Straits Echo, 20 March 1917
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Title Section35 1917-03-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, TUESDAY, IGth MARCH, 1917. Sioile Copy, 10 cents. No. 65.35 words
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Advertisement1074 1917-03-20 1 k "r: V 'V V S V-s MK g§g* -j ICE The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road, Tel. Address: Hokimteik. Penang. ’Phone No. 694. for sale. COMMONWEALTH PARTIN-PALMER MOTOR CARS 1917 MODEL. One 5-passenger Touring Car. Two 2 Roadster. A car that matches every automobile desire at a price1,074 words
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Advertisement12 1917-03-20 1 J S ~^SS£ tOH S, £ll ec TlONs "*To« I)«®j2j| Saunctf Imm12 words
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Advertisement16 1917-03-20 2 DRINK k RECOGNISED CONNOISSEURS SOLE AGENTS: HE LEADING BRAND E lAREEI. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)16 words
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Article820 1917-03-20 3 The Assizes opened in the Supreme Court yesterday morning before Mr. Justice L. P. Abden There are altogether three cases for rial, two of voluntarily causing grievous hurt and one of robbery. The SelicitorI i?^ ra r ou l oB is prosecuting in I all these cases. Causing820 words
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Article124 1917-03-20 3 We are informed by the management of the Empire Theatre that Mr. Frederic Yillierg, the war correspondent, will not appear to night owing to indisposition. A very fine pictorial programme has b°en arranged, including a powerful three reel drama entitled "The Black Britta.” This drama is said to124 words
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Article40 1917-03-20 3 The Chartered Bank has received the following donations from the Penang Turf Club $l,OOO, for Officers’ Families Fund. 250 for Cigarette Fund. 2,000 for Local Belief Fund. 250 for Ministering Children's League. $OO for Queen Mary’s Fund.40 words
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Article381 1917-03-20 3 We are asked, not by any means for the first time, which is the correct and authoris wa J wr iting the name of the Colony as one word or as two. Every j no wcomer is probably a little perplexed by the prevailing inconsistency in381 words
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Article75 1917-03-20 3 Dividend Declared. The seventh annual general meeting of the Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Limited, which was fixed for yesterday afternoon had to be postponed owing to lack of a quorum, Mr. A. F. Goodrich, the Chairman, after intimating to the shareholders present the adjournment of75 words
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Article487 1917-03-20 3 Th Japanese army has announced the invention of a new infantry rifle by Colonel Kijiro Nambu, an authority on ordnancp, who has iu the past invn f?d several useful firetrms accessories. The new rifle is said to bean improvement on the weapon now used by the Japanese487 words
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Advertisement1070 1917-03-20 3 WANTED. Malay Inspbctor for thb Kedah Policb Force. North APPLICANTS must be of (food character, between the ages of 18 and 26 and he rfauired to satisfy a Medical Officer «totbeir physical fitness. \n applicant taken on probation will receive P er aDDUm fr0 e quarters, uDiform and accoutrements. On1,070 words
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Advertisement355 1917-03-20 3 CD 9Q 'xl W. D. H. O. WILLS ft N°77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES DON’T FORGET ALL THE COUPONS PACKED WITH THESE CIGARETTES WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR VARIOUS HANDSOME PRESENTS BY British-American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd. (Incorporated in England) 7 CHURCH STREET GHAUT, PENANG, To-night! To-night!! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE MJ LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL355 words
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Article, Illustration101 1917-03-20 4 MUiM daily (except Sunday! and public Ufcday”) at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Stk 59, Bench Street, Penang. 1 Psion., v,v i n 1 Mytal $24 per annum. Ortrtataoo... Postage Extra. IWI E4M» (Port Free) $17.50 OABLB ADDBBSS ECHO —PENAN G.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 58ff Printing Department 343101 words
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Article1327 1917-03-20 4 How far will the Carman line fall back ander the growiog British pressure and will the Germans delay, if not disarrange, the plans of the Allies by striking in great strength at some other sector of the batt’e front f These are tome of the questions wa1,327 words
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Article35 1917-03-20 4 Lateat Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 196.75, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $97, business done (100 tons ■old), and in London at £202 spot and £204 10s. three months’ sight.35 words
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Article943 1917-03-20 4 The death took plaoe in Ipoh on Sunday night of Che Tabs, only son of the late Datoh Lakssamana, and father-in-law of the Datoh Fanglima Kinta. Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent wirea that Lieut. S. A. DicksoD, of the R. F. A,, formerly of Sungei Rengam Estate, a943 words
