Straits Echo, 13 October 1915
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Straits Echo
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Title Section36 1915-10-13 1 Straits Echo I AILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annus PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 18th OCTOBEK, 1915. Single Copy, 10 coots. No. 23436 words
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Advertisement932 1915-10-13 1 u» Af»f> TIANO LEE tf CO. p M ul 9 KtuU ls*mp*r. ■«Vila ritwil Th* Doctor odrisec »nd rteoa» montis. It it nomrUkimg, i«vi- gonUng Btroagthoaif lac MUUMHaauNMa«u*ju ims jtr; BANKS. For Cars on Hire EMPIRE •'The Little Ariitocrq*'' Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7\932 words
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Advertisement18 1915-10-13 1 TO LET, m 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428, BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET HEALIHY. APPLY H 53, Beach Street. J18 words
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1730 1915-10-13 2 Jean Constant - (By Jean Constant Do you imagine, Gottlieb, that I am so wanting in common sense that I never thought of tbit, mean* of escape As soon as ever I recovered from the shock and realised that the U 38 was sinking, my very1,730 words
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Advertisement670 1915-10-13 2 Government of Kedah PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT. TENDERS FOR IIETAL SUPPLY FOR NORTH KEDAH. 1 LENDERS will be received at the Office of the Adviser to the Kedah Government, Alor Star, up to noon of the 18th day of October, 1915, for the supply for three years of the whole of670 words
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Advertisement59 1915-10-13 2 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don’t doctor your blood far rheumatism. Use an external application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In a few days it will Ret you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red bbod to your veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement74 1915-10-13 2 FINS mm do not over-exert th e bowels, they merely assist nature. Tiny but thorough, gentle as Nature Do net gripe. Of Chemist?, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. sb, Singapore. THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO.. LTD. IIiAD Orvica: —SINGAPORE. Life74 words
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Advertisement580 1915-10-13 2 For Household Linens. PENANG. Damask Bed Linen. W'J i White Fambr'c embroidery trimmed with embroidery edging 3 small and 1-large mat. Price $1.95 per set. titched border with embroidered design. Also other designs Price $1.50 each. DUCHESS SET Newest design. Lace centre and edging, size of runner 42 by 11580 words
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Article339 1915-10-13 3 Sucoessfvl Opening Night. The new Cirque, which got good press notices during its tour in the Federated Malay States, opened for the first time in Penang last night at the Dato Kramat Gardens. Without a doubt this is one of the finest circuses that has ever visited339 words
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Article233 1915-10-13 3 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yesterday afternoon There were present Mr. W. Peel (President) Mr- A. F. Goodrich, Mr. Ytoh Guan Seok, Mr. P. T. Allen, and Mr. J Mitchell, with Mr. L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer) and Mr. L.233 words
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Article125 1915-10-13 3 Handicaps for the Opening Dat. Poliowing are the handicaps for the first day of the Singapore Autumn meeting Race No. I. —The Friar 10.3, Tom Tom 10.2, Batu Gajah 92, La Cocotte 86, Hedonist 8.5. Venture 8, Friendless 7.11, Sandy Creek 7.7. Race No. 2— Charity 11.2, Brown125 words
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Article83 1915-10-13 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs Allen Dennys A Co. by auction sale yesterday and during tho w6@k Smoked Ribbed Sheet 8128 to $l3l Plain $125 No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $123 $127 Unamoked Sheet $l2O $124 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet $ll6 $ll783 words
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Article23 1915-10-13 3 The following tie has been fixed for to-morrow Veterans Double Handicap. Swan and W Motion 8r v« Hutson and Brown.23 words
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Article970 1915-10-13 3 Liar of Presents. Mr Bachee Achan and Family, a dress-ing-case Nonia Ong Gaik Kwee, a pair of Earthen toys ;Mr Gan Ngoh Bee, Bock Koon; Mr Cecil Mathieu one bottle perfume Mr and Mrs E O Mathieu, one bottle Eau de Cologne Mr and Mrs Ong Kean Choon,970 words
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Article109 1915-10-13 3 Fourteen or fifteen coolies were imprisoned j in the top floor of a fiercely burning building in the Wanchai district, Hongkong, early on the morning of the 4th inst, their secape being cut off through the destruction by the flames of the staircase leading to109 words
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Advertisement649 1915-10-13 3 THE NEW CIRQUE. (of London Paris) Great Success of the Opening Programme. Each turn last night met with rapturous applause. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! AND EVERY EVENING AT 9-15. AT THE DATO RRAMAT GARDENS A High Class Circus and Variety Company of European Artistes. Freely acknowledged by the Press to be absolutely649 words
