The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 31 May 1916
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Title Section22 1916-05-31 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 7.50 P« r Annum. Single Copy, 40 eta Vol. 14. Penang, Wednesday, May 31st, 1916. No. 2222 words
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Advertisement284 1916-05-31 1 rZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/.'’ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZzZ/ZZZZZZ rzzzzz/zzzzz/zzzzzzzz/zz/zzzz CONTENTS. V X X X Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page Empire Day The Sultan in Ipoh 962 I TbeEmpirTandWar 7.’. 7i 970 Penang Aeroplane i’und Sewerage Scheme 9/6 The Maundrell 962 OD I p 990 Johore in 1915 963 U. S. A_ and Peace 9 War Legislation 963 School284 words
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Advertisement191 1916-05-31 2 *4, fcMtgMbhaKi I TTT nWli 7F i 15 THE I J STRAITS ECHO I 1 MAIL EDITION. I 4 •> I V F Published the day prior to the departure of each mail B a for Europe, and contains the latest local and States k 1 news originally published in191 words
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Article1569 1916-05-31 958 Speaking a few weeks ago on the toll on youth which the war exacted, Lord Bryce said “Never was there a time when so many of our best and noblest young men had gone from us, willingly, because they felt it to be their duty, and never was1,569 words
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Article98 1916-05-31 958 Celebration* At Ipoh, (/rom t/uz Own Correnpondcnk') Ipob, May 24 Empire day celebrations at Ipoh were opened with a parade on the Padaug of the Volunteers, including members of the laipmg Camp, Civil Guird and Police. Colonel lyte, M 8 V.R was io command. The parade was a98 words
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Advertisement94 1916-05-31 958 published daily (except Sundays vid public holidays) AT TH» CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 H CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N B.— All business communications should bs addressed94 words
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Article544 1916-05-31 959 Mr. C F. C. Ayre bai b“°n appointed Honorary Lieutenant in the Malacca Cadet Corpa. Mr. 8. Hinnigvi, A mutant I) *puty Commissioner of Pihc", Perak, hat been tiansferrrv] to Kuila Lipir, and leaves Ipob, with Mr«. Hannigan, some time next week. In the District Cou t544 words
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Article963 1916-05-31 959 A Royal Week. it any week in the calendar ought to bJ called Royal Week, it is surely this. To day h the ninety anniveistry of the birth of Queen Victoria to-morrow is the seventieth anniversary of the birth of her fifth child, Heleia Princess Christian, with whose963 words
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Article27 1916-05-31 959 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London. May 23. The following are the prices to-day at the London Rubber Market: Pale Crepe 2/9 Diamond Smoke 2/827 words
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Article232 1916-05-31 959 To-day's Q i.Wioas. Tin funrefined) is quoitd here 10-day at $92.60, b Ivors no sailor*, iq Singapore (retinad) at J 93.50, business d >ne (75 tms sold) and in London at <£ 193 spot and =£l93 ss, three months’ sight. F< w of us realise what the Bitish cor.t232 words
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Article1056 1916-05-31 960 (Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. aerial activity. Numerous Air Comtat*. I London, May 22, A Paris communique states that French I aeroplanes at Verdun attacked German I captive balloons» Six fell in a blaze The I communique also reports air combats in I which three German aeroplanes were(Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,056 words
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Article452 1916-05-31 960 (Rcvter’i Service.) Copyright Telocrum. DISPOSITION OF TROOPS. Significant Inelusion. London, May 23 Berlin telegrams received at Berne announce that the Kaiser his summoned to Berlin Generals Hindenburg. Mackensen. Falkenhayn. Count von Moltke, and the War Minister to a War Council to decide on the apportionment of troops(Rcvter’i Service.) Copyright Telocrum. - 452 words
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Advertisement83 1916-05-31 960 Croup. This disease is so dangerous and so rip d in its development that every mother ct young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the cnild suffer until it can be83 words
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Article489 1916-05-31 961 (Renter’s Service.) Copyright T«l«*r«m. LORD WIMBORNE’S EVIDENCE. London, May 22. Lord Wimborne, ex-Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, testifying before the commission that is enquiring into the Irish rebellion, emphasised that the doctrine had been established of the complete irres onsibility of the Lord Lieutenant. He said he pointed(Renter’s Service.) Copyright T«l«*r«m. - 489 words
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Article842 1916-05-31 961 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. BRITISH GENERAL AND STAFF REMOVED. London, May 22. An efficial report states that rhe American Ambas-ador at Constantinople announces that General Townshend and his staff go to the island Prinkips ard will be allowed fuli liberty. Mo it of the officers anl men are still(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 842 words
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Advertisement51 1916-05-31 961 A Good Rule for the Home. Make it a rule of your home to always keep on hand a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cube, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a Sif--guar<l against bowel complaints. It always cures promptly and no household is sate without it. Fur sa'e by all D.speu•aries and51 words
