Straits Echo, 15 October 1915
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Title Section35 1915-10-15 1 Straits Echo PAitV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, FRIDAY, lStli OCTOBER, 1915. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. L'3635 words
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Advertisement1015 1915-10-15 1 u 6 f Bsai Stttuu SM. ll| 111 'S fl A i c UU Am*»: TIANO LEE f CO., ff K»il* Lj»p*r. •R''EIH3IBSIiISI!III)S[|SR9QK! For Cars on Hire EMPIRE "The Little Aristocrat 1 C all at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Just Unpacked A1,015 words
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Advertisement15 1915-10-15 1 TO LEX 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428. BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QOIET HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Bench Street.15 words
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Article1061 1915-10-15 2 THE UNCEASING VIGIL IN THE NORTH SEA. From Naval Correspondent. The First Lord of the Admiralty announced that the losses inflicted upon German submarines have been formidable. By doing so Mr. Balfour crystallised the stories told by the naval men who have come in1,061 words
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Article887 1915-10-15 2 Hazard» aid A Success. London Morning Po»t, September 14. WheD an officer returned to hie regiment from short home leave he found that his men had been much worried by German snipers, an I his efforts to get rid of the pests, he thm describes887 words
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Advertisement921 1915-10-15 2 WAKTT33D, COMPETENT COMPOSITORS. Salary according to qualification. Apply in person to FOREMAN, Straits Echo." NOTICE. Singapore and Straits Directory, 1916. ALL papers in the hands of the public referring to the Directory should be returned to the Publishers at once. Firms, Planting Companies or individuals whose names were omitted from921 words
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Advertisement44 1915-10-15 2 Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in less time than any other treatment. For sale by all Dispensariea and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement59 1915-10-15 2 Sunshine tod Common Sense. Don't doctor your blood far rheumatism Use an external application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm In a few days it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement370 1915-10-15 2 ALLZ' i DENNYS CO., Penang, tj BUBBRR BRO H BBS, PROPRIETORS OP THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. SfU.ES HELD EVERY TUESDRY RUBBER bought 0. ssld by PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIVATI TENDER. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER transhipped and insured to anj PORT at Minima» ratio. RIMER SALE ROOMS at No. 7.370 words
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Article497 1915-10-15 3 r P.CC vs. H.L.FC A friendly game of football was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon before a large concourse of interested spectators between the Penang Cricket Club and a team representing the Hutton Lane Football Club. After an interesting game the Cricket Club won by three goals497 words
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222 1915-10-15 3 Minister of War Sees no Present Need for Compulsion. London, Sept. 13.—The announcement of the recommendations for national service made to the Cabinet by Lord Crewe’s Commiitea in its several reports, has not only been widely discussed in political circle (says the Daily News and222 words
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Article198 1915-10-15 3 During the past eight months the arrivals of coolies in Ceylon were 3,088 less than in the corresponding period of 1914, and the number leaving the island was 14,171 less. The train route continues to be largely used, the arrivals being 56,026 against 2,712 by the steamer198 words
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Article611 1915-10-15 3 POSSESSION OF COUNTERFEIT COINS. A Chinaman named Woon Meow Lim was yesterday charged before Mr. R. Scott, District Judge, with being in possession of counterfeit silver coins. The accused claimed trial. Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted. It would appear that the accused gave information to a Chinese Clerk611 words
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Article365 1915-10-15 3 Friction Among German Generals. According to the Retch quoted by the Morning Rost correspondent friction has arisen between the various members of the higher German command. General von Hindenburg’s party insist ypon advance at all costs. Another party, beaded by General von Mackensen, advise the securing of a365 words
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Advertisement491 1915-10-15 3 FOR SALE. OTOR CAR, Straker Squire, 5 Seater, 15 Horse Power, 1913 Model, M Excellent condition 608» AppJj to BOX No. 14, c/o Strait» Echo. For a Short Season Only! THE Grand Opera Co. of PENANG. AT THE King Street Theatre To-night, Friday, 15th Oct., TH* COMPANY WILL STAGE 11491 words
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Advertisement574 1915-10-15 3 I I I t 1 2 I I 2 a 2 i 2 2 2 2 2 QUALITY is the point which is necessaryin an enjoyable Cigarette. •4? <SL K; That’s why “EMBASSY ''IfcOlNlA c, car.ett£S Bristol lokdchc^-; VIRGINIA No. 77 has been justly described as THE CIGARETTE I DE574 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-10-15 4 Published daily (except Sundays and pvblio holidays) AT TRI CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. Nj. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Fbicb. Dailj Local $24 per annua. Outitation... Postage Extra. Uaii Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N d All buain... eenxßtinicationa ahculd95 words
