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Title Section20 1916-07-05 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 7.50 Annum. Single Copy, 40 ete Vol. 14. Penang, Wednesday, July sth, 1916. No. 2720 words
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Advertisement322 1916-07-05 1 I •///✓/✓//✓/✓✓//✓✓/////✓/✓//✓/✓✓//✓✓/✓✓//✓/✓z/ zz z zzzzzzz /z zz zz zzz zz ////z//zz/z/////////////////z/ z zzzzzzzz/zz,zzz/,zzzzzz X X CONTENTS. X X X X X Leaders: page. Miscellaneous; S Two Years Ago 1,138 o i 5 o The Income Tax 1,142. 1,14/» Looking East 1,148 l 164 A ij 77 x Chinese and Income-Tax322 words
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Advertisement189 1916-07-05 2 11 THE P 1 STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. I I —MOBMWii—W6»> fl Published the day prior to the departure of each mail B a for Europe, and contains the latest local and States B 1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as 1 fl all important189 words
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Article1024 1916-07-05 1138 Two years ago to-lay occurred the evont which -within a fow weeks turned Europe into au a’m’d camp, and thi greater part into a battlefield —the assassination at Stra-j-ivo of the heir to the Austro-Hungarian ibronp, the A chduke Francis Ferdinand, and his wife. Three days before1,024 words
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Article564 1916-07-05 1138 Admiral W. Lowther Grant, C. 8., returned to Singapore on Sunday horn bis tour cf inspection. Mr. H. Muir, Government Ma* ire Surveyor left for Pangkor and the Dindmgs yesterday evening by the p.e. Pangkor. His many friends in Penang and the F.M. 55 will rejoice to564 words
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Advertisement93 1916-07-05 1138 SUBMITS SSB©* fobbed daily (except Sundays and ptiNie holidays) at tn CRITERION PRESS, Ltb. No. 59, Beach Street Penang. Fbick. Daily Local 124 per annum. M Outstation... Postage Extra. Wail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLR ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 All bualnMi communication» should ba addreaaaS93 words
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Article1382 1916-07-05 1139 0«r L«ky Sslvss. One ba» t go abroad, preferably to countries under Br tish rub*, to real »3 wbat a neat, clean, and pleasant place to live in thia Penang of ours is. Pretty we all know it to be, but it» cheeriness and it» freshness the resident1,382 words
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Article486 1916-07-05 1139 (Reiter’i Senice.) Copyright Telegram, Eaemy'a Object. Paris, Ju ne 26. It is stated unofficially that the enemj'i object atTbiaumoot isto penetrate the ra vie from F eury towards the M .*u,e in order to take th i ret r of Froideterre and Bouville, attack on thiaumont. Enemy Treaebea(Reiter’i Senice.) Copyright Telegram, - 486 words
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Article416 1916-07-05 1140 (letter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. MASSED ATTACKS. Germ*** Repulsed. Petrograd, June 26 A communique reports intense artillery fire on the Dvina front and the repulse of the German offensives to the north of the Pripet marshes. There was a heavy bombardment of the northern quadrant of the Lutsk(letter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 416 words
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Article362 1916-07-05 1140 (Rewter’i Senice.) Copyright Telecram. SUBSTANTIAL PROGRESS. Enemy Trenebea Full of D«ad. Rome, June 26. A later communique shows that a substantial advance has been made by the Italians from Vallarsa to Sette Communi. They are nearing the outskirts of Arsiero, and have occupied the line Monnt Longara, Gallio,(Rewter’i Senice.) Copyright Telecram. - 362 words
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Article375 1916-07-05 1140 (Baiter's Senia). Oooyrieht T«l«enua. BRITISHERS AT RUHLEBEN. Redaeed to Half Ratio**. London, June 26 In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil (Minister for the Blockade) state! that the American official report showed that the Germans had reduced the food supplies of the British prisoners at Ruhleben(Baiter's Senia). Oooyrieht T«l«enua. - 375 words
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Article37 1916-07-05 1140 Te-day’a Qvotatioea. Tiu (unrefined) is quot’d here to-day at *82.10, huainea* done, in H>nv*por* (•elined) *t *32.75, bu»in«»a d «no (125 tor* »ol I) and in London mt XI7I 10s. spit and £172 three months' sight.37 words
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Article529 1916-07-05 1141 Germany Borrowiat Money. Amsterdam, June 26. Germany is trying to borrow large sums of money from private people in Holland. Military Honours. A Bit Li*t. London, June 27. The Gaz tie publi hes the follow ng; Knight Commander of the Lath Major General Frederick Campbell. Companions of the Bath529 words
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Article1290 1916-07-05 1141 STATUTORY MEETING. The statutory meeting ot the Pant (Perak) Rubber Company Limited for thr purpoi-e of receiving th- report of the Compxnv up to May 31, 1916, in pursuince to section 65 of the Companies Ordinance 1915 was held at the Chamber of Commerce at noon1,290 words