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Article674 1916-05-31 962 ex-detective charged. In the Third Court before Mr. V. G. Ezecbiel yesterday afternoon the hearing resumed of the case against a Chinaman named Choo Ah Kow, alias Choo Foot, who was charged with being a member of an unlawful society. Chief Detective Inspector Kirke prosecuted and Mr.674 words
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Article164 1916-05-31 962 Says Tuesday’s T.O.Jf, H. H. Sultan Abdul Jalil, Sultan of Perak, arrived m Ipoh by motor-car fiom Kuala Kangsar yesterday afternoon and motored straight to the Datoh Sri Alika Rajah’s house in the Malay Settlement. As is generally known, His Highness has come to Ipoh for164 words
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Article56 1916-05-31 962 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The following were the result.» ot the ties played last night at the Golf Club: Ladies' Single» Handicap). Mrs Souter Scr beat Miss Pritchard —l/6 2-6, 4r— 6, 6—4. Mrs Cleaver —4/6 beat Mrs Thorne 4- 4/6 6-3, 6—4 Mrs Hogan 3/6 beat Miss56 words
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Article188 1916-05-31 962 Maj 23 By Balance ...122,708.00 Capt. S. R. Perkins 50 00 Ng Seah Wong 100 00 Khoo Beng Cheang... 'lOO 00 Bian Bng Co. 50.00 J. R. Brown 50.00 M. Strivens 5°.00 J. T. Palmer 100.00 Lock Co. 50.00 Total ...123,258 00 May, 24 Amount remitted to188 words
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Article599 1916-05-31 962 Official Details of Iragedt At Brunei. The following official details have been supplied to us regarding tbe tragic death °LMr. E. B. Maundrell, the acting Resident of Brunei, as mentioned in our issue of Saturday;— xv o’clock on the night of the 18th. the Sikh sentry599 words
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Article1021 1916-05-31 963 Annual Raronr From the annual report on the State of Johore for 1915 we make the following excerpts. Financb. The total revenue collected during the year amounted to 95,790,393 and the expenditure disbursed to 93,645,421, leaving a surplus of 92,144,972. The following figures show the revenue and1,021 words
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Article475 1916-05-31 963 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Saturday has three proclamations —(1) Extending the Exportation of Arms Order for six months (2) extending for the same period the exportation of articles and (3) enlarging the Principal Order under the Defence of the Realm Ordinan e, as follows 111. 1.475 words
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Article735 1916-05-31 964 A CHARGE THAT FAILED. In the Second Court this morning before Mr. E. E. Colman. Mohamed, a clerk to Messrs. Hogan and Ivens, was charged at the instance of Inspector Bartels for simple trespass into the Central Station. The accused claimed trial. The first witness called was Abu,735 words
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Article1028 1916-05-31 964 Ex-DETEOTIVE CHARGED In the Third Court before Mr. V. G, Ezechiel yesterday afternoon the hearing was concluded of the case against a Chinaman named Choo Ah Kow, alias Choo Fook, who was charged with being a member of an unlawful society. Chief Dectite Inspector Kirke prosecuted and1,028 words
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Article145 1916-05-31 964 Chong Ah Chong, a con vet in the criminal prisons here, was yesterday brought up btfore M r E. E. Colman in the Second C >urt charged with attempting to commit suicide by banging himself in the cells. The accused pleaded guilty to the charge preferred against him.145 words
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Advertisement85 1916-05-31 964 Crou>. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let tbe child suffer until it can be obta85 words
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Article367 1916-05-31 965 Lecture on Boy Ssouts. Under the auspices of the Penang Literary Society, 2nd Lieut. H. R. Cbeewman delivered a very interesting lecture in the Free School Hall yesterday afternoon on “Boy Sc >u(s. The subject was appropriate to the day Empire Day is the only day in367 words
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Article167 1916-05-31 965 Allege© False Information. Tye Beat Kwong, a well-tc-lo Chinese Baba, was yesterday summoned before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel on a charge of giving false information to the Licensing Officer in reipectof the endorsement at the back of his licence. He pleaded not gnilty. The prosecution alleged that the167 words
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Article63 1916-05-31 965 From the thirty-third half-yearly report of the Bank of Taiwan. Ltd it appears that the net profit for the past half-year was ven 801,819 and a gross profit of yen 5,809,673, the balance carried forward to next account tnung ren 255,772. The capital subscribe d is63 words
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Article232 1916-05-31 965 E. O. Dinner. Contribution to Fighter Fund. Empire Day was not officially celebrated in Penang, although a few of the stores and offices in the town displayed the flag. Thanks to the commendable enterprise of the proprietors, a delightful evening was spent by a number of local people at the232 words
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Article230 1916-05-31 965 (Brom Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Miy 25. At the Singapore Rubb?r Auction 390 tons of rubber were offered for sale and 300 tons sold at the following prices Smoked Sheets $139 to $143 per picul. Good $133 $l3B Plain $136 $l4O Unsmoked $125 $134 Plain $l2O Sl3B230 words
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Article134 1916-05-31 965 Lawn Tennis Tournament. The fallowing were the results of the tiei played last night at the Golf Club: Mixed Doublet Handicap. Mrs Crabt-Watt and Threlfali —4O Mrs Ehden and C C Rogers 4—6, 6—B, 6—4. Miss Campbell and Richett —3/6 beat Mrs Phillips and Harris —30.2 I—6,134 words
