Chinese Lantern Procession for Republic's 10th Anniversary (10-08, 10-11)

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Here's a summary of the Newspaper Extractions from October 1921, organized by topics with dates in parentheses:

Pinang Gazette And Straits Chronicle

1/10/1921-10/1921

**Accidents & Disasters**

*   Motor car accident in Camberwell, UK (10-03)

*   Floods in Saran, India (10-04)

*   Bombing at Madras Mill Riot (10-04)

*   Five Lives Lost in UK aeroplane crash (10-05)

*   Five men killed by train near Bristol (10-05)

*   Explosion and fire from Paris train collision, with death toll updates (10-07, 10-08)

*   Aeroplane disaster inquest at Manston, UK (10-07)

*   Submarine 08 sank in Netherlands (10-07)

*   Oppau explosion (Germany) - French assistance thanked (10-08)

*   Tamil telegraph messenger killed by motor car in Penang (10-08)

*   Soudan mail steamer cancelled due to accident (10-10)

*   Flying boat covers 188 miles in 80 minutes (10-10)

*   Rowan steamer sank off Scotland, with casualties (10-11, 10-12)

*   Kinta River floods in Ipoh (10-11)

*   Sabak-Bernam European victims of fire (10-11)

*   Food train wreck in Ukraine (10-12)

*   Typhoon sweeps Japan, causing damage (10-12)

*   American steamer Eastern Admiral broken down (10-12)

*   Marine Court of Inquiry opens for "Perlis" shipwreck (10-14)

*   Port Augusta fire inquest exonerates captain and crew (10-08)

*   Bus accident fatality in Singapore, with ongoing inquiry (10-01, 10-05, 10-11)

**Agriculture & Commodities**

*   Soya beans and fertilisers discussion for Malaya (10-01)

*   Rice market reports from Burma, Shanghai, and Rangoon (10-01, 10-05, 10-10, 10-12, 10-14)

*   Sugar-cane cultivation experiments in Ceylon (10-01)

*   US cotton crop report, affected by boll weevils (10-05, 10-06)

*   Decline of Egypt cotton crop due to cultivation issues (10-06)

*   Good harvests across Europe, impacting demand for American grain (10-06)

*   Cheering monsoon forecast for Ceylon rice supplies (10-10)

*   Ceylon rice allotments suspended (10-14)

*   Copra market showing weakness (10-14)

**Arts & Culture**

*   Theatre Royal in Penang features hypnotic seance (10-01)

*   Gainsborough’s "Blue Boy" sale denied (10-07)

*   Moszkowski, famous composer, reported penniless (10-04)

*   Lord Leverhulme and William Orpen art controversy (10-05)

*   New Jewish Theatre planned for London (10-05)

*   Singapore Amateurs perform "Wild Oat" successfully (10-11)

*   Southern Syncopated Orchestra members casualties in "Rowan" sinking (10-12)

*   Mrs. Margot Asquith's new diary "A Little Journey" (10-12)

*   Sir Conan Doyle's "The Wanderings of a Spiritualist" (10-14)

**Business & Industry**

*   Cicely Rubber Estates Company annual meeting (10-01)

*   Motor car transaction legal case in Kuala Lumpur (10-01)

*   Ulu Piah Company tin mining output (10-01)

*   Straits Trading Co. and other mining/share market reports (10-01, 10-03, 10-04, 10-05, 10-06, 10-08, 10-10, 10-11, 10-12, 10-14)

*   Local share market activity and share list reports (10-01, 10-03, 10-04, 10-05, 10-08, 10-10, 10-11, 10-12, 10-14)

*   Kedah Rubber Company annual meeting (10-03)

*   P&O liner "Macedonia" returns to service (10-03)

*   Rubber Plantations Investment Trust report (10-05)

*   Rubber Estate in Johore sold by public auction (10-05)

*   Singapore share market report (Fraser's, Guthrie, Borneo Co.) (10-03, 10-04, 10-07, 10-08, 10-14)

*   Nyalas Rubber Company annual meeting (10-06, 10-08)

*   Tambalak Rubber Company annual meeting (10-06, 10-07)

*   Rubber Growers' Association abandons Producers' Corporation scheme (10-06, 10-08)

*   Rubber Shareholders' Association formed in UK (10-06, 10-07)

*   Ford Runabout price cut (10-06)

*   UK works business improvement (10-06)

*   Japanese views on iron mining in China (10-06)

*   Kerling Tin Mines proposes liquidation (10-07, 10-10)

*   British syndicate purchases Silesian coalfield (10-07)

*   United Engineers, Ltd. annual report (10-08, 10-10)

*   Malayan tin dredging outputs (10-03, 10-10, 10-12)

*   Rubber industry reports, including new uses and exports (10-08, 10-11)