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Article1279 1915-10-15 4 For the hrst maritime nation in the world whose existence at all times has depended upon the Navy a section of the British people seem to possess little confidence in the fleet and are apparently ignorant of sea power. Otherwise there would not be the persistent desire1,279 words
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Article81 1915-10-15 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 14 At the Singapore Rubber Auction 333 tons of rubber were offered for sale and 268 tons were sold at the following prices Smoked sheets $134 to $137 per picul fair $127 $133 >i plain $127 $l3l ribbed $122 $126 Plain81 words
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Article736 1915-10-15 4 Dr. G Weir, of Malacca, is going on leave shortly. Rev. Bro. Stephen arrived here this morning from the Southern Settlement by the s.B. Ipoh Major A R J Dewar, 2nd Superinteu-; dent of Police, has returned from his holi- i day in Japan. Messrs. R. T.736 words
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Article47 1915-10-15 4 We are informed that there will be no performances after Saturday the 16th instant until Monday, Ist November, as the bandsmen will be away on their annual holiday The Hon. Secretary will be glad to receive applications for Band engagements in November and following months.47 words
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Article34 1915-10-15 4 S(lti|or Subscription. We have received the following wire from Mr. Alma Baker. Mrs. Noel Walker wires that, up to date, the Selangor subscriptions towards the Malayan Air Squadron amonnt to $6,100."34 words
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Article1040 1915-10-15 4 j Perhaps no charity which the war has vokou takes a finer or more enduriog shape f t ian the gift to Queen Mary of the famous S'.ar and Garter Hotel, at Richmond, by the Auctioneers’ and Estate Agents’ lustituie. J'j'hiB magnificent building, designed Lj Barry, and situated1,040 words
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Advertisement135 1915-10-15 4 The Eastern Trading Co. beg to announce that they have been appointed Wholesale Agents 8 Distributors FOR J PENANG, PERAK, KEDAH TONGKAE X OF DAISUKE AKIHA’S (PRIVATE and PUBLIC USE.) On Sale Retail and on View at All the Principal Rickshaw Dealers' Stores. MIMIKKIHMMnnnnnnMHIMIKMMI Humphrey Taylor Co., LIQUEUR DISTILLERS, BLOOMSBURY135 words
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Article920 1915-10-15 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SITUATION IN THE NORTH. GERMANS FORCED BACK. Petrogmd, October 13. A Petrograd communique states At ieast three euemy divisions were routed at Strypa i'be situation in the north is also splendid. Toe Dvinsk Municipality is returning to the towu, and the public services,920 words
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Article648 1915-10-15 5 GERMAN POSITIONS BATTERED. Amsterdam, October 13. < A correspondent at the German headquarters, telegraphing on October 11, states that an artillery due! of great violence took place in Champagne. He mentions that the French are attemp ng especially to disturb j the German communications by heavy calibre648 words
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Article767 1915-10-15 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SERBIA INVADED. GERMAN VERSION. Amsterdam, October 13. A Berlin communique states j The resistance of the Serbians is only able slightly to check our advance. We stormed a village southward of Belgrade aud the heights eastward of that town. Our attack on Pozarevao, thirty-five767 words
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Article42 1915-10-15 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, October 12. The Reserve Force and Civil Guard Committee are exempting persons employed in vessels trading to Singapore. To-day’s Tides —High water 329 a.m. and 4.38 p.m.; Low water 10.44 am. and 10.16 p.m.42 words
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Article399 1915-10-15 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyruht Telegram. ON LOMDON AREA. IMMATERIAL DAMAGE London, October 14 The Pi-ass Bureau aaiouiC33 thit a Zippelin raid took place yesterday evening on a portion of the London area, aad a certain 1 number of incendiary and explosive bombs were dropped. Small Material Damage. The399 words
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Article323 1915-10-15 5 Circus Horae Killed. An accident took place in Beach Street this afternoon, resulting in a horse belonging to the New Cirque being killed. From the information we gathered it would appear that this horse, together with another, was drawing a cart on which were posters, advertising323 words
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Article608 1915-10-15 5 SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, October 14 The Marine Insurance 'Association has i received from London a wire notifying hostile submarine activity in the Mediterrt anean. No particulars were given in the i wire but five ships have, it is said, been sunk. (Renter’s Service.)608 words
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Article550 1915-10-15 5 CHARGE WITHDRAWN. The case against Low Ah Seng, ricksha coolie of Mr. Samuel Fung, charged wi|h pulling his ricksha in a rash manuer, there- by knocking down a Kling boy and fractur- ing a rib, was withdrawn by the Soiicitor- General. Mr. V. G. Ezecbiel, the Magistrate,550 words
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53 1915-10-15 5 Oct. 13 By Balauce $38,310.89 14 C. Martin -2$ 00 Government Servants in the District of Balik Pulau, 10th monthly subscription 16.24 G. Smith-Steinmetz October November subscription, Home Fund” 40.00 Balance, Oct. 14 38,392.18 Remitted to London £lO,OOO on 24-2-15 85,618.73 Total subscriptions53 words
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Article22 1915-10-15 5 Oct. 12 By Balauce $1,309.72 14 C. Martin 15.00 Balauce, Oct. 14] $1,324.72 Amount previously acknowledged 18,558.21 Total ...$19,*****22 words