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Article67 1916-05-31 965 Penang Women Workers, Amount previously acknowledged $2,004 83 Entrance fee for Mr. and Mrs. Simuel’s Golf Prizes 44.00 Mr. Butler Madden, Taiping 20C Mrs. W 1.00 $2,051.83 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at the Town Hall, on Friday67 words
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Article44 1916-05-31 965 May 25 By Balance $4,040.60 H. G. Pi ice 60.00 Brown Phillips and Stewart 250.00 G. Carmichael 50.00 Penangite 100 Chip Lee 59 00 A>k Cheang Chan 5V.00 Proceeds of Empire Day dinner at E& O. Hotel 345.00 Mi\2sßy Balance 4,846.6044 words
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Article115 1916-05-31 965 The arrangement <i tbe Annual InterSettlement match between Penang a d Singapore during the war has preteubd special d fficult ei, which in 1915 proved insuperable, mainly on account of the mobilization of Singapore officials and players. Unless the match is absolutely representative, neithei sidi desires a115 words
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Article1257 1916-05-31 966 Only about a year ago Mr. Winston Churchill, then First Lord of the Admiralty, in one of his unguarded moments, talked about routing out the German fhet, like rats, from the Kiel Canal. We cannot lay our hands on his exact words at the preteit moment but we1,257 words
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Article562 1916-05-31 966 Mr, Lee T ion Poon who wint to Singapore to attend the race meeting there returned this morning by the s.v. Tai a. The Bishop of Singapore arrived in Ipoh by the night mail on Tuesday, having been travelling since 9 o’clock the previous morning from Sumatra.562 words
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Article1258 1916-05-31 967 Lord Wimborae Exoaerated. Clearly Lord Wimborne recognised the gravity of the Sinn Fein movement and equally clearly he could not make the Executive see eye to eye with him. His evidence before the Rebellion Commission entirely exonerates him, we think, from any charge of supine blindness and irresolution1,258 words
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Article589 1916-05-31 967 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. DISCUSSION IN THE LORDS. London, May 24. In the House of Lords, Lord Islington, Under-Secretary of State for India, in moving the second reading of the Government of India Bill, called attention especially to the clause enabling the appointment to civil postsand(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 589 words
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Advertisement8 1916-05-31 967 For Chronic tj’-ost Coirplairts, ‘Jrex! l Cnt.U 6d8 words
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Article657 1916-05-31 968 {Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. STRUGGLE ROUND VERDUN. Fierce Fithtint. Pari?, May 23. The ninety-fourth day of the battle of Verdun witnesses more violent fighting than ever says a communique. Tnrouglout cbe mgnt the Btru KB le waB Clirried on with intense fijrceneoß on both tanks of the{Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 657 words
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Article364 1916-05-31 968 CELEBRATIONS IN IPOH, Speech by Bishop of Singapore. (.From Our Own, Correspondents Ipoh, May 25. The Empire Diy celebrations in Ipoh were most successful. A motor carnival was organised and was taken part in by a large number. AU the races were highly interesting. Following the presentation of364 words
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Article322 1916-05-31 968 (Rater's Senice.) Ovpmtht Telarram PROGRESS IN PERSIA. Garmaaa Drive* Baek. Petrograd, M»y 23. The Russians are in occupation of Sendesht, on the Persian frontier, 47 miles iuth of Like Urmia. The communique reports another advance t )wsr ls Mosul, and in a fresh direction elsewhere. A Russian regiment(Rater's Senice.) Ovpmtht Telarram - 322 words
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Article52 1916-05-31 968 Messrs. Derrick and Co. advise us of the following output from the mine for the four weeks ending 20th inst., Bukit Roman—stoae crushed 6,371 tins, gold obtained 776 ozs., average per tou 2,436 dwU. Bukit Konan—stone crushed 4,659 tons, «old obtained 366 (z*„ average parton52 words
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Article40 1916-05-31 968 To-day'» Quota! ioai. Tin ugh fia»>d) is quoted her j fo-diyat $90.20, buyers n> «••iller», in Singapore efined) t $93, business d>ui (50 tins Id) a <1 *n London at 192 10®. spot ar d ihr n ontha’ eight.40 words
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Article486 1916-05-31 969 (Revter’i Seniu.) Copyright Telegram. HUGE SUM VOTED. No Hope of Reducing Expenditure. London, M«y 23. In the House of Common*, Mr. Asquith moved a vote of credit for three hundred millions sterling. making a total ot war credits of 2,382 millions. He said the recent expenditure for(Revter’i Seniu.) Copyright Telegram. - 486 words
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Article30 1916-05-31 969 (From Our Own Correspondent?) London, May 23. The following nre tho pric s to-day at the Lindon Rubber Mai Let Pale Crepe 2/81 Diamond Sm >ke 2/7$30 words
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Article691 1916-05-31 969 (Reuter's Senice.) Courngh Telegram. MINISTERS AND LEADERS CONFER. Pre»* Comment» London, May 24 The Times states that it is understood Mr. Asquith, Mr. Lloyd George and Mr. Bonar Law have individually and informally conferred wiih the Nationalist and Ulster leaders. Prospect of Settlemeat. The atmosphere last night was more(Reuter's Senice.) Courngh Telegram. - 691 words
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Article318 1916-05-31 969 FROM DUTCH SOURCES, The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Monday, May 22nd:— The Tubantia." The director of the Koninklyke Hollandsebe has informed the Tslegraaf that two members of the crew of the Tubantis have sworn that they saw the course of the torpedo318 words
