Straits Echo, 30 December 1914
1914-12-30
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Straits Echo
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Title Section39 1914-12-30 1 Straits Echo <pl\ v W w DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED 3ALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 30th DECEMBER, 1914 Single Copy, 10 ccnti No. 80239 words
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Advertisement1128 1914-12-30 1 S' m m s m m 3 WHEN ORDERING SPECIFY "Dog Head Stout.” 3 z (L mn 2 It is Strengthening end Invigorating kUAi»u, TIANG LfcE Co u P«nam*i dt Kuila Lumpur ■■innDaDDiiiiiaQ nDn^ll||B|| □□□□□a Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Due to arrive by a steamer. One 5 Seater1,128 words
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Advertisement23 1914-12-30 1 r J 7-0' C) Hit V\ Tha Doctor adviaos and rec-'in-mends. It in n uri-liin", intiporatiug and strong thening. •jncK f tofl iviJg23 words
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Article1062 1914-12-30 2 The Freedom of Germany Professor Lampreeht, the well known 1 German historian, says that it is not j generally known outside Germany that the i Germans are the freest people on earth j He is right; and the reason why other nations are not aware of the freedom of the1,062 words
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Article704 1914-12-30 2 Thk “Nation” A thb Right or Fair Criticism In commenting on the claims of Sir Stanley Buckmaster on behalf of the Ceus.n ship, “H \V M in tho Nation says:— “It is time for the country to ex. press what the Times cil’s the p ro704 words
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Article257 1914-12-30 2 A Dutch Opinion. Writing on the subject of Britain and Egypt, the Nederlander says Great Britain has annexed Egypt. The. land of the Nile is henceforth a British Colony and no longer under the sovereignty of Turkey. That was Britain’s answer to the challenging attitude of I257 words
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Advertisement44 1914-12-30 2 Bad Teste it the Mouth. If you have a bad taste iu your mouth in the morning, your stomach is not n proper order. Ohainberlaiu’*» Tablets regulate th s and give you a relish for your mea For ■ala by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement287 1914-12-30 2 nnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn wmn i T”i *Sw ak jt* Vw. PENANG. SINGAPORE. IPOH. KUALA LUMPUR. 27<2C -T-zsn 1 e* I jSB*4 4. ,v\ 2&sg m xf/^es^x fe HT: El ll i.x-M ku,3 7-. t. tr Mil B-JplS fig i.-rffl tigs t ■rf} A-m iry&sl. >_. •saraSaBS A A oi3 %f© .VC *'<1287 words
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Advertisement55 1914-12-30 2 Unnecessary Words. Why wa*te words and advertising space in describing the manv points of merit in Chamberlain's Cough Remad v The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, aDd that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by55 words
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Article761 1914-12-30 3 The Entries. The following are the entries tor the January meeting of the Penang Races: FIRST DAY. Thursday, 7th January, 1915. 1. The Opening Stakes. Value, $500. A Handicap for all Horses to be eutered at a stated value ot $600. Rules of R icing N s761 words
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Article754 1914-12-30 3 “Cling ever to the sunnier side of doubt,” sang an early Victorian poet, and bis advice is well worth following tbt».*e di*mal days. The gigantic upheavals and w de spread dis- I turoaiices caused by euch a war as wo are! niw witnessing, produce a whole754 words
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Article208 1914-12-30 3 The hockey match which was played on the Esplanade yesterday eveuiug between the Penang Cricket Club and the Chinese Recreation Club, although it resulted in favour of the P. C C. by a bro id margin of nine goiD to two, pioved to be a very flue and wql208 words
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Article20 1914-12-30 3 The following ties have been fixed for to morrow: Single Handicap. Goodwin t>« Reimann. Muir vi. Dick.20 words
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Advertisement460 1914-12-30 3 STUPENDOUS!! It’s a big word, but not a bit too big for tfc R* x production of The Fallen Angel (2 REELS Tba Sensational feature of the vear. A tale hat will interest every home. Watch for it, at George Town Kinema to-night Together with “His Mother’s Son" A Drama460 words
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Advertisement641 1914-12-30 3 PENANG TURF CLUB. JANUARY MEETING, 1915. A OMISSION to Gr'nd Stand by Tickets j xV. ouly. J irkets for Grand S'and can be obtained at the Sec-otary's Office, or at the pate. Tickets are only sold rubj c ct to h richt of th u Committee to return the money641 words
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Advertisement243 1914-12-30 3 f \K V S A A O W Packed in 50s 25s Tins. Obtainable Everywhere. "AV- o 444% 4« H SI Telephone No. 480. °’“V THE BRITISH HOTEL. 2 LeitK Street. FITTED WITH ELECTRIC; LIGHTS «nd FANS. RE OGNISED AS THE SE O D TO NONE ENGLISH HOTEL IN ENANG.243 words
