99 and a gold locket vduel at ?5. The facts allege I ag* a100 words
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243 1916-03-02 302 before Mr. W. C. Michell a man by the name of Percy Johnson Fernandes failed to appear tn answer to a civil summ ms, issued by the 1 inawj Gazette Preas, to recover the sum of 286.08 for printing and stationery supplied to the243 words
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Article319 1916-03-02 303 CIWTiMABT ClLilttA loM POSTPONED A meeting of pit *od P rPgeDt pup l« <»f the Penang Free School took phce at spm on Saturday at the school for the purpose of diseasing the ndvifability of •rlebrating the Centenary of the school which fall» on Octode 21 this319 words
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Article27 1916-03-02 303 of M ’rton Eiute -nd n>w 2 id L eut in the 9<h R >yal Boot*, has bem awarded the Military Cross. —M.M.27 words
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Article30 1916-03-02 303 Mr. E. G. W ood has been appointed to act as D'puty Superintendent, Rev-nue Survey Branch F.M 8 Su vey Dep>r mmt, with effect from N »v 26 h, 1915.30 words
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Article29 1916-03-02 303 Syed Abdulrahman A ljunid, who wts convicted recently of a serious crime at Kulirn, is at present in Alor Stir gaol pending his appeal to the Kedah State Council.29 words
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Article38 1916-03-02 303 has received through Sir Ernest Birch from the Wr Offici a photograph of the aeroplane Miyer” presmtHi by the w4l known Singapore cit zm of tbit ilk. A very work* miulikr machine it looks.38 words
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Article43 1916-03-02 303 secured a black panther al the 7u mile, G mibak Boid, list night, bringing it in to Kuala Lumpur this morning, strapped on the back ut a bicvcl**, in order to obtain the 115 reward, aays Saturday's Malay M dl.43 words
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Article86 1916-03-02 303 approved of the follow* ing appointment and promotions in tbi Singapore Volunteer Cor piMr. F. G. Stevens to be Second Lieutenant and attached to the Malay Compiny, Singapore Volunteer lotat t y. M day Company, jJiuga--B>re Vlu ite>*r lutautry H murary ♦cond L -utenant N-r Mohain-d H.»him86 words
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Article208 1916-03-02 303 R.. s vdiog lb" b M.S W.r Lmd. T„r w to» Io He TOM: Theie are probably a good many p opl« w bt are unable to take up any Urge amount of w.r loan at ot.ee. but who wou d bo able to invest a208 words
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Article24 1916-03-02 303 The current F. M.S. Gazette contains the nam suf fourteen per-om binished fir various periods from Perak and thirty one persons trom S' langor.24 words
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Article69 1916-03-02 303 pleaded en'lty before Mr. E. E- C >lman to a charge of criminal breach of trust in respict of go'd to th>< va'ui of $29 05 and a locket, valu’d at $35. the p ope ty of one Chui Ho T.i Trie accused wuown entruit d69 words
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Article136 1916-03-02 303 c» 1 fi hrated its anniv-rsary on I’uesday and W do» Slav. F b. 15 ind 16. Oa the fbst day the < lub i .ner wis hn| 1, at, woe i Mr Koh Kng B <k, ihi Hm. S’Creta'y. welcomed the uewly el cted Vci136 words
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Article189 1916-03-02 303 in Ku da Lum- pur announcing the death at T uquiy, after a short illness, of Mr. HJ. H-mmy lite of Selangor. Mr. H iinmy j uued the Sdangor Su vey Ddpirtm nt about 25 years ago, aft»r being in New Guinea. After sme yean189 words
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Article130 1916-03-02 303 T v e fortnightly hand c p 4»oot fo< k p’ace on S 'll ‘I J atteruoui U i'g to a rtiung auu Vui bie wind lbe rCmiug wmp or. Wlb b’cap. nodft, Pte G 8 Evans SO 9 50 t P ed t er 72130 words
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Article70 1916-03-02 303 A Victory fo- P/nanf, (From Our Own Oldgap >r-, Feb U*ry 26 The Penang team beu. tha Uni> ese Volunteeis at association fmtbdl by three goils to one. [Wi are informed that at the nquest of the Singapore C »mmittee tw > «X a pertormauCHs will ‘be70 words
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Article65 1916-03-02 303 Playing one afinru von last at the R cecouise Mr C. E Wi >ter d d t e 2 d m»le in ou** stioke. I’uis, wi (6£ <-uils elieve, constitutes a rec nd, no other hole on the Rm cou se ever hiving bien accomplished in 1,65 words