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Article1315 1916-05-31 970 The tapping of human reservoirs of fighting forces was the theme of Mr. Winston Churchill’s speech in the House of Commons, and his words will burn into the minds of all men who desire to see peace restored and the military domination of Germany ended. He1,315 words
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Article559 1916-05-31 970 It is understood that Mr. A. V. Brown will shortly be appointed as legal adviser to the Johore Government. The King has boon pleased to approve of Sen ir Don Ambal Puccio as Consul for Peru at Hongkong, and Mr. Harry Alfred Neubronner as Consul for Siam559 words
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Article1291 1916-05-31 971 Queea Mary. To day m the Queen’s birthday, and all over the Empire it will be honoured with homage and affection. The services which her Majesty baa rendered to the nation since the war b*gan have won universal praise. Yet they have been no more than the continuance1,291 words
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Article1115 1916-05-31 971 (Ratter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. STRUGGLE ROUND MORT HOMME. Partial Eaemy Sueeeis. London, May 24, 5 20 p.m. The battle at Verdun continued with undiminished fury in the night. A Pi r i B communique states that the Germans attempted a powerful offensive to the east of Dead(Ratter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,115 words
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Article454 1916-05-31 972 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. CELEBRATIONS IN RUSSIA. Moscow, May 25, Russians joined the Britons in an enthusiastic celebration of Empire Dav The Hon. Sir George W. dor to Petrograd) and Lady Buchanan came specially from Petrograd to participate. The Ambassador, speaking at the banquet, emphasised that the British(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 454 words
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Article29 1916-05-31 972 (From Owr Own Corremondent,') London, M sy 25. The following ire the pr cos to diy at the London Rubber Market: Pale Cr-pi 2/8| DiamonlSmAe 2/7129 words
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Article520 1916-05-31 972 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. ANNIVERSXRY OF DECLARATION. Rome. May 25. King Victor Emanuel, in an order to the Army and Navy on the anniversary of the declaration of war, aayaYou have been victorious in a hundred battles with the ideal of Italy in jour heart, but(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 520 words
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Article200 1916-05-31 973 (Renter*» Senice.) Copyright Tele.’ram GOOD LEGISLATIVE PROSPECTS. London, May 25. Mr. John Redmond, speaking at a luncheon given in honour of the Premier of Queensland in the House of Commons, said be hojel the result of events in Ireland would not only bn good but unexpectedly good, though he(Renter*» Senice.) Copyright Tele.’ram - 200 words
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Article319 1916-05-31 973 FROM DUTCH SOURCES, The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Pott of Tuesday, May 23rd: Germa* Story. After artillery preparation the German front on the south-west anl south of Mort Homme has been advanced. They took 31 French officers and 1,315 men as prisoners, 16 mittrailleuses,319 words
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Article938 1916-05-31 973 ANGLO-CHINESE READING ROOM CASE. All Accused Discharged. The hearing was concluded this morning before Mr. V. G. Ezichiel in the Third Court of thecae against the thirteen Chinese, named Gun Ah Lam, Teh Chong Bi t Lim Pek Bong, Oug Kiat, Kai L?ong, Lok Kuan Ni, Chpah938 words
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Article329 1916-05-31 973 A Government Gazette Extraordinary issued on Tuesday gives amended lists of firms with whom trade is prohibited in the Netherlands, the Netherlands E st Indie?, Portuguese East Africa, Greece and Morocco. Tbe names added to the list for the Netherlands East Indies are Gumprich and S329 words
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Article399 1916-05-31 974 Chinese Committed fjr Trial, The preliminary enquiry into the case against Tan Tua Chang, Oag Tan and Tan Hock who were charged with being in posaession of implements and materials for making counterfeit coins and possession of counterfeit coins, was concluded yesterday when all the accused were committed399 words
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Article201 1916-05-31 974 Says Messrs. Guthrie Co.’s weekly Rubber report, dated May 24. At the usual weekly Auction held to-day the demand was better than has experienced for some time and ions dering the lewer values advised from other markets prices realised are satisfactory. Fine Pale Crepe fetched the201 words
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Article48 1916-05-31 974 Ladies’ Spoon Competition May, 1916. The following was the result of the play for this Competition Mrs. Duxbury 4up) Miss Brown 4 j 10, Mrs. Winfield all square, Macintyre 1 down Sproule 2 Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Sellar, Miss Evans also played, but made no return.48 words
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Article47 1916-05-31 974 May 17 By Balance ...$11.160.07 22 E. W J. 100 00 25 Members of Nova Scotia Club 148 00 26 Amt. collected by Mr. J. H. Phipps for May, R°gist ry, Supreme Court and Audit Office 5 00 May 26 By Balance ...$11,413.0747 words
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Article35 1916-05-31 974 May 26 By Balance $6,151 60 A. C. Elton 25.00 Edinburgh. Leith, Portobello Musselburgh Dalkeith 25 00 Auchtermuchty 5.00 Ecclefechan 5.00 Camlacbie 5.00 Milingavie 5.00 Appy’Ampstead 1.00 May 27 By Balance 6,222.6035 words
