Straits Echo, 23 July 1917
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Title Section35 1917-07-23 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR AST GENERALLY VOL. 18. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 23rd JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 170.35 words
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Advertisement1353 1917-07-23 1 TO &S*Afl) i. V. y NAJUSSi iULo: The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. Addressi Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. jp*oR SALE. TWO ONLY 2 SEATER COMMONWEALTH partin-palmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER MODELE-DE-UJXE TWO STROM MOTOR CYCLE A Fleet ot English and merican Cars tor Aire day nd night1,353 words
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Advertisement8 1917-07-23 1 5* iofl 3HISI mis* aonj^. «JflHft, sirows HfiiTlf8 words
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Advertisement25 1917-07-23 2 USE CAMEL BRAND SUITABLE FOR ALL. HACHIHERY SIZES T, 3', 4", 7", 8 9 10', 12' SOLE AGENTS: II STOCK (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)25 words
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1016 1917-07-23 3 Victor MacClure - (By Victor MacClure.) You find difficulty in getting your cast together in the first place,” the manager said. There’s a great scarcity of juvenile leads. All the young men of the theatre are in khaki unless they are absolute’y unfit. The consequence is that your1,016 words
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Article1005 1917-07-23 3 THE FM.S. CONTRIBUTION. A London View, We (Malay Mail) print below extracts from letters recently received by a local firm from the office of their London representatives. They give a fairly good idea of the opinion held in London on the F.M.S- man-power question. In his first letter1,005 words
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Advertisement196 1917-07-23 3 ESTABLISHED 1872. Under the Most Distinguished Patronage cf n H. R. H» The Duke of Connaught T.S. ft 3 R.H. Prince fif Princess of Teck =a o I H. M. King of Siam. H. H. The Sultan of Johore* i B. P. de SILYA manufacturing jeweller and diamond merchant. Come196 words
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Advertisement40 1917-07-23 3 Causes and Cure for DiarrhoeaOvereating, a change in the temperature, unripe fruit* and impure water are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,40 words
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Advertisement348 1917-07-23 3 BY ORDER OF THE LIQUIDATOR (W. H. MACGREGOR^ it ir 6 e i 1 9 In the Matter of the Alien Enemies (Winding-Up) Ordinance 1914 and cfthe Amending Ordinances (Nos. I and XIX of 1915, No. 16 of 1916 and No. VI of 1917) AHD In the Matter of the348 words
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Article, Illustration2582 1917-07-23 4 CONCLUDING DAY’S RESULTS. Some Close Finishes. Both financially and from the racing point of view the Committee have reason to congratulate themselves upon the success of the Summer Meeting which was brought to a close on Saturday, Throughout the three days the handicapping was good and, considering that2,582 words
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Advertisement197 1917-07-23 4 RUGS AND BLANKETS BOUGHT UNDER FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES and OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The “Premier” Rug A good size Rug in a range of dark tartan and check designs. Fringed ends. Size 60 by 70 iuches exclusive of fringe. Price $7.95 each. a* 9 r Wool Travelling Rugs. -*r Csz&sJj jjj197 words
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680 1917-07-23 5 Tiw mmy friends of Major P. W, Lumsden R.M.A. who for a long time was General S aff Officer at Headquarters, Singapore, will read with great pride tbe record of superb gallantry shown by him during tbe operations in France. There was an idea that in680 words
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Article193 1917-07-23 5 The following are the alterations in Messrs. A. A. Anthony Co,'a share list to-day:— Alor Gaj-th Rubber Estate $4 30 sellers Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate $l5 buyers and $l6 sellers Bilsrowrie Rubber Estate (6 10 sellers Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates 0 sellers Bukit Katil Rubber Estates buyers and 0.95193 words
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Article394 1917-07-23 5 C From Our Chen Correspondent.') London, July 21, Tbe prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2\7\ Diamond Smoked 2/6f [The Market Report of Messrs. Aldens’ Successors, Ltd., dated, London, 14th June, j 1917, Bays The market has shown a steadily declining tendency since394 words