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Article49 1916-03-02 303 who mile hinmlf sowellliksi du iug hissray iu Ipihas manager of the P Tak B anih of ihe Straits I'radiug Cmpmy, is b-ck in Stngipire from his holiday at Hum He ar iv 4 oil the 14 h the snip being nine diyi ae. TOM49 words
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Article56 1916-03-02 303 lite tbi Rival I*iwh R'guniur, assu n’d tin du'in of S’ ff Officer, L Cal Firoes, excluding hl A i'll* ant's du ids wuh the Siug»pore V diiuteer C »rps, trom the 16 n lust m bucc-s*i n to Msj T J U. Hooper, th-* Iv56 words
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Article83 1916-03-02 303 C»pt. C. W. D ’Arey Irvine, of the Limsters, who bis bion killed in Fran’ 0 w.ig the elder an I only br.it her of M H C. D Arcy Lvine, mintg-ir i f the Biuting C >’i estate at Btnuug. Kail* Lsugat and t-Tinerly an assistant on Kunuuiug estate,83 words
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Article142 1916-03-02 303 furnish the following statistics ot the export of Para i übb r from the four p ir B of the Pnm ula for varying periods tr m J nua yl, 1916 The q nntities are stared in lb^, w.ih the h.ur*-8 for the corresponding periods of142 words
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Article854 1916-03-02 304 M v we point out that the Government the Straits and F.MA would do well to realise that modern finance cannot be nducted in a hole-and-corner fashion, that be successful. When the Imperial Government fl >ated its war loam it very •igely undertook an extensive campaign854 words
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Article403 1916-03-02 304 We are not yet out oi cue wood north of Verdu.n where apparently the battle still continu though with decreasing intensity, but them is plenty of evidence iu to-day’s wires to show that the German thrust, which came with remarkable suddenness and was pushed with unprecedented fierceness,403 words
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Article42 1916-03-02 304 io aid of 11 -5 F. u. Ufti >-r WiduWa’ ai d Families' !'uud m »»t u •..>« vmg obj ct <s »aid by the 1, O» M. lu i*Vu xUoU.ixd in a UclC DIUU? ofi vVvk42 words
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Article400 1916-03-02 304 Mrs. A. L. Hoops, Mrs. W. Peel and Mrs. A. Cavendish, with their children, are going up Penang Hill for a mmth. Mr. A- B. Milne, the well-known visiting agent, is engaged to be mimed to Miss Gertrude Weitzel, daughter of Mr. H. Weiixd, of London. Mr.400 words
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Article90 1916-03-02 304 Upeott vs. Foo Joo Was. CFrom Owr Own Correspondent?) Singapore, February 29In the presence of H. E dir Arthur and Lady Evelyn Young and a large gathering on the Esplanade, Upeott played a tennismatch against Foo Joo Wan. The Penang representative showed good serving and neat placing.90 words
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56 1916-03-02 304 held yesterday the fodow ng pH e.i worn obtained Diamond Sin<>ktd oh et 168/ 83, Flam Sm< k d Sheet 163/168, Hi.iD'invi Uuamoked She-t 164/169, P>..m Uo mtked heel 163/168, Pale Urep*i i76/llr* ad C"’pe 158/-6 ?>iik Ur* pe 134/145, 3c p Hv/117,56 words
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Article1074 1916-03-02 305 For Leap Year. Spinster*, young and old, attending the np'C al dinner ar.d danre which Mr. Sirkies U giving at the E. A 0. H«>t I this evening may perhaps be grateful for the following topical advice which we cull from an American exchange Listen girls If you1,074 words
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Article15 1916-03-02 305 has returned from leave, and will be stationed for the present at Seremban15 words
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Article19 1916-03-02 305 of the Tongkih Harbour Tin Dredging Co. f-'r the week ended February 26 was thirty five tons.19 words
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Article38 1916-03-02 305 officers passed in Law at the examination held on the 15th December, 1915, and following days:—Mr. HH Stevens, Mr. G. A. de C de Moubray, Mr J. A. Black (cadets) and Raja Ahdul A zz38 words
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Article59 1916-03-02 305 who celebrates his eighty-second bi'thday today, seems to hive a taste fir “first things” in music After making Lis professional debut as Adam in Haydn’s “Creation,” he had the privily f creating a number of famous 'd’es. being the first in England to play V dentine in59 words