*   Johore Minerals Export Report (10-11)

*   Singapore Cold Storage vs Straits Times libel case (10-01, 10-04, 10-11, 10-13, 10-14)

*   "Eastern Truth" newspaper syndicate sued in Penang (10-13)

*   Haifa Harbour contract not yet accepted (10-13)

*   Russo-Asiatic Consolidated Company negotiations with Soviet Government fail (10-14)

*   Allenby Company proposes reconstruction (10-14)

*   Burma Government assistance scheme for rubber planters (10-14)

*   R.G.A. Competition Awards for new uses for rubber (10-14)

*   Bank of Colombo managing director charged with breach of trust (10-14)

*   Singapore's trade returns for September (10-08)

*   British Malaya trade returns for September (10-10)

*   US Eagle Oil Company placed under embargo in Mexico (10-12)

*   American Company (New York Mutual Insurance) sells out African business (10-12)

*   Borneo Co., Ltd. commission claim case in Singapore (10-13)

*   Singapore Dr Jules Samuels case (10-14)

*   Copra market showing weakness (10-14)

**Crime & Legal**

*   Charge against Eurasian for rape in Penang (10-01, 10-04)

*   US Prohibition: Chicago Police accused of circumventing law, Mr. Leiter's cellar raided (10-01, 10-12)

*   Arbuckle case: manslaughter charge, prohibition violation (10-01, 10-03, 10-10)

*   Kuala Lumpur gang robbery (10-01)

*   Seremban murder investigation: false affidavit (10-01, 10-04)

*   Murder case inquiry in Penang (10-04)

*   Negligent driving charges in Penang (10-04, 10-12)

*   Malayan planter missing/body found near Colombo (10-05)

*   Contravension of port rules by ship master (10-05)

*   Swindle that failed: cheating case in Penang (10-06)

*   Contractor wrongfully arrested in Ipoh (10-08)

*   D.M.O. charged with murder in Badulla, Ceylon (10-13)

*   Theft on the "Jin Ho" steamer (10-10)

*   Beach Street murder case in Penang (10-10)

*   Chinese woman theft case in Penang Police Court (10-11)

*   Tengku Ismail (D.O. Kulim) charged with criminal breach of trust (10-11)

*   Kallang affray (Singapore) involving coolies (10-11)

*   Serbian cheats US Consul in Singapore (10-07)

*   Coolies claim wages from Alexandra Brickworks (10-13)

*   Many sentences for Moplah rebels (10-12)

*   Mob burned negro youth in US (10-13)

*   American sailor stabbed in Mexico (10-13)

*   Arrests in Belgium of German ex-officers (10-14)

*   Syed Mohamed bin Somit receives rigorous imprisonment in Singapore (10-14)

*   Shanghai inquest on deaths (10-13)

**Economy & Finance (General)**

*   Exchange rates for London, Calcutta, Bombay, Madras (10-01, 10-03, 10-04, 10-05, 10-06, 10-07, 10-08, 10-10, 10-11, 10-12, 10-13, 10-14)

*   Global economic and financial situation discussions (10-01, 10-03, 10-05, 10-06)

*   Local market prices comparison (1921 vs 1920/1918) (10-14)

**Education**

*   Rhodes Scholarships for India (10-03)

*   Victoria Institute Sports in Kuala Lumpur (10-04)

*   Registration of Schools Ordinance discussed by Legislative Council (10-04)

*   Parents economising on public school outfits in UK (10-05)

*   Peking Union Medical College (10-10)

*   Cambridge University academic year begins (10-13)

*   Students' strike at Cochin, India over school fees (10-12)

*   Raffles College site development (10-08)

**Entertainment**

*   Warwick Comedy Company to perform in Penang (10-04)

*   Dempsey-Carpentier fight film shown in Penang (10-11)

**Exploration**

*   Sir Ernest Shackleton's "Quest" expedition in difficulties, later repaired (10-05, 10-07, 10-14)

*   Sir Martin Conway on possibility of conquering Mount Everest (10-07)

**Health & Public Health**

*   Baby's Own Tablets report by Dr. Milton Hersey (10-08)

*   Kidney and bladder remedy discussed (10-08)

*   Ovaltine for natural sleep (10-10)

*   Singapore small pox cases (10-08)

*   Cholera suspected at Belawan, Sumatra (10-12)

*   Woman's troubles (Ceylon) and health (10-13)

*   Bad breath and constipation (10-14)

**History**

*   Official end of World War I (10-03)

*   M. Clemenceau's speech on French victory (10-03)

*   French Government thanks for Oppau explosion assistance (10-08)

*   General Pershing's visit to lay Congressional Medal on British Unknown Warrior tomb (10-13, 10-14)

*   Ypres League formed by Prince of Wales (10-11)

