The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 9 August 1916
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Title Section20 1916-08-09 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 7.50 Per Annum. Single Co>y,4o cte Vol. 14. Penang, Wednesday, August 9th, 1916. No. 32.20 words
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Advertisement281 1916-08-09 1 I I /ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ//ZZ/ZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZ»ZZZ/ZZZ/'Z/ZZ/ZZ/ZZZZZZ/Z/Z/ZZ/ZZ/Z///A CONTENTS. j!' x K V V S Miscellaneous: j Leaders: page page. i v Chinese Labour 1,342 k German Brutality 1338 p roan g 1.342 War TaJation L 348 Old Time Hi.tory Notea 1.344 i S To morrow 1.348 Export, of Penang 1344 i 5 Second Year281 words
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Advertisement192 1916-08-09 2 STRUTS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. I I ir'IIXP,' I E Hp HA H Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H a •> ft d for Europe, and contains the latest local and States 1 news originally published in the daily issues, as well as ft H192 words
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Article1016 1916-08-09 1338 The strong and sonorous note struck by the Premier in r egard to the attitude of the British Government and the British people towards the many recent acts of German brutality will find a responsive chord in many colonies emd dominions overseas to-day. He has stated, as the1,016 words
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Article614 1916-08-09 1338 Mr. V. G Ezecoitl, iuird Magistrate, is indisposed and all tie cnsi fixed before him were taken ly Mr. W, C. Michell. District Ju ige. Captain I). J. Matthews, of the Eastern Shipping company’s Stea ner Berak, is, we are sorry io siy, an it mate of the General614 words
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Advertisement95 1916-08-09 1338 ffQS StfQaitfS SIBQUk IWWttfrfl-fly (except Sundays and pvblie hotidaya) at ran CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, P.-naug Fnxon. Daily Local 124 per annum. H Ontotation... Postage Extra. Rail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLI ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 jr.B.—All bna!n«»« communication! should b« addrsasad95 words
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Article1345 1916-08-09 1339 Provident Fuad Rule*. Reapjnsibility for the Provident Fund Rules threatens to be quite an affaire and both the Government and the Municipality, according to our Singapore C irrespondeur, are apparently anxious to repudiate what have been described as flagrattly ultra vires. If we are not mist»ken tbe procedure1,345 words
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Article446 1916-08-09 1339 (Reuter s Senice) (k.oyrigbt Telerraa. British Operations. Tons of Bctnb*. London, August 1, 1.10 m. General Haig rfjo:s There was do if fant.y fighting and nothing important to reoort to-day. Our aviators made several raids and dropped seven tons of bombs on the rremy lines of communications(Reuter s Senice) (k.oyrigbt Telerraa. - 446 words
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Article1053 1916-08-09 1340 (Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram, Fierce Artillery Duel. Paris, August 1, 1.5 a ro A communique states that the Germans, north of the S mmc, continu'd their counter-attack on II m Wood and Monacu farm. All attempts were fruitless. We bold the grouni won, There was a fierce artillery(Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram, - 1,053 words
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Article480 1916-08-09 1340 (Reeter’i Senice.) tooyrlsht T 'err.®. Huagariaa Regiment Captured. Petrograd, July 31, 830 p.m. A communique states that the troope 7S nce t* 10 lhe l^9 Stokhod they havj capt.ired in the bend of the river the whole of ihe 31st Hungarian Regiment, including the Commander and regimental staff.(Reeter’i Senice.) tooyrlsht T 'err.®. - 480 words
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Advertisement77 1916-08-09 1340 Cao Ycv Afford the Risk Were you ever ae'zrd with a severe attack of cramp, colic or diarrhoea witbi ut a b >ttiH of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and D arrhoea li p m» dy in the houf D >u’c take such risks. A dose or two will cur» you f77 words
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Article437 1916-08-09 1341 (Reuter's Senice). (kipynght Telegram. SHOOTING OF CAPT. FRYATT. Crimea Moat be Expiated, London, July 31, 6.20 p.m. Mr, Asquith added, in the House of Commons, that in caies such as this, the man who authorised the system under which the crime was committed, may well be tie most(Reuter's Senice). (kipynght Telegram. - 437 words
