Straits Echo, 2 March 1917
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Straits Echo
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Title Section36 1917-03-02 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING .THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15* $24 Per nnum. PENANG, FRIDAY,, 2nd MARCH, 191 T. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. BOi36 words
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Advertisement1119 1917-03-02 1 }mi y u* A zi*' 4 i®2ED NATUE^ FOE IIBE day and night A Fleet of English and American Cars. PLEASE CALL AT The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Address i Hokimteik, Penang. 'Phone No. 694. Motor Car Importers and tockists ot various kinds of Tyres hr test Dealers1,119 words
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Article1944 1917-03-02 2 Very little notice has been taken in this country of the campaign in East Africa, says the New Statesman. Maps of it are rare, and without maps it is unintelligible. Yet it has cost us much, and conveys some important lessons. For two years it1,944 words
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Advertisement203 1917-03-02 2 GOOD if u 'Wl R I?/ asjmVgUi ATTACHE CASES. New Stock Cow Hide attache cases fitted inside with stationery pockets, brass locks and fittings. Sizes. 12 14 16 ins. long Prices. $4.90, -*$6.95, each n m 41 1 f i hi fA i > CABIN BAGS. 'Z\ Complete with lock203 words
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Advertisement77 1917-03-02 2 A Family Necessity. Every family should he provided with Chamberlain's P«ia Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pain 3 in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially77 words
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Advertisement680 1917-03-02 2 $30,000. $30,00® to be invested on gco d securih». in lump or smaller sums, Apply 131 W, c/o Strait» Echo, LOK JUAN HOTEL No. 1A and IB KING STREET, PENANG. T he Best Hotel for Comfort. ICentrall. situated for Business, shopping and Recreation .bitted throughout with Electric Lights Fans Up-to-date680 words
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Article326 1917-03-02 3 a Drills being now resumed, a full attendance Q DeCeB ary at parade especially in preparation for the approaching Camp to be held at Easter. During this month the services of two officers from the KO.SL.I have been promised to the Corps for the I purposes of further326 words
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Article194 1917-03-02 3 A very daring robbery took place at 7-30 p m. on Wednesday in McAlister Road. Mrs. Chan Wah Hem, wife of the Inter* prefer of the Supreme Court, bedng the victim. Mrs. Wah Hem left her house in a private ricsbs. While proceeding along McAlister Road she194 words
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Article54 1917-03-02 3 February Monthly Medal Competition 100 yards handicap for 'A Class and 75 yards for ‘B Class will be held at the the Swimming Club on Sunday, March 4, 1917 at 11 a.m. Entries will be received by the Secretaries up to within half an hour of the54 words
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Article42 1917-03-02 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore», March 1. At the meeting of the Sungei Gau Company it was mentioned that 155% bad been paid since the inception of the Company. The Company wonld continue development work as soon as possible.42 words
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Article50 1917-03-02 3 (From. Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 1. At the meeting of the Singapore Volunteer Corps Col. Derrick paid a tribute to thp late Lt. Ironside, also to Lt.-Cjl. Flower and Major Norman Black. Tbe work up to June 30 will be less parades and more field operations.50 words
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Article93 1917-03-02 3 To-Day. The following programme of muBic will bo played at th9 Esplanade to-day evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 1 Selection Ernani Verdi 2 Polka Biciclo Aniebas 3 Waltz Las Adieuz Gung’l 4 Gavot’e Moderne Tears 5 March The King’s Musketeer Howson To-mokrow. The following programme of93 words
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Article502 1917-03-02 3 1 1 successful Garden Fete in aid of the British Red Cross Society was held at Puket on Saturday, the 17th instant, the result of which was that the Funds will benefit by the handsome sum of about Tcs, 6,500. I Tho entire success of the502 words
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Article148 1917-03-02 3 (From Our Own, Correspondent.) Singapore, March 1 Later. The rubber auctions are unfinished. The amount catalogued for sale was 723 tons. These was a strong demand and prices increased considerably. Ribbed smoked sheet and fine, pale crepe advanced I and 5 respectively. Singapore, March 1. At the148 words