**Humanitarian Aid**

*   Russian famine relief efforts by Denmark, American, League of Nations, British Government (10-01, 10-03, 10-05, 10-06, 10-10)

*   European "Sahara" (famine) reports (10-04)

*   Jamaicans starving in Cuba, returning home (10-07)

**Infrastructure & Public Works**

*   Penang Harbour Board invites tenders for firewood (10-01)

*   FMS Railways: district enlargement, Railway Board formed, train schedule changes, advance freight payment (10-01, 10-04, 10-07, 10-11)

*   Penang Hills Railway construction (10-08)

*   Muda River Bridge (Kedah) completed, tenders for new one (10-12, 10-14)

**Labor**

*   UK trade union anxieties and unemployment figures (10-01, 10-03, 10-05)

*   South Wales coal owners' dispute (10-01, 10-05)

*   Polish and German workmen seek compensation (10-03)

*   International Labour Conference agenda (10-03)

*   Unemployed riot in Leicester, UK (10-03)

*   US Unemployment Conference and relief program (10-03, 10-06)

*   British sailors protest Chinese crew on ships (10-04)

*   Malabar situation: Hindus forced to convert (10-03, 10-04, 10-05)

*   Singapore Municipal Commission on coolie wages (10-03)

*   Malabar Rising: resistance strengthening (10-03, 10-06, 10-12)

*   Madras Mill Riot: bombing (10-04)

*   Growth of trade unionism globally (10-05)

*   London conductors' wages reduced (10-05)

*   Industrial situation unsettled in UK (10-07)

*   Port workers strike in Amsterdam (10-06)

*   Shipyard wages reduction in UK (10-08)

*   Penang Chinese Labourers’ Unemployment Fund meeting (10-08, 10-11)

*   UK Labour Party's request for government action on unemployment (10-06, 10-13)

*   Engineering employers/workers dispute (UK) (10-10)

*   Labour earnings in England (Keynes) (10-08)

*   Indian labour problem and P.A.M. recommendations (10-05, 10-07)

*   Coolies claiming wages in Singapore (10-13)

**Local Government & Politics (Malaya)**

*   Penang Auto Club annual meeting (10-01)

*   Legislative Council discusses rubber industry and invention ordinance (10-03, 10-04)

*   Penang Municipal tenders for supplies (10-04, 10-14)

*   Singapore Municipal Commission inquiry into financial position (10-04, 10-05)

*   Kuala Lumpur: Reserved Residential Area, insanitary houses (10-04)

*   Singapore Association meeting discusses press exclusion (10-06)

*   Traffic control commission for Singapore (10-06)

*   Kuala Lumpur Sanitary Board on auction sales (10-07)

*   Amendment to Singapore Municipal by-laws (10-12)

*   George Town Municipal Commission minutes (10-13)

*   Corruption in public services - Malaya compared to China (10-10)

*   Johore: District of Muar grants (10-14)

**Military & Conflict**

*   Moplah Rebellion: resistance in India (10-01, 10-03, 10-06)

*   Skirmish at Sulbodmala, India (10-01)

*   Morocco: Spanish campaign against Moors (10-03, 10-07, 10-11)

*   Mesopotamia rising crushed (10-04)

*   Collision between British soldiers and Civil Police in India (10-04)

*   Darfur (Africa) Insurgents' Heavy Losses (10-03, 10-04)

*   Hungary re-arming warning by Allies (10-01)

*   French India forms Sepoy company (10-06)

*   Swiss Navy (10-06)

*   Fighting at Ichang, China (10-06, 10-11)

*   Anti-Soviet rising in Azerbaijan led by Enver Pasha (10-08)

*   Troops called in to Malabar (10-10)

*   Singapore's future status as naval base (10-11)

*   German aggression/disarming discussed by M. Vidal (France) (10-11)

**Politics & International Relations**

*   Irish Question: Lloyd George/De Valera negotiations, conference invitations, Sinn Fein (10-01, 10-03, 10-05, 10-06, 10-12, 10-13, 10-14)

*   Washington Conference: League of Nations military expenditure, smaller powers invited, US Panama Tolls Bill (10-01, 10-04, 10-06, 10-08, 10-11, 10-12, 10-14)

*   Entente differences settled: economic sanctions on Germany (10-01)

*   Turkish arms in Constantinople (10-03)

*   Franco-Kemalist Treaty (Turkey-France) (10-03)

*   German note to Allies on economic situation (10-03)

*   Reichstag adopts Peace Treaty with US (10-03)

*   US/France/Germany reparations (10-03)

*   Bolshevists utilizing Europe's economic distress (10-03)

*   Burgenland dispute (Hungary/Austria) (10-03, 10-04, 10-07, 10-13, 10-14)

*   Indo-Afghan negotiations brighter outlook (10-04)