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Article463 1916-08-09 1341 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram Bomb the Tknmes Estuary. London, August 1, 2 50 a.m. It is officially announced that a number of nostile airships, before midnight, crossed the eastern and scuth-easti rn coasts aod dropped bombs off the Than es estuary. Their attack is proceeding. RAID ON ENGLAND.(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram - 463 words
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Article542 1916-08-09 1341 (Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. DEBATE IN HOUSE CF COMMONS. A Promising Spirit. London, July 31,12 20 a.m. lutheHcu-eof Commons, Mr. J >s-ph Djvlin (N.. Ballast) said h- w >uld never agree to 'he permanent ex fusion of Ulster but he hi ped something would be found as meaus(Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 542 words
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Obituary16 1916-08-09 1341 Obituary. Aa Admiral'» Death. London, August 1. The death is reported of Admiral Sir John Bopkinr.16 words
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Article1715 1916-08-09 1342 the supply for estate An Important Question. Says Monday’s M. M.: The following letter from Mr. E. G. Wilds i’ to bQ debated at a general meeting of the Negn Sembilan Pinters’ Association to be held to-morrow at the Sungei Ujong Club, Seremban, at 6-30 p.m.:— With estates1,715 words
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Article215 1916-08-09 1342 The foil wing promotions in the Penang Volunteers have been approved by His Excellency the Governor P. St. L. Liston to be Honorary Su’geon-Lieutenaut. Pte B. W. B. Powdl t> be Second Lieutenant and attached to C Company. Sgt. C. G. May to be Second Lieutenant and attached215 words
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Advertisement12 1916-08-09 1342 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is, 6d«12 words
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Article1986 1916-08-09 1343 QUESTION OF VARIABILITY. An Important Discovery. At Changkat Balak Estate, Balak North, on Bunday afternoon an interesting and in* formative lecture on the variability of plantation rubber was delivered by Mr. B J. Eaton, Agricultural Chemist. The lecture was delivered under the auspices of the Central Perak Planter*’1,986 words
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Article375 1916-08-09 1344 The Straits in Raffles Days. The July number of the Straits Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society Journal contains sn extremely interesting reprint of a series of letters written by William Jack to Dr- Wallicb, director of the Calcutta golanical Gudene, between the years 1819-1821. Jack375 words
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Article68 1916-08-09 1344 The following are the exports of Parang for the second half of the month of July To United Kingdom. Tods. T n 850 Black Peppf r 270 White Pepper 35 Tapioca (Flour) 60 (Pearl) 290 Copra 2,427 Rubber 645 To U S. America, Tons, Tin 825 Tapioca68 words
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Article26 1916-08-09 1344 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, August 1. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/2\ Diamond Smoked26 words
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Article326 1916-08-09 1344 Passport Regulations Beinc Enforced Messr?. Guthrie and Co., as agents for the Government of British North Borneo, send us (S. T) a copy of ti e rules under section 13 ot the Customs and Excise Orditaacc, 191 b, forbidding the entry of persr ns into the bta'e326 words
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Article246 1916-08-09 1344 Interview With Liang Shi-yi Hongkong, July 6. Router’s correspondent at Hongkong wires I have had an interviaw with Mr. Liang Shi-yi, who has recently retired from bis position of financial control in China, He says I lava now retired from official life for good. 1 sbou d prefer246 words
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Article36 1916-08-09 1344 The Straits 223,500 lb, The Penang 185,000 lb, The Tali Ay r 77.510 Ib, The Rubaua 56,000 lb. The B»tak R*b t 27.500 lb. The Eagan Seiai 31,000 lb, and 5.6. (Be-tarn) 97,000.36 words
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Article370 1916-08-09 1344 There was a very large attendance on Monday at the funeral of the Ist) Mr. 3. K. d’A ran jo, of the Straits Trading Company, Ltd., Butterworth, who met with an untimely death on the afternoon of the previous day. Dspitethe threatening rtate of the weather,370 words
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Article96 1916-08-09 1344 The following prices were obtained at the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction yesterday: Diamond Smoked Sheet from 1109 to 4120 Plain Smoked Sheet 1107 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet,, >lO7 to 1110 P.am (Jnsmokid Sheet >lOO to 1106 Diamond Smoked No. 2 1106 Pa'e Mottle Crepe >lO2 Scrap Ciepe 177t096 words