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Article71 1917-07-23 5 The following are tbo agenda of tb Municipal Coauuissioa to bo held ou Joky 24 1917 1. Minutes of last cnaeting to b; read ar d confirmed, 2. Any special business the President may bring forward. 3. Question. 4. boms bills to be passed. 5. Agreement with71 words
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Article367 1917-07-23 5 Toe following programme of mude will ba I played at the Esplanade this evening from 6 pm. to 7 p.ro.: 1 Selection Aroldo Verdi j 2 Sranish Patrol Desfcayes 3 Waltz HaveYouForgotten Ring 4 Polka Wot Cher Crook j 5 Mtrch Campmeeting Mills j Tbe following passengers367 words
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Advertisement322 1917-07-23 5 rMPIRE THEATRE 1 Manager Thomas Shafto«^Lj COMMENCING TO-NIGHT AND' SHOWING FOR THREE NIGHTS’ ONLY LUBIN PRESENTS CONFEDERATES IN CRIME. 4 thrilling and sensational DETECTIVE PHOTO-PL a V COMEDY COMEDY JED’S LITTLE ELOPEMENT. A "NESTOR” SCREAM CHARLIE CHAPLIN NINE FATHOMS DEEP A p c’ure teeming with photographic marvals unique in oonception;322 words
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Advertisement488 1917-07-23 5 SEGAL HOIDR-CARS. 32 H.P. 5 Seater It.S.A 32 H.P. 5 Seater, Electric Light, Self Starter, BICYCLES AND HOTOR CYCLES CAN BE HAD ON MONTHLY SYSTEM. JUST RECEIVED MAGNETOES. MICtfElilN TYRE STOCKISTS. CYCLE illiAfiE C0-. The Complete House for Cycles and Motors Penang, (poh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. GRAND ANNUAL SALE.488 words
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Article, Illustration95 1917-07-23 6 Plkliabftd daily (except Sundays and publio holidays) at ni OETTEEION PRESS, Ltd. Jlo. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price Daily Local 124 per annum. OaUUtion... Postage Extra. Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications should be95 words
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Article1369 1917-07-23 6 When the Figaro remarks that there is nothing changed in official Germany, only one more Chancellor and one more speech, it sums up accurately and succinctly the situation after Dr Michaelis’ discourse to the Reichstag, There are those who like to see in it a desire to leave1,369 words
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Article892 1917-07-23 6 Mr. and Mrs. E. Reimann, who went to Japan for a trip, have returned to Penang. Mr. A. F. Richards has returned from a trip to Java, and proceeded yesterday to Kedah. e The Hon. Mr. F. S James has returned to Singapore and resumed his duties892 words
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Article975 1917-07-23 6 A Malay Reader. Messrs. R. O. Wiostedt and C. 0. Blay den, two of the leading authorities on the Malay language and literature, have j u .t published at the Clarendon Press. Oxford ead r which surveys the whole field of Malay literature, history, romance classical poetry, folk-tales,975 words
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Advertisement129 1917-07-23 6 |ASfIHI BEER II The Most Popular Brand in the East. 1 SAPPORO STOUT A Stimulating Tonic. i CITROM WATER A Thoroughly IDaltLful and Satisfactory Drink. Baspberry Water Ribon Tansan Water 081 AIN ABLE EVERYWHERE SOLE AGENTS: THE EASTERN TRADING CO., PENANG and IPOH. 50: J FOR SALE. MOTOR CARS OF129 words
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Article1248 1917-07-23 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] CABINET crisis. premier Resiga*. Petrograd, July 21. Prince Lv-ff, the Premier, has resigcel. M gerenskv, Minister for War, has been lD ted Premier. He will temporarily ,P the portfolios of War and Marine. r6 jj Tneretelli has been appointed Minister o{ the Interior, retaining also1,248 words
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Article681 1917-07-23 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] VIOLENT ENEMY ATTACKS. Saaguiaary Defeat of Gerraaas. London, July 20, 5.15 p.m. A French communique reports “The struggle continues to be very violent in the region of Hurtebise and Craonne. The Germans renewed their attack until late at night. "After a powerful artillery concentration the enemy681 words
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Article658 1917-07-23 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] AIR FIGHTING. Spleadid Feats of our Airmea. London, July 21, 11 p.m. Reuter’s correspondent at the British Headquarters reports that the past weeß has been marked by the hardest and most continuous aerial fightiDg id the war notwithstanding the unfavourable weather. Our aeroplanes brought down forty-two658 words