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Article344 1916-05-31 974 Reporting on the Singapjre Fire Brigade in 1915, the President of the Municipality says: There were 55 calls to fires durirg the year, of which 32 proved to be genuine fires The rest were trivial alarms, including 7 false alarms. The total value of property at risk344 words
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Article251 1916-05-31 974 Following is the report of the committee of the Singapore Automobile Club to bi submitted to the annual meeting to be hedl at the Tanglin Club t< -morrow evening. It is signed by Mr. W A, Sims, the hon. secretary. The committee have pleasure in presenting their251 words
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Article83 1916-05-31 974 At the Eastern Produce Exchange auction yesterday the following prices were obtained Plain Smoked from $124 to $129 Plain Unsmoked $124 $126 Diamond Smoked $l3O $l3B Diamond Unsmoked $125 $127 Diamond Smoked No. 2 $125 sl2'4 Scrap Crepe $Bl $lO5 Brown Crepe $lO5 $lO6 Bark Crape 8483 words
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Article78 1916-05-31 974 Tbe undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Al'en Dennys and Co at their Auction Sile yesterday Smoked Ribbed Sheet $lB3 to $l3B Plain $l2B No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $ll5 $l3O Unsmoked Sheet $126 $127 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet $125 Crepe Fine Pale Thin78 words
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Article92 1916-05-31 974 The outputs of the Renong Tin Dredging Co. Ltd., from Ist to 15th May 1916 are .s follows N). 1 Dredge 190 piculs. No. 3 Dredge 256 No, 2 closed down for repairs, expected to start end of M>y. M r 8- Sheba, editor of a Japanes*92 words
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Article1278 1916-05-31 975 Semanggol Rubber Co. Ltd. SEVENTH ANNUAL MEETING. New Option Exercised. The aeveath annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Seminggol Rubber Co., Ltd., wn held at the Chamber < f Commerce at noon to-day. There were pnisnt Messrs. D. A. M. Brown, in th» Chair, J. McNeill, L M.1,278 words
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Article149 1916-05-31 975 The Perak Team. For the important cricket match, Penang versus Perak, to be played in the Northern Settlement during Whitsuntide, a strong team has been chosen to represent Perak as may be seen from the following lut of players, all of whom are cartain starters so far149 words
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Article414 1916-05-31 975 K The following Regulations, made by the Governor in accordance vzith the provisions of the Order of His Majesty in Council dated the 21st Mirch, 1916, which was brought into force in this Colony by Proclamation dated the 20th May, 1916, and published in a Gazette Extraordinary of414 words
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Article1217 1916-05-31 976 Three years or so apo the Municipal President laid before the Commissioners an underground sewerage scheme for Penang, drawn up by the Municipal Engineer, at the suggestion, we balieve, of the Health Officer. If our recollection of that meeting be correct the President damned the proposal with faint1,217 words
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Article573 1916-05-31 976 Mr. W.C. Michell, we are sorry to say, i« indisposed to day. Mr. A. Cavendish has assumed duty so Collector of Land Revenue vice Mr. H. C. Sells. Mr. H. Furnivall, of the F. M. 8. Forest Department, has, owing to ill-health, retired on pension. Mr G.573 words
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Article1281 1916-05-31 977 Verdua. The bxttle round Verdun continues to be waged with a reckless wastage ot German live*, and the telegrams almost every day speak of the mowing down ot mass ?d, terried ranks Hung into the battle li»>e to satisfy the craving for corquest. Rtge if not despair must1,281 words
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Article1081 1916-05-31 977 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. DECISIVE PERIOD AT VERDUN. General Battle ia Progress. London, March 25, Perhaps the whole of the war hinges on the pre ent phase at Verdun. An important French Note issued this afternoon states frankly that there is now a general battle between the(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,081 words
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Article521 1916-05-31 978 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE PREMIER'S STATEMENT. lßteraeei*e Strife Not Tolerated. London, May 25. The House of Commons was crowded to hear Mr. Asquith s eagerly-awaited statement on Ireland. Lord Wimborne was a spectator in the Peers’ Gallery. The Premier affirmed that the primary duty of the Government was(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 521 words
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Article511 1916-05-31 978 (Rater's Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram. AUSTRIANS SUFFER GREAT LOSS. Lise Re-fomed o* Heights. Rom?, May 25. A semi-official report states that after inflicting tne moat bloody losses on the eiemy in the week's fighting, the Itsliaoa bare withdrawn to the principal Ine of defenc», where they steadfastly aw(Rater's Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram. - 511 words
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Article963 1916-05-31 979 (Bevter'i Senice.) Copyrutl t *Telegram. aerial raids. Esemy Po»ts Bombed. London, May 26. A communique Btates that in retaliation for an air attack on Port Said four of our aeroplanes dropped forty bombs on the advanced posts at Rodhsalem. Elhamma, Birbayud, Birsalmana and Bir-el-nazar ana didlmuch damage,(Bevter'i Senice.) Copyrutl t *Telegram. - 963 words
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Article204 1916-05-31 979 (Renter’s Service.) Cwyright Telegram. MINISTER’S WARNING. Protest» from Wurtteaberf. Amsterdam, May 26 In the R«ichs‘aT, Herr Botocki, President of the Food Supply Board, warned the House not to expect any sudden improve, ment in the food conditions, and emphasised the great difficulties arising from the relations existing(Renter’s Service.) Cwyright Telegram. - 204 words
