Straits Echo, 27 February 1917
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Title Section35 1917-02-27 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. yOL. IS. $24 Per Jnnum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 27th FEBKUAEY, 1917. Sinjle Copy, 14 coals. No. 47.35 words
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Advertisement1115 1917-02-27 1 nr. 1 NATO FOR HIRE day and night A Fleet of English and American Cars. please call at The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Tel. Address. HokimUik, Pauang. 'Phone No. 694. Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres Urgest Dealers in Motor Accessories and Oil. <BANKS1,115 words
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Advertisement11 1917-02-27 1 ,gipip PS RO« UJ« r^^L^ 1 2§i3*. Bil ft ess ‘■‘S-f11 words
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Article938 1917-02-27 2 For the third year thii summary It'll** ot an abbreviated season. What will liapptu noxt year is still not clear. However to come to the horses. Hurry On utay br taken as the champion three-year-old, though he came on the sceDe late N-. bidy will938 words
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Article1010 1917-02-27 2 Insurance Aoainst Starvation. As is well known, the rubber industry has reached its present splendid position without much State help. The planters had to learn from bitter and costly experi ence. But it must be remembered that the hevea tree is one of the easiest of the1,010 words
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Advertisement51 1917-02-27 2 DON’T DISK PNEUMONIA. Get rid of ever; cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in few hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all disprn. saries and51 words
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Advertisement222 1917-02-27 2 TRAVELLING GOO '?~X ATTACHE CASES. JNew Stock Cow; Hid© jattache cafes fitted inside with stationery pockets, brass locks and fittings. Sizes. 12 [l4 16. Prices. $4.90, $6.95. Js9,so] each WARDROBE TRUNKS. DEEP TRUNKS. CABIN TRUNKS. SUIT CASES. GLADSTONE BAGS. ATTACHE CASES. nf DESPATCH CASES. English Leather Suit Cases. Fine Quality222 words
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Advertisement554 1917-02-27 2 W ANTED. An EXPERIENCED nu n to hold a post of Assistant Manage on Apply to Qon Taik Che* go». Penang. appointment wanted. By a Britisher with 17 years p racl j, a experience in General Export Trade and 7 years practical P rience in planting. Willing to work on554 words
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Article1440 1917-02-27 3 Q oh —Lim. A pretty Chinese wedding was solemnised at St, George's Church on Saturday afternoon by the Rev. Keppsl Gamier, the contracting parties being Mr. Goh Guan H<j, LL. B. (London) B*rrister-at-law, second son of the late Mr. Goh Swee Teck of Singapore, and Miss Lim1,440 words
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Article79 1917-02-27 3 At tl.e Etstern Produce Exchange Auction hld yestirday the following prices veie obtained Diamond Smoked Good from $l4O to $155 Diamond Smoked Fair 128 to 13J9 Piain Smoked 121 t) 125 Diamond Unsmoked 118 to 133 Plain Unsmoked 109 to 113 S:rap Crepe 91 to 102 Btnk79 words
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Article78 1917-02-27 3 The following were the scores made by ihi Penang La lies R flo Club at K -mpong Bah:u: Open Spoon. 200 150 100 yds. yds. yds. Total. Mr», Liston 26 30 31 87 Mi.-» Matbitu 27 32 26 851 Mrs Oienham 24 29 30 83 i78 words
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Article384 1917-02-27 3 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade to-morrow evening from 6 p m. to 7 p.m. 1 Overture Guillermo Tell Rossini 2 Polka Eu Garde Waldteufel 3 Waltz Bid me Goodbye Camors 4 Mazurka The Alpine Rose Strauss 5 March The Troopers Review384 words
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Advertisement105 1917-02-27 3 BOEL-EN Co., 49, Beach Street, Penan|. Hemekeu’sBeer n STAR BRAND. n a n n n 'iavnunnnnannnnnnnxmnunnnnnnnnt* Read’s Light Lager Beer. Fresh shipment just received. Obtainable from all leading stores, A trial order is solicited. TIANC LEE CO. Sole Importers. IIMIIHMMIMIHMHIIKHKIKI RALEIGH ALL STEEL BICYCLES W 4 BEST IN THE "WORLD,105 words
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Advertisement316 1917-02-27 3 Q£ Id ffi 2 < _l GARRICK CIGARETTES KIA VI Lambert butler 'i ENGLAND ARE UNSURPASSED 00 m To-night! To-night!! pLECTRIC POLYSCOPE Mjf LYCEUM THEATRE. ARCYLL ROAD. MJ PRESENT KALEM SENSATIONAL DETECTIVE SERIES THE MYSTERIES 24 Parts OF THE QRfiND HOTEL Parts 24 Some time ago a man shot himself316 words