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Advertisement582 1915-10-13 3 QUALITY is the point which is necessary in an enjoyable Cigarette. 1 i 1 1 1 I i i i i g 1 i 1 1 1 Y| R.OINIA CICAR.ETT£SI t/. i 2 g 1 g 1 I That’s why “EMBASSY VIRGINIA No. 77 has been justly described as THE582 words
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Article, Illustration96 1915-10-13 4 daily (except Sunday* «id pablie holiday a) AT TH K CRITERION PRESS. Lto Nj. 59, Beach Street, Penang. P*ic». Daily Local m $24 per ajirnra Ontatation... Postage Extra, tfaii Edition (Po«t Free) $17.50 CABI.H ADD&IS3 ECHO—PENANG.*’ Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 345 N ti. 11 butiiM*96 words
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Article1416 1915-10-13 4 It is one of the defects o c democracy that it tends to slowness of executive action. The drawback becomes glaringly apparent in war time, when a military quickness of decision is essential, particularly when the chief enemy, as in the case of England’s war todiy, is1,416 words
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Article931 1915-10-13 4 The Hon. Mr. R Young left for the Southern Settlement yesterday evening by the 8.8. Klang. The engagement is announced of Mr. J.B Robless, Shipping <’lerk, Kouioklyke Pakevaart Maatschapp.j, to Miss Ferroa, daughter of Mr Ferroa of the Eastern Shipping Company. Mr Okabe, a Secretary of the931 words
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Article944 1915-10-13 4 Sir Edward Grey has indeed reached the pinnacle of fame. His photograph is now being used to ornament chocolate boxes It is thirty-one years to-day since au in fernational conference at Washington made Greenwich the universal meridian. Soma opposed the decision on anti-British grounds, others for religious or944 words
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Advertisement134 1915-10-13 4 Always the very latest here. Kj@rn©iE& Just out a good assortment of Song PostCards, beautifully illustrated in colours. Sold in sets only at 25 cents per set. They comprise the following:— It’s a long way to 1 ipperary. Kiss Me Good-Bye. ilow can 1 bear to Leave Thee'r Sandy Boy.134 words
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Article1110 1915-10-13 5 (Renter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ALLIES’ PL\N$. TROOPS MASSED At' SALONIKA. Loudon, October 12, 4.45 p in. Tbe correspondent of the Daily Neivg at Athens states that the original plan of Allies has been changed Troops are itill being landed at Salonika, but instead of small parties going steadily1,110 words
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Article83 1915-10-13 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 12. At tbe Meeting of the Jimah Rubber Co. Mr. Snodgrass, who presided, said that provided fair prices were obtained for rubber, such as ware ruling at present, it was hoped to pay off the mortgage on the estate by April.83 words
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Article595 1915-10-13 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE London. October 12, 5.55 p.m A Petrograd communique states that the Russians north-west and south-west of Dvnisk are attacking the Germans whom they have dislodged from the villages and trenches and are pursuing. The Russians j have occupied a fresh595 words
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Article359 1915-10-13 5 Mr. Hamilton Fyfe, writing from Petrograd last month, says M. Krivosheen, Minister of Agriculture, has given me definite assurances in figures about the Russian harvest, which completely dispel all doubts thrown by German agent# upon it unusual size and value. In Siberia it is tru9 the year359 words
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Article523 1915-10-13 5 SIR JOHN FRENCH'S REPORT. SEVERE GERMAN REVERSE., London, Oct. 12. Field-Marshal Sir John French reports that the Gsrman attack south of the Canal on October 8 was made in great strength. Not a man succeeded in getting within forty yards of our trenches. The attack between Hulluch523 words
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Article27 1915-10-13 5 Oct. 7By Balance $1,282.72 12 Ladies’ Bridge Table at Golf Club for September 27.00 Balance, Oct. 12 $1,309.72 Amount previously acknowledged 18,558.21 Total ...$19,867.9327 words
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Article203 1915-10-13 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. Tbe following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Monday, the 11th inst: The Balkans. A German aviator dropped bombs on Nish. Six were killed. Italy will not share in the Balkan lighting. Roumania will remain neutral. A German Lieutenant of the Aviation203 words
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Article844 1915-10-13 5 Among the many good things in the special number of Land and Water, celebrating the Year of War, is Mr. A. H. Pollen’s admirable summary of the naval activities of the period. His fine tribute to the silent but tremendous achievement of our Navy will bo read by844 words
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Article688 1915-10-13 5 HENG KHEOK MENG-HEAH SIEW CHEH. A wedding of unusual interest to tbe Chinese community of Penang took place at Northam Lodge the palatial residence of Mr. Heah Swee Lee, J.P, yesterday, when Mr. Heng Kheok Meng, second sou of Mr. Heng Meab Hak was married to Miss688 words