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Article48 1917-03-02 3 (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, March 1. Messrs Fraser Co’s report states teat the dady routine is confined to tho operations of dollar rubber shares. There were a few occasional epu r ts in mining ventures and sagging in some of the better known industrials,48 words
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Article80 1917-03-02 3 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction held yesterday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Good from $l5O to $l5B Diamond Smoked Fair 135 to 149 Diamond Unsmoked 119 to 189 Plain Unsmoked 115 to 121 Pale Crepe Fair 159 Brown Crepe 140 Crepe 89 to 11080 words
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Advertisement379 1917-03-02 3 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE oriental Ooverument Security yj e Assurance Company Ltd. Incorporated ia India. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE, T R MACPH BBBON. Secretary S.B. and F.M.B. Total Assets exceed $28,000,000 L m Paid $26,000,000 LOW ttTK LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc. to Lim Ec Toh, Merchant, 168, Beach r Street.379 words
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Advertisement182 1917-03-02 3 GARRICK CIGARETTES Q£ U ffl 2 < m 70 9s«ss«!: ARE UNSURPASSED To-night l To-night pLECTRIC POLYSCOPE Jw LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. JLf PRESENT PATHE'S LATEST AND M03T POPULAR SERIAL pJS, THE IRON CLAW P 1S, featuring the popular artistes from The Exploits of Elaine —Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon182 words
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Article, Illustration104 1917-03-02 4 NtfitWd daily (except Sundays and pnblio babdaya) f at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. K«w 59, Beach Street, Penang, v I Pnion,! A ,,v tat* r Daily Leeal «24 per aim am. Oakefeatkm... Postage Extra. Mail Edataar (Post Free) «17.50 OABLB IDDIIIB ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586104 words
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Article37 1917-03-02 4 Kbrr-Darbishirb. —On the 17th January, 1917, David Kerr, youngest aon of the late Thomas Kerr, J. P. Newton Stewart, Scotland, to Ada, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Darbiahire, Plas Mawr, Penmaenmawr, North Wales,37 words
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Article1378 1917-03-02 4 Evidently the War Office under Lord Derby is not going to lay undue streaa upon British successes for it is clear now that the capture of Kut and the subsequent advance of the B itiah pursuing force, announced in such bald and laconic terms a few days ago,1,378 words
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Article942 1917-03-02 4 Mr. L. H. Taylor, of Bute Estate, Nilac, i is off to the war next week. Mr. 0. A. Fitch, of Batu Estate, is leaving for Home to join up. 1 9 9 9 We are sorry to hear that Captain Denis 1 Maxwell, brother of the942 words
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Article946 1917-03-02 4 Merry Mexieo, Mexico, where the Germans have been intriguing to make fresh trouble for United States, b„ h.d little century ago, it began the eleven years’ war which ended in its winning its independence from Spam, The Republic came iito e XI tence in 1822, when it comprised946 words
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Advertisement164 1917-03-02 4 Latest Style in Perambulators. 3 sags N 1 59vl J& >1 Wi Buy now before present stocks are exhausted, it will be impossible to replenish them at the same prices. The Woodenette” is a neat square shaped body perambulator. Upholstered with American Leather with ceotre pad. Rubber Tyred Wheels, Colours164 words
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Article592 1917-03-02 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] CROSSING THE TIGRIS. Mf C*ndl«r*» Description. LondoD, February 28. Mr Candler, the official correspondent ILopoUmia, describing tbo crowing of I’ Tl rli 00 February 23, «aid that it was "La „ut at throe different point.. The boat of the regiment, crossing at the JS point, got592 words
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Article1183 1917-03-02 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GERMANS STILL RETREATING. i Our Troops ia Close Contact. London, February 28. Reuter’s correspondent with the British Headquarters, wiring on February 26 states T be Germans are still retreating along the whole line between Gommecourt and Le Transloy and the British are everywhere in close contact.1,183 words
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Article25 1917-03-02 5 (From Over Chm Correspondent.) LondoD, February 28. The prices iu the London Rubber Market to-day were:— Pale Crepe 3/2» Diamond Smoked 8/2|25 words
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Article602 1917-03-02 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE WEEK’S DOINGS. Official Figures. London, February 28, The Press Bureau announces that the arrivals during tbo week ended February 25 of merchantmen of all nationalities of over 100 tons at the ports of the United Kingdom and exclusive of fishing and local craft totalled 2,280602 words
