Straits Echo, 9 February 1918
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Title Section34 1918-02-09 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. 16. 830 Per Annum. PENANG, SATURDAY, 9th FEBRUARY, 1918. Single Copy, lo cents. No. «33«34 words
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Advertisement1188 1918-02-09 1 s,:kmih ,5 r £3 j u t% imi* *hak‘i wmf v For Chinese KEi" YEAR. SpikI your car oarly to avoid disappoint merit tor painting or varnishing. We have brought out speciality* from Hongkong for our Painting Department. Send yonr ear and it will convince j"U. Work* guaranteed to jour1,188 words
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Advertisement131 1918-02-09 2 m m m in®* ■ti* £;.< *V^ I rf ,-sCT r, ;V IS mi *r m *i^Sk-.^-mmM i V as m %Bt2i ’£»A% <s*-* ~'i 8 1« A 5 t" V**. Y'? e- ,^s.| i 1 Re j I £f, I '7//? m «Ss .(W< viv •*L*-'* C; VI (J131 words
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Article1531 1918-02-09 3 Benefits of British Bulk in India. Under the above titles, the Weekly Tebgr>if)h publishes the following article Though British rule in India is some times spoken of as oppressive by seditionmongers an i enemies th' se who know the country best are aware that England has governe1,531 words
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Article481 1918-02-09 3 Discords and Sweet Tones. Before the members of the American Woman’s Club at Shanghai, Mr. C. S. Garton, an American, %ho has achieved great success in composing and transcribing Chinese music, gave a talk on music. He said that much of the Chinese music we hear is played481 words
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Advertisement407 1918-02-09 3 PATRON IZ£D EY ROYALTY »ts »4 ri »1 Ht Hi •H& »■6 Hi Hi Hi Hi Hi .5 Time is the Test of Mori.. B p DE SILVA, (Successful Jeweller and Diamond Merchant) Has Been Famous for nearly half a century and Becomes More Famous with each succeedir g year.407 words
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Advertisement12 1918-02-09 3 For Children's Hacking Coagh at flight. Wood* Great Peppermint Cars Is, 6d12 words
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Advertisement265 1918-02-09 3 L t KK-) 7/1' w* Cl guo^u^ Perfume of Cej/Con Wana- Ranee is the latest triumph of the perfumer’s art. A scent which recalls the spice-laden breezes of its native home, fragrant with the perfume of many flowers. Sweet and lasting, its fascination will increase with use. The Wana-Ranee series265 words
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Article726 1918-02-09 4 The Empire the Colonies. A Labour Poikt ov Vi*w, The speech of Mr. Roberts, the Labour Minister in the Britiih Cabinet, affords a valuable index to icfluential Labour opinion on some important topics. The telegram ignores the controversy which occasioned Mr. Roberts’s remarks. It is fairly clear, however, that he726 words
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Article270 1918-02-09 4 [To Thi Edito* of thu Straits Times], Sir, —Do you not think that the formal and ooldly mechanical methods of Government might, in the oase of Mr. Peacock, have been omitted, and some warmer recognition of bis unique services been allowed than the bald statement in270 words
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Advertisement339 1918-02-09 4 VMM MIS; 5? Hernia s!lTff<sl m 53 a 53 a K > ,ti a i a 3 Whiteaway’s Penang FOR CHILDREN’S FOOTWEAR. W. can give you the bait poß.ible ralue for mon.y, We are conatautly adding new atyles of Children’s Footwear but we trust that the speoimens shown in this339 words
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Article1710 1918-02-09 5 Tom Weight - (Bv Tom Weight.) He took the seat opposite me at the little corner table which 1 favour in the 41 New Orleans cafe best eats in city for a quarter but owing to the unprecedented rise in cost of meats, we have been obliged to raise our rates1,710 words
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Article167 1918-02-09 5 Mr. Walter Long, Secretary for the Colonie", announces that the High Commissioner for the Milay States reports that by a resolution moved on November 13 by the Sultan of Perak, and seconded by the Sultan of Selangor, the Federal Council unanimously resolved to contribute a further sum167 words
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Article141 1918-02-09 5 An inquest was held by Dr, Murray Robertson this morning (says the Straits Times of Thursday), with regard to the death of Chan Kim Beck, a Straits born Chinese, aged 85, employed as assistant cashier at the Asiatic Petroleum Company’s office, who was found dead at his141 words
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Article110 1918-02-09 5 The following are the alteration* in Messrs j A. A. Anthony A Co.’* Share list to-day Ayer Panai Bobber Estate* $10.50 buyer»; Laos* Bobber Estate* $7 buyers and $7 25 sellers Malika Pioda Bobber Estates $2 50 buyer» Nyalas Bubber Estate* $6 80 buyer* and $7.20 sellers; P.jm $l4110 words