*   British ex-service men's good wishes to President Harding (10-04)

*   Australia: White immigration policy (Lord Northcliffe), Imperial Conference (Mr. Hughes), NSW Nationalist Opposition (10-04, 10-08)

*   League of Nations and world peace (10-04)

*   Death knell of Anglo-Japanese Alliance (10-05)

*   Russia's perfidy: Foreign Office discoveries of propaganda (10-05)

*   Central American States amalgamate (10-06)

*   Smaller powers invited to Washington Conference (10-06)

*   US Government and Allied debt discussions (10-06)

*   Chinese Government loan on Paris market (10-07)

*   International Road Conference in Paris (10-08)

*   British note to Washington on entry of British subjects (10-08)

*   Mosul oilfields: British control (10-08)

*   China's delegate to International Labour Conference (10-08)

*   President Harding's attitude to Senate/Washington Conference (10-08)

*   French/German reconstruction of devastated regions (10-08)

*   Chinese Lantern Procession for Republic's 10th Anniversary (10-08, 10-11)

*   Moscow's reply to Britain on Bolshevist intrigues (10-10)

*   Polish and Russian Governments reach agreement (10-10)

*   American challenge to Britain: Egyptian cotton freight war (10-10)

*   US Treasury views on Allied war debts (10-10)

*   Czecho-Slovak financial program (10-10)

*   "The Times" and Japan on China/Washington Conference (10-11)

*   Philippines not getting seats at Far Eastern Conference (10-11)

*   Macao waters dispute: Portugal/China (10-11, 10-12)

*   German army menace and Disarmament Commission reduction (10-11)

*   M. Briand's statement on France's sacrifices and reparations (10-11)

*   Lord Reading's reply to Punjab Mahomedans (10-12)

*   President Harding's message to World's Press Congress (10-14)

*   Panama Bill denounced by US press (10-14)

*   Japanese Consul General on Japanese immigration to Australia (10-12)

*   Montenegrin Government dissolved (10-13)

*   Norwegian cabinet formed with M. Branting as Premier (10-13)

*   Reported settlement of Albanian frontiers dispute (10-13)

*   Bulgaria and the War: Radoslavoff Cabinet trial (10-14)

*   Mission to America: Japan, British interests (10-14)

*   Colonial Office discussion on Indian members protest (10-10)

*   Straits Settlements Volunteer Ordinance discussed (10-03)

*   Sir Frank Swettenham on public expenditure (10-04)

*   Sir Ernest Birch on rubber industry improvement (10-08)

**Royalty & Celebrities**

*   Prince of Wales visit to Malaya/India (10-01, 10-03, 10-04, 10-11, 10-12)

*   "Charlie" Chaplin's schooldays and reception in London (10-01, 10-03, 10-10)

*   Funeral of Marquis of Milford Haven (UK) (10-04)

*   Renown prepared for Prince of Wales's voyage to India (10-04, 10-12)

*   King of Denmark entertains British naval officers (10-04)

*   Ex-King of Wuerttemberg obituary (10-04)

*   Ex-Kaiser renounces copyright for Bismarck's memoirs (10-06)

*   Siamese Prince and Princess visit London (10-06)

*   Queen of Greece and Greek Royal Family (10-11)

*   King and Queen of Italy visit new Italian Province (10-13)

*   Queen of Belgium receives Sharifian Military Medal (10-12)

*   Prince of Wales to preside at British Empire Exhibition meeting (10-14)

*   Madeline Davis (actress) dies sensationally (10-07)

*   David Bispham (opera star) obituary (10-04)

**Science & Technology**

*   World record flight of 40,800 feet (10-01)

*   London Air Port at Croydon (10-07)

*   Sir Martin Conway's disbelief in Mount Everest ascent (10-07)

*   Norwegian scientist develops powerful accumulator (10-07)

*   French scientist claims ammonia synthesis method (10-06)

*   Magnetism explored for salving wrecks (10-07)

*   Einstein's theories anticipated by British scientist Dr. Alfred A. Robb (10-08)

*   Wireless communication scheme for Australasia (10-08)

*   Wireless station in Moscow to be world's most powerful (10-06)

*   Signor Barriceli's discoveries on gravitation (10-11)

*   John Valentine Carden's invention specifications accepted (10-14)

*   Australian National Research Council formed (10-10)

**Shipping**

*   Departures and arrivals of ships (10-01, 10-03, 10-04, 10-05, 10-07, 10-08, 10-10, 10-11, 10-12, 10-14)

*   B.I. Packet Thongwa mail arrival (10-01, 10-05, 10-06, 10-12, 10-14)

*   Collision in Scheldt damages Glenogle and Eydum (10-01, 10-03)

*   P&O liner "Macedonia" returns to service (10-03)