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Obituary97 1916-07-05 1141 Obituary. Death of Lord Sa»dw ch. London, June 26, The death is reported of the Earl of Sandwich. Rt. Riv. Rrbert Brindle, the Romin Catholic Bishop of Nottingham, is de id. Obituary. j,, London, July 1. d Q *tb is reported of Mr. James Obituary. Death of Singapore Met. (From97 words
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Article1251 1916-07-05 1142 Some Suggestions. To the Editor of the Straits Times. g ir ___With reference to your excellent leading article Silence Gives Consent in your issue on Friday last, may I be allowed to suggest that the dearth of correspondence on the sutj ct of income tax is probably1,251 words
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Article323 1916-07-05 1142 Ist Round. F. B. Rickett 7 V. G. Ezochiel j J. Sellar H. A. Ntubrcnner H Oxenham Allen Dennys C W. 8. Goldie t Dr Gray A. M. Forrest 7 A. F. Goodrich C A. M. Seller i E. R. Henderson j S. F. Brereton Martin M.323 words
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Article41 1916-07-05 1142 La lies’Spojn Competition—June, 1916. Result. Mr*. Smith Stemm it z lep Ebden TH down Winfield 17 t Liston 9 Mr?. E. Mrs. G. C’ Harke, Mrs Miy, Mrs. Duxbury snd Mia Mahhr played but n turned no score.41 words
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Article1329 1916-07-05 1143 DEMONSTRATION BY MALAYAN SIKHS. ADDREBB PRESENTED TJ RESIDENT OF Perak. A spontaneous demonstration of loyalty to the British Raj generally and to the Malayan Government in particular, took place on Sunday at the Anderson School in Ipoh. when about 200 Sikhs from different parts of Malaya, led by1,329 words
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Article367 1916-07-05 1143 Ah Excellent Response. The following letter and list bar. reached u-: Sir, —Herewith a further list of subscri®. tions to the Kedah Aeroplane. The amount needed for a Scout Aeroplane is exceeded and I now hope that the subscriptions will be sufficient to present a Battlp.p] ano| cost367 words
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Article193 1916-07-05 1143 The ordinary meeting of Municipal Commissioners was held at the M unicipal Offices yesterday afternoon There were present Messrs W. Peel, Yeoh Guan Seok, P. T. Allen. A F Goodrich, Quah Beng Kee, J. Mitchell with Mr L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer) and Mr, L. A. C. Biggs193 words
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Article5390 1916-07-05 1144 H. G. Wells - By H. G. Wells. As become an admirer of Mr. Wells’ former work wo opened tbi* book with appreciative curiosity, but we read it with growing disappointment and closed it with amazed dislike—w i had almost sail disgust. The attempt to roll a philosophical treatise into a5,390 words
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Article525 1916-07-05 1146 Alleged Briacr of Asiiemivt, Toe bearing was begun on Monday before Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby in the Ipoh Judical Uommis-i'iner’s Court, of an action brought by Mr. George Finch, building contractor, Taipiog, against the State of Pdiak for tbe recovery of sums of (1) 15,435 68 for525 words
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Article643 1916-07-05 1147 Preliminary Enquiry. The preliminary enquiry into the case against Ho Kua alias Ho Ah Beng, who was charg'd with mischief by stthng fire to premises No. 164 Jelutong Hoad, the property of Lira Yee Sang, was commenctd this morning in the Third Court, before Mr. V. G. Court643 words
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Article894 1916-07-05 1147 Mori Public Opinion. To thb Editor of the Straits Times. Sir,—ln no letter published in ycur paper on this subject has reference been made to the difficult position of the unmarried man with dependents at home. The normal young man who comes East does not usually spring894 words
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346 1916-07-05 1147 The following telegram was sent to London last Friday after the Penang Women’s Meeting at the Town Hall:— Collecting £250 for Star Garter-request permission name ro m. Penang Women.” Reply. Many thanks £250 will build room-and tablet with name will be inserted-writing-Lady Cowdray.346 words
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Article2003 1916-07-05 1148 CM ILICBV -S.F.P. Although there is considerable act.vity in tne western theatre, especially in the 0Q o t (ne Biitish irone, and despite the last that UBiiaa steam-roller does B eem to have got well under weigh in the Eastern theatre, our readers would, we yriak,—- if theyCM ILICBV -S.F.P. - 2,003 words
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Article1245 1916-07-05 1149 Germa* N<wt. Our Asiatic friends will gather some idea of the trustworthiness of the German new* service when we tell them that among the British vessels which the Otlatialitche Lloyd claims were sunk by the Germans in the Skager Rack battle was one which has since the date1,245 words
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Article373 1916-07-05 1149 (Reuter’* Service.) CoDvnght Telegram. SPLENDID SUCCESS. Rome, June 27, An Italian communique states that between Adige and Brenta our advance wu continued in spite of concentrated artillery and machine-gun fire, and the rearguard actions which were favoured by the difficult ground. We occupied Posina and Arsiero. The enemy(Reuter’* Service.) CoDvnght Telegram. - 373 words