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Article, Illustration94 1914-12-30 4 Published daily (except Sundays and pnblio holidays) AT THS CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang, raics. Daily Local $24 per annum. Ontstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CAULS ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 A’J.-iD busts*** eorainunie*tioß« ahonM b* aSSrwMi94 words
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Article1256 1914-12-30 4 Seeking the bubble reputation, even in the cannon’s mouth.” The most conspicuous failure of the war up to the present has been General von Moltke, who, despite his great name, as Chief of the German General Staff is evidently but a poor shadow of his uncle, the emaciated1,256 words
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Article699 1914-12-30 4 The death is reported from wounds of Lieut, the Hon. E. C. Hardinge, 15th Hussars, son of H. E. the Viceroy of India. Captain Fatow has been appointed chief of the naval division and Commander-in-Chief of the Navy in Indo-Chine. Mr. R. W. Blair, Government Chemist, is699 words
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Article218 1914-12-30 4 One of our Hongkong contemporaries evidently entertains a flattering opinion of the Singapore Chinese, for it says: In our General ews column yesterday, we published a suggestion, recently made at I poh that a university be founded at the Straits in memory of Sir Stamford Raffles. We218 words
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Article1049 1914-12-30 4 December 30 has two literary associations. On this day fifty-five years ago Macaulay died suddenly in his armchair at Holly Lodge, Kensington, and on the same day, six years later, Rudyard Kipliug was born at Bombay. Gradually, —far too gradually for our liking—the Penang list of contributions to1,049 words
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Advertisement102 1914-12-30 4 ENDURANCE IS THE CROWNING QUALITY. The name of Messrs. Newton, Shakespeare Co., Ltd. the sole makers of Star of India Trunks, suggests quality. Only best quality steel plates used and their trunks can stand wear and tear of long voyages. Sizes: 27 30* 32 w $10-50 $12-50 $14-50 KENC CO..102 words
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Article428 1914-12-30 5 (Reuter's Special War Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 30th of Dec. at 10-35 a.m. FURTHER DETAILS. Harwich, December 30. Further details of the combined raid of sea- planes, submarines and cruisers on Cuxhaveu, show that the British destroyers by swift, circling, movements round thecruisers frustrated the submarine428 words
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Article69 1914-12-30 5 (Reuter's Special War Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 29th of Dec. at 3-35 p.m. ENEMY’S PRECIPITATE RETREAT. Petrograd, December 29. A Tetrograd communique states: The German attack, in Central PeUnd have everywhere been w.«. heavy 1°„, the 5.000 cipitately. d n December 26. prisoners were captured on TheRuseianetook69 words
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Article577 1914-12-30 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 29th of Dec. at 3-50 p.m. Eye-Witness’s Account. London, December 28 Ihe Eye-witness, continuing his statement, declares: righting on the 21st c mtinued with determination. Our efforts were directed to the lessening of a small gap in our centre. The Germans were577 words
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Article970 1914-12-30 5 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram Received 29th of Dec. at 12 Noon. U S. NOTE TO GREAT BRITAIN. Washington, December 30. 1 The United States Government has sont a long Note to Great Britain, insisting upon an early improvement in the treatment of American commerce by the970 words
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Article366 1914-12-30 5 Motion For A Receiver. Before Mr. Justico L. P. Ebden iu tho Supreme Court yesterday afternoon morning was resumed the hearing of the suit, Attorney-General and Yeoh Paik Tatt (relator) vs the Trustees of the Seh Yeoh Kongsi, for a motion for an order to appoint366 words
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60 1914-12-30 5 Dec. 28 By Balance $54,267.81 29 Teik Chin Co., Ld. 20.00 K. Pachee 300.00 Penang Chinese Chamber of Commerce 100 00 Coolies of Lee Kang Kin, Bukit Tambun 25.00 A. C. Hardouin and Brothers 50.00 Yeo Boon Wan 50 00 G. T. L60 words
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Article99 1914-12-30 5 Dec. 28 By Balance 412.08 29 Miss Allan 20.00 Anglo Chinese Girls’ School 55.85 English and Chinese Methodist Mission Sunday School 12.03 G. T. L 20 00 Balance Dec. 29. 519.96 Amount previously acknowledged 6,613.33 Total $7,133.29 Messrs. Pritchard and Co.’s Beach Street establishment will be closed99 words
