Straits Echo, 23 March 1917
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Title Section34 1917-03-23 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOlv. 16. $24 Per nnum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 23rd MARCH, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 6?.34 words
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Advertisement1083 1917-03-23 1 Mr 'J -.M 33 *®‘NAhBSis® The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang IRoad. Tel. Address! Hokimteik. P<maug. 'Phone NoTIm. FOB SALE. COMMONWEALTH PARTIN-PALMER MOTOR CARS 1917 MODEL. ()ne 5-passenger Touring Car. Two 2 Roadster. A car that matches every automobile desire at a price that cannot be resisted. One second-hand1,083 words
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Advertisement12 1917-03-23 1 .Actions ro* >,s ust lie; CS< BS BS S, ■^*l “■-ta IVttii»**12 words
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Advertisement18 1917-03-23 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY ONNO SOLE AGENTS: AS HE LEADIKB BRAND ON TIE UAREET. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)18 words
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Article209 1917-03-23 3 m d aodB u P° n mother’s strength are d h Qr a oh J 9Ve ro;her WQ health trials Wh.i i hl reD 9 welfareexict heav 7 tolls, while hurried meals, broken iest and muche odoor living tend to weaken hi r constitution. thr V209 words
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Article640 1917-03-23 3 [Reuter's Telegrams.] London, March 21. Extraordinary public interest was shown at i the opening of the Imperial Conference to-day at the Colonial Office where the representa- tives were welcomed by Mr. Walter Long. General Smuts, being in uniform, was easily i recognised and greeted by the public. He640 words
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Article568 1917-03-23 3 Verdict of Accidental Death. In the Second Court yesterday afternoon Mr. S H. Langston held an enquiry into the cause of 'death of Mr. George Vickery, of the Straits Trading Company, Butterwortb, who fell into a kettle of moltea tin and died about three days after568 words
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Article139 1917-03-23 3 The British Government official films will be shown at the Empire Theatre to-night for the first time. There will also be performances to-morrow (Saturday) and Sunday, and a special matinee at 5 o’clock to-morrow (Sat The War films slow the activity of our Army at the front and139 words
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Article76 1917-03-23 3 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Gocd from $144 to $154 Diamond Smoked Fair 136 to 143 Plain Smoked 126 Diamond Unsmoked 128 to 138 Plain Unsmoked 107 to 121 Brown Crepe 89 to IC6 Serap Crepe 76 to 8976 words
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Article73 1917-03-23 3 The following programme of music will ba played at the Golf Club to-morrow evening from 5.45 p.m. to 7,15 p.m. l Selection From Cox and Box Sullivan 2* A Cycle cf Society Dances Hall 3 Selection Suzanne Paladilhe 4 Waltz Phantome Gung’l 5 Song The List Watch73 words
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Advertisement627 1917-03-23 3 j \ST ‘2 NIGHTS 1 THE hitofthe season. Harmston's Circus aN d royal menagerie ration: Dato Kram»t Gardens. To-night! To-night!! AT 9.15 P.M. OUR Second Grand Change of Programme MA TIHEE Sat., 24 th M&rch, 1917. Doors Open 3 p tn. C mmence 4 p.m When Children will bo admitted627 words
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Advertisement435 1917-03-23 3 To Let on Long 1 or Short Lease. QUARRIES of good solid granite (Ist quality) a few have keen opsned up. Easy access to Waterfall Road. For terms apply to KHAW JOO JEANG, 63, Beach Street, Penang, for sale. FORD CAR Fitted with Avon Tyres (good condition) also Spares and435 words
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Advertisement344 1917-03-23 3 i'V 7$«11*3 W. D. H. O. WILLS 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, PENANG’S POPULAR PLAYHOUSE EMPIRE THEATRE Business Manager Thomas Shafto. To-night!344 words
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Article, Illustration100 1917-03-23 4 rdtflalml daily (except Sundays and pnblio hobdays) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ■a 59, Beach Street, Penang. i Fnio.t V-V 1 l* Defly Lead M 924 per annum. OaMatkm... Postage Extra. Mail Eds Sen (Post Free) 917.50 OABIiI ADDBBIS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343100 words
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Article1403 1917-03-23 4 Enemy submarine?, as will be seeD from the British Admiralty’s figures published to-day, continue to cause not inconsiderable wtekly losses to our mercantile marine while the list of arrivals and sailings from British ports shows such a decrease as to suggest that neutrals have to a certain1,403 words
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Article898 1917-03-23 4 W. Warue, the English jockey, baa been released from Ruhleben to return to England. t The Hon. Mr, A. Payne-Gallwey will probably be going Home in April, says i the T,O.M. Mr. H. N. Hammet, of Kiata, has taken < up tin management of the Kerling Tin898 words
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Article998 1917-03-23 4 An Illuminating Sidelight, Ofthemny .id-light, oil Kusti,’, d jolutun tbe most illuminating i. tho spectacle of that debonair M Protopopoff, engaged in istic seances at the i lU& Palace while Petrograd k 6,el open revolt against the men 0 f fk° old regime and all their works. Nam998 words