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Article411 1916-07-05 1150 (Reuter's Senice). Copyright Telegram. DUKE OF CONNAUGHT. Royal Representative ia Ireland. London, June 27. It is reported that the Duke of Connaught mil be the first Royal representative in a eelf-governing Ireland. Ministerial Crisis, London, June 27. On Wednesday the Chronicle said that there was an acute Ministerial crisis(Reuter's Senice). Copyright Telegram. - 411 words
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Article405 1916-07-05 1150 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH PROGRESS Paris, June 27. A communique states that the night operations enabled us to enlarge the ground we gained at Thiaumont. There was another keen engagement at Fleury, but the position was unchanged Tbe Meuse. Paris, June 28. A communique states that there(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 405 words
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Article431 1916-07-05 1150 (tater'i Senia.) Copyright SEVERE BOMBARDMENTS. Huge Captures. Petrograd, June 28. A communique states that then was an aitillery duel in the Riga at ctor and ».t tbe Ikskull bridgehead. The enemy attempts at an off*natv® at Drinsk. north of Lake Sventen, north of L ke Madjed, and near(tater'i Senia.) Copyright - 431 words
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Article462 1916-07-05 1151 (Inter's Senia.) Arab Movement Welcomed. Cairo, June 27. The news from Syria shows that the Turks are hurrying up reinforcement* by the Hedjaz railway. The fight at Medina is likely to be protracted, as the garrison is fairly strong and well equipped. The Shereef’s sons, Faisal and(Inter's Senia.) - 462 words
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Article501 1916-07-05 1151 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Teierram. Navy and Independence. Shanghai, June 27. The Commander-in Chief of the Chinese Navy has telegraphed to the President demanding a convention of the Parliament which President Yuan Shi Kai dissolved, and a new Cabinet, otherwise the Navy will declare its independence. Admiral Li(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Teierram. - 501 words
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Article154 1916-07-05 1151 The undermentioned prices were realimd for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Denn and Co. at their Auction Sale to-day Smoked Ribbed Sheet from Illß kTioi Plain 109 21 No. 2 Smoked Sheet Diamond 95 in Unsmoked Sheet 103 Itu Crepe fine pale thin and blanket 123" ]2x154 words
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Article77 1916-07-05 1151 Yesterday’s Sale. {From Our Own Singapore, June 29, At the auction the following prices were obtained, when 375,329 lbs. were offered for sale: Sheets $ll5 to 121 per picul, Good 112 114 M Plain 107 114 Ribbed unsmoked... 105 110 Plain 105 107 Crepe 121 123 Good77 words
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Article171 1916-07-05 1151 Penang Women Workers Amount previously acknowledged $2,190.83 Mrs. W. E. Cleaver (sr,h D0n.).., 10.00 Mrs. Smith Steirim tz (3 d Don.) 10.00 Anonymous 500 V. A. Lowinger, Eq. 11.00 Total $2,226.83 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at the171 words
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Article1296 1916-07-05 1152 Further Proceedings. hiring was resumed yesterday afternoon before Mr. V G. Exechtel in the Third Court of the case in which luche Jan binti Md- Abdul Kader summoned her hm’wnd. Wanchee Ariffin bin Mohamed ijiff, claiming maintenance from him as his lawful wife. Mr. ODD. Hogan appeared for1,296 words
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636 1916-07-05 1152 Bv BC nee, $1,887 46. Mrs MM J L Mitchel* 10, |Mrs c R Samuel 20, M»s A <) Me lean 25, Mrs Shepard 50, ‘‘Cailina 100, Mrs G'ionrich 100, Amount c«'||oct«»d by Mrs J A Martin 105, Mrs P.rret» 50, Mrs Weber636 words
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Article1404 1916-07-05 1153 There are in the world, says the Malaya Tribune, very few places where so many different race's live together so amicably as in the Strait-4. An esteemed correspondent has written to ask for differentiation between the numerous tribes of Chinese. It seems a very interesting and important1,404 words
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Article54 1916-07-05 1153 Deeisioa Upheld. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, June 28. The Appeal C >urt has upheld the decision in the Tan Bong Guat will case, the testator's four sons, Tan Jiak Lim, Tan Jiak Fob, Tan Jiak Peng, and Tan Jiak Ho receiving an absolute gift and not54 words
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Article73 1916-07-05 1153 ANNIVERSARY IN SINGAPORE. Interesting Speeches. (From Our Own Correspondent,') Singapore, June 29. The Y. M. C. A. anniversary was the most successful yet held. His Excellency the Governor suggested that the banks and heads of firms should help to wipe off the building debt of73 words