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Article, Illustration98 1917-02-27 4 MBAli daily (except Sundays and peblio holidays) AT THS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ha 59, Beach Street, Penang. f f Pnici. i DaOy Leeal 924 •ae per annam. Oehetstion... Postage Extra. Mail E4Msb (Post Free) 917.50 OABLI iDDKDB •ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 M.B. All98 words
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Article1337 1917-02-27 4 Kut-el-Amara, where General Towoshend found sanctuary on Djcember 3 for tie remnants of the Bagdad Expedition after a disastrous and ill-advis3d march up the Tigris, for which he himself was not responsible, surrendered to the Turks on April 29, Tin siege will live in history as a1,337 words
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Article60 1917-02-27 4 Latest Quotatioaa. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $92.50, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at 193, tusicess done (150 tons Bold.) Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London on tbe 24'h instant, received on the60 words
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Article554 1917-02-27 4 Mr. A C. Perkins, Batu Gajab, has returned to Ipoh from bis trip to Siam. Warder T- Clout, of the Penang Gaol, i will be leaving for the front in the near i future. i Mrs. A A. Robin and family, who were at one time well554 words
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Article95 1917-02-27 4 (From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, February 26, At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Planters’ Association this morning, Mr. Harvoy presiding, it was decided to approve of the resolution regarding man-power passed by the joint meeting of representatives of the community. Tbe meeting supported the95 words
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124 1917-02-27 4 A»»u»l General Meetiag. I (.From Owr Own Correspondent Singapore, February 27. At the annual general meeting of the Chamber of Comnnrc3 Rubber Association it was decided to grant the Committee the discretion to invest all or part of the accumulated funds, totalling $72,959, in the Straits124 words
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Article1104 1917-02-27 4 Some Commodity Figures, r, Ye i te ay We T entured t° hint that vt L oyd George had perhaps painted f, r situation regarding the supply of 7 h and other commodities in England more sombre colours than corrwJj 3r «ke.otu.1 facts. Here „e SI** taken from1,104 words
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Advertisement82 1917-02-27 4 NYAL’S COMPOUND CELERY NERV THE BLOOD AND NFRVE TONIC A VALUABLE MEDICINE FOlt TIIE RELIEF OF NERVOUS DISORDERS AND BLOOD DISEASES. TONES UP THE SYiTEM. IM PROVES THE APPET.XE. AIDS DIGESTION, Price per large bottle $1.70 Full directions for use. Meora Torn Dpsaii II PENANG. ANDREW USHER Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE82 words
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Article1368 1917-02-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] german retirement. lik Anere Valley. London, February 26, 2 30 p,m, Router’s correspondent with the British Headquarters telegraphs that a patrol on Saturday morning first discovered the retirement of the German line in the Ancre Valley. This is unquestionably due to the recent intolerable pressure by1,368 words
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Article426 1917-02-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] t GERMAN EXPLANATION. A Useless Coacessioa, Amsterdam, Feb. 25. The explanation of the German Legation as regards the torpedoing of the Dutch steamers blames Great Britaiu for her inability (to allow) Dutch ships to utilise their opportunity of departure from Eng- I land offered by426 words
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Article149 1917-02-27 5 At Interesting Review. (From Our Own Correspondent.') Ipoh, February, 26. At the annual general meeting of the Perak branch of the F. M. S. Chamber of Commerce Mr. Physick, who preaided, lengthily reviewed the trade and commerce of the pa9t year. The imports totalled $27,743,380 and the eiporte,149 words
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Article458 1917-02-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] DESTROYERS IN ACTION. An Attack oa Margate. London, February 26. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Carson stated that a patrol of our destroyers, between 11 and 12 o’clock yesterday evening encountered various enemy destroyers and were engaged for some time, being under a heavy458 words