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Article581 1917-03-02 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GOVERNMENT’S DETERMINATION. Official Staferaeat. London, February 27. The Cabinet Minister Mr. A. Henderson, speaking at Sunderland, sa d that if tfce c'osing down of industries was necessary to win the war they must b 9 closed dowr. Government was determined to secure speedy fruition of Mr,581 words
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Article599 1917-03-02 5 PROSECUTION CLOSED. DEFENCE OUTLINED. Accused to Give Evideace, (From Our Oxen Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, Mar. 1. The trial was continued at the Suprems Court, Kuala Lumpur, to-day before the Chief Judicial Commissioner, (Sir Thomas Braddel!) of Edward lunss Bothwell and Kenneth Logan Airth, both planters of ths Klang599 words
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Article222 1917-03-02 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages i Pages. 2. —East Africa and the War. 3. Our Day at Puket. Singapore Rubber Auction, Singapore Share Market. Eastern Produce Ex* change. Penang Volunteers, A Daring Robbery. Sungei Gau Co. Penang Swimming Club. Singapore Volunteer Corps, Bind Pro*222 words
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Obituary36 1917-03-02 5 Obituary. A Mutiay Vetera». London, Feb. 27. The death has taken place of General Towbray Thomson, the last survivor of the siege of Cawnpore, Sir Cromer Ashkuraham. Major-General Sir Cromer Asbburnham, Governor of Suakim, is dead.36 words
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Article980 1917-03-02 6 HOW IT WILL BE AFFECTED BY THE WAR. Education and Employment. We cannot yet appreciate how permanent and far-reaching will be the results of the war, and on the subject of women a employment especially it is wiae U be But we have all realised that henceforth women980 words
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Article996 1917-03-02 6 The summary of work in 191 G signed by Dr. Freer was as follows A reference to the return will show that 785 patients were admitted for treatment, and of these 585 were eventually transferred back to the Ist East Gen. Hosp. Cambridge; 1 died and 200 remained996 words
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Article569 1917-03-02 6 MILITARY SPECULATIONS OF THE ENEMY. French Forces Released. The Frankfurter Zeitung contains a long speculative article by its military correspondent called 44 The Theatre of the Coming Offensive.” The writer regards it as obvious that the chief reason why the Entente refused the peace offer was that it569 words
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Article222 1917-03-02 6 Great Tbnor to Sin» at the Empire Theatre. 1 ha announcement that Paul Dufault, the Monarch of the Concert Stage, as one New York critic terms him, is shortly to be heard in this city, will undoubtedly be received with great pleasure. Mr. Dufault has just completed a222 words
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Article65 1917-03-02 6 S. 8. (Bertam) 64,000 lb. K. M. S. 15,013 lb- What the tiny four-year old had got in her mind nobody knew —and she a minister’s daughter; too at any rate, she was prayiDg very earnestly the o her morning; and her father overheard the following pagan petition:65 words
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Article882 1917-03-02 6 It teems to the public that the Jobore Government is desirous of stopping gambling in the Sultan’s territory, and has taken steps to purchase concessions with the view of accomplishing this object. The present farm in Johore, however, will continue till the end of this year,882 words
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Article93 1917-03-02 6 Friday, March 2 Town Band, Esplanade, Saturday, March 3. Cricket, Esplanade. Town Band, Golf Club. St Matthias, Pen mgßisley—Wantage, Iwipidt2oo yds. and 500 jds. and Thoraliebink Challenge Cop, 2.30 p.m. Sunday, March 4. Second in Lent. Ponang B;>l-*y—Penang First Stage and Short Ranges Handicap, 7 a.m. Team93 words
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Article908 1917-03-02 6 STRAITS BRANCH, Annual General Meeting. The annual general meeting of the Straits 1 Bianch of the Royal Asiatic Society was held in the Society’s Roims, Rifles Library, on Tuesday evening. There were present c the Hon. Mr. C. J. Saunders, President (in the Chair), Dr. R, Hanitscb,908 words
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Article763 1917-03-02 6 Claim for Damages. Io the District Court bofore M R n Acton this morning tbe hearing waß com menced of the suit instituted by Mr p i” Manasseh against Mr, Harold Huntsman’ an advocate and solicitor of Ipob. ch.mi» the sum of $496 being amount763 words
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Article166 1917-03-02 6 Mr. K. N. Save, late of Ipob, writes to the T.O.M. as follows from tbe Front: When I reached Home I Pioneer Battalion our work is c e J repaving and digging new trenc > wiring, and building dugouts ana although once or twice we have166 words