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Article74 1916-03-02 305 who writes friendly letters to “lonely mm” in the tfinches sometimes ge' into difficulties. John Bull says that, a West End lady who had cunei-ponded in this w.ty with a braw Highlander” (who must have boasted in liscri etly of bis new acquaintance) received this letter from74 words
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Article74 1916-03-02 305 took place n a grand scale yesterday at Green Hall of Mr. Cheah Beng Cheang, the Singapore Manager of S»ang Line Steamship Co., of which Mews. Gioog Hoe Co. are the managing agents, with Miss Lm Sor Yong, the unge t daughter of the late Mr. Lim Kek74 words
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Article1541 1916-03-02 305 (Reuter Senice). Copyright Telegram. FURTHER DETAILS. Terrific Explosion. London, February 27. The explosion, when the Maloja struck the mine, was terrific. This happened about two miles from Dover and shook the houses on the sea front. Another Steamer Sunk, A three-masted steamer which went to the liner’s1,541 words
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Article1483 1916-03-02 306 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegrsm. TREMENDOUS GERMAN EFFORT. Kaiaer Witnesses Verdun Battle. London, February 27. A Berlin official announcement states that the Kaiser was present at the battle of Verdun. Flame Squirters. The German Guards are using two kinds of flame squirters, hurling flames respectivey to a distance1,483 words
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Article33 1916-03-02 307 of government of the Bismaick Aicbipelego, which was annexed by the British at the beginning of the w<r, has been changed from Herbertshohe to Kokopo. Secretary of the33 words
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Article140 1916-03-02 307 Ant-German Union, informs tbe Daily Graphic that he is assured that tie Union btvo an excellent case in law against the decision of the Court over which the Lord Chief Justice presided dtclaiiug that there was no statutory power to remove bir Ernest Cassel and Sir Edward140 words
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Article378 1916-03-02 307 (Benter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMANY’S THREAT. Loudon, February 28 It is semi-officially announced in Berlin that a vigorous submarine war will begin, as stated, on March 1. There will be no question of deviating from the measurei announced. THE NEW PHASE, lalimatioa to America. Washington, February 28.378 words
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Article114 1916-03-02 307 was brought up before Mr. V.G. Ezechiel in the Third Court this morning on a charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder by causing the death of tone Chew Seng Lai at Gopeng on January 25, 1914. Chew Kuw Eh stated that he knew114 words
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Article536 1916-03-02 308 EXCELLENT DIMAND 10R AMERICAN Market. In a review of the tin mining industry in 1915, The Times says In comparison with what happened during the closing months of 1914, when the holding up of supplies, the need tor a reorganisation of the trade, and tbe closi °g536 words
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Article95 1916-03-02 308 discusses the possibility of a separate peace between Germany and Belgium. It says that as long as Belgium has not 81 gned the London agreement not to sign a separate peace she is free to do as her interest commands, The paper adds that Belgium has until95 words
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Article538 1916-03-02 308 Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court this morning a Chinaman named Teoh Boon Seang was charged with disposing of stolen property, to wit, a diamond ring valued at $3O, the property of one Nooh Mit, knowing or having reason to believe the same538 words
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Article95 1916-03-02 308 of the French Parliamentary Naval War Committee tbe Minister of Marine explained the Bill lowering the age for retire ment of naval officers, which the Committee afterwards approved. The measure fixes the age of retirement for the senior grades as follows Vice-Admiral 62, Rear -Admiral 60, Capitaine95 words
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Article233 1916-03-02 308 There was t crowded hou™ at th» Straits Kinema last night »o witness the twentyround boxing match betweenC.W. Williams, tbe British coloured middle-weight champion boxer and wrestler of the Far East and R. B Bowermann of Ibo s.s. Maia Hari, the well known European Boxer. At tbe scheduled233 words