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Article250 1916-07-05 1153 Two Suspected Caste. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Ipob, June 29. Two cases of suspected plague have been reported in Ipob. The victims are Tamils, one of whom is dead. Mr. A. H. Malet, manager of Trong Estate, is going on a health trip to Japan. Mr. Justice250 words
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Article1261 1916-07-05 1154 After what we had gathered from personal conrersaiiou with several leading men of tbe local Ctrnese community we are a httle surprised both at the unanimity and the strength of the opposition to the inooine-tax proposals displayed at the public meeting at tbe Chinese down Hall yesterday.1,261 words
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Article655 1916-07-05 1154 Mr. F. C. Gregson, of Mesiro. Gutbih A Co. wbo w mt to a trip to tbe Far Eastern ports returned to-lay by the M. Katori Maru, Mr. W Paterson has generuislv presented a cup for a billiard tournament on the American system at the Kinta Club,655 words
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Article1301 1916-07-05 1155 A Useful Book. The M.B.V.R. Drill Hand-book by Sergeant-M Jor May, who ia now a Lieutenant in the West Kent Regiment in Mesopotamia is one of the beat military instruction books for volunteers that we hare seen. It is written in a style that the latest recruit can1,301 words
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Article423 1916-07-05 1155 (letter's Senice.) Copyright Telegr.m, Auetriaa Disaster Certaia. Bukharest, June 28, Three hundred Austrian soldiers havs taken refuge in Rumania from Bukovina, They were disarmed An officer declared that the Russian artillery was superior to theirs, and it was impossible to withstand the Cossacks. He admitted that the Austrians(letter's Senice.) Copyright Telegr.m, - 423 words
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Article411 1916-07-05 1156 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. COUNTDR-ATTACK REPULSED. Situation Uaehasged. Paris, June 28. communique states that a German counter-attack north-east of Hill 321 was repulsed with grenades. Another between Fleury and Vaux Wood immediately stopped by curtain fire. There was a lively struggle at Thiaumont, but the situation is unchanged.(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 411 words
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Article27 1916-07-05 1156 (From Our Own Corretpondenl.) London. June 29. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/4 Diamond Smoked 2/3127 words
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Article289 1916-07-05 1156 (Reuter’» Senice). Copyright Telegram. Strops Measures Advocated. Washington, June 28. tnless the Carrizal prisoners are released to-nieht, President Wilson will to-morrow probably ask for the authority of Congress to effect their forcible rescue Prisoaer* Released. Washington, June 29. The immediate danger of war has been averted by the release(Reuter’» Senice). Copyright Telegram. - 289 words
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Article127 1916-07-05 1156 Penang, June 30. Straits 206 500 lb., Penang 5OO lb.. Rubana 50.000 lb.. Tali Ayer 72.0' 0 lb M Batak Rabit 28,000 lb., Bagan Serai 29,500 lb. The 9th S.kh Educational Conference was heldatTainTaranon the 21 st, 22udand 23 rd April last. Sirdar Knarak Smgh, Rus, Sialkot. presided127 words
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Article343 1916-07-05 1156 (letter’s Senia.) Copyright Telecram. DECLARATION OF LONDON. Partial Ewforectaaat Abandoned. London, Juno 28 In the House of Commons, Lord Robert Cecil announced that Great Britain and France had decided not to continue the partial enforcement of the Declaration of London. He hoped the other Allies would concur. Stat(letter’s Senia.) Copyright Telecram. - 343 words
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Article106 1916-07-05 1156 Latbnm-Maleay. (From Omz Own Singapore, June 30. The wedding took plscd at the Cathedral Church of the Good Shepherd of Mr. Charles R. C. Litham, su viving son of Mr. Harold Latham, and M>ss Ebaibeth Malooy. fourth daughter of the late Mr Daniel Malonv. Th« reception was held at106 words
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Article276 1916-07-05 1157 OFFICIAL STATEMENT. disappearance of german striking FORCE. A Review. The General Staff Officer in Singapore forward» us the following copy of a telegram from the Secretary of State for India to the Viceroy of India, dated the 25th inst. with the intimation that it is published by276 words
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Article66 1916-07-05 1157 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unr. fined) is quoted here to-day at 184.75, business done, in Singapore (refined) at SB5. buvtrs no sellers, and in London at -£173 10. spot and X 174 5s three months* s ght. Messrs. Boustead &C >. inf irm us that the following is66 words
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Article138 1916-07-05 1157 Coaf de-ee of Investors. (Lroin Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, Jure 30. Messrs. Frwr and Co. report that in spite of ad« dining tendency in all stocks, the bulk of investors are satisfied with their existing holdings «nd are mostly optimistic as to future possibilities. Bargain hunters are138 words