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Article291 1914-12-30 5 Excellent entries, as will be seen from the lists we publish on page 3 to day, have been received for the Penang Races which are to bj held in the 7tb aud 9th of next month. Qiven favourable weather there should be a highly satisfactory meeting, and we291 words
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Article261 1914-12-30 5 The hearing of the case against the nineteen Tamils, who werecharged with boing members of an unlawful society, was called this morning before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Second Court. Mr. S. F. Brereton Martiu, who appeared on behalf of all the defendants, said that ho261 words
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Article170 1914-12-30 5 Returned Banish** Charged. Su San Poh, a returned banishee, who is under remand at the civil prison pending his trial at the next Assizes, was this morning charged before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Second Court with escaping from legal custody, to wit, from the civil170 words
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Article113 1914-12-30 5 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allou Dennys Co by auction and private tender yesterday, 42,236 lbs. were sold Smoked Sheet Good to $lOB No. 2 $B5 $lO5 Unsmoked Sheet 70 86 No. 1 Crepe $lOl 2 870 3 $67 4 857„ 65113 words
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Article83 1914-12-30 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 2 —The Freedom ”of Germany. England and Egypt. Liberty of the Press. 3 —Tho Prospects for Rubber. Hockey. P.C.C. Quoits Tournament. January Rice Mooting. 6. —Tho Position in Poland The Foundations of National Confidence. A Damning Dossior. The83 words
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Article151 1914-12-30 5 Wednesday, December 30. 10-30 a.m. Matins 6-15 p.ra. Choir Practice Thursday, December 31. New Yoar’s Eve 6 p.m. Evensong and Short Sermon Friday, Circumcision of Our Lord 8 a.m. Holy Communion 6 p.m Service of lute cession in time of War Sunday, 2nd Sunday after Christmas151 words
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Article186 1914-12-30 5 Farcjuhar Street. The usual Watchniglit Service will bo held at 11 p.m, Deeember 31. preceded by a Social Gathering in tho Schoolroom at 10-15 p.m. As there was no quorum the Annual General Meeting of the Perak River Valley Rubber Company, Limited, fixed for to-day, was186 words
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Advertisement97 1914-12-30 5 HORSE FOOD The best horses must have the best food. Don’t insult and injure them by giving inferior substitutes. This food is good value for your money. Penang Cycle Emporium, 12. KING STREET. THc GPEAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. Hbad Officr: —SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment in All Forms.97 words
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Article1333 1914-12-30 6 THE FOUNDATIONS OF NATIONAL 1 CONFIDENCE. v I Bt Colonel F N. Mauds, C.B. Hardly a day uow pis-es that, I am not reminded of a story Ulysses S Grant used to tell against himself of the early days of the Atnericau Civil War, before he1,333 words
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Article497 1914-12-30 6 Paris, December 1. A Yellow Book showing the German military party’s aggressive resolve and also the formation a d methodicil development throughout Germany of public opinion in favour of war has just been issued. It contains in a section headed Warnings a striking despatch dited November 22497 words
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Article679 1914-12-30 6 In a leading article tha Shanghai Mercury I says it has seeu enough of corres- j pondence between oversea aud home Chinese to be convinced that the former take not only a great, social and business interest, in what goes ou in their mother-land, but are also679 words
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Article316 1914-12-30 6 A Solicitor’s Statement Sydney, December 4 Mr A J. Taylor, of Messrs. Taylor and Greanwei!, solicitors of Sydney, baa made available for publication a letter from a Loudon solicitor containing the following references to outrages upon Belgian children —“A member of the same church a-* Mrs Fisher, wife316 words
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Article452 1914-12-30 6 We very much regret that it should hav been insinuated by a writer of some not that great discontent exists in Russia at tha slow progress of tbe Allies on tbe western front. We are iu a position to state on very high authority that no such452 words
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Article222 1914-12-30 6 “To instil a little initiative and enterprise iuto the Blumb3ring Briton, he must be hit with a hriek So runs the Novem her leport of the British Chamber of Commerce for Spun, in discussing the failure of the B’itish manufacturer to seize the opportunities which the war222 words