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Article148 1916-03-02 308 Mrs Sam (tel’s Prise. The following is the draw Mrs Powell f Mrs. Duxbury J. Crabb-Watt WF. Duxbury Mrs. Hoefeld f Mrs. Liston V. G. Ezecbiel J T 8 (F. T. Ellis Mrs. Kirk fMiss Mahler W. S. Goldie (C Cuoradi Mrs. Macintyre j J Mrs. Ebden148 words
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Article91 1916-03-02 308 Rubber Auction. At the Rubber Auction yeiterday 65,887 lb. were offered for sale and 46,606 lb. sold at the following prices: Diamond Smoked Sheet from $l6B to $lBB Plain Smoked Sheet |164 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet $164 |J69 Plain Unsmoked Sheet $163 Pale Crepe |]7g Brown Crepe »191 words
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Article14 1916-03-02 308 has accepted the presidency of the Canadian Red Cron Association.14 words
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Article877 1916-03-02 309 In reponae to our request tor suggestions m to new industrie« for Malaya the war ia over, we have received several from a local resident. He fir it instances the case of chenopodium oil, used in moat of the hospitals in thia coantry and in Ceylon now for877 words
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Article267 1916-03-02 309 CFrtm Our Own Correspondent.,') Bukit Mertajam, 29-2-16. At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, before Mr. G. A. Hereford, yesterday, (1) Kani Mydin. and (2) Nagalingam were convicted of theft in a dwelling of 25 coconuts belonging to one Peer Mabomed bin Kadir Naina Ma homed. Sentence was267 words
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69 1916-03-02 309 on hnr voyage from T) 1.1 l/11l Bangkok to Hongkong. It seems that on tbe way up the steamer touched a bank and sprung a rivet in tbe water tanks. Tbe water became brackish aud tbe passengers in consequence became rather69 words
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Article481 1916-03-02 309 (Fbom a Siraitt Timet Corbesfondbnt.) Trengganu, February 21. There arrived to-day by the Abbotsford H. H. Tunku Besar, of Rhio. He ia visitmg hie father, H. H. the Sultan of Rhio, who haa been ill for some time, but is now making a good recovery. The healthy,481 words
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Article89 1916-03-02 309 Tbe undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennya A Co., by auction sale yesterday and during tbe week Smoked Ribbed Sheet $173 to $lB7 Plain $l6B $l7O No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $162 $165 Uusmoked Sheet $162 $165 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet $15689 words
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Advertisement13 1916-03-02 309 For Chil Iren’s Backing Cesgh at Night, Waoda’ Great Peppermint Cere, Is 6d.13 words
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Article1206 1916-03-02 310 We are constantly reminded that the King rules over more Orientals than any sovereign in the world, and one would, therefore, suppose that the way would be made easy for such of his natural Oom subjects as nuy wish to acquire some knowledge of Oriental languages or1,206 words
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Article23 1916-03-02 310 to the Straits are said to have become double and even treble of what they were before the war.23 words
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Article21 1916-03-02 310 withdrew $40,000,000 (gold) from the American banks that helped to float the Allied Loan in the United States.21 words
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Article26 1916-03-02 310 Mr. Khoo Cheow Taong and Mr. Gao Gnoh Dee, of Penang, are going to give a Reconnaissance Aircraft to the British War Office.26 words
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Article27 1916-03-02 310 presented to the Kuala Lumpur Chinese Minstrels by Towkay Loke Yew has baen installed in the new premises of the Club in Campbell Road.27 words
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Article489 1916-03-02 310 Mr. F. J. G Aeria, Overseer, P. W D proceeded to Bertarn on tiausfer to dny. Mr. E. G. Wood, assistant Superintendent, Revenue Survey branch, F.M.B. has teen appointed to act as deputy Superintendent in that department. From y sterday’s T O. M Inspector Sweeny, of Kampar,489 words
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Article38 1916-03-02 310 of the Selangor Ceylon Tamils’ Association held in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday a committee was appointed to approach Government with a view to the Theepavali festival and Hindu New Year’s Day being made public holidays.38 words