*   Sir Ernest Shackleton's "Quest" in difficulties, arrives at Lisbon for overhaul (10-05, 10-07)

*   British sailors protest Chinese crew employment (10-04)

*   PO Steam Navigation Co. vs Eastern Shipping Co. legal case (10-10, 10-11)

**Social & Personal (General)**

*   General social and personal announcements (All dates)

*   Wedding of Mr. Howard Pedlaw and Miss Edith Morris (10-01, 10-03)

*   Anecdote of telephone temper (10-05)

*   Anecdote of marriage on probation (10-06)

*   Anecdote of Chinese diplomat dinner (10-06)

*   Anecdote of liquor man on "tipple alliance" and dollar worth (10-07)

*   Anecdote of criminologist (10-06)

*   Anecdote of forest ranger (10-13)

*   Anecdote of agency fees/directorships (10-14)

*   Anecdote of Snipe Recipe (10-14)

*   Lottery winnings spent too soon (Italy anecdote) (10-11)

**Sports**

*   Malaya Cup football final (10-01)

*   English Football League table (10-01, 10-04, 10-11)

*   Penang Amateur Boxing Association exhibition bouts (10-01, 10-05)

*   Straits F.I.I.S. boxing championships (10-01)

*   Selangor vs Singapore cricket match (10-01)

*   Hutchison defeated in golf (10-01)

*   Capablanca accepts chess challenge (10-01)

*   PCC Gymkhana revived (10-03)

*   PCC Tennis Championship (10-03, 10-05)

*   Army Racquets to trial single service rule (10-03)

*   Lawn Tennis: Indian Davis Cup team competes (10-03, 10-04)

*   Singapore cricket tournament won by S.C.C. (10-03, 10-05)

*   Rugby Test Match: England defeats Australasia (10-04, 10-13)

*   Barnes Cups Polo (10-04)

*   Pritchard Cup swimming race (10-04)

*   American Amateur Golf Championship (10-04)

*   Newbury Cup horse race (10-05)

*   Penang PCC Bowls Tournament (10-05)

*   Malaya Cup Rugby fixtures (10-05)

*   Taiping Bisley meet (shooting) (10-05)

*   Frenchman wins Aero Club speed race (10-03)

*   Boxing: Joe Beckett beats Boy McCormick (10-10)

*   Singapore Y.M.C.A. Annual Swimming Carnival (10-10)

*   S.F.A. Cup semi-final (Singapore) (10-11)

*   Louis Deetriou breaks cycling record (10-11)

*   S.F.A. Cup Final: Singapore Cricket Club wins (10-13, 10-14)

*   London County Lawn Tennis Club Tournament (10-13)

*   Cesarewitch horse race results (10-14)

*   Ipoh Races (10-14)

*   Penang Golf Club awards (10-14)

*   French Rugby Federation to tour Australasia (10-08)

**UK Domestic Affairs (General)**

*   Labour Mayors and Premier's health (10-04)

*   Sylvia Pankhurst continues "Worker's Dreadnought" publication (10-04)

*   Sir Frank Swettenham on public money expenditure (10-04)

*   London Boroughs (Bethnal Green, Poplar) refuse to levy higher rates (10-07)

*   Geddes' Committee on economy of government departments (10-13)

*   Royal Commission on local government (Poplar Councillor case) (10-13)

*   Poplar Councillors released after apologizing (10-14)

*   Viscount Grey criticizes Government (10-14)

*   Cabinet Meeting discusses unemployment, trade, Washington, German indemnity (10-14)

Here's a summary of the newspaper excerpts from October 15th to October 31st, 1921, organized by topics:

**I. International Relations & Politics**

*   **League of Nations & European Affairs:**
   *   League of Nations decision on Upper Silesia deemed fair and accepted by powers (1921-10-15).
   *   Agreement reached on German indemnity instalments (1921-10-17).
   *   Burgenland dispute protocol signed, plebiscite planned (1921-10-17).
   *   Ambassadors' Conference approved Upper Silesia recommendations (1921-10-18).
   *   Anglo-French harmony reported on Silesian question (1921-10-18).
   *   Poland gave assurance to implement League's Silesia decision (1921-10-21).
   *   Franco-Kemalist agreement signed, France supports British claims in return for commercial treatment (1921-10-24).
   *   Communist demonstration in Paris fails due to protected order (1921-10-25).
   *   Poland accepted League's Upper Silesia decision (1921-10-26).
   *   International Labour Conference opened in Geneva with 40 countries, Lord Burnham elected president (1921-10-26).
   *   Herr Wirth's resignation seen as improving German outlook (1921-10-27).
   *   International Labour Conference debates competence for agricultural labour (1921-10-29).
   *   German Note protesting Silesia partition deemed unacceptable by Ambassadors' Conference (1921-10-31).