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Article913 1916-05-31 979 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Wednesday, May 24; The Tubaatia.” Last Saturdiy there was a meeting between Minister Rimbonnet. Cort van der Linden (Finance Minister), M. Loudon, and representatives of the army and navy in connection with the sinking913 words
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Article756 1916-05-31 980 A pathetic interest attaches to the Report on Brunei for 1915 which is signed by Mr E. B. Maundrell,and from which we meke the following The year was one of quiet progres 1 a r d beyond a rise in the cost of commodities the peaceful life756 words
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Article665 1916-05-31 980 Tom Wright J - [Bt Tom Wright J There can be very little doubt now, i n the mind of any competent observer, that lam definitely and finally dead. I have only lately recoin zed this, owing to an error natural to my state of mind. A certain habit of egotism misled665 words
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Article1285 1916-05-31 981 Our Alor Star Cor.espondent writes:— A pretty ceremony took place last Thursday evening at the Rest House, Alor Star, when the British Indians, Ceylonese and Straits-born Malays presented an address to Mr. A. Cavendish, Assistant Adviser, on the eve of his departure from Kedah. The grounds1,285 words
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Article1055 1916-05-31 981 Presentation to Mr. Selle. Ox the occasion of the departure of Mr. Herbert C. Sella, Collector ot Lwd Revenue, who ia the President of the Mobamedan Advisory Board, the members of tba Board at the Town Ball yesterday afternoon presented him with two illummatrd addresses one in1,055 words
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Article137 1916-05-31 982 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Shanghai, May 27. The Grand Lodge, threugh Mr. F. M. Eliot, DG M„ has announced that Mr. Arthur Knight has been appointed by the Grant Master of England Grand Past Assistant Director of Ceremonies Mr. R. J. Sp-oule D.D.G.M, and M'. W. A. Sims137 words
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Article1028 1916-05-31 982 (At a Zepp Raid [Specially Contributed t» the Echo.] Scene. A. London Street in the neighbourhood of Charting Square. Time 11 p.m. 'lAe night it very dark but quite fine. The few shrouded street lamps which are alight, show orly enough to prevent one colliding with them. iSearch-tights,1,028 words
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Article247 1916-05-31 982 The annuil general meeting of the Mohamedan Foil bill Association was held at the Crescent S’ar Sports Club on Saturday afternoon when the minutes of the hst meeting were read and confirmed and the committ e's report ad pt>d. Tho committee exoinoßpd their thanks to the officers247 words
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Obituary53 1916-05-31 982 Obituary. Death of Mr. G. W. Wihoa. (From Ouz Own Correspondent.) Ipob, May 27. The sudden death is reported at Sydney Australia, of Mr. G. W. Wilson, of Ipoh. He was a member of the firm of G. W Wilsm <t Co, and left Ipoh for Sydney in January on53 words
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Article1031 1916-05-31 983 THE LOWEST DE\TH RATE ON RECORD. Exceetionally Good Year. In the course ot bis ieport on the Municipality of Singapore for the year 1915 Mr. F. J. Halhf ix, the P esiden*, nays —Births registered during the year numbered 7,343, giving a birth rate of 25.37 per rniile1,031 words
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Article118 1916-05-31 983 To the Epitok of the Straits Echo. D iar Sir, The te’egram in your Wudm sdey’s issu regarding the Manchester Cl amber of Commerce contains the interesting statement that thirteen hundred numbers did net vote on tie resolution concerning postbellum trade with Germany, as against less than118 words
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Article121 1916-05-31 983 I awn Tennis Tournament. The following were the result of the ties played on Saturday at the G’lf Club Men's Doubles Handicap B. Syer and Sharpiu wo from Crabb-Wait and Wats n. Af-n’x Op<n tingle*. A O M Forrest bed M M diewart 7—5, B—6 Men's Singles121 words
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Article797 1916-05-31 983 And Poor Piople. Says the B.F.P: If the Government imagines that the postponement indefinitely of the coming m'o alteration of the law for the abolition of double rieshas means that it is never to come into force, well and good. But if the idea is to797 words
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Article249 1916-05-31 984 Good Racing. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Ipob, May 28. The rag gymkhana hold here on Saturday was a big success. Fine weather prevailed. There was a large crowd present, capital sport, and satisfactory profit of which 25 per cent, is to be devoted to war funds.249 words
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Article201 1916-05-31 984 May By Balance 56,222.60 H. G. Palmer 50 00 Lim Seng H' oi 100 00 May 29 By balance 6,372 60 At a regular meeting of District Grand Lodge, held at Freemasons* Hal', Singapore on Friday evening, the District Grand Master, Rr. Wor Bro. F. M. Elliot,201 words
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Article36 1916-05-31 984 Augustin.-Ou May 27th., at The Maternity Hospital, Penang, to Mrs. Augustin, wife of R. J. Augustin, of the Chenderiang Tin Dredging, Limited, Cbenderiang, Perak, of a daughter. Singapore and F. M. 8. papers please copy.36 words
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Article1222 1916-05-31 984 Voluntaryism is dead with the passing of the Compulsion Act. It does not matter whether it died a natural death but it certainly is as dead a< the proverbial door nail On the de mortuis principle let us concede that it has achieved something like a miracle for us.1,222 words