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Article1024 1917-03-20 4 Verb. Sap,! There are a great many panah dogs at large in Penang at present Rabies has broken out m Kuala Luml Those who remember the breaks here about ten and eleven rear. will agree that the question is not on« T be trifled with. 0119 to The1,024 words
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Advertisement129 1917-03-20 4 You Can Take This Tonic I know Cod Liver oil is the thing I need but I can’t take it on account of its horrible taste You say you can’t, but you can take Nyal's COD LIVER OIL COMPOUND. It is a modern scientific remedy, palatable and pleasant. ANYBODY CAN129 words
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Article1350 1917-03-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE BIG DRIVE. Cktilid to Arras. London, March 18, 12.25 p,m. Sir Douglas Haig reporta We occupied Neele, Chaulnes, and Peronoe and pressed back the German rearguard, and advanced several miles during the course of twenty-four hours to a maximum depth of ten miles on a1,350 words
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Article574 1917-03-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] 1 A STRONG PUSH. 1 Between the Avre and the Aiane. London, March 19. A Paris communique states The French advance was continued on a front of over sixty kilometres between the I Avre and the Aisne. North of the Avre the French cavalry entered Nesle.574 words
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Article583 1917-03-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] VIRTUALLY AT WAR, Tke Next Move? j London, March 19. In view of the ruthless submarining of three American merchantmen it is unofficially admitted that a Btate of war virtually exists between America and Germany. Technically the United States remains in the position583 words
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Article220 1917-03-20 5 Moat Satisfactory Year. {From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, March 20. The Hon. Mr. W. F. Nutt, presiding at the fifth annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Balau Planting Syndicate, Limited, said that the result of the year’s working, he was sure the shareholders would220 words
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Article88 1917-03-20 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] CABINET'S RESIGNATION, j M, Rikof Called la. Paris, March'l9. The resignation of the French Cabinet in no way affects the war policy. M. Ribot is forming a Cabinet. Uaakated Enthusiasm for War. The resignation of M. Briand is scarcely understood and seemingly due largely to88 words
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Article261 1917-03-20 5 Germaas Refused Extra-Territorial Rights(From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, March 20. The correspondent of the Straits Times at Shanghai, wiring regarding the four German ships taken over by the Chinese, states that I the machinery of these steamers was I damaged and bomb* were found on board. China261 words
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Article434 1917-03-20 5 f Mr, A, W. B, Hamilton, Suparintendent ol the Municipal Fire Brigade, in his annual report for the year 1916 states that the total revenue from all sources amounted I to $3,975.65 as against $2,161 65 for 1915 j and the total expenditure $19,706.57, Mr. Hamilton states:—“434 words
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Article71 1917-03-20 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages > Pages. 3. —Penong Assizes Empire Theatre, Turf Club Donations, Hong Hong or HongkoDg. Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd. New Japanese R'fle. 6. —lndian Labour. China and (be War. Eastern Produce Exchange. The Week’s Events, Advisory Board. P. C.71 words
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Article664 1917-03-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FIGHTING AT THE ADMIRALTY. Royalist»' Last Stroagkdl. London, March 19. A telegram from Petrograd tells a I graphic story of the fighting at the I Admiralty, the last stronghold of the troops lof the old regime. fi r «t sign of the revolutionary j movement was664 words
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Article492 1917-03-20 6 Chi nese Mohammedan and Sikh. The following gentlemen constitute tne unde'mentioned Advisory Boards for tho Colony for the year 1917 Chinese. Singapore. —Chairman The Protector of Chinese. 8 S. Hokkien— Hod. Dr. Lino Boon Kene, J. P, Messrs. Lee Choon Guan, J. P., Lim Peng Siang, J. P.,492 words
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Article100 1917-03-20 6 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday, the 21st inst.: Singles A. M M Stewart vs. E H Everest (4) Singles B. L O Hargrave vs. Tryner (5) (Final) Ladies Doubles. Mrs Evans A Mrs Reimann vs. Mrs Harrop A Mrs McDonald (6) The following ties100 words
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Article131 1917-03-20 6 The output of Kampong Kamunting for the first fortnight of March was Hours run 467 Cubio Yards treated 80,000 Total Piculs 435.56 Realised on sale $23,461.14 Mr. Khaw Joo Tok advises us that the outputs from the three following Companies for the first fortnight were Bangnon Valley No131 words
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Article368 1917-03-20 6 LABOUR BATTALION FOR FRANCE. A Popttlab Move. Weihsien, Feb. 28. The recruiting for the Chinese Labour Battalion for Europe is pushing forward i rapidly. The main depots in this province are at Tsinanfu, Cboutsun, Fangtze and Tsingtao. Men are signed up at Tsinanfu and Cboutsun and368 words
