Straits Echo, 17 November 1914
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1914-11-17 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, TUESDAY, 17th NOVEMBER, 1914. Simile Cow. 10 cents No. (535 words
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Advertisement1119 1914-11-17 1 Soft Ai«bU: TIANG LEE V CO., Ptitil V Kuala Lumpur. 1 2 *> O l The Doctor adriaee and recom- mends. It ia nourishing, invi- 2 gorating and strengthening. I* Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Duetto arrive by a steamer. One S Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION. BANKS.1,119 words
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Advertisement26 1914-11-17 1 WHIN ORDERING SPECIFY Dog Head Stout.” US I O. a It is Strengthening and Invigorating. Sole A|»ts: TIANG LEE fi* Co., Peuanq A Kuala Lumpur. □□□□DU26 words
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Advertisement34 1914-11-17 2 DRINK tv <>:? 3|j§ gS»?s fe> i?a 1 BP r.-i t--- ss t?.>n ■m H"K H?S M /9} rJ a *1 OISSEURS THE m i c^sb» si «3 .-7 a SOLE AGENTS: 9 LTD PENANG.34 words
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Article1553 1914-11-17 3 CAUSES OF ITS COLLAPSE Coiruftion and Animosities Among Ovticees. (By an Austrian.) Much ba« been written already about thr Enumerable disadvantages, and tho low moral of the Austro-Hungarian Army, t!>f writers without exception attributing them to the mutual animosity of the different races of which the arrny1,553 words
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Article289 1914-11-17 3 Captain Archdeacon, of the British-lndia steamer Chilkana, says that the Emden, after capturing the British collier Buresk, sailed for the Chagos Island group and there cleaned her boilers, painted her upper structure and scraped her bottom. It was fortunate for the Emden that the British collier was289 words
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Advertisement61 1914-11-17 3 A Favorite Rub Down. The golfer, the football player and the all round athlete know the value of Chambers's Pain Balm. It is just the thine: for a rub down after a hard game. All soreness disappears like magic and sprains and swellings are cured in one-third lees time than61 words
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Advertisement12 1914-11-17 3 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cnre Is. 6d12 words
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Article3521 1914-11-17 4 [This interesting paper by B. J. Eaton, F. I. C. t F. C. 8., Government Agiicultural Chemist, F.M.S, was read at International Rubber Congress at Batavia in September.] Fart I. The Most important technical problem in connection with the plantation raw rubb r industry at the present3,521 words
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Advertisement54 1914-11-17 4 Chronic Constipation. Chamberlain's Tablets and do cure coustipttion. One or two of these tablets taken at bed time will keep the bowels open, and while doiug so will invigorate the oioinach and put the disordered liver in a condition to do its work in a natural manner. For sale by54 words
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Advertisement262 1914-11-17 4 In tent and gunyah, cot and ball, In wbare, boat or camp, The name of Woods is known to all, Each bottle bears the stamp Wherever men and women live. Either on sea or shore, They know for coughs, the thing to give Is Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure. NOTICE. LABOUR262 words
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Advertisement377 1914-11-17 4 a ui •Ci >r> 73 CP (J a a e~ o -J fa Q r- < W< Cm H CT ft: z P"X < H u ■S I— r® coy* COO 'cr CD 3 a o s o fa fa (ft «a He u c/3 a. *-0 os •a H377 words
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867 1914-11-17 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, Towards the end of last month a few of the leading Europeans of Taipiug decided to orgauise au enteitaiument for the pur pose of collecting money towaids passages, etc., of those gallant men of Malaya867 words
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Article348 1914-11-17 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, It is to be booed your stirring leaders wi.l galvauize some life into Ihe dry bonps of Penang. It is time for every citiz-u of the British Empire to seriously ask him self —am I doin<4 mi348 words
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Article441 1914-11-17 5 Aw Official Explantation. (From Our Oum Correspondent.) Canton, October 29. While admitting that whatyour correspondent has said in his previous message about thegambling monopoly in Cantun iscorrect, a high official of Canton has forwarded the following statement with a request for its publication In the s;. ring441 words