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Article55 1915-10-15 5 The October Monthly? Medal Competition viz 100 yards handicap will be held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, the 17th instant, at 11 a.m. Entries will be received up to within half an hour of the start of the race. A list of > the handicaps can55 words
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Article61 1915-10-15 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 2. —On the Track of the Submarine. A New Way with Snipers. 3. —Association Football. The Cabinet and National Service Police Coort News. Divided Opinion. 6. —North Manchurian Plague Prevention Service. Chetideriang Outrage.. Increased Taxation. Java Trade Conditions.61 words
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3502 1915-10-15 6 SUMMRBT OF THIRD ANNUAL GrNBBXL Report. Marbin, September 20. To His Excellency, The Minister for Foreign Affairs, Peking. Si*. 1 have the honour to submit a brief summary of the Third Annual Genera) Report of the North Manchurian Plague Prevention Service for the year ending3,502 words
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Article672 1915-10-15 6 ROBBERS ATTACK POLICE. Four Persons Killed Further details to hand of the ChenderiaDg village robbery show that the outrage was committed on Oct. Bth at about 7.30 p.m. by a fully armed gang of Cantonese, numbering between fifteen and thirty, who approached the village by the road from672 words
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Article273 1915-10-15 6 Weltevreden, October 9. Says the Java correspondent of the B.F.P. Tyade conditions have in no wise changed —if anything, the Batavia market has been somewhat “panicky” daring the week. Owing to the rumours current as to the probability of coffee and tobocco being declared contraband, quotations for273 words
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Article29 1915-10-15 6 The following i 8 the result of the tie played off yesterday Single Handicap At R N B Byatt beat W H Threlfall 6—4. 26 I—2.29 words
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Article880 1915-10-15 6 CEYLON’S CONTRIBUTION TO THF MOTHER-COUNTRY. Million Sterling to- be Raisbo There was an atmosphere of interesting expectancy in the proceedings of the Ceylon Legislative Council on September 30. The first signs of it, says the Timet of Ceylon were in the colonnades in Queen Street where people of880 words
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Advertisement92 1915-10-15 6 Diphtheria—How it Map Be Avoided. Diptheiia is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of tho diphtheria germs. r-When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighbourhood children that have colds ahould be kept at home and off92 words
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Advertisement81 1915-10-15 6 There are two stages in the status of a preparation sold to the public under .recommendation. The first is an experimental, purchase, as a trial. If that .trial does not produce results the article is not bought again. WOODS’ MEAT PEPPERMINT CURE passed the experimental stage over 20 years ago.81 words
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Advertisement12 1915-10-15 6 For Children’» Hacking Cough at Night. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, 1». 6d12 words
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Advertisement10 1915-10-15 6 For Chronio Chest Complaints, Woods' Great peppermint Gve Is. W.10 words
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Article1434 1915-10-15 7 F. A. Mekenzie - V.—BITTER HUMILIATION. By F. A. Mekenzie. I was for some weeks a prisoner of war at Ohrdruf, where there is a large camp for captured English.'French and Russians,” said the young one-armed British Columbian. The most terrible thing there was the treatment of the Russian prisoners. They are1,434 words
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Article458 1915-10-15 7 A Zurich correspondent, writing on August 18, says: The peasant wood-carvers of Switzerland, whose handiwork is so well known to thousands of British tourists, though badly hit by the war, are managing to make ends meet by manufacturing wooden limbs for soldiers mutilated in the war. The458 words
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Advertisement221 1915-10-15 7 THE SECRET TO HEALTH RESTORING. BOOKS of advice, given by Dr. K. C. Dabs, a physician of over 50 years’ experi- ence 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., <221 words
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Advertisement57 1915-10-15 7 It Never Fails. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diirrhoea Remedy is all its name implies It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most violent nagfis of cramp colic or pains in the stomach give*way to a few doses of this medicine Bafe, sure, always cures. For57 words
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Advertisement51 1915-10-15 7 In Every Bungalow suoh a simple, safe remedy as PINKETTES the tiny laxatives, are needed. They do not gripe bat simply assist nature, and cause no reacting oonstipation. Children can safely take them. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Go., Dept. 6b,51 words
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Advertisement210 1915-10-15 7 I c oc r j oc X DOC DOooOOC DCDO 0 BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. Contraotora to THE ADMIRALTY. THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. vJ o n o n ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL St* m W- AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT210 words
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Advertisement1676 1915-10-15 8 o» S.H.C® Wireleu Telejrzphy, 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. Mall Service Outward. Homeward LARES RY MAIL STEAMER:* “A” Accommodation. 1st class 2ndcl&5B To Lonuon or Plymouth... $600-001,676 words
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