*   **Washington Conference & Disarmament:**
   *   American opinion on Washington Conference cautions against over-optimism (1921-10-15).
   *   British delegates for Washington Conference to depart Oct 26, Premier Lloyd George likely to go (1921-10-17).
   *   Charles E. Hughes submitted tentative topics for the conference agenda (1921-10-19).
   *   Britain denied proposing cancellation of Allied debts before conference (1921-10-24).
   *   US opposition to discussing international finance at conference reportedly disappeared (1921-10-27).
   *   Japanese manifesto outlines demands for Pacific (Open Door, end consular jurisdiction, etc.) (1921-10-27).
   *   British government's position on secret agreement with Japan regarding Shantung questioned (1921-10-27).
   *   Washington Conference first sitting scheduled for November 12 (1921-10-31).
   *   Viscount Bryce believes Washington Conference can restore usefulness to arbitration (1921-10-31).

*   **Irish Question:**
   *   Sinn Fein delegates arrived late to conference but had no hitch (1921-10-15).
   *   Irish Conference offers Dominion status, autonomy, own forces (1921-10-15).
   *   Irish Conference adjourned; joint visiting board to investigate complaints (1921-10-17).
   *   Mr. De Valera's telegram about friendly cooperation (1921-10-18).
   *   Irish Conference to resume Oct 21 (1921-10-21).
   *   Premier Lloyd George decided to sail for Washington, no fear of Irish negotiations breakdown (1921-10-22).
   *   Irish Conference adjourned, small committee discussed formula for Irish freedom (1921-10-24).
   *   Commons to discuss Anglo-Irish Conference (1921-10-29).

*   **Royal & Political Figures:**
   *   America's tribute to Unknown Warrior: Ambassador Davis, General Pershing (1921-10-15, 1921-10-17, 1921-10-19).
   *   Prince of Wales's departure for India set for Oct 26 (1921-10-24).
   *   Commencement of Prince of Wales's tour, royal farewell (1921-10-26).
   *   American Unknown Warrior body embarked for America (1921-10-26).
   *   Earl Beatty received enthusiastically in New York, attended Pilgrims' Society banquet (1921-10-31).
   *   Prince of Wales's ship "Renown" arrived in Gibraltar (1921-10-31).

*   **Post-War Germany & Austria-Hungary:**
   *   Speculation on German mark, financial catastrophe (1921-10-15).
   *   Mark's low record on London market (750 to pound) attributed to German selling (1921-10-19).
   *   Wirth Cabinet resigned in Germany after Silesian decision (1921-10-22).
   *   Provisional Government formed in Hungary after ex-Emperor Karl's arrival (1921-10-22).
   *   Karl's troops encircled and retreated, provisional ministers captured (1921-10-26).
   *   Ambassadors' Conference favors Madeira for Karl's exile; Karl detained on British warship (1921-10-29).
   *   Succession States of Austrian Empire to hold PortoRosa Conference on economic issues (1921-10-31).

**II. Economics & Business**

*   **Rubber Industry:**
   *   "Planters Awakening" calls for united action on slump (1921-10-15).
   *   Rubber Growers' Association competition for new uses, prize for sponge rubber (1921-10-15).
   *   Allagar and Seletar rubber companies plan reconstruction, seeking additional capital (1921-10-17).
   *   Dunlop Rubber Company declares no preference dividend due to stock depreciation (1921-10-17).
   *   Kerling Tin Mines Ltd. proposes liquidation due to low tin price (1921-10-15), later postponed (1921-10-18, 1921-10-29).
   *   Allenby Rubber Company's reconstruction resolutions defeated (1921-10-19).
   *   Mr. Churchill appoints a committee to investigate the rubber situation in Colonies (1921-10-24, 1921-10-25).
   *   Rubber Shareholders Association proposes forming a manufacturing company with £500,000 capital (1921-10-26).
   *   Rubber stocks questioned in existence by a correspondent (1921-10-27).
   *   Semenyih Rubber Estate reports satisfactory reduction in costs (1921-10-29).
   *   Rubber output figures regularly reported (daily).
   *   Rubber prices fluctuate, with some reported firmness or steadiness (daily).

*   **Tin Industry:**
   *   Tin market prices and output figures regularly reported (daily).
   *   Tin mining shares experience fluctuations (1921-10-19).
   *   Byka Mines considering closing due to low profitability of tin (1921-10-17).