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Article239 1914-11-17 5 Columbia Cup. The following was the result of the play for the Columbia Cup: Result. C C Rogers 42 +38+39 41 160- 8-152 E H Bulford 47 44+49 +5l 191—36=155 R R Turner ...53 +4s+ 46 48=192-32=160 E S Hose 42 +45 44+46=177-12=165 H G R Leonard239 words
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Advertisement678 1914-11-17 5 < Id </) a Id O' ■J < o Id Q- (/> m z < < X o ffi o i/i < Rucha •v' /VU SCOTCH WHISKY 5s >sz <ir' NS SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT re^BgggSgf 09 C—' e*s > r -D O "D > r BLACK&WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST678 words
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Advertisement10 1914-11-17 5 For Chrome Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement415 1914-11-17 5 I I S' 5k OBTAINABLE EVERYWHERE. 2 4 OZ. TINS. jj Just received a shipment of Best Mah May Cigars, Provisions and Tobaccos of Leading Manufacturers. Also Sola Helmets w.th White Muslin Pugrees. Curzon Hats and Pigstickers of Latest Fashionable Shapes. ICE and Martin Co.’i Aerated Waters can be delivered415 words
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Article, Illustration94 1914-11-17 6 fmbliihed daily (except Sundays ud pablic holidays) at THI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. .Trice. Daily Local $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 jyjj.—All bu.inM* communication* »bcmM b*94 words
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Article639 1914-11-17 6 Amongst the most splendid of the achieve ments that have sigualised this war mus* be reckoned the brilliantly successful stand that the indomitable Serbs have mach against their once mighty and arrogant aggressor, Austria-Hungary. In proportion to her resources, Serbia has made sacrifices and achitved results639 words
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Article719 1914-11-17 6 A noble Christian gentleman and a great soldier has gone to his last rest in Field- Marshal Earl Roberts. Faithful to the 4 -*nd he died among the gallant troops be oved so well and by whom he was literally worshipped. From its dawn to its eve 4719 words
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Article969 1914-11-17 6 Mr H. H. Abdul Kader, advocate aud Solicitor, who had been on a holiday in India returned on Sunday. Mr. Crockett, manager of the Medan branch of the Chartered Bank hai been on a visit to Penang over the week-end. Mr. John Malone, of the Staff of969 words
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Article598 1914-11-17 6 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 12th of Nov. at 11 a.m. 1 Important Russian Success. Petrograd, November H. A communique issued to night announce* an important Russian success, compelling the Germans to retreat from Rypin near Thorn. We continue to make progress in East Prussia and yesterday598 words
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Advertisement181 1914-11-17 6 Every Price Quoted a Triumph of Good Value. A special offer of JOHN JAQUES Son, Ltd.’s FOOTBALLS (England's wellkuown manufacturers). t a a VV s Every ball is hand-sewn made of superior leather and is guaranteed perfect In shape. Prices, complete with bladders: Size 1-75 $2-25 $3-25 $4-50 $5-75 KEMG181 words
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Article637 1914-11-17 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 16th of Nov. at 9-15 a.m. Important Moslem Appeal. Cairo, November 14. Tbe council of all tbe chiefs of the Ulema, composed of all tbe leading Moslem religious authorities in Egypt, has published an important proclamation urging the Moslems to maintain a637 words
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Article639 1914-11-17 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 16th of Nov. at 9 15 a.m. London, November 15. I Lord Roberts is dead. The death of Lord Roberts wa9 announced by the following Press Bureau communique Lo'd Kitchener announces with deep regret, which be knows will be shared by639 words
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Article545 1914-11-17 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 15th of Nov. at 8-15 a.m. Japanese Naval Loss. Tokio, November 14. A Japanese torpedo boat has beeu sunk through striking a contact mine in Kiaochau Bty while engaged in mine-sweeping operations. > (Reuter’s Special War Servic:.) Copyrigtt Telegram J Received 16th of Nov.545 words
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Article1366 1914-11-17 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 15th of Nov. at 8-15 a.m. Allies' Steady Progress. London, November 13i A Paris communique states From tbe Nortfe Sea to Lys the action has been less severe than on previous days. The enemy made several attempts to cross the Yser canal,1,366 words
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Article39 1914-11-17 7 Lbe following information is forwarded to us by the Hon’hle Resident Councillor for publication “It has now been ascertained that of tho crew of the Emden some 150 have survived and aro prisoners of war.”39 words