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Article1461 1916-07-05 1157 Unanimous Disapproval, A special meeting of the members of the Chinese community was held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the tSect of the income tax on the dealers and traders of Penang, as proposed in the Legislative Council. There1,461 words
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Article386 1916-07-05 1158 A’ready acknowledged $11,401.20 Dramatic Performance of India Ceylon Association, A. Star 200.00 Jagat Singh 00 Mr. and Mrs. Wolseley Kearns and family 70.00 Subscribers in Baling through Wan Mahomed Amin 62.70 Second collection by W E. Speers Esq. $9lO: —Ban Joo Cheang $5OO, Lim Tek Ewe 100,386 words
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Article453 1916-07-05 1158 Under notification No 733 Government I Gazette dated 16th June, 1916. His I Excellency the Governor has been pleased to I grant the Colonial Auxiliary Forces Officer's I decoration to Lieutenant-Colonel the I ionourable A. R. Adam 9, in recognition of I iis long and valuable services with453 words
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Article132 1916-07-05 1158 The following are the results of the ties played eff yesterday Double Handicap, W. Houston and W. B Houston beat Adams and Cunningham 23—18. Championship R Owen beat Threlfall 21—9. In the senior magistrate’s court at Singapore on Wednesday morning Mr. E. G. Drentb, manager of the132 words
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Article722 1916-07-05 1158 Succes vul Opening Night The Winson troupe of Chinese conjurers, jugglers, gyinnots, acrobats and illusionists gave a very successful performance at th* Chinese Theatrical Hall, Drury Lam, last night to a packed house, the audience being composed entirely of Chinese. It is such a clever show that it722 words
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Article1310 1916-07-05 1159 There was a time, says the Malay Mail, when District Officers were allowed to perpetrate jeux d' etprit in their annual reports in the full knowledge that their literary efforts would eventually reach the eye of a delighted public. Those were the good old days.” Tempora mutantur.1,310 words
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Article655 1916-07-05 1159 Gbnbral and tub Ex-Mamcmu Empbrob. Before receipt of the telegram of General Cbang Hsun in reply to the circular tele, gram bnnouncing the dfath of President Yun Shih-kai, and the inauguration of President Li Yuan-bung, there were many rumours regarding the attitude of this Chian? Chun, and655 words
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Article1982 1916-07-05 1160 During the past two months it has our privilege to meet a great many British officers who had baen wounded 1U France, Gallipoli, Mesopotamia and Aden. Needless to say, they were all ••optimists”, though not of the “airy” variety, and it would have done some of our1,982 words
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Article1247 1916-07-05 1161 A Little Light Wasted. There is one small feature cf tbe battle of tbe Skager Eack which tbe plain man does not altogether understand. The Germans claim to have rescued from the water and captured about 170 British officers and men and this claim is apparently admitted by1,247 words
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Article1798 1916-07-05 1161 (Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. VERDUN. Redoubled Efforts Probable. Pans, June 29. A semi-official message anticipates that the G-mans will redouble their effort» at Verdun in order to obtain success as comp'nsatioa (for the Russian mecesses?) Strong German Attack Stopped, Paris, June 29, A communique says that a strong(Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,798 words
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Article78 1916-07-05 1162 (From Our Own Correspondent,) London, June 30. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day wi re as follows Pale Crepe 2/4 Diamond Smoked 2/3 J The Chinese student Tin Pin Gie has succeeded in patsing the highest examination in Natural Science at the Amsterdam University. C»pt.78 words
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Article596 1916-07-05 1163 [To the Editor or the Straps Echo,'] Sir, Once again congratulation» on your leader, and above all on your fairnesi in reporting public opinion on the subject. The Strait» Timet in Singapore has written articles of the usual self-congratulatory type and asked for public views and correspondence —but596 words
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Article1329 1916-07-05 1163 KEDAH vs C. R C. Another C. R. C, Defeat. I Since the seconding of the services of Mr. N. A. M. Griffin, who is Assistant Commissioner of Police, and tbat of Inspector I D, Hillary, who now holds the rank of I Chief Inspector in the Kedah1,329 words
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Article870 1916-07-05 1164 Tuan Wright,] - [Bt Tuan Wright,] I’ve been thinking again—it’s a sort of habit by now —and I’ ve bad to conclude that the only real difference between civilizgd waifare (»8 now extant) and warfare among cannibals is one that tells in favour Ol tbe anthropcphagi. Cannibal wars involve cheaper meat.870 words