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Article304 1918-02-09 5 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday Mixed Doublos—Miss Gold and Siye walkover Mr and Mrs Bennett. Ladies Singles—Mrs Strivens beat M s Hogan by —4, 6—2 Mrs Powell walk over Mrs Prentis. Double Handicap A—C C Rogers and F C Gregson beat E304 words
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Article32 1918-02-09 5 President's Prize. This bogey competition, 2 best of 4 consecutive rounds will be played on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, the 9tb, 10th, 11th and 12ch February. Post entries.32 words
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Advertisement610 1918-02-09 5 REfD AND REMEMBER!!! 3 •>' if- B- f- ffr* f- f- Sf- fSH* f (P If f* t* I* Special i lianffc of Pregram for 2 lights Saturday and Sanday, Febmary 9th and LOth Only Business Manager Thomas Shaito. A Red- Feather 5-Reels Thriller Featuring Ben Wilson and Francelik Billington610 words
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Advertisement226 1918-02-09 5 WANTED Assistant clerk—able to typewrite. Salary $240 per annum. Apply before Tuesday, 12ib instant to SECRETARY. Mohammedan Hindu Endowment! Board. WANTED. EMPTY GLA3B JAIS which contained Acetic acid. Apply stating quantity and price to Boi No. 86, e/o Strait» Echo. WANTED. TWO EXPERIENCED COMPOSITORS for the Newspaper Department. Good salary226 words
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Advertisement416 1918-02-09 5 OUR DAY- MARCH 29th MARCH 30th AND APRIL 1st Watch'"Details i J Public Holidays. The Exchange Banks will be closed or. Mon* day the 11th, and Tuesday thj 12th February, 1918, which have been proclaimed Public Holidays. MOTOR B SIMESS AND WORKSHOP. OFFERS are invited for 'he purchase of the416 words
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Article, Illustration102 1918-02-09 6 PUBLISHED DAILY (Except Sundays and public holidays.) AT THE CRITERION PRESS, LIMITED, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price: Daily Local $BO per annum. Outstation Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $lB per annum. Cable Addrew: “ECHO PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Eoho) 500. Printing Department 343. 'I M.B. —a 11102 words
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Article27 1918-02-09 6 Niblbtt —Dbtb80n —Oo Norember 22, at Surbiton, Willum Charles Niblett, formerly Attorney-General of Hongkong and Singapore, to Alict Suxinne Deveson, widow of George Daveson, Paymaster, R.N.27 words
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Article1311 1918-02-09 6 Editors are asked curious questions at times. How can 1 best learn to write so well that people will read what 1 write?” asks a correspondent. “A schoolmaster tells ma that the whole secret is ito express one's self quite clearly.” Some [of us hare spent1,311 words
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Article986 1918-02-09 6 Sir Edward and Lady Brookman hare returned to Kuala Lumpur from Siam. The wedding took place in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday morning of Mr, M. C. English and Mies Cubitt. Mr, H, W. Firmstone, Director of M&icatioD, 8 S. aod F.M.S., is on a yisit to Kuala986 words
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Article1027 1918-02-09 6 The Test of a 11 Gentleman." “No mau is a guntlumau who 1 diabstio at forty,” 0 r at an. ok 1 Huop. quoted an all- Re d *l“ D 0 m tbe XJuloe.d w.ll 0.. e ro.teru., If Only i Wuy do judges cor jar o Dp1,027 words
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Advertisement271 1918-02-09 6 WEEN TOD STOP TO •el It stands to re* son we can supply your Drug Needs to your advantage better than any other firm in the Straits. We purchase Drugs etc. in enormous quantities for our Depots at Penang, Taiping aud Ipoh and the advantage so gained is passed on271 words
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Obituary40 1918-02-09 6 DEATHS. Liich —Oi DiCember 1, suddenly, at 6. Campdt-n House-terrace, Kensington. John Bom ke Massy Leeob, French Croix Rouge, late F M.S. Civil S?rvice, aged 63 Kbk.—OnDac. 15, at Oxford, John Paton Ker, formerly of Ip h Perak, aged 59-40 words
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Article749 1918-02-09 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] AMERICAN TROOPS ON BOARD. Fine Rescue Work Lood( p, February 7. 3.35 p m. jjjp Admiralty idloudcos that tbo p.s Tufcania was torpedoed n Tuesday night fl I e J»cd when carrying American troops. Tbe f» T(d wpre 2.011 eo'diert, 141 of the tt d thirty-five749 words
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Article756 1918-02-09 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE GERMAN 1 AT RIGA. Terror and Oppression. LondoD, February 7, 1.50 p.m, Yesterday’s Russian wireless report ref gardiDg tbe Ukraine conflicts with reports from other sources. A cable from Petrograd reports that the Bolshevik News Agency states that the Germans at Riga fraudulently collected756 words