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Article319 1914-11-17 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 3. —Tho Austrian Army Causes of its Collapse. 4. —Methods of Coagulation. 5. —A Plea for the Malayan Contingent. Wanted a Rallying Poiut. Penang Golf Club. Gambling in Canton. 8. —Legislative Council: Supply Bill end the Need for319 words
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Advertisement363 1914-11-17 7 BAKAU TENDERS 'RENDERS are hereby invited forthepurA. chase of the sole right to cut and remove Bakau (Mangiuve) and all other trees growing on the areas mentioned hereunder for a period extending from Ist January, 1915, to 31st December, 1910. The tenders will be received up to noon on 28th363 words
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Article951 1914-11-17 8 SUPPLY BILL AND THE NEED FOR ECONOMY. 1 < Pilgrims and Pilots. A meeting of the Legislative Council was held on Friday afternoon at which there were present: His Excellency the Governor (Sir A. H Young, K.C.M G.), His Excellency the General Officer Commanding the Troops (Major-General R,951 words
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Article966 1914-11-17 8 LETTERS OF A MANAGER. Judgment rot. Atlesburt and Garland. Says Saturday’s Times of Malaya: Tbe hearing of the claim by Mr. McNab I Reid against Messrs Aylesbury and Gar- 1 land, Ltd, f r $2,500 damages for wrong- < ful dismissal was continued to-day in the Supreme966 words
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Article2139 1914-11-17 8 A BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH. 1 1 1) ield Marshal Earl Roberts was born at j Cawnpore on September 30th, 1832 His father was of Irish and his mother of French descent. Waterford was the family s»at, but Sir Abraham Roberts left there in 18U3 for India, and, like his2,139 words
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Article701 1914-11-17 8 HOW THE C&UISKBB WERE SUNK. The New York World publishes what purports to be the narrative of Captain Otto W tddingen, commander of the submarine U 9, which sauk the three British crui ers t the Hague, Cressy and Aboukir in the North Sea. Though it701 words
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Article295 1914-11-17 8 1 England, there was a time when the Mijnheers Did rule the wares, and Holland sent her 1 fleet s In honourable war the foe to meet Whose growing sea-power was a threat to theirs. Then were the mighty days of those great 1 heirs Of glory,295 words
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Article1014 1914-11-17 8 'A Sensible Indian View. A great deal ot distinctly sickly, sloppy seutimeut has been wasted in Penang aud these parts gen-rally on the Emden and its Commauder, Captiin Yon Mueller has been acclaimed a sportsman and a fi DQ fellow by people who, if they1,014 words
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Advertisement12 1914-11-17 8 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Gtraat Peppermint Cure le. 6d12 words
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Advertisement41 1914-11-17 8 Colds. Be careful of tj- cold* you take at this time of the year -Chej are particularly dangerous. A ne{^p* e d cold may mean a win-ter-long cold, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at or 6 For enle by ail Dupeo canes and41 words
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Article2401 1914-11-17 9 *j (A SOCIALIST vfhW OF THE WAR.) By Rowland Kknnet. We ordinary rai.k-and file L bourists and ’•> Socialists are m an uuenviub e condition to-day. We aie g ring about disconsolately asking each other, Where is the movement now It is quite natural that we should be asking2,401 words
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Advertisement580 1914-11-17 9 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the abore Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE FIRE RISKS at current rates QUAH BENG KEE, 4.1. Peach Street, PerantJ. Just Unpacked! Almeria Grapes. FRESH FROM ENGLAND. 70 cents a lb. Special580 words
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Advertisement90 1914-11-17 9 Chamberlain’s Ccugh R m<dy. When you b.tve a baa <vld you want a rf mod» that will not only tive relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts90 words
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Advertisement320 1914-11-17 9 EUROPEAN AGENCY. Y&7HOLESALE Indenta promptly exot V cuted at lowest cash prices for all tiinds of British and Continental goods, Deluding:— Books and Stationery, Boots, Shoes and Leather, Chemicals and Druggists' Sundries, China, Earthenware and Glassware, Cycles, Motors and Accessories, \h apery, Millinery and Piece Goods, Fsncy Goods and Perfumery,320 words