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Article344 1916-07-05 1164 To the Editor of the Malay Mail. Sir, —1 owe you a debt of gratitude for publishing my last letter on thiabive subj :et in your issue of June 23 The valuable publicity of your columns has resulted in quite a stream of letters to me from344 words
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Article394 1916-07-05 1164 To the Editor of the Straits Timet. Sir, —With reference to your most excellent leader of last Friday on the subject of Income Tax there is no doubt that although we are all willing and anxious to do cur bit a standard rate of, say, 5 per is394 words
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Article65 1916-07-05 1164 The following are the exports of Penang for the second half of the month of June To United Kingdom. Tin 1,455 tons Black Pepper 310 White Prpp< r 45 Tapioca (Flour) 25 (Pearl) 310 Copra 25 Rubber 395 To U.S, America. Tin 295 tons White Pepper 1065 words
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Advertisement43 1916-07-05 1164 Economy in the End It costs but a small amount to keep Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhot-a Remedy ajways in your medicine chest, and it is economy in the end. It- always «urea and cures quickly, tor sA»e by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Article573 1916-07-05 1165 Meeting of Council. At the Council Meeting held on Juno 26 the following were present: Mr. L. G. Attenborough (Present) in the chair, the Hon. Mr. A. Payne-Gallwey (Vice-President), Messrs. Cbtah Cbeang Lire, J. Boy, C. Pearse, A. C. Perkins, A. H. Flowerdew (representing Mr. J.573 words
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Article229 1916-07-05 1165 Daring Excise Raid on Mountain Cave. An excise haul of unusual proportions tcok place on the 20th ultimo near Ipoh when Mr. R. Little, Asst. Superintendent of Excise, succeeded in raidiug a mountain cave on Gunong Rapat near Ipoh. It appears that the excise officer got information229 words
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Article156 1916-07-05 1165 Tongkah Harbour Tin Dredging Coy N.L.: Weekly output from 25th last to Ist instant was 23 tons, monthly output for the month of June last was 94 tons. Cubic jj ourg Piculs, yards. Rangnon Valley No Liability 72,000 559 6.0 Djebook Dredging No Liability 61,361 579 570156 words
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Article49 1916-07-05 1165 8. S. (Bertam) 95 100 lb., and K. M. 8. 9,425 lb. According to a 'elpgram received at tbe French Coosu'ate in Singapore, the sending of further French Indian conscripts to Pondicherry has been postponed, pending the receipt of ne w instructions from the French Government.49 words
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Article541 1916-07-05 1165 Capital Increased. An extraordinary general meeting of the shareholders of the Semanggol Rubber Company, Limited, was held at the Chamber of Commerce at noon on Saturday for the purpose of passing the following resolution», which if passed by the requisite majority would be submitted for confirmation541 words
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Article53 1916-07-05 1165 To-day’s Quotatioas. Tin (uniefined) is quoted here tc-day at >83.75, buyers no sellers, and in Singapore (refined) ut >84.75, business done (75 tons sold). Messrs. Boustead A Co. inform ustniw the following is the quotation for Rubber on Spot in London Plantation Ist laU»x ciĕpe, 2/3 453 words
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Advertisement10 1916-07-05 1165 Far Chronic Cheat Complaints, Waada' Great Peppermint Cure 11, < I10 words
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Article416 1916-07-05 1166 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Historic Latter. London, June 30. Lord Kitchener’s letter calling for three L thousand recruits for the new baD l has been sold for £6OOO for the of the Red Cross Society. Mr. Ha’rison is presenting it to the DatloD lhe Estate. London. June(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 416 words
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Article719 1916-07-05 1166 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Continu'd Suecesaes. Rome, June 30. A communique reports further gains in the Vallarsa, Posina, Sugana, and Carnia sectors, with 341 prisoners, but between the Adige and Brenta the Italians have now reached positions where thememy is provided with strong entrenchments and ample artillery and(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 719 words
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Article165 1916-07-05 1166 Belgian Children*» Day Celebration. Iu connection with Belgian Children’s D*y it has b*’on decided to hold Athletic Sports on the Sih'ol playground on 8 durday, Bth July begioning at 3 p.m. under tbe patronage of tbeHon Mr. A T. Briant, R.C. and of Lieutenant-Cilonel tie Hon. A.165 words
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Article28 1916-07-05 1166 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 1. Tbe prices in the L mdon Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/31 Diamond Smoked 2/3|28 words