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Article287 1914-12-30 6 I It is gratifying: to be able to record instances of tbe good treatment of British officers in the bards of the, Germans Lieutenant 11. Talbot, of the 11th Hussars sou of Lord Edmund Talbot, the Chief Unionist Whip, has informed his parents that he is287 words
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Article1108 1914-12-30 6 Bt one from the Front. North-West France No man is ever the same after being under fire in a pitched battle. Its marches, counter-marches, bivouacs, and surprises provide a school of experiences altogether unique. The rush of impressions which flood and possess him strike his soul with1,108 words
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Article634 1914-12-30 6 UNSCRUPULOUS METHODS IN AMERICA. Appeals to Cupidity. Mr. Maurice Low, in tho Morning Pott, discusses iu a lengthy article sent from Washington the persistent and unscrupulous campaign of the Germans in the United States to impress Americau opiuiou in their favour. Their first effort in thisdirection failed,634 words
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Advertisement66 1914-12-30 6 A Germ D.s’rcyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison from a wound wh a u Chamberlain’s i' n Udrn is promptly applied. It is au antis 'pti ami <1 strays the germs which cause disease» It also cause! wounds to heal without maturation and iu66 words
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Advertisement61 1914-12-30 6 At ev- rv word a reputation dies, S'» n rg the poet ia lone aees past; And 1 his ’R just as true to-day as then, For some men lose their reputations fast But there are bn-jbt exceptions to thp rule, Where reputations always will endure; Especially is it so,61 words
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Advertisement51 1914-12-30 6 The Children’s Colds. W atch the children's colds and cure them before they weaken the vital fv. Use Chamberlain's Gcujh Remedy freely. It is per-; fectiy safe. It has b*eo tested by chemists ;and pronounced free from injurious substances and costs but a trifle. For sale bv all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement12 1914-12-30 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night. ri.>ds Croat Peppermint Care la 6d.12 words
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Advertisement46 1914-12-30 6 MARTIN’S ASTEELt fofor Ladies.l WEW FRENChI REMEDY. THERAPION No. 1 W|S»l ‘ii INJECTIONS. THERAPION No 2 CURESJUMD POISON, BAD LEGS. SKIN ERUpVlol^ THERAPION No 3 •oEd svfg2Ss^s£"s^ drains lost vigor.*?. SEND STAMP SI? I tf, ,STS PRrCE «N ENGLAND. 29. p~CURE~| THERAPION s t v akl46 words
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Article171 1914-12-30 7 Americans are congratulating themselves Tanal 0 f the P^ama Canal Act which ex-m >ted American Coastwise shipping from payment of tolls a discrimi .ation which necessitated energetic protest by our own and other European Governments During the first two morn* since the canal was opened for traffic171 words
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Article173 1914-12-30 7 The Dutch newspapers, which are now quoted so frequently by our own Press, on account of their excellent war intelligence, have their own peculiar method of publication, admirably adapted to a country where huge criculations are impossible. They depend very little on casual sale at shops or173 words
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Article435 1914-12-30 7 Malay Hunter Fhot. Our Kuala Lumpur cou emp rarv reports that a Mi ay bu-iter name i Mtt Stm was shot by a companion whilst afr r a de*r in tb« jungle eiV the 10: b mile, Beutong roid, on Dec. 24'h. It appears the men bad be°n435 words
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Advertisement201 1914-12-30 7 Whooping Cough. VVhon your child has whoopiug cough be careful to keep the cough loose and expectoration easy by giviug Chamberlain’* Cough Kemedy as may be required This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully in many epidemics, and201 words
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Advertisement10 1914-12-30 7 For Chrome Cho«t. Complaints Wood Great. Peppermint Cure. Is. 6110 words
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Advertisement240 1914-12-30 7 HOTEL NORMAN. PENANG’S SELECT RESIDENTIAL HOTEL. ENGLISH PROPRIETORS IP. LARGE AIRY OOMS FACING THE SEA. COLD STORAGE FOOD Undfr the pat-omgo of H.M. Judges. Medical Officers. Colonial Secretaries, Magistrates. Consuls, etc. Terms: —MODERATE Special ratps to Officials, Planters an«l F.M.S. Visitors. The New Bar and Bii iard Room is the240 words
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Advertisement1298 1914-12-30 8 For Motor Car Insurance YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN The Excess Insurance Co., Ltd. AGENTS: Adamson, Gilfillan Co., Ltd. nannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnncr w n THE LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY INCORPORATE 1) BY J 1 CHARTER A.l>. \7o riAHE undesigned, having be ■-< JL Agents for the above Corporation, now prepared to accept MARINE1,298 words
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