Straits Echo, 16 February 1917
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Title Section35 1917-02-16 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 16th FEBRUARY, 1917. Sintle Copy, 10 cents. No. 38.35 words
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Advertisement1210 1917-02-16 1 ■OLUfI «4 One for sale new 1916 and 2 second-hand G A NK S < 1913 Model eufmobile cabs in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order complete with Accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and lull particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor1,210 words
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Advertisement31 1917-02-16 1 s milk* ViT? r INFANTS 'Up k Jiru I» r.ir mr ff!KO W «ICH IS me BBT >*T <•* e SS*. VfcJ-'-TION* FOR USt.jE'’ SJC! w.t.< JV < BS s yj —*e Mil31 words
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Article923 1917-02-16 2 David Ockham - By David Ockham. No, this is not going to be a political disquisition. But as a student of human nature aod a picker*up of unconsidered trifles, I have found the House of Commons in war, regarded from the social and not the political aspect, quite923 words
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Article973 1917-02-16 2 AN UNPROVOKED AS3AULT. Attempt to Bixii ax Inspictoe, An interesting oase has been disposed of in Grit Police Court by Mr, E, A< Dickson, Magistrate, says the T.O.M, Three Sikh constables were charged with having assaulted a Bengali carter at Grit on the evening of January973 words
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Article195 1917-02-16 2 Penan*, February 16. M P p T T. P *B.BO a mi# niters Gold leaf tii Wb,t.P.pp.r «00 «ICV Tr.n, P.ppsr ,4 »110 »0«. Mac. Piokmga Mb,,,,. S°: m -»0 »ii,„. H.tm.g.llo. 15 bif.r, Ha»:,,. e.,.r iNo i 10a ,»i„. (.Basket 4.1« b* Tlr C»pra Bundrisd 9.00 salsa (Tahbßn195 words
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Article177 1917-02-16 2 Fbna.no, 16th Fbbruabt 1117. Beby— e<i. Soup per catty 16 Roast 84 Bteaks 14 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak £4 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue 60 Feet 25 Heart 40 Liver per catty 85 Pork Pork per catty 40 Pig’s Head 18 Feet 22 Tongue 82177 words
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Article176 1917-02-16 2 When a patient mentions headaches the doctor seeks for the cause, and in most case» finds it in some derangement of the narrow or dgestive system. Headache, as is wei! known, is one of the commonest symptoms of a weak disordered stomach, or exhausted nervous system176 words
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Advertisement36 1917-02-16 2 TICKLING IN THE THROAT. Even the slightest tickling or hoarseness m tbe throat may be the forerunner of a dangerous illness. Stop it at once with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For Bale by all dispensaries and dealera.36 words
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Advertisement46 1917-02-16 2 THE LEADING PENANG BOOT STORE. ALL VARIETIES OF LADIES’ FOOTWEAR Tremendous Assortment. Value Unequalled. WEITEAWAY, Li ID LAW Si CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) MARTELL’S “ONE STAR” “THREE STAR" BRANDY BLUE SILVEIt LABEL. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., Ltd., (INCORPORATED IN ENQLANDl PENANG. SINGAPORE AND MALACCA.46 words
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Advertisement12 1917-02-16 2 For Children's Hacking Cough at Night. Wood»’ Great Peppermint Cure, la. 6d,12 words
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Article276 1917-02-16 3 Remarkable Record of Sertich. w? r, Charle8 Lan0 Sansom, F.R.C-3. M.K.C.P., D.P.H L.S.A. (Lond.), A K.C I™™™ causa), Principal Medical Officer, h-M.S„ whose name figures in tbe New Year Honours as a recipient cf the C.M.G, has a lemarkable record of service* He went out276 words
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Article118 1917-02-16 3 The next General Meeting of this Association will be held at 10-30 a.m. ou Wednesday, February 28, at the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, to transact the following: Business. 1 Minutes of Meeting of December 27. J Port Swettanham Quarantine Station. 3 War Relief. 4 Rubber Thefts.118 words
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Article81 1917-02-16 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction Sale yesterday:— Smoked Ribbed Sheet $134 to $l5l per picul Plain Sheet 116 121 No. 2 Smoked Sheet Diamond 114 129 Uusmoked Sheet 122 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet 110 11481 words