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Article507 1916-05-31 985 Dr. A. L. Hoops was on a visit to Penang during the week end, Mr. J. L. McFall in appointed assistant Protector ot Chinese, Singapore. Mr. Chan Kang Swi is appointed a C>mmiasioner of the Peace fo r Malacca. Captain T. Robinson, of the Singapore Pilot Association,507 words
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Article1308 1916-05-31 985 Traffic Regulation. There is no doubt that the prating of constables at Simpanj Ampat and Simpang Lima, where Macalister R ad crosses Anson Riad and Peak R ad, has brought about a marked improvement in the regulation of the heavy morning and evening traffic in Macalister Road. We1,308 words
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Article1020 1916-05-31 986 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. german fu«y abates. Freach Progress. London, May 26, 5 20 p,m. The German fury at Verdun has somewhat abated. The French resumed their B |ow but steady progress, re-gaining the ground lost. A Paris communique states that the artillery duel is still very(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,020 words
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Article442 1916-05-31 986 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURIOUS ENEMY ASSAULTS. Rome, May 27. A communique issued in Rome state* that the enemy, persisting in impetuou* attacks between the Adige and Vai Dana, was again defeated with much bloodshed’. Masses of infantry assaulted Conizugna and the Buole Pass and were exterminated(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 442 words
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Article513 1916-05-31 987 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Tclevram. GREECE AND BULGARIA. Greek Fort Occupied. Salonika, May 28. German and Bulgarian offic rs on Thursday waited on the Greek Commander at Rupel, and intimated that in order to assure the Bulgarian left against attack by the Allies they proposed to occupy the tort(Renter's Service.) Copyright Tclevram. - 513 words
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Article1395 1916-05-31 987 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telerram. GERMAN PREPARATIONS. Petrograd, May 27, Prisoners state that the Germans ae working furiously at strengthening their defences in the rear of the Russian front in anticipation of an attack They have constructed two railways from Mitau to Shavle and from Memel to Muravievo(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telerram. - 1,395 words
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Article95 1916-05-31 988 (/rom Our Own London, May 27. The following were the prices in the Ijjndon Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/8 Diamond Smoke 2/7 number of guests, including all influential members of the European coßununity, were invited for cake and wn? ha residence of Mr. Heah Swee Lee95 words
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Article562 1916-05-31 988 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. Tne following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Thursday, May 25 Bread for Holland. Minister Posthumi has submitted a supplementary estimate of two and a half million guilders as the deficit on the Government's purchase and sale of wheat and corn, making562 words
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Article473 1916-05-31 988 Law and Civil Service vs, tbi Rest. A tine game of cricket waa witnessed on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon when a team comprising the members of the Civil Suttee and the Bar played against the Rest. Toe Rest bitted first and brought op the score to 194 runs473 words
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Article28 1916-05-31 988 To-day*» Qaoiaiioas. Tin (unr< hn» d) is quoted bore to-day at $92 6d, buyers n ■“ller»>, and iq Singapore (Mined) at s9d37|, business dme (50 tine sdd).28 words
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Article1209 1916-05-31 989 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING. A Satisfactory Position. The annual gemral meeting of the member» of the Penang Swimming Club was held at the Club Bungalow, Tanjong Bungah at noon yesterday. There were no less than 35 members present among whom were Lt.-Col. The Hon. A. R Adams (President)1,209 words
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Article887 1916-05-31 989 At The Town Hall The organizers of the Smoking Concert held on Saturday night at the Town Hall in aid of the Stir and Garter building fund for permanently disabled soldiers and sailors are to be warmly congratulated on the result of their libjurs. Notwithstanding the very short887 words
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Advertisement81 1916-05-31 989 Occasional spells of Fever may be said to be the inheritance of all who come to the tropics. As an easement and to quickly break them down and restore the body temperature to normal, there is nothing better than WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. A d< w or two of this81 words
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Article171 1916-05-31 990 The following was the result of the shoot for the Club Open Prizj yesterday Deliberate Firing. a. v* T 5 'O "o HQ o O <=> <_> LQ O —1 <—t GJ Mrs Venning Thomas 31 33 28 92 Miss Mathieu 31 30 26 87 Miss171 words
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Article934 1916-05-31 990 The attitude of America towards the question of peace may have been male clearer by the latest pronouncements of President Wilson. A declaration had been eagerly awaited in the Unite 1 States, and it is more than probable other countries anxiously hoped for l, revelation of American934 words
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Article395 1916-05-31 990 Although the temptation is gnat wj do not profo.e to disturb tbe neat libel which the Singapore Free Frees has affixed to the double ricstia muddle. Freak legislation” is a criticism in itself and summari-ns all our ol j etions to the proposed -Iteration in the law. But395 words