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Article114 1916-08-09 1344 -2.9. U. Several Arrests Made. The Ipffi 1 o ica Lave been busily inthe extraordinarily bJd gangr< bbeiy which took place at Cb< mor on Thursday night. It is understood that several men are already in custody and are to ba produce-1 I efcra tbe Ipch Magistrate-2.9. U. - 114 words
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Advertisement10 1916-08-09 1344 or Chronic Chest Complaint®, Woods’ Gieat Peppermint Cure 1.- bl10 words
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Article306 1916-08-09 1345 From Dutch Sources. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Poet of July 31: Shortage of Mea. The Italian Seccolo learns from neutral sources that 100,000 Austrians, who were in occupation of Serbia, Montenegro, and Albania, have hen withdrawn to strengthen their lines in the Carpathians306 words
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Article113 1916-08-09 1345 The outputs fiom the following companies for the month of Ju'v were, Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd, Piculs 760 Hours run 610 Yards treated 98 000 Value of output >35,000 Cett of mining 8,500 Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredge. Piculs 425 Hours run 618 Yards treated 88,000 Elevators. Piculs113 words
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Article698 1916-08-09 1345 .—Ex. Effects of the War. Bombay, June 29. The report of the sen-borne trade and Customs administration of Bombay Presidency, excluding Sind, for the year ending March 31, 1916, states: The aggrpgare value ci the total trade, including Government transactions, amounted to Rs 147 crores, showing.—Ex. - 698 words
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Article147 1916-08-09 1345 (Dwn Oust Own, Correspondent.) Ku da Lumpur, Augu*t 2. There was an attendance of over forty' at the meeting of the Negri SembPan plantarg at Seremban last nigh\ the chief subject of discussion being the shortage of Chinese labour. Mr, Dupuis Brown presided. The meeting w*s of147 words
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Article66 1916-08-09 1345 An Unsatisfactory Year. (F’rorzi Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, August 2. The report of the Bdat Tin Company for the year ended March 31 shows a profit of $1,469, after making provisions for depreciation. The year was most unsatisfactory owing to the heavy floods, absconding» and uusatisfacto y66 words
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Article227 1916-08-09 1345 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $80.75, tuvers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $Bl. buyers, no sellers, and in London at «£1 67 ss. spot and £l6B spot three months’ sight, Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the fo liwing are the quotations227 words
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Advertisement55 1916-08-09 1345 Crimp Colic No ne»)d of suffering from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal pains. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve t lia most severe cases. Get it to day, there will b« no time to send for it after the attack comes on. Fi r sale55 words
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Advertisement41 1916-08-09 1345 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea. Overeating, a change in the temperature, unripe fruit, and impure water, are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlains Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly, For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers,41 words
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Article5030 1916-08-09 1346 LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL NOMINEE. Tbe special general mating of the membtfß of tbe Chamber of Commerce in connection with the nomination of a representative of ih i Chamber to the Legislative Council was neld at the Chamber yesterday afternoon. There were present: Mr J Mitchell (Chairman), The5,030 words
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Article273 1916-08-09 1348 The Eatries. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Kuala Lumpur, August 2. The following are tbe entries for tbe Selangor Turf Club Aueust meeting. First Day. Races I and 11. Chanty, Britisher, Kitty, Idunno, Moment Mary Ann, Laksfoss, Lady Alwyn, Lady Enmie, The Wreck, La Via, Accelerator, Oh Li La.273 words
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Article354 1916-08-09 1348 The amendment of Mr. F. G. Penny at the meeting of the Chamber ot Commerce yesterday was on inimously adopted hr it will be unanimously endorsed