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Article68 1917-03-20 6 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Good from $145 to $155 Diamond Smoked Fair 138 to 144 Plain Smoked Fair 113 Diamond Unsmoked 113 to 140 Plain Unsmoked 106 to 114 Scrap Crepe 80 Virgin Scrap 62 to 76 Pressed68 words
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Article351 1917-03-20 6 Tuesday, March 20. Full Court of Appeal, Ipob. Wednesday, March 21. Town Bmd, Esplanade Licensing Justices Meeting, District Court, 2,15 p.m, Thursday, Mab«h 22. Sungei Guttah Rubber Estate, Ltd., r A- G. M. f Chamber of Commerce, noon. Friday, March 23 New Moon. Town Band. Esplanade. Mayfield351 words
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Article3340 1917-03-20 6 COMMISSIONERS’ REPORT. d i Coaditioaa it Malaya- Concluded t We conclude today the full text of the section f relating to the Malaya Peninsula of the re- j port of Mr. N. E. Majoribanks I. C. 8, and j the Hon. Khan Bahadur A, K. G. Ahmad f3,340 words
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Article468 1917-03-20 7 Concluding Events. The ‘‘Penang” (1917) Bisley was brought to a successful close on Saturday afternoon when the Grouping event was fired off. Owing to the heavy downpour many competitors did not turn out and those who did fired off this event in the pouring rain. Corporal Everest won468 words
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Article249 1917-03-20 7 It is reported that a scheme is being matured for the erection of cold storage establishments at many of the large Indian cities, such as Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta. At the few places where cold stores exist, they are far too small for the requirements and249 words
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Advertisement300 1917-03-20 7 FIRESTONE THE TYRE THAT SATISFIES t m k “First on the Road” Last off the Rim AGENTS: I I I I BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. THE WATERHOUSE CO., LTD. (iNCOEPOBATED IN THE U.S.A.) Muar, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur. R. T. REID Go., Penang. I l i a a i a a300 words
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Advertisement354 1917-03-20 7 Penang Sales Room. GRAND AUCTION SALE OF CURIOS, EMBROIDERY Etc. JUST RECEIVED A large consignment of viluable very old curios consisting cf brocz s, vase3 etc. e‘c, which will be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION At the above Sales Room At 38 Beach Street, ON THURSDAY. 22nd MARCH, 1917, COMMENCING AT354 words
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Article508 1917-03-20 8 (To the Editor of the Straits Times.) Sir, —I take the liberty of writirg the following few lines regarding this all* important question, aud would ask 'you, should space permit, to kindly insert it in your newspaper. I suppose scarcely a day passes but what one or another508 words
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Article359 1917-03-20 8 PROVIDING FOE TME 810 WAR GIFT. Sir William Meyer his financial statement in Delhi recently, the following being the principal features 1 The revised estimate of the budget for 1916 17 showed a surplus of revenue over expenditure of .£7,299,000. The Government proposed to make on behalf of359 words
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Advertisement124 1917-03-20 8 fm mx-. a 1 '•> a*-.- ?-<*\ v ?-s£& 233 W! sra a? wpd gg,i b-l-^ s ,s>' ■a. **-<y;.:; 4 ''isyi~yy* Vv 1. 'V VWS wV i. mm V: :m **«s Si i -i? A >.;> v*s Qu r. l< v i: l■* Aru .y, is. :A 1. ■sk-asa124 words
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Advertisement52 1917-03-20 8 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, It relieves the lungs, 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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Advertisement339 1917-03-20 8 THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27. Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers The II 7th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 22nd March, 1917. Auction Salts of Rubber held twice a week, on every Monday and hursdnv339 words
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Article2248 1917-03-20 9 Mabius thb EfICUBBAN.” Walter Pater never has and never could become a popular author. Far more than Carlyle, and even more than Buskin, he is a writer for the cultured reader. To say this is not necessarily to eulogise; it is rather to denote his2,248 words
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Advertisement251 1917-03-20 9 Ilie Leading Penang Boot Store. Value Unequalled. Ever Increasing Assortment. Newest Styles Shapes. OC-D ATrkD*' DDAKm 'li.r.™ tH E "IMPERATOR 1 BRAND. IMPERATGI^Booj^ S TO ft«. THE “IMPERATOR” BRAND. \S3gIn Black Box Calf L icing Boots, oxford fr0C f P( medium or bread toes, and extra f ide fittings, every251 words
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Advertisement451 1917-03-20 9 A Life Saver. It is safe to say th»t Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of mere 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, diarrhoea451 words
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Advertisement1820 1917-03-20 10 P. 0.—British India AND APGAR LINE (Companies Incorporate® in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s government) For Singapore. China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China.) KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET1,820 words
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