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Article1129 1916-07-05 1167 FORFEITED CONTRIBUTIONS. Debate in Singapore. In vi .w of the importance of the subject we take from the Straits Times of Saturday a full report of the proceedings in the Singapore Municipal Commission last Friday afternoon when Dr. Fowlie moved that an account be taken of all1,129 words
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Article77 1916-07-05 1167 To Supt. May, Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, July 3. Supt. George IT. M iy (who leaves at an eailydateto take up a p ist in Trinidad) was entertained to tiffin by the assistants and probationers of the Police. Capt. A. R. Chancellor (Inspector General of Police)77 words
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Article706 1916-07-05 1167 KEDAH VS. PENANG M.F.A, Home Side Vanquished. An immense and enthusiastic crowd of spectators gathered round the ropes at the Dato Kramat Gardens oa Saturday evening to witness the match between '•gyed Hassanal Shatri’s Eleven of the Mohamedan Football Association’’ and Tunku Kassim’i Eleven of Kedah.’’ The706 words
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Article485 1916-07-05 1168 The fortnightly Club Handicap Shoot was gbot off on Saturday morning and resulted u under:— g«tT J Williams -/0 SB.lO Capt J G Allan .23 96.53 pte G 8 Evans .60 96.2'* Corpl D J Robertson .70 95 40 Mrs A E Murray -57 95 11485 words
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Article1253 1916-07-05 1168 Certainly it does look a little as if the local prophet who foretold the beginning of the end of the war for the month of July were going to give his followers a run for their money. British, French, Italians and Russians are all on the offensive and1,253 words
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Article488 1916-07-05 1169 We regret to say that the Rev. Father Gerard is an inmate of the General Hospital. Mr M. C. Hay, Cadet has been appoint el to act as Assistant District Officer at Lipis. Mr. W. H Mickray has been appointed to act as Federal Examiner vice Mr.488 words
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Article1272 1916-07-05 1169 Realising the War. Several clubs and hotels in Ponan hive raised tneir prices tor drinks and smokes as from the first of July, following the in the local liquor and tobacco duties. This will give quite a number of persons hitherto apparently sublimely indifferent to the fact that1,272 words
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Article2518 1916-07-05 1170 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram NEW BRITISH GASSES USED. THOUSANDS of prisoners, bloody enemy losses, men livid with terror. Severe Figktinc. Paris, June 30. p r ench communique reports that most violent attacks, preceded by an intense bombardment and accompanied by liquid fire, wore made between Avocourt Wood and(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram - 2,518 words
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Article414 1916-07-05 1171 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Kolomea Captured. Parir, June 30. It is repoitjd that the Russians hxv® occupied Kolomea. Petrograd, July 1. An official message states:—We have captured K domea, the most important rail, way centre in Bukbovina, Austria»» ia a Panic, We are pursuing the enemy south of(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 414 words
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Article718 1916-07-05 1172 It is stated, apparently oa good authority, tbAt. a number of Penang pruperty-owoers intend raising the rents paid by their t joints in the event of the income-tax proposals of the unofficial members of Council being carried into eff.c\ So that the unhappy householder will pay not718 words
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Article1202 1916-07-05 1172 We are most of us Westerners to- lay in the sense that we expect the decisive blow to the enemy to come from the Western front. That was not always so, for at the beginning of the war we looked to Russia to ciush her way r.dmtlessly1,202 words
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Article611 1916-07-05 1173 Capt. J. P. Swettenham is appointed to command B” Company, M.S.V.R. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Harrison, who have been spending some weeks up the Crag, returned to-day to Somerset Estate, Teluk Anson. The engagement is announced of Mr. J. C. Benson, Manager of Messrs. <t Co,611 words
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Article1305 1916-07-05 1173 Youth will be Served. Quite the youngest general in any Army List must be Maj >r-General Barry of the United States, whose age is given by a contemporary as 16. A Forlora Hope. Bir Roger” Casement’s appeal can only be m the nature of a very forlorn hope.1,305 words
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Article2008 1916-07-05 1174 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. HEAVY FIGHTING. WAR MATERIAL CAPTURED. Situation Favourable. London, July 3. Geceral Haig, in a communique, reports that there has been heavy fighting to day between the Ancre and the Somme, and especially about Fricourt and Laboisellp. The former was captured at two in(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 2,008 words