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Article669 1917-07-23 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] It West ltd East. London, July 20. A wireless German official announcement states t “Artillery activity in Flinders was extremely violent after the rain. Enemy advances at Lombartzyde, to the east of Measines and Gavrelle, and at Monchj failed. The French thrice fruitlessly attacked to the669 words
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Article491 1917-07-23 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] A Correspondent’s Story. London, July 22. The gun-firing heard in London this morning caused rumours of an air raid, but apparently it was only a warning. An Isle of Tbanet correspondent reports that at 8.30 this morning sirens were sounded at a number of towns on491 words
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Article75 1917-07-23 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3.—Man Power. Theatrical Touring Under War Conditions. 4—Penang Races. 5. —London Rubber Market, To«night’« Band Programme. Brig-General Lumsdeo, V,C., D.S.O. 8hares. 8. —Telegrams. The Week’s ETents. 9. —Telegrams. Yap Hon Chin Case* The Need For Mod, 10. —War75 words
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Article2107 1917-07-23 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] SPEECH IN THE REICHSTAG. Rrlia.ee o> Sukmariaism. Copenhagen, July 20. Dr. Michaelis, addressing the Reichstag, spoke in eulogistic terms cf Dr. von Beths tnann Hollweg.bis predecessor, and repeated the Utter’s arguments about Qa many being forced into a war by the Russian mobiiieation. Submarine warfare, he2,107 words
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Article1498 1917-07-23 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Premier's Reply. London, July 21. Speaking on Belgian Independence Du at Queen’s Hall, Mr. Lloyd George ■aid that Belgium for three years suff red humiliation, servitude anl anxiety, but at the end Belgium was greater than ever. Her deliverance is surely coming (loud applame) and1,498 words
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Article398 1917-07-23 8 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Commission of Inquiry's Report. toDdon, July 22 Toe report his been published 0 f th Commission of Icquiry into Unrest, announced by Mr. Lloyd his speech on May 25. Mir. Barnes' Summing Up M-. G. N. Barnes, in summonsing lh reports of eight District Commissions B?398 words
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Article175 1917-07-23 8 A crowded and enthusiastic audience witnessed last night’s entertainment at tbs popular Empire Theatre. The War of the Tongs, drew tbe cream of tbe rich Chinese patrons and was also greatly appreciated by the European audience, as well as other nationalities, being a novelty right out of175 words
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Article65 1917-07-23 8 Monday, July 23. Town Band, Esplanade. Aoglo-Chinese School reopens. Public Meeting, Ctiambor of Coxnmweet 4 30 p.m n Sr. Andrew’s Society, A. G. M., P« C, 7 p.m., TtJWSDAY, JtlLY 24, Pedetal Gduneil Meeting, Kuala Municipal Commission, 4 p ro. Wbdnksday, Judy 24. Tow a Bandj Esplanade»65 words
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Article808 1917-07-23 9 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Metara. Moatagu’a Report. London, July 19. Messrs. Montagu Co.’s report states that the price of reached on July 16 is a record since March, 1892 A sharp rise on July 16 was due to orders to cover commitments of Indian bazaars here following the Indian808 words
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Article474 1917-07-23 9 APPLICATION FOR RE-TRIAL, The C. J. C.’s Ruling In the Supreme Court yesterday (says the Malay Mail of Friday) before the Acting Chief Judicial Commissioner, Mr. Justice Innes, the D. P. P, Mr. McCabe Reay, made application for an order for a re-trial in the gambling474 words
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Article514 1917-07-23 9 As a sort of per dant to the article on Man-Power from the Malay Mail reproduced on page 3 to-day, we publish the following from the London paper of June 9 “The re-rumination of the medically rejected proceeds. Presumably it is produ ing a number of514 words
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225 1917-07-23 9 That old devil, Insomnia, is the greatest booking agent to earth, The result of his never ending labour is so great that it required thousands of sanatoriums and hundreds of insane asylums to take care of his bookings. The oveifliw he sends to225 words