*   **General Trade & Markets:**
   *   Hamburg industrial recovery noted (1921-10-15).
   *   Canada's trade shows decline in value (1921-10-17).
   *   British trade shows material improvement in last quarter but still below normal (1921-10-17).
   *   Lord Beaverbrook's analysis of Germany's economic state (1921-10-20).
   *   Eastern Export Co. reports improving trade, increased British orders (1921-10-19).
   *   Panic in Holland due to German mark fall, affecting Dutch Exchange and produce market (1921-10-21).
   *   China's imports down, exports up (1921-10-21).
   *   Railway system expansion from Kuala Lumpur to Kelantan (1921-10-22).
   *   Export credits scheme discussed in British Parliament (1921-10-21, 1921-10-27).
   *   London Stock Exchange shows firmness in gilt-edged securities (1921-10-29).
   *   Market prices for various commodities (Tapioca, Pepper, Mace, Nutmegs, Beef) reported daily.

*   **Loans & Finance:**
   *   Straits Settlements Loan of $20,000,000 with 7% interest issued (1921-10-15).
   *   Jamaica Government Loan to assist sugar growers (1921-10-18).
   *   American group considering $15-20M loan to China (1921-10-26).
   *   Kenya plans £5M loan for public works (1921-10-24).
   *   Ceylon Government Six per Cent. Inscribed Stock issue planned (1921-10-24).
   *   National Co-operative Bank in London suspended operations (1921-10-27).
   *   Dutch Indies loan undersubscribed (1921-10-31).

**III. Social & Cultural Aspects**

*   **Public Health:**
   *   No cholera reported in Pattani due to wet weather (1921-10-17).
   *   Iodine on tongue proposed as influenza preventive (1921-10-17).
   *   Large increase of plague cases in Dj&jakarta (1921-10-18).
   *   Mr. Hoover suggests donating surplus war stores for Russian famine relief (1921-10-27).
   *   Singapore Municipal Commission notes increase in smallpox, calls for end to concealment (1921-10-29).

*   **Events & Entertainment:**
   *   Warwick Comedy Coy performing "The Circle" and "A Bill of Divorcement" at Town Hall (1921-10-17, 1921-10-18, 1921-10-19).
   *   Singapore Autumn Races (entries, weights, results) reported throughout the period (daily from 1921-10-15).
   *   Penang Amateur Boxing Association holding competition for Unemployment Funds (1921-10-18, 1921-10-25, 1921-10-27, 1921-10-31).
   *   Penang Free School annual athletic sports (105th anniversary) (1921-10-21, 1921-10-24).
   *   Polo matches for Macdougall Cup and K.O.R. Cup in Singapore (1921-10-24, 1921-10-25, 1921-10-27, 1921-10-29).
   *   George Gray, billiards player, performs in Singapore (1921-10-18, 1921-10-24).
   *   Annual St. Andrew's Ball announced for Dec 2 (1921-10-27).
   *   Coming Events section published daily, listing various local activities (daily).

*   **Social Issues & Concerns:**
   *   "Rats" in Penang: Municipal notice requests information, concerns about disease (1921-10-15, 1921-10-18).
   *   Debate on "Too Old at Forty" for workers (1921-10-15).
   *   Chinese Chambers of Commerce address trade slump in Malaya (1921-10-17).
   *   Begging nuisance in Chowrasta Market, Penang (1921-10-25, 1921-10-26).
   *   Chinese girl students in Paris sell belongings to pay fees (1921-10-19).
   *   Moplah rebellion in India, various incidents and repression (1921-10-22, 1921-10-24, 1921-10-29).
   *   "Sawdust Swindle" scam uncovered in Seremban (1921-10-31).

*   **Community & People:**
   *   Regular "Social & Personal" section (daily).
   *   Births, Marriages, and Deaths announcements (daily).
   *   Acknowledgments for funerals and weddings (daily).
   *   Swami Abhedanandaji gives lecture on Hinduism (1921-10-15).
   *   Masonic Lodge of Sorrow held (1921-10-21).
   *   Obituary for Captain Richard Owen, Penang Pilot Association (1921-10-31).

**IV. Legal & Crime**

*   **Judicial Matters:**
   *   Supreme Court decision on Rent Assessment Board (1921-10-15).
   *   Pinang Gazette Press Ltd wins legal action against "Eastern Truth" Syndicate partners (1921-10-15).
   *   Libel action: Perera v. Parsons in Kuala Lumpur Supreme Court (1921-10-18, 1921-10-25, 1921-10-27).
   *   Chinese Newspaper Sued for libel in Penang Supreme Court (1921-10-19, 1921-10-26, 1921-10-29).
   *   Judicial Committee of the Privy Council allowed appeal of Khaw Sim Tek (1921-10-25).
   *   Khoo Swee Thye v. Joo Moh and Co. (breach of contract) (1921-10-20).