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Article204 1917-02-27 5 (From Our (hen Correspondent O London, February 28. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 3/34 Diamond Smoked 3/3J Says a Shanghai contemporary All that glitters is not gold. The Mancbu movement in China is not dead, if we are to believe all204 words
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Article270 1917-02-27 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FURTHER PROGRESS. Aeross (he Tigris. LondoD, February 25. An official announcement regarding the operating in Mesopotamia states that the southern portion of the Sunnaiyat position, captured on Thursday consisted of two lines with a frontage of 450 yards and one hundred yards in depth. Six counter-attacks270 words
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Article429 1917-02-27 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages i Pages. 2. Our Agricultural Industries. The English Turf in 1916. 3. —Local Chinese Wedding. P. L. R C Eastern Produce Exchange. Tomorrow’s Band Programme. *>•—Full Court of Appeal. Renong Tins* Holland’s Last Chance 7. —Dr. Wu Lien-teh. 8.429 words
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Article695 1917-02-27 5 EUROPEANS CHARGED. OPENING OF THE TRIAL. (From Our Oivn Corrctpondenl.') Kuala Lumpur Feb. 26. Before Sir T. da M. Braddell, Chief Judicial Commissioner, at the Kuala Lumpur Assizes the case was commenced of Edward Iones Bothwell who is charged 1. With committing rape on Ng Chi, wife695 words
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Article1988 1917-02-27 6 A BANKRUPT’S APPEAL. PENANG BAR’S OBJECTION. In the Full Court of Appeal bi-fore Chief Justice Sir J. A. S. Bucknill, Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward and Mr. Justice P. J, Sproule yesterday morning the hearing was commenced of the appeal of Chee Kok f 1 00,1,988 words
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Article140 1917-02-27 6 In the Full Jourt of Appeal before Chief Justice Sir J. A. S. Bucknill, Mr. Justice L. M. Woodward and Mr. Justice L P, Ebden the appeal of Ewo Hock Cbye against tbe decision of Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule, who held that the plaintiff, Khoo Teng140 words
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Article714 1917-02-27 6 At tho end of November I foreshadowed (says the Financial Editor of Truth the declaration of a substantial interim j dividend” by tbe Renong Tin Dredging Company this month, and one of 2s. 6J. per share (o; r.s much as was paid for the whole of the financial714 words
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Article942 1917-02-27 6 A writer who hides his identity—probably wisely—under the initial “Y”, has contributed an article on Holland’s Last Chance to the Fortnightly Review Mr. Y is apparently one of those countless thousands who can settle in a few words all the problems of international policy. Supremely confident in942 words
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Article104 1917-02-27 6 Tuesday, February 27. Municipal Commission, 4 p.m. Wednesday, February 28. Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Recreation C:ub, Special General Meeting. St. George’s Day, A, G. M„ P. C. C. 6 30 p.m. P. 1. M. General Meeting, Seremban Thursday, March 1. Increased Railway fares come in force. Friday,104 words
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Advertisement11 1917-02-27 6 For Children's Hacking Cough at NightWoodi’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1«. 6d.11 words
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Advertisement38 1917-02-27 6 A FORTY YEA’S TEST. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been curiug coughs and colds for the past forty >ears and has gained in popularity every year. What better recommendation is required P For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.38 words
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Advertisement36 1917-02-27 6 TICKLING IN THE THROAT. Even the «lightest tickling or hoarseness m the throat may be the forerunner of a d»t>geroue illness. Stop it at once with Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, For sale by all dispensaiies at.d dealers.36 words
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Advertisement443 1917-02-27 6 BRONCHITIS, ASTHMA &Ad Stubborn Coughs Cured by Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure Veno's Lightning Cough Cure as speedily relieves and as readily cures > these more serious Bronchial Troubles as the everyday cough or cold. Cures as surely as water quenabes fire. Veno’s. is not a me.Q haphazard mixture of a443 words