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Article127 1916-07-05 1175 Annual General Meeting. (From C‘ur Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, July 4 At a mating of the shareholders of the Ayer Hitam Planting Syndicate at Klang Mr. Sander, who presid'd, announced a final dividend of 24%, miking 54% with the dividends already dictate i. Messrs. Sander and Cumming127 words
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Article28 1916-07-05 1175 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, July 3. The prices in the L indon Rubber Market to-day were as follow Pale Crppo 2/3, Diamond Smoked 2/328 words
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Article69 1916-07-05 1175 To-day*» Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted be e to-day st >82.50, buyer* no sellers, in Singapore (refined)’ at 183 .62j, busmen* done (100 tons sold) and in L mdon at £172 10 spot and £173 three months’ sight, Messrs. Bo u stead &C inform uh that the69 words
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Article992 1916-07-05 1175 Dear Sir, You may like to hiara litilimore about life in Kashmir. Tne list month or bo we have spent in camp on the banks of various trout stname. Unfortunately, so far as the weather was concerned, the seatoa has b.en the worst for many years,992 words
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Article370 1916-07-05 1175 HAMMOND-STEPHEN. A quiet wedding was solemnised at St. George’s Church yesterday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Greenhow, tbe contracting ;Dirties being Mr. John Hammond, of Messrs. Guthri-J Co, son of the late Mr. Albert Hulme Hammond, and Miss Constance Ida Stepben, daughter of the late Mr. John McKiddy370 words
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Article613 1916-07-05 1176 rfo th® Editor of the Straits Echo J Citizen” in your issue of Saturday is cnly one of those cheap critics bo behind a shield of anonymity sit and r at those who try to do, but I will «ire him a chance of coming forward. 8 Will he613 words
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Article857 1916-07-05 1176 REVENUE OFFICER CHARGED. In the Third Court before Mr. G. Ezechiel this morning Lan Ah Fan, Revenue Officer No 18 was charged with receiving an illegal gratification of 20 cents as a public servant. The accused claimed trial and Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted. Seenivasagen, a shop keeper,857 words
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Article403 1916-07-05 1176 The output for June of the Kitoo Deebook No. 2 Dredge was 570 piculs repwexting 61,361 cubic yards treated and 579 hours* work. The output of The Rih man Tin Co Ltd., during the month of June was 786 pikuls. (pls. 426.24 Mill, pls 359 57 Tribu'es.) The403 words
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Article1200 1916-07-05 1177 Singapore Opinion. We feel sure that nearly every one, whose opinion is worth anything, is in favour of the suggested income-tax for the proposed contribution to the Imperial war chest. It is not necessary to say anything, therefore, on the reasons that have led the members of1,200 words
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Article94 1916-07-05 1177 Cold Medal. The above competition was held on Saturday and Sunday last. Eight members entered, being tb<Bo who had won one or more Monthly Modal* during the Club year ended 30tb June, 1916. The winner proved to be Mr. J. E. Scut Brown with a nett score94 words
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Article384 1916-07-05 1177 There was a fair attendance at the Race Course this morning to watch the trairxag of the local cindidatps for the forthcoming summer meeting The g -ing was a bit he-ivy owing to the rain. Tue outer track of the course proper was used. The first to be384 words
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Article97 1916-07-05 1177 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Jubber auction yesterday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Sheet from $ll2 to 114 amend Smoked No. 2 68 96 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet 96 102 lain Unsmoked Sheet 96 102 Dale Cn pa 116 Scrap Crepe 70 83 dark Crepe 3997 words
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49 1916-07-05 1177 June By Balance $2,532.51 Mrs. Lim Cheng Teik 100 00 D. C. Macintyre 100.00 Haji o,man 500 Syed Salleh Alsagcff 5.00 H J. V. Sinclair... 8.57 G. S. Evans 15.00 Khaw Joo Choe... 25 00 Gray 25.00 June 30 By Balance $2,816.0849 words
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Article96 1916-07-05 1178 blowing was the result of the shoot *ZOrtgor Challenge Cup irtfcJ 1 Rapid Firing. Q 5 .-75 2 75 >-> a ►> „-o o J 5 aS i- 25 24 29 78 2? listen —2B 19 28 75 23 23 21 67 toDwe.e 24 19 2296 words
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Article25 1916-07-05 1178 The Ku**!» Sidun 19.096 lb, Perak River V*lky 10,078 lb, Juru 12,525 lb, Kong Lea (Perak) 700 lb. and Semanpgol 7,352 lb-25 words
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Article180 1916-07-05 1178 M.ny people suffer from overheating of Ike blood, with weariness ani a sense of bring too tired in the morning, even if there neno pimples or sallowness of the skin to ibow that medicine is needtd Tbe great mistake that people make at Ikie time of180 words
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