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Article161 1917-03-02 6 The output of The Rahman I n during the month of February was (Pis. 328.64 Mill, pis. 378.35 Tribute».) freedom is, indeed, a large stride in that direction; and the Government insurance of the workman against unemployment is a lasting gain for which Dutch Socialism has to thank161 words
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Advertisement47 1917-03-02 6 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism can not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and give relief quicker, For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.47 words
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Advertisement61 1917-03-02 6 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Bemedy has saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilized world for its speedy cures of cramps in the stomach, diarrhoea61 words
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Advertisement52 1917-03-02 6 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, It rdlievas the hinge, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale by all dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement10 1917-03-02 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough N Wooda’ Great Peppermint Curt. 1»10 words
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Article820 1917-03-02 7 Since I referred to the subject three weeks ago I have received correspondence respecting the suggestion that Anglo-Indian social life exhibits no sacrifice of self-indulgence, luxury and gaiety during war-time. It is a matter upon which Bharp divergences of view are inevitable. For one reason local820 words
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Article1031 1917-03-02 7 Oorlogstijd. Her inner inpen en Indrnkken. Van M W. F. Trenb. (Haarlem WiUink. Amsterdam Scheltema and Holkema,) Among the immense output of literature on the war, Mr. Treub’s Oorlogtijd (War Time) (dedicated to “Her Majesty Queen Wilhelmina, our gifted Monarch, who in difficult days has proved1,031 words
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Advertisement473 1917-03-02 7 J >LEUM Protects, Preserves Beautifies, all WOODWORK, from the ravages of Weather, Insect Fungoid Life?. >-N 5 n R« «BB»} pi ,m"t‘uM Supplied in Drums k Barrels jH Light, Medium St Dark So/e Agents Ibr Penang, Federated Ada lay Slates, Sumatra St Java G.H.Slqt Si Co.. Penang. 'F' r'«a k473 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-02 7 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at ouce or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Itamedy and your troubles will scon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement658 1917-03-02 7 To Be Shot at Sunrise 1 would seem a welcome relief to many who suffer the red hot pain thrusts of neuralgia. I These are the hopeless torture-wracked brings who live in the shadow of constant dread of the stabbing, twisting, unbearable r sadden pains and spasms of neuralgia, LITTLE’S658 words
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Advertisement1762 1917-03-02 8 P. 0.—British India AND APGAR LINE (COMPAITIB» INOORPOBATKB IN ENGLAND.) Mail and Pawentfer Seraio PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (undbr contract with his majesty's government) For (Singapore, Chin», Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt. Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINEa Homsward (por Europe.) Outward (poe China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tkc Intermediate1,762 words
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Advertisement1212 1917-03-02 9 lot No. 6 7 8 9 10 NOTICE OF SALE. In the Court of the Judicial Commissioner at Kuala Lumpur. Civil Suit No. 216 of 1914. Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. In the matter of the Estate of Lim Swee Keng deceased and in the matter of the Mstate of1,212 words
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Article342 1917-03-02 10 The Penang Bisley of 1917 opened in most favourable weather on Saturday afternoon, the 24th instant, when the Cadets’ and Ladies’ Competitions were fired off. Shooting started again on Sunday morning, the 25th instant, at 7 a.m. and was carried on till 11.30 a.m. when a welcome342 words
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Article2244 1917-03-02 10 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY, 24. Etent 1. Thb Cadets’ Competition (Handicap.) (100 and 150 yards,) Open to—All ranks P. V. 0. C. Conditions—A sisrhter and 7 counting shots each at 100 and 150 yards at N. R. A 3rd class Bull's Eye target; Prizas—lst won by Pta Mohamed Ziin—score 662,244 words
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Article331 1917-03-02 10 CLUB HANDICAP SHOOT. i Result. A Class. W itb h’cip nude Corp C C Rogers .73 9510 2od Lt BW B Powell 9505 Pte W 3 Wooloough ,68 94 7« L"C EW F Gilman 68 9444 Pte G N Stye .59 94*34 L M Woodward ,68331 words
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