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Advertisement353 1917-02-27 6 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Applications for the post of Sub Inspector for Prevention of Cruelty to Municipal Veterinary Department wi 1 u recevved by the undersigned up to in! on Monday the 12th March, 1917. p,ID The salary will be according to Municipal Salary Seheme at the rate of un per month,353 words
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Article845 1917-02-27 7 Cowdhmnb Japanese Methods o» Practice. Canton. January 25. The Joint Conference of the National Medical Association of China and the China Medical Missionary Association, which was to have begun last Saturday, formally opened at Canton on Wednesday night. January 24, at the grand auditorium of the Young845 words
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Advertisement206 1917-02-27 7 CRE Protects, Preserves Seautifie s WOODWORK, from the ravages of Weather, Insect Fungoid Lifg r n > F^l r ■8 w few Supplied in Drums k Barrels Light, Medium Dark Sofe Agents for Penang, Federated Malay States. Sumatra Sc Java vl GH.Slot St Co. Penang. They Prosper Most Who Serve206 words
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Advertisement350 1917-02-27 7 CAv HSP, so <lf\i •o VJS* Tv—«' jum&m 5 .1' V»'*..i\V't Of all Chemists and Baz.vars Bowel Disorders Angier’s Emulsion exercises soothing, lubricating, antifermentative effects throughout the entire digestive tract. That is why it is so valuable in affections of the stomach anl intestines. If soothes and cleanses the mucous350 words
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Article1031 1917-02-27 8 Ghrman Methods For Malata. 8 In the January numbar of the British Export Gazette i. an article on Trading in t Malaya” with the sub-heading "Enemy methods which a leading Singapore Merchant is of opinion might be profitably adopted.” The gentleman who give, expres- sion of1,031 words
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Advertisement218 1917-02-27 8 9 tm m> PURE FOOD PRODUCTS fct SUPERIOR TO ALL." LIBBY’S Soups -Tomato-Oxtail-Mock Turtle. FRESH STOCKS HAVE NOW ARRIVED £r CAN BE OBTAINED FROM Messrs. TONG JOO Co., CHONG KEE Co., HOONG KEE Co., AND ALL OTHER STORES AND GROCERS. Every tin of Libby’s goods consists of pure&food products passed218 words
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Advertisement257 1917-02-27 8 THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Shurch Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The II 1th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 1st March, 1917. Auction Sales of Robber held twice a week, on every Monday and Thursday,257 words
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Article1343 1917-02-27 9 lFrom a Chinisk COBBXSPONDXNT.] Not long ago, when I was in Paris, I was authorised by the French War Office to visit certain factories where Chinese labourers are employed in engineering work. Tbe Chinese have been employed in several foreign countries in the past—in California, in1,343 words
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Article749 1917-02-27 9 To the Editor of the Malay Mail.] Sir, —Who, I wonder, is the gallant figure Sonior About to Go.” who elects at the eleventh hour to join up and to taunt rubber estate managers and visiting agants with not doing likewise Has he made his pile, and, satisfied749 words
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Advertisement111 1917-02-27 9 If you want to save money Sl avoid trouble BUY STELASTIC TYRES BRITISH and BEST Agents for Penang: The Eastern Pacific Tfading Co, Ltd. >x 'ftteUH r\ 'SS. t .7^ m w i' w. y 0 2 Ss. Sr N TWO MALAYAN DREADTiOUSHTS FRASER A NEAVE, LTD, ARGYLL ROAD. PENANG.111 words
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Advertisement81 1917-02-27 9 BEWARE OF COLDS. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Advertisement502 1917-02-27 9 i/; Weakness Hvery movement of the body uses up a definite amount of vitality. That is why you feel tued at the end of the day. When you overtax yourself, or when your vitality is undermined by illness, your whole system becomes tooexhausted to recover its lost vitality without assistance.502 words
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Advertisement1532 1917-02-27 10 p. o.—British India AND APGAR LINE (Compajtiks Incobpobatbd in England.) Mail and Paaaenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDBR CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY’S GOVEBWMKNT) For Singapore, China. Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Hombwabd (fob Eueopb.) Outward (fob China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate1,532 words
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