*   **Crime & Law Enforcement:**
   *   Assam Bengal Railway strike involves ringleaders (1921-10-15).
   *   Nankana Sahib rioters sentenced to death/imprisonment (1921-10-15).
   *   Criminal Breach of Trust case in Seremban (1921-10-15).
   *   Coolies found with crushed gold in Mysore Mine (1921-10-15).
   *   Winnipeg bank bandits captured (1921-10-15).
   *   Three persons killed in Mexico City train robbery (1921-10-18).
   *   Fake Sanitary Inspector attempt to enter house (1921-10-18).
   *   Banque Industrielle de Chine faces proceedings for misconduct (1921-10-18).
   *   Ipoh: Chinese charged with retaining stolen property (1921-10-20).
   *   Attempted murder in Penang Street (1921-10-25, 1921-10-26).
   *   Tara Singh in Singapore charged for carrying knife (1921-10-26).
   *   Railway telegraph wire cutting mystery solved in Kuala Lumpur (1921-10-24).

**V. Science & Technology / Infrastructure**

*   **Scientific Developments:**
   *   X-ray discovery for locating foreign objects in human body (1921-10-17).
   *   Dr. Atrea claims discovery of smallpox bacillus (1921-10-20).
   *   Radium experiments for gem coloration, but also reported as a failure in medical use (1921-10-22).
   *   Dr Laezlo Berczeller's research on soya bean food properties (1921-10-26).

*   **Infrastructure & Transport:**
   *   Agreement for more frequent mail service to Pacific Islands (1921-10-15).
   *   Road-rail system (Stronach-Dutton patents) for Uganda (1921-10-19).
   *   Imperial Wireless Chain: Cairo station to be finished (1921-10-20).
   *   P. and O. Oriardine steamship uses high power wireless for direct communication (1921-10-19).
   *   Ellerman-Bucknall Line inaugurates passenger service from Liverpool to Straits, China, Japan (1921-10-24).
   *   Shanghai port development scheme, committee of experts (1921-10-26).
   *   Electric light extension in Penang's Burmah Road and Kelawei Road (1921-10-27).
   *   Royal Dutch Air Service Company reports 1,000 flights with no accidents (1921-10-29).

**VI. Colonial & Regional Affairs (Malaya & India)**

*   **Malayan Administration & Development:**
   *   Sir Frank Swettenham views proposed Crown Colony changes (Mauritius High Commissioner) as surprising for Straits (1921-10-17).
   *   Malaya-Borneo Exhibition planned for Prince of Wales's visit (1921-10-20, 1921-10-21).
   *   New F.M.S. Advisory Boards on infant welfare and venereal diseases (1921-10-21).
   *   Legislative Council meeting agenda includes Supply Bill and Food Control Bill (1921-10-28).
   *   New Loan Bill to be introduced in Federal Council (1921-10-31).

*   **Indian Affairs:**
   *   India's Fiscal Inquiry to consider Imperial Preference (1921-10-15).
   *   Malabar offensive expected, martial law promulgated (1921-10-17).
   *   Governor of Kenya to make interim announcement on status of Indians in colony (1921-10-26).
   *   Ali Brothers' trial opens in Karachi with amended charge (1921-10-26, 1921-10-28).
   *   Bengal Inland Emigration shows marked decrease in recruits (1921-10-26).
   *   Great steelworks being established in Bihar and Orissa (1921-10-27).
   *   Mahomed Ali argues Khilafat Congress resolution based on Koran teachings (1921-10-31).

**VII. Miscellaneous**

*   **Sports & Recreation:**
   *   Middleweight Championship: Kid Lewis beats Johnny Basham (1921-10-17).
   *   Football results (Scottish League, London League) (1921-10-19, 1921-10-24).
   *   Inter-Varsity Rugby match to be played elsewhere due to covered stand capacity (1921-10-24).
   *   Australians defeat Transvaal in cricket (1921-10-27).
   *   Earl Beatty takes part in New York Pilgrims' Society banquet (1921-10-31).

*   **Publishing & Media:**
   *   "Westminster Gazette" to be transformed into a morning paper (1921-10-22).
   *   New York World publishes wirelessed facsimiles of messages from Paris (1921-10-21).

*   **Global Incidents:**
   *   B.I. Steamer Coconada ashore with 2,000 passengers (1921-10-17), later refloated (1921-10-24).
   *   Earthquake of moderate intensity in Pacific (1921-10-17).
   *   Costly harbour fire in Charleston, Virginia ($1.5M damage) (1921-10-17).
   *   Princes in motor accident near Cambridge (1921-10-21).
   *   Lifeboat capsizes in Rotterdam, crew drowned (1921-10-24, 1921-10-25).
   *   Tropical storm sweeps Florida, causing severe damage (1921-10-27).
   *   Passenger vessel capsizes in Scheldt, 20 feared drowned (1921-10-31).
   *   Remarkable flood scenes in Vancouver, mining town swept away (1921-10-31).

*   **Newspaper Specifics:**
   *   Daily publication details, advertisements, and masthead information are present throughout.