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Article634 1916-05-31 991 The Hon. M r A. T. Brjant, Resident Councillor, wnt to the Province this morning on inspection visit. Mr. R D. Acton, 8 dicitor-Genural, is also acting in the cap icily of Chief Censor since the departure of Mr. R. B. Oiborne. Inspector T. G. H-wkimi ha<634 words
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Article1316 1916-05-31 991 General Towashead. v Gere al Townshend a defence of Kut wa atort of encore peHjrmanco, f>r twentyone years ago he sbowel at Cnnral that be knew how to conduct a siege successfully. was thea Captain T wnsnend, and had under Lis command three hundred raw Kashmiri troops with1,316 words
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Article919 1916-05-31 992 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. BRITISH OPERATIONS. GERMANS' FUTILE RAID. Patrol Put to Flight.] London, May 29. General Haig, in a communique, states tbat last night after a short but Heavy bombardment the enemy raided our trenches east of Calonnp. The attempt iailed not one of the enemy(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 919 words
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Article377 1916-05-31 992 (Rcstcf’i Service.) Copyrig! t Telegram. INDIGNATION AT SALONIKA. Surreader of Fort Reseated. Athen% May 29, The Bulgarians have also occupied Dragctina and Spatovr, and are reported to be marching towards Kavalla. Another report states that Government explains that the occupation of Rupel was made in consideration of(Rcstcf’i Service.) Copyrig! t Telegram. - 377 words
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Article30 1916-05-31 992 (From, Our Own London. M »y 29. The following were the prices in the London Rubber M irket to d iy Pale Crepe 2/7| Diamond Smoke 2/6,30 words
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Article18 1916-05-31 992 May By Balance 16,372.60 F. C. Ebbels J5O OU Ma) 29 By Balance 6,522 6018 words
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Article508 1916-05-31 993 (Reuter Service) Copyr-ght Telsgr.m. SPEECH BY M Peace of the World Assured. Petrograd, May 29. The Times correspondent state s that M. 8 z Doff (Minister for Foreign Affairs) in the course of an irnportan 1 statement, said he had res 1 with the deepest appreciation(Reuter * Service) Copyr-ght Telsgr.m. - 508 words
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Article978 1916-05-31 993 Marine P. v. Charged. Before Mr. E.E. Carman in the Second Court yt sturdy atternoon a Marine Police Constable named Din, was charged with committing txioitiou by putting one Vadiveloo in fear of injury of being arrested (wrongtui restraint) and thereby dishonestly induced Vadiveloo tu deliver to uim978 words
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Article267 1916-05-31 993 lu ons quence of a raid made by Inspector Wvido and a posse of Policemen on premises N i 69, Love Lan?,’ ten Chinese were placed in the dock before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel charged with playing in a common gaming house. Ou all the accused claiming trial267 words
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Article109 1916-05-31 993 To-day’s Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $92, buyers m sellers, in Singapore (refined)it £92 75, business done (100 tins sold) and in Lindon at X 192 10s. spot and X 193 three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is the109 words
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Article230 1916-05-31 994 «L accounts Lr 1915 of fbo Pl oenix Company, for which Messrs flotbiie 4 Co. are the kcal ageLti, show that the operitions of the year re«ul r .ed in a r u,*ng profit from Fire. Accident and Marine accounts of .£259,015, which with f £25,000230 words
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Article269 1916-05-31 994 At the Eastern Produce Exchange suction yesterday the following prices were obtaupd: Diamond Smoked Sheet $l3l to $135 Plaid Smoked Sheet from $l2B Diamond Unsmoked Sheet $125 $127 Plaip Unsmoked Sheet $l2l $126 Pale Crepe No. 2 $133 Bark Cf ph 80 Bcrap (Jnpe $B2 s’l4 KollbdScrap269 words
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Article229 1916-05-31 994 I awn Tennu Tournament. The following were the result rf the ties played last nivht at th« Golf Club J/adieg Double Handicap, Mrs A mstrong a« d Mrs Blackstone Vg Mrs Ebden and Miss Evans unfinished. Mrs Philbps and Mrs Reiman Mrs Everest and Mrs Smith St.229 words
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Article186 1916-05-31 994 When a patient mentions headaches the doctor seeks for the c uh<\ and in most cases finds it in some derangement of the nervr us or digestive iy trm. Headache, as is wdl known, is one of the c<»nr monest symptoms of a wiak disordered stomach,186 words
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Advertisement43 1916-05-31 994 Now Is the Time. For iheumatism y<.u will find nothing r than Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Now uL- ,me t° gut rid of it. Try this tounent and see hew quickly it will relieve pain and soreness. For sa’e by all peesrrieg and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement60 1916-05-31 994 “Milk,” says the Doctor, but— Eveiybody cannot easily digest S milk. In such cases put a teai spoonful of I Brown Poisons ’Patent’ COITI FIOUT into a breakfast cupful of milk, and boil for thre< minutes. A X This breaks up the curd of the milk, making it easier to60 words
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Advertisement415 1916-05-31 994 j I I O Little Lectures ffxl M .by Nurse Wincarnis ><| (L<c/wrc Nn i I I “Nerves” g Our nerves are similar to an rVww «5 intitcaie nttwork of telegraph M| O wires. Controlled and nour- O I 3E ished by a portion of the lie I brain-known as415 words
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