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Article493 1918-02-09 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ALEXIEFF REAPPEAR?. More Fighting in Finland. Pdtrograd, February 7. General Aiexieff, with shock troops, is s reported to be marching northwards and to have occupied number of stations in the direction of Kharkoff and Yoronesk. The Bolshevik Agency reports that the Redgnards oiptared Tamznerfors493 words
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Article37 1918-02-09 7 Ten Deaths Last Week. {From Out Own Correspondent.') Singapore, Febreary 9. Ten deaths from bubonic plague ocourred last week. The total for this year is 24 It is difficult to explain the present prevalence.37 words
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Article80 1918-02-09 7 (From Our Own Correspondent-) London, February 7. The prioes in the London Rnbber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/3| Ribbed Smoked 2/3 Dr. Morrison, adviser to the Chinese Government, speaking in Bydoey on Deo. 12, said the Chinese Republic would stand. There was no possibility of a80 words
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Article767 1918-02-09 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BEFORE THE STORM. An Attack Repulsed Lindoo, February 7, 4 p m. i The French o)mmuni(u4 reports very > lively reoipiocal artillery activity in the > Cbavigny, Porgny Filaik (P) region, north of (he Aisne, in the seotor of Samogoenx and Hill 341 on the right767 words
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Article619 1918-02-09 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] SIR DOUGLAS HAIG’3 REPORT. A Successful Raid. London, February 4, 12 30 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig reporta i 11 We made a successful raid eaat of Armentieres, taking some prisoners. “Hostile artillery was aotive at Cambrai and Lena." Unfavourable Weather. London, February 7, 10 p.m. Renter's619 words
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Article535 1918-02-09 7 [Rbutue’s Tblbqra.ms] Financial and Military Assistance. London, February 6, A oable from Tokio states that in the Japanese Parliament Viscount Motono, Minister of Foreign Affaire, said that the Government would give financial and military assistance to China. Affairs ia China. London, February 6. A oable from Shanghai535 words
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Article77 1918-02-09 7 The following artioles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 3—A Paternal Power. Chinese Mnsio. 4. —The Empire and the Colonies Mr. W. W. Peacook. 5. Good Mixers.” F.M.9. Patriotic Contributions. Chinese Cashier’s Suicide- Shares. P. C. C. Tennia Tournament. 8. —Chinese Will Cas9, Holiday Orioket, laoome Tax.77 words
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Article3971 1918-02-09 8 ELEVINTH DAY'S HEARING. COUNSELS’ CONCLUDING ADDRESSES. Reserved. In the Supreme Court yesterday afte'BOOD, before Mr Justice L. M. Woodward, Senior Puisne Judge, the hearing was oontinued of a suit "In the goods of Ghoong Cheng Kisd, deceased, L m G* k Teen Neob, plaintiff re. Lim Gaik3,971 words
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Article269 1918-02-09 8 Mr. May’s XI vs Mr Prentis’ XI The following players have been invited to play in the ori-ket match on Monday Mr. May’s XI C. G May (Oap‘), V. G Ex’chiel, W. E Cleaver, W8 Dunn, A Covendi«b, G E Wright Motion, A W Harries. F T Kinder,269 words
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Article1020 1918-02-09 8 The Boustead Case. In the Court of Appeal, bifore Lords Justices Ssiufan Etdy, W rrington and Sorutton, the bearing was concluded and judgment given of an appeal of the lucomeTax Cummissioneis from a judgment of Mr, Justice Atkin in favour of tbe respondents, M sirs. E. Boustead Go,1,020 words
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Article61 1918-02-09 8 February 10, Quinquaoesiiu. 800 »,m. Matins in nn 4 Co “monion !0 00 a.m. Holy Communion (Chine lf o 500 p.m. Sunday Sohool 600 p.m. Evensong Hymn 210 Psalms L1II&LIV Martin Magnificat NuncDimittis 62 E oTMoZ 2U d 2« 800 a,m. Holy Communion (Caines) On Ash61 words
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43 1918-02-09 8 9-00 a.m. Children’s Service and 8 era went of Baptism, 6 00 p m Public Worship. Preacher: R v. D J M A Hymns —685, 456, 248 434 and 516 Choir Practice on Tnursday at 7 p43 words
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Article113 1918-02-09 8 Sunday February 10. Q l'nquagesim* Sunday. P. V. B C Shoot, 7 a.m. Penang Swimming Cmb, Monthly Medal Competition, 11 am. Monday, February 11. Town Bind, E-rplanade. N’W Moon. N w Year. Public Holiday. C ickei Liw and Government Service" vs, The Rest E-planade, 11 a.m t113 words