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Article322 1917-02-16 3 At the Eis tern Produce Exchange Auction held yesterday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Good from $l3B to $149 Diamond Smoked Fair 127 to 137 Diamond Unsmcked No. 2 111 to 114 Plain Unsmoked 106 to 110 Scrap Crepe 95 Pressed Scrap 42 Loose Scrap322 words
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Article1049 1917-02-16 3 Further Proceedings. In the District Court before Mr. R.D. Acton I yesterday afternoon the hearing was resumed j I of the case against Lim Ngo alias Lim Mau I I beog, and Wan Cbeog who were both charged in that they on January 30,1917, did have the1,049 words
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Article53 1917-02-16 3 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.: 1 Selection Le Barbier de Seville Rossini 2 Two Step Merry Mil si Anthony 3 Waltz The Children’s Carnival Ziebrer 4 Schottische Lee Folks Bergeres Molten 5 March53 words
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Advertisement477 1917-02-16 3 WANTED. municipal notice. Advertiser wishes to invent sums of $1,000 or more in sound businesses busing* 0 propositions. Apply Boi No, 500, c/o Straits Echo. or 56 STOREKEEPER WANTED by Import S tirm. Will have to give security. Apply 104 Box 14, c/o Straits Echo. Applications for the post of477 words
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Advertisement148 1917-02-16 3 LAMBERT GARRICK CIGARETTES &SF) &BI! ARE UNSURPASSED BUTLER I SHOWING TUESDAY, 10th FEBRUARY, 1917. Kalem Sensational Detective Serial '•The Mysteries of the Grand Hotel*' in 24 Parts. To-night! To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE MJ LYCEUM THEATRE. ARGYLL ROAD. MJ PRESENT PATHE’B LATEST AND MO3T POPULAR SERIAL Parts THE IRON CLAW Parts featuring148 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-02-16 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public hobdays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 5y f Beach Street, Penang. l Price., f Daily Local $24 per annum. Oatctation... Postage Extra. Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 ff.B. —All business communications97 words
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Article1378 1917-02-16 4 Perhaps Sir Douglas Haig is biassed, although we do not think so, when he plumps for the West as the decisive front, but the school of critics who have been writing up so learnedly and lengthily the importance of the South-Eastern front j must be a1,378 words
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Article64 1917-02-16 4 Latest Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $92 50, buyer* no sellers, and in Singapore (i*fi i d) at $93.25, business done (50 tons sold). Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following, received on the 15ih instant, are th» qootatinns for Robber on Spot64 words
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Article764 1917-02-16 4 Mr. and Mrs. J. A S. Jennings and family < are spending a holiday at the Crag Hotel, Penang Hills. t Mr. H. J Cooper, of Messrs. Aylesbury and Nutter, Ipob, left by yesterday afternoon’s train for Penang, on bis way Home says the T.O.M. Inspector Alexander,764 words
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Article151 1917-02-16 4 Chau Coong, who was this morning brought up before the District Judge charged with housebieaking by day and theft of clothing to tbe value of $26 60, pleaded guilty, stating he had no employment and had taken the clothes iu order to get money for food. Court Inspector151 words
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Article976 1917-02-16 4 Golf—Not as Usual Games of all kinds have bee n badl» hit since the great game of War wa r introduced into Europe, The ancient of golf is not least among s.,ff rer3 Jj links, says a home paper, have primal loneliness. Even the old "If golf interferes976 words
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Advertisement185 1917-02-16 4 Aee you Troubled with Eats? Li;,! L*t m M -v > o\.t. a<. V» mm* B V *'ir" :-r If so, you should possess a Grip Rat Trap which will rid you of them. It never fails to act, always successful. Price only 35 cents each. KSNG Co., Penang Ipoh.185 words