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Advertisement202 1917-03-23 4 The pen is mightier than the sword. nnu <i [Toeai* A fountain pen is no more a luxury. It is a necessity with rvery business man and woman, and with every school boy and girl. 'l’iie ink always Hows freely without clogging—a viitue which will not be found in any202 words
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Article1225 1917-03-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] SAFETY OF THE TSAR. Statement in the Commons. LondoD, March 21. In the House of Commons, at question time Mr. A. J. Balfour, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, stated that Viscount Ujlner while in Russia did not attempt to nterfere directly or indirectly with internal1,225 words
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Article725 1917-03-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] PROGRESS CONTINUES. Sir Douglas Haig a Report. London, March 21. Sir Douglas Haig reports We advanced rapidly to the south-east and east of Peronne, reaching points ten miles to the east of the Somme. We occupied another forty villages in this area. “The enemy is developiug725 words
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Article629 1917-03-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Further Progress. L mdon, March 21, A French communique says: "Skirmishes between our cavalry and detachments of the enemy occurred on the road from Ham to St. Quentin. We brilliantly carried last evening Chateau deStvriennois and the village of Jussy, east of Ham, despite a keen629 words
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Article538 1917-03-23 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE OCHRIDA-CERNA FRONT. Substantial Successes. Londoo, March 21. A Bulgarian communique says We repulsed new enemy attacks between Lakes Ocbrida and Prespa, also west of Mmastir.” London, March 22. Reuter’s correspondent with the French headquarters in Macedonia states that despite the snow and rain the week’s538 words
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Article34 1917-03-23 5 (.From Our Own Correspondent London, March 20. The prices in the London Rubber market to-day were Pale Crepe 3/2f Diamond Smoked 3/2* London, March 21. P*le Crepe 3/2£ Diamond Smoked 3/2^34 words
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Article439 1917-03-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] THE WEEK’S BAG. Admiralty Figures. London, March 21, The Admiralty announces that the arrivals during the week number 2,528 and the sailings 2,554. Of thesi sixteen vessels of over 1,600 tons were sunk and eight under 1,600 tons. Nineteen vessels were unsuccessfully attacked. Twenty-one fishing boats439 words
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Article72 1917-03-23 5 The following articles will be found en our outside pages i Pages. 3. —Telegrams. The Late Mr. Viokery. Britain Prepared.” Eastern Produce Exchange. To-morrow’s Bind Programme, 6. —Theft of Jewellery. Penang Golf Club. PenaDg Swimming Club. P. V. R C. Tin Output. The Week’s Eventp, Legislative Coun-' cil. Hongkong72 words
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Article39 1917-03-23 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $lOO, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $lOl, business done (175 toM sold) and in London on Tuesday last at £209 sput and £2OB 10s. three month*! sight.39 words
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Article4500 1917-03-23 6 new war tax on incomes bill INTRODUCED. Alien Enemy Pr perty. A meetm* of the Legislative Oounc. was held on Tue day afteruoon_ His ExceUency the Governor (Sir Arthur Young, G.C.M G.) presided, and the other members present were -H E. the General Officer Commanding (Major-General D. H.4,500 words
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Article496 1917-03-23 6 Penang Donations. An informal meeting of leading Chinese of Penang was held at the Chinese Protectorate on February 21, at which it was decided that support should be given to a proposal from Sir Charles Eliot, ViceChancellor of Hongkong University, that subscriptions should be raised for the erection496 words
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Article255 1917-03-23 6 Another Datlioht Chimb In the District Court before Mr R u Acton this morning Chan Ung with theft of a gold chain valued *t «jo?* Bold ch.rm valued ,t »25. wd*™*' Japanese ornament valued at 25 oent« u “ted"* 1 C ort »5 Fiona the evidence teudered255 words
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Article54 1917-03-23 6 The March Monthly Medai Competition viz. 200 yards handicap for “A” Class and 100 yards for “B” Class will be held at the Swimming Club on Sunday, 25th Muich at 11 a.m. Entries will be nceived by the Storttaries up to within half an hour ol the54 words
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Article42 1917-03-23 6 Members are reminded of the Club Shoot at 200, 500 and 600 yards on Sunday morning next, the 25th inst. at 7 a.m. A Rapid at 200 yards will also be shot. Aperture Sights may again be used.42 words
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Article12 1917-03-23 6 Monthly Medal Competition—Saturday and Sunday, 24th and 25th March.12 words
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Article42 1917-03-23 6 The following are the particulars of the output of the Renong Tin Dredging Co.’s tin ore for the first half of March: No. 1 Dredge 48 Piculs. Started March 9. No. 2 Dredge 242 Piculs. No. 3 Dredge 260 Piculs.42 words
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Article261 1917-03-23 6 Friday, March 23 New Moon. Town Band. Esplanade. Mayfield Rubber Plantation (S S Ltd, Annual Meeting, Weld Quay, 8 p,ui. Saturday, March 24. Penang Man-Power Advisory Committee Meeting, Governor’s Office, 11 am. Sunday, March 25, Fifth Sunday in Lent. Annunciation —Lady Day. P. V. R. C. shoot,261 words