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Article469 1918-02-09 8 I A ChA.NO* OF PSOOBAMHI, Readers are reminded that a special change of programme takes place at the Empire Theatre to-night when an excellent j entertainment is cff*red. This programme consists of fi ms by leading producers, in* eluding “Rid Feathers” Universal* Powers Phot iplays, Viotors and includes469 words
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Article4151 1918-02-09 9 PEN ANG CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. 4/VA j val report qn ie fallowing are extracts from the 0 f the Penang Chamber of Sn.erce for the year 1917 Brltish imperial Council of Commerce. •t.-.rg Robert Yeats and James Gibson .ppoiDted to represent the Oh.mber onthi* Council. Legislative Counoll. r ,eut *Col.4,151 words
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Advertisement385 1918-02-09 9 Good Returns and Save Weeding. TWO CROPS IN ONE YEAR. Kobusta Coffee Nurseries After 18 uioDths each tree gives bearing of thousands of seeds. Liberian Coffee Nurseries After 24 months each t ta gives bearing of thousands of seeds. Planting 6 feet bj 6 feet. With the low price in385 words
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Article970 1918-02-09 10 I had an interesting appreciation yesterday (says a writer in a London paper of Deoember 5) of the war sitaation from a man who has rather exceptional opportunities of ganging the inner currents. The Germans, according to his information, want peace and want it badly. With all970 words
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Article1061 1918-02-09 10 Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridgb, ocb - WHAT IT MEANS, By Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridgb, ocb It should b6 interesting to ascertain what the North Sea scraps of which we bear from time to time ready mean. Wh .t it the cause of them P What do they indicate, To what do they1,061 words
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Advertisement45 1918-02-09 10 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impoaaible to prevent an accident, but it ia not impoaaible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain 1 Pain Balm ia not bejond anyone’a parte, and with a boula of thii liniment yon art prepared for almost, ano 'do*l»ra by45 words
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Advertisement359 1918-02-09 10 u* Made Strong Dr. Cassell s Tablets Suild Up Splendid Strength anti Vigour You must become weak and worn out if the vital strength body is used up too rapidly. Or if you cennot eat your food properly, and g‘'t the nourishment out of it your Strength and joui htalt359 words
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Advertisement636 1918-02-09 10 9- > or $3.90 Very Reliable 7 JEWEL Lever Watch in Dust and Damp-Proof SCREW Case. This Is a Very Low Price for the Reliable Watch which we show here. Its Dust and Damp resisting qualities make It the IDEAL WATCH for Farmers, Miners and men living in Tropical Countries636 words
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Article1063 1918-02-09 11 A ?idb Tssub of the War. Few of us realise, writes a special correspondent of the Daily Chronicle how gra<e is the economic ani political crisis through which pain is now passing- Few of us know how desperate have been the efforts of intellectuals and workers to1,063 words
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Article794 1918-02-09 11 ■bious Chabob bt Mb. Eichabd Baoot. Mr. Ri chard Bigot, the well-known novelist who for long has been resident in I'wly ci tr -verts as follows in the Horn ng 1 oit duf nc- of the Vatican put fot ward by previous correspondent. That correspond-794 words
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Advertisement422 1918-02-09 11 Do you Suffer ■with Rheumatism? Has this ternble, nerve-rackine. painful ailment fastened itself upon you? Don’t lose hope. Here’s succour for you. Little s Oriental Balm h as cured thou sauds of inveterate chronic case* of Rbeu matism—among them hundreds of case» 'hat were pronounced bop-less by doctors, Through trie422 words
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Advertisement27 1918-02-09 11 JEYES’ PURIFIER. Jeyes’ Disinfectants For Stable 8 Outhouses. Sold in 1, 2 and 5 gallon drama i and 40 gallon casks. Milands, Buttery Co., Agents, Straits Settlements.27 words
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Advertisement1376 1918-02-09 12 P. O—BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE. (Companic* Incorporated in England MAIL AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Undai Contract with His Majesty’* Government.) The Company's MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present snspended. p, nt r f or Europe are booked vie Bombej as opportunity offer* end as fares1,376 words
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