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Advertisement441 1914-11-17 9 *7 £1CI Debility TROX JELLOIDS,’ the reliable tonic, strengthen I your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron Jelloids/ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases^441 words
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484 1914-11-17 10 (UNDER S. R. A. RULES OF RACING.) RACE DAYS. FIRST DAY Thursday, 7th January, 1915. SECOND DAY Saturday, 9th January, 1915. FIRST DAY. Thu reday, 7th January, 1916. 1. The Opening Stakes. Value $500. A Handicap for all Horses to be entered at a484 words
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Article1095 1914-11-17 10 The impending struggle between the Russian and German foices reminds the reader of history that this is not the first time Germany has known the foot of the Muscovite invaders, -and 4hat the severest defeat experienced by Frederick the Great tbrough- ut his chequered career was at1,095 words
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Article706 1914-11-17 10 Geographical Distribution. Here is a table showing wbat became of the 108,400 tons of rubber the world produced last year: Tons. America and Canada 48 000 Great Britain 18.640 Germany 15 500 France 6 500 Belgium 3UOJ Russia 9,000 Austii a-Hungary 3,000 Other countries 4,8u0 Results for the706 words
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Article78 1914-11-17 10 The following cab e was received at the Japanese Consulate, S ngapore, at 11.30 p m. on the 11th November: r I he Japanese Naval Authorities proclaimed on th* 10th November that Tsingfau being now occupied by us the blockade proclaimed 27th August. J 914, is raised. Mr.78 words
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Advertisement380 1914-11-17 10 Entries Close at 5 p m on Tuesday, 29th December, 1914. Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or before the 2nd January, 1915. A penalty of 7 lbs. incurred in a Handicap by the winner of any Race run subsequent to the publication of the weights and380 words
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Advertisement40 1914-11-17 10 Early Colds. Be careful of th*> colds you take at this time of the year They are particularly daneeroua A tieulectpd col i tnsy mean a wincold. Take Cbamherlaiu’a Oout<h Remedy at once. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement531 1914-11-17 10 I 3LI AGE Assured by the Occasional Use of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. To reach a green old age and enjoy good health can only be obtained by the care of the system. It is from the little irregularities of the system that the common ailments arise, and nature531 words
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Article279 1914-11-17 11 O race that Casar knew, That wod stern Roman praise, What land not enries you The laurel of thesedays You built your citiea rich Around each towered hall,— Without, the atatued niche. Within, the pictured wall. Your ship-thronged wharves, your marts, With gorgeous Venice vied Peace and279 words
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Article224 1914-11-17 11 Lord C. Bbresvord’s Appeal. In the course of a letter, dated Dunrobin Castle, Sutherland, October 9, Lord Charles Beresford says I appeal to my countrymen to take a strong line of action with regard to the crowd of alien enemies in our midst. They are creating224 words
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Article207 1914-11-17 11 A bill providing for the establishment of a public trustee in the Straits is shortly to be introduced into council. The objects and reasons are as fellow 1. This Bill provides for the creation of the office of Public Trustee, who is to be a corporation sole,207 words
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Advertisement169 1914-11-17 11 Accidents Will Happen, It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of this liniment you are prepared for most anything. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. 'm169 words
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Advertisement291 1914-11-17 11 HOTEL NORMAN. PENANC’S SELECT RESIDENTIAL HOTEL. COLD STORAGE FOOD. Special Terms to Government Officials and F.M.S. Visitors. A Specialty is made of the TABLE D’HOTE at $1 in t’ e large dining room or $1-25 in private rooms. The Proprietor invites comparison with anv Hotel in the East or elsewhere291 words
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Advertisement1271 1914-11-17 12 THE LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER A-D.^tfiO. fJlHE undersigned, ha Agents for the above Corporation, art now prepared to accept MARINE and FIRV risks at current rates. PATERSON. SIMONS A CO- LTD Commercial Union Company, Limited. Itsnranco Head OfficeLONDON. Eastern Branch: 8INGAPORE. Fire, Life, Marine and Guarantee Departments.1,271 words
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