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Article186 1915-10-13 5 Three Policemen Killed. (Fvin Our Own Corr&pondmL') Ipoh, October 12. Three policemen and a Chinese civilian have been killed by gang robbers at Chenderiang. The robbers, a large band, I broke into two shop houses. The Police ware called and a number of robbers, who i186 words
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Article59 1915-10-13 5 The following articles wiil be found on our outside pages: Page. 2. —Last Minutes in a Sunken German Submarine. 3. —The New Cirque. Municipal Commission. Singapore Races. Penang Rubber Auction. P. C- C. Tennis Tournament. Wedding Presents. 6. —My Treatment in Germany. The Little Grandsire.” Experts and the War.59 words
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Article1102 1915-10-13 6 F. A. MeKenxie - MORE PRISONERS’ STORIES. II. The Brighter 8idb. By F. A. MeKenxie. The German treatment of the British prisoners of war differs wid ly. In one camp the men are dealt with reasonably and sensibly in another every possible humiliation or hardship is inflicted upon them. In1,102 words
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Article842 1915-10-13 6 Frank R. Heath - By Frank R. Heath. The Russian Navy, like Petrograd, whose begetter in a sense it was, is the creation of Peter the Great. Its immediate origin seems almost like a fairy tale. Peter’s father, Alexis, one of the best and mo9t enlightened of the Muscovite Czars, has842 words
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Article1130 1915-10-13 6 David Ockham - A PLEA FOR THE STATUS QUO ANTE BELLOC. (By David Ockham) In the days of the consulship of Plancus magazine editors were accustomed to in- j dulge in the harmless practice of conduct- c ing a symposium.” Lest the reader may have forgotten in these strenuous1,130 words
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Article863 1915-10-13 6 Accused Convicted. The hearing was concluded yesterday, afternoon before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel of the case against Adji bin Junus, employed as a quartermaster on board the s.s. Carnarvonshire and charged with voluntary causing hurt to one Mr. Jordan, Second Officer on the stme ship. Court Inspector Nicol863 words
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Article871 1915-10-13 6 LORD CHANCELLORS AND LONGEVITY. Terse Nonagenarians. London, September 6. Although the modern annals of the j Woolsack are now adorned by the names of three nonagenarians—Lord Lyndhurst, Lord St. Leonards, and Lord Halsbury—yet they can scarcely be said strikingly to support the pleasing theory that the law is871 words
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Article913 1915-10-13 6 ROADS AND FIELDS STREWN WITH CORPSES. Contots Escorted by Criminals The following letter has been received in London from a trustworthy Armenian sourcs in Paris In a recent article, the Journal </- Oenive gives a short survey of the attempts which are being made by the Turks to913 words
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Advertisement57 1915-10-13 6 It Never Fails. Chanberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dyseutery in either children or adults, and the most violent cases of cramp colic or paius in the stomach give way to a lew doses ot this medicine bate, sure, always cures57 words
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Advertisement10 1915-10-13 6 Fur Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure Is, 6d.10 words
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Advertisement63 1915-10-13 6 In a hot climate such as this harmful bacteria multiply very quickly, and that is the reason of stomach and bowel complaints being so prevalent. These troubles are difficult to cure unless the right medicine be taken. WOODS' MEAT PEPPERMINT CORE is a medicine of sound ourative properties And particularly63 words
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Advertisement37 1915-10-13 6 ChiMrtn's Coofhs. Why let the children rook their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their oolds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and dealers.37 words
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Article2382 1915-10-13 7 Rudyard Kipling - LIFE IN TBENCH Ed UN THE MOUNIAIN 81DE. Fifth Article. By Rudyard Kipling. Very early m the morning I met Alan Breck, with a half-healed bullet-scrape across the badge ot his nose, and an Alpine cap over one ear. His people a lew hundred years ago bad2,382 words
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Advertisement92 1915-10-13 7 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diptheria is usually contracted when the chi’d has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighbourhood children that hive colds should be kept at. home and off92 words
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Advertisement263 1915-10-13 7 FHE SECRET TO HEALTH RESTORING. BOOKS of advice, given by Dr. K. C. Diss, a physician of over 50 years’ experience in the above subject, can be obtained post free from the following places: PENANG RUBBER STAMP Co., 40. Church Street, Penang. THE FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co., 49, Lahat263 words
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Advertisement1592 1915-10-13 8 KL 3S> ms Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Eleotrio Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAYICATION CO., LTD. Fo* Intbndbd to Sail. Sthambr. Singapore. Homeward Port1,592 words
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