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Article644 1917-02-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] OPEN CRITICISM KaiaCr &*<* Hindeahurs Blamed. Amsterdam, February 15. Reliable information from Germany states that tbe proclamation announcing ruthless jjjbnjarimngbasdepressed many circles which are of opinion that the naval authorities miscalculated the possibilities of submarines. The rash and uuconsidered policy has alienated neutrals. Moreover, it644 words
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Article344 1917-02-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BERNSTORFF’S DEPARTURE. Good Riddaace. New York, February 14. s Federal Agents searching tbe Fredrik V. s on which Count Bernstorff and his staff are i now aboard, discovered several hundred 3 pounds of rubber concealed. The rubber was confiscated. Revolvers found on passen* 3 gers344 words
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Article411 1917-02-16 5 The Food Controller, Lord Devonport, is carefully investigating tbe facts of the food situation prior to formulating his plana. The problem before the Food Controller is a peculiarly complicated one. To a man of less experience than Lord Devonport it might well appear altogether too formidable. A411 words
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Article580 1917-02-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Raiding Parties Repulsed, London, February 15. Sir Douglas Haig reports H We made a successful raid to the north east of Guendeconrt. Enemy raiding parties northward ol Loos and westward of Messines were caught by our machiue-guo fire and dispersed. A third party reached a post580 words
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Article1834 1917-02-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] REVIEW OF THE SITUATION. Ia Maeedoaia sad Rumaaia. London, February 15. The recrudescence of fighting on the Rumanian and Macedonian fronts is not merely the result of enemy aggressiveness, A telegram from Salonika reports that a British attack ejected the Bulgarians from a redoubt in1,834 words
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Article786 1917-02-16 5 IMPRESSIVE OBSEQUIES. Saye yesterday’s T. O At A gloom was cist over the Malay community of Ipoh and district by the death of Inche Hussain, the O.ang Kaja Kaya Ditoh Laksamana, already mentioned in these columns. Malays from far and near travelled iato Ipoh to do honour786 words
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Article57 1917-02-16 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] London, F brua r y 15. Tbe Press Bureau states that tbe Minister of Munitions announces a sm all fire on Wednesday at a factory at H irtcord ihire. Two workmen were killed and little damage wai done. Silver Market. London, February 15. Silver is57 words
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Article79 1917-02-16 5 The following articles will bo found on our outside pages Pages. 2.—Constables Sant to Gtol. Tho H iuse in War Time. 3 Dr. C. L. S ins'jin, C. M.G Planters’ Association of Milaya. Penang Rubber Auct oi Eastern Produce Exchange. Hylara Club Rtid. To night’s Bind Programme. 6-—F M.S,79 words
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Article516 1917-02-16 6 Christmas Entertainment. Mr. H. P. Clodd, Hon. Secretary of the F M. S. War Relief Fund, forwards the Madiy Mail the following correspondence with regard to the F. M. S. Hospital In a letter dated Dec. 28 Sir William Taylor stated h h a ve the honour to516 words
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Article286 1917-02-16 6 Creating Another Parti. Peking, January 30, Rumours of the formation of political parties are again rife. It is suggested that until the Constitution has been passed party politics will more and more drop into the background but as soon as this important work is accomplished the party system286 words
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Article77 1917-02-16 6 Friday, February 16. Town Band, Esplanade. Saturday, February 17. Town Band, Golf Club. Penang Bisley, Entries close noon. Cricket—" B Company vs. The Rest. Sunday, February 18. Quinquagesima—Shrove Sunday. Penang Golf Club, Championship Final. Penang Volunteers, Field Operations. Penang Catholic Benevolent Association, Special General Meeting, Parish Hall,77 words
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Article985 1917-02-16 6 The Kuala Lumpur Tuwn Hall wre crowded to oveitiowing on Sunday night with Asiatics desirous of witnessing the Somme Battle film. At prices of 50 and 25 cents, principally the latter, over $2OO were taken. The audience included 250 Police and the local Asiatic staff of the M985 words