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Article54 1916-03-02 310 have publiclv advertised that after March I nocompradores’ order?, other than cash orders issued bj banks, will be accepted in payment of collect ima or accounts due to the banks and cornpradores’ orders will not be received for credit of constituents current accounts. Quite time, toe,54 words
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Article898 1916-03-02 311 Name. Pl«*»« I Ton Penang pdient explained hit symptoms fully. The Singapore ipecialist regarded him cloie’y over tbe top ot hit spectac es. Yer, I w*,’ be commented, gravely now tell me, nave you ever been operated on for appendicitis Well,” responded the patient, dubiously, I certainly had898 words
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Article227 1916-03-02 311 We are very pleased to give publicity to the following The Post Office is now in a position to receive and forward literature for the following British forces (1) His Majesty’s Ships on this station. (2) All Local Military Forces. (3) The British Forces227 words
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Article53 1916-03-02 311 The Straits Rubber Co Ltd. 186 000 lbs Iho Penang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd. 132,0u0 lbs., Tbe Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd. 5b omj lbs., £ho Tali Ayer Rubber E-tite-, Ltd 43 300 lbs.. The Batak Ribit 1.0i.i.M- Ltd. 21,503 lbe„ The Ragan b -Hi Co.. Lt 1.53 words
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Article610 1916-03-02 311 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Monday, February 28 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. A Sixaificant Move. Tbe German and Austro Hungarian Ministers at the Hague have left for Berlin, Press Prosecutions. Herr Schroeder of the and Herr Polak of Het610 words
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Article58 1916-03-02 312 To-day’s Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at *****, business done, in Singapore at |9225, business done (125 tons sold) and in London at £lBB spot and <£lBB 10s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is the quotation for Rubber on58 words
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17 1916-03-02 312 is reported to have been sold recently to a Shanghai company.17 words
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Article29 1916-03-02 312 Australia and China has received the following subscriptions for the Air Fleet Fund, Ipoh Mr. R. Owen $5O, Mr. H. W. Rickeard, Kulim, 120.29 words
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43 1916-03-02 312 wishes to know the penalty for declining an offer of marriage made by a lady in Leap Year. He has heard that it is a silk dress. Perhaps some of our lady readers can supnly correct and authentic information.— M.M.43 words
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Article42 1916-03-02 312 Miliary Commissioner of Kwei-chow, who abandoned his post when the Yunnan rebels advanced against Kweiyang, has been deprived of his rank by order of the President. Instructions have been given by the President to arrest Liu and execute him,42 words
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Article39 1916-03-02 312 that the German news- paper Die Zukunft, the publication of which in Germany has bem prohibited for the duration of the war, is to appear in future in Switzerland. Herr Maximilien Harden will remain in charge.39 words
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169 1916-03-02 312 depend on the tin industry. If it is bad, trade for the time hemg is bad in sympathy. With the exception of the early days of the war, When there was so much uncertainty as o what was169 words
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Article1001 1916-03-02 312 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. BODIES IN THE MORTUARY. London, February 28. Fifty bodies from the Malojx are now in the mortuary. Several have been identified. Two of the liner’s boats have been washed ashore. Mrs. McLeod, wife of BrigadierGeneral McLeod, is among the dead. Germaa-Sowed Miaes. London,1,001 words
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Advertisement56 1916-03-02 312 Don’t Risk Pneumonia. ble. 8 ever y 88 quickly as possitrouble 1 18 i^ e f° rerunner of all pulmonary fa* an< pneumonia may develop in a Remed UrS t Chamberlain’s Cough the eL? a eim P le thing to do, but ill n; D .r eCt is marvellous. Fur56 words
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Article1027 1916-03-02 313 (Revter x Senia.) Copyright Telegram. RECAPTURE OF DOUAUMONT. Premier'* Graphic Description. London, February 21, 6.45 p.m. M. Briand, in the lobby of the Chamber, gave a graphic description of the recapture of Fort Douaurnont. The enemy had advanced to Champneuville and Douaurnont wn thought to have been1,027 words