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Advertisement134 1917-07-23 9 I IV mpA u 'A ft. w nr= <* 0 2. m N TWO MALAYAM DREADNOUGHTS FRASER NEAVE LTD., Argyll Road, Penang. m r® /A n i L™ L A /A m THE BEST LAMP FOR EVERY PURPOSE HALF-WATT LAMPS ARE STOCKED! From 100 to 2,000 C.P., for 230 volts.134 words
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Advertisement50 1917-07-23 9 Middle-aged people are often afflicted with that distressing ailment, windy spasms, they seem to cut like a knife. Sufferers should get a bottle of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. The very first dosa will bring relief and Srowe its waive* Sold by Dispensaries and tores ewerywhere at 80 cents per bottle,50 words
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Advertisement429 1917-07-23 9 iJV ANTED, A COMPETENT CHINESE CLERK to translate Chinese Accounts into English. Preference will be given to one with previous experience in a legal firm. Applications stating salary required and accompanied by copies of testimonials are invited by ACCOUNTS 454 ejo Strait» Echo. "W A]\TTED. A CONDUCTOR, for small Rubber429 words
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Article2193 1917-07-23 10 (From Ocr Own Correspondent.) The Navt. London, June 15. The old spirit w&s not gone It wai there in our sailorH as great as it ever was —men of unflinching courage, of great dAßhing, daring abilities, men always longing for the fray their spirit as great2,193 words
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Advertisement143 1917-07-23 10 I *.fT '’ST3ST A NEW SHIPMENT HAS NOW ARRIVED. a \m ¥/a w m tutU Xu u-USm teas 1 $5 sm\ mm \nm rv'-r»» PSS -'-A v t .j. »v /««B --A JbT'»?S 3W* 3 Ml graft > as 3S r 'J» «I H v’Efc' BSE >.■ 4>- ••ar rS&SaKSb143 words
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Advertisement275 1917-07-23 10 Mechanical engineer (English), at present in Australia, desires post ia Malays, Experienced with Miaiog, Locomotive, and R fngerating Machinery, and with Dat va labour. Testimonials and full particulars on file at Echo Office, apply Power", r/o the Echo." THE ALADDIN TIN CAYES LIMITED. (IN LIQUIDATION), NOTICE is hereby given in275 words
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Article1264 1917-07-23 11 p. j. S - (By p. j. S) It was the name of a house, and few houses justified the name more truly. Standing squarely facing the main road which forked on either side, the substantial appearance of the building marked it out from all the other houses of the village, and1,264 words
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Article667 1917-07-23 11 A CUSTOM WITH NO RELIGIOUS SANCTION. The Powers of Magistrates. Arising out of the proposal to arrarg-3 a j fire-walking ceremony in loob, it may be i recalled (says the Times of Malaga) tfcat the attention of His Excellency the Officer Administering the Government was cal.’el some time ago667 words
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Article157 1917-07-23 11 Some people have a tendency to become thin-blooded just as others hare an iuherL ted tendency to rheumatism, or to nervous disorders. The condition in which the blcod becomes so thin that the whole body suffers cornea on so gradually snd stealthily that direction should watch157 words
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Advertisement240 1917-07-23 11 OVER 6,000 MILES OIM A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED AND STILL RUNNING. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. SOLE AGENTS ?Um 4*5. G. H. SLOT Co PENANG AND PERAK. CtU« SLOT. js.-. .;£*••***~r4 x STELASTIC TYRES. The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures BRITISH240 words
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Advertisement521 1917-07-23 11 Another Miracle i The miracles performed by Little'* Ori« j Clltal Balm are almost countless. Meu and j women who have become crippled by the i horrible agonies of Rheumatism are throwing away crutches, ctoes, and bandages, and w.Iking free with elastic step. Rheumatism in the back or shoulders, in521 words
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Advertisement1617 1917-07-23 12 P. 0—British Indial AND APCAR LINE (Compamibs Inoobfobatbb in England.) Mail and Service*. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) (Incoepobatbd in Holland.) Fob Intindid to Sail. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDBB CONTBACT WITH HI8 MAJB8TT’s GOTBBHMBNT) F«r 8i*gap«re, Chiu, Japan. Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and1,617 words
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