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Article1718 1917-02-16 6 An Open Letter to the German Commander. Hindenburo. —I cannot use the customary courtesies of letter-writing and address you as my dear Yon Hindenburg, You look too much like a German to justify even a formal use of the phrase. Besides, you ar« a German, aDd outside the1,718 words
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Article71 1917-02-16 6 The following ware tbe results of the ties played off yesterday Doubles B. L C Robinson C R A Gcatly w.o, from M D Rutley de Mowbray Singles A, E H Everest beat M K Whitlock 2—6, 6-4, 6-4. M M Stewart beat R E Prentis 7—5,71 words
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Article63 1917-02-16 6 Feb. 5 By Balance 969.10 12 G. F. 8. 1.00 13 Mrs. R Weber 50.00 T. R 30 00 Feb. 13 By Balance 1,050.10 Amount previously acknowledged 30,727.73 ...131,777.83 The Electric Polyscope presents episodes Nos. 13 and 14 of 1 The Iron Claw The Mystery of the63 words
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Article1974 1917-02-16 6 The Hungarian Premier Count Stephen Tisza—a man of iron hand and unbending energy, of strong will and unheard-of brutality, an intriguer without consideration, a Machiavellian without heart, a despot without human feeling, a politician who can be stopped neither by promises nor by threats, a statesman whose weapon1,974 words
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Advertisement51 1917-02-16 6 DON'T RISK PNEUMONIA. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary tiouble, and pueumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement11 1917-02-16 6 For Chronic Cheet Complaints, W ooda' Great Peppermint Cure 1«. 6d11 words
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Advertisement45 1917-02-16 6 A FORTY YEAR’S TEST. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has hef D curing coughs and colds for the p» st l° r years and has gained in popularity o ?er year. What better recommendation 1» re auired P For sale by all diipw»»** 1 1 B cUftltri,45 words
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Article1331 1917-02-16 7 Col. Feyler. the eminent Swiss strategist writing last month, says: Interest is still centred on the operation i in Rumania, for that theatre is still practically the only one in which active warfare is in progress. So far there has been little < apparent change1,331 words
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Article456 1917-02-16 7 Le Courrier Maritime de France gives in one of the last numbers up to date interesting information on the naval construction with which Germany is actively proceeding. Tbe Hamburg Amerika line is building the Bismark of 58,000 tons the Tirpitz of 30,000 and 3 others each of456 words
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Advertisement221 1917-02-16 7 Protects Preserves Beautifies s// WGODIVORK, from the ravages of Weather, Insect Fungoid Life. m m i z' n V F\ n i, z -r Supplied in Drums Barrels Light Medium &Dark Sole Agents for Penang, federated Malay States. Sumatra <Java G.H.Slot &Co.. Penang. 6 <i\m 1 They Prosper Most Who221 words
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Advertisement43 1917-02-16 7 PINKĔTTES clear the complexion I 1 These dainty laxatives act H and sweeten the breath Gently with no griping, p 60 cents per phial at your druggist’s or direct by mail on receipt ol price J I from DR. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE.43 words
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Advertisement655 1917-02-16 7 Haunted by Pain! Are your waking and sleeping hour* haunted by the awfu dread or the wore* reality of bodily pain P Headache, backache, toothache, neuralgia, sciatica, rheumatism, sore throat, and other external aches and pains are quickly soothed and cured by LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM Simply rub it in655 words
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Advertisement1398 1917-02-16 8 p» o.— British India AND APCAR LINE (COMPANIES INCORPORATE» IN ENGLAND.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (CKDIR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT) For Singapore. China. Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (ro* Europe.) Outward (bor China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke1,398 words
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