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Article38 1916-03-02 313 (I'rom Own Correspondent.') Singapore, March J. hoo Joo Wan being indisposed Tan Tool '•ng and lan Cheong Kee opposed Miles i..d Kleinman m the doubles. The latter c U|le wen the match bv 6-2, €-138 words
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Article267 1916-03-02 313 (Reuter Senice). Copyright Telegram. A DECISIVE SUCCESS. Eaemy Commander Killed. London, February 18. General Maxwell, commanding the British forces in Egypt, reports that Saturday’s fight ended in a decisive success Nuri Bey, who is a brother of the Turkish Minister Enver Pasha, commanding the enemy forces was267 words
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Article67 1916-03-02 313 recently endeavouied to justify the German fleets remaining in the Kiel Canal, it now remark*: Unless the German sea power has been absurdly over-rated our sea-dogs cannot much longer content themselves with merely showing their teeth and remaining bidden in the Canal Better dare and die67 words
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Article186 1916-03-02 313 attributes the following remark* t the Kaiser during bis Nish visit: “If Rumania does not merit the fate of Belgium because that country is remote. I hope she is not blind io the spectacle of Serbia. If that fails to awaken her frcxn her dreams, we186 words
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Article1186 1916-03-02 314 E NT IBTAIMID it Rb> Cross Committbb. days Monday’s Malaya Tribune At the residence of Mr. Khoo Hun Yang, A ng Siang Hill, on Saturday afternoon, the Singapore Chinese Committee of the Red Cross Fund entertained the Penang visitors prior to their embarkation for the north1,186 words
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95 1916-03-02 314 telegraphing on January 21, says:—l am authoritatively informed that the contracts for no fewer than 127 lattice type girder bridges, ranging from six to sixty feet in length, for the extension, of the Mymemsingh Bbairab Bazir section of tbe Assam-Bengal railway system, and for95 words
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Article1177 1916-03-02 314 Though we feel thst we may be laying ourselves open to the charge of carping criticism at a critical time is the history of the Empire by g) doing, we would like' to make one or two observations un Volunteering in the F.M.B. The supreme consideration1,177 words
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Article154 1916-03-02 315 The following interesting tit-hit is culled from M r Gossips column in the MM issue of the Daily Mirror A Musical Scamp Wolseley Charles, of Nicely Thanks.” f m /> looked in to say goodbye to me yestenuy He sails to-day for the shiny East where he is154 words
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Article788 1916-03-02 315 FIGHTING IN SZECHUEN. Rebels Repulsed at Luehow. That hard fighting is in progress in Bze chuen is indicated by telegrams now being received by the central committee of the Ryd Cross Society ot Chins. The following is a copy of a telegram received yesterday (says the China788 words
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Article252 1916-03-02 315 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners wn« held yesterday afternoon at the Municipal offic e. There were present Mr. W. Peel (Pres dent) Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok and Mr. A. F. Goodrich with Mr. L.M. Bell (Engineer) Mi. L A.C- Biggs (Secretary) in attendance. The wnutes of252 words
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Advertisement73 1916-03-02 315 Don't Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will cure you You don’t know where a persistent cough will land you. You can’t afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a73 words
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Advertisement524 1916-03-02 316 r You Stand the Cold B fcßfl people ec jov cold weather and take T trips to cold countries in order to pleasures of winter sports; the Kiff&ir calls the pink to their cheeks and I Sred to their lips. Others shrink from f Jggnd turn blue at the least524 words
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Advertisement516 1916-03-02 316 SOME MAKES OF PENS ft ft are pretty, but fail the test of hard work. Some pens write under favour m able conditions, but fail when driven The “Swan” stands every test. Mv/jg njr llpr vniT rrT tux* Unqualified satisfaction is gua- BE SURE Y U GET E ranteed. Does516 words
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