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Advertisement30 1917-03-23 6 FpinketTes banish liverish- J I ness/' sick headaches j 180 cents per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on receipt ol price from DR. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY, SINGAPORE^^^J30 words
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Article1025 1917-03-23 7 If we are Dot to mistake tbe significance of tfce views expressed during the last few days by the British leaders we should re* member tbe surroundings in which they were uttered. The French have for the last two and a half years seen there rick* est1,025 words
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Advertisement87 1917-03-23 7 FIRESTONE I a it mm:. T-~ m jfi TYRES. a a 1 a i I ONCE TRIED I a a ALWAYS USED i i i AGENTS BRINKMANN Co, Singapore. n R THE WATERHOUSE CO., LTD. (INCORPORATED IN THE U.S.A.) I a a a a i Muar, Malacca and Kuala Lumpur.87 words
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Advertisement12 1917-03-23 7 For Children’s Hacking Coigh at Night. Woods' Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d,12 words
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Advertisement578 1917-03-23 7 Anaemia or Poorness of Blood, is far more prevalent than is generally supposed. Men, Women and Children are all liable to suffer. If neglected, serious consequences may result. If taken when the symptoms are first noticed, it is a very simple matter to enrich the blood and so effectually check578 words
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Article1240 1917-03-23 8 The Dajly Routine. Pari», JanuarvJlO. < From a stiff officer who has been on duty < at the headquarters of the Army cf the Meuse since the great “come back” at < Thiaumont, Douaumont and Vaux, I have obtained a detailed account of the daily life of Gen.1,240 words
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Article695 1917-03-23 8 Amongst the messages reccLt’y telegraph,d through R uter’a Agenry was odo to tie ff ct that tbe English House of Lords bat passed the second reading of a bill ecahliu women to poetise as solicitors. This i oovatior, paiticularly in so c. nsarvative a profession as thit695 words
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Advertisement434 1917-03-23 8 IjSgg! all Chemists and Bazaars. Builds up trength An ter’s Emulsion is invaluable for building up health and s-kn tb in all run down cond.tions and wasting diseases or after any serious illness. It soot .es and heals the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines correct» digestive and bowel434 words
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Advertisement10 1917-03-23 8 For Chronic Chost Complaint*, Wood»’ Great Peppermint Cur® 1« 6ri10 words
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Advertisement52 1917-03-23 8 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not ba made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, It relieves the lungs, opens the secretions, aids expectoration and assists nature in restoring tbe system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly Bafe to take. For sale by all dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement485 1917-03-23 8 SENT TO YOU FROM ENGLAND YOU can have either of these latest London Novelties sent to you from England by Return Mail. Thousands of other useful articles you can obtain in the same way. Everyone in England and in the British Army aud Navy is wearing a PROTECTED 5/ WRIST485 words
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Article1356 1917-03-23 9 FRENCHMEN IN BONDAGE. Misery in Territories. Little by little the world is beginning to realize the sense in which Germany understands and used such phrases as humane treatment” and humanitarian objects.” Wa are learning by bitter experience that these expressions synchronize very often with Belgian atrocities, sinking unarmed1,356 words
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Article429 1917-03-23 9 In the ordinary way one does not a*tacb too much credence to the talk of German pi i sonere, and still less to that of deserters (says Reuter’s special correspondent), but the soldier whose opinions I am about to quote is a man of good station429 words
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Article173 1917-03-23 9 London, February 18. Field-Marshal Sir Evelyn, Wood, in response to the request, has sent the Observer a message to the men at the front. I look forward with confidence to the issue on the Western front,” he says. “In former wars our soldiers often won battles173 words
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Advertisement260 1917-03-23 9 WHITEAWAY'S ALL BRITISH 3 AND SHOiS. w mm urCAXVAS FfIOTWKAP Tv^/Ss m m V. fi a r THE BELSOLE”BRAND, White Canvas shoe. derby front, Broad toe with thick chrome sole smart shape, and strong footwear, Price s((•]>.) |M‘r pair. is •H4SJ *V-* JF’ W'.' •y ■w > ->■ 3U r-,260 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-23 9 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealer?,43 words
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Advertisement434 1917-03-23 9 Swellings Disappear i when you rub in Little’s Oriental Balm. The pain goes away and the swelling itself disappears with a few applications. It is Utterly useless to suffer. It is useless to pay big doctor’s bills and then to find yourself no better. For 1 Re. you can buy434 words
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Advertisement1413 1917-03-23 10 p. 0 British India AND APCAR LINE (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (under contract with his majesty’s goyernment) For Singapore, China, Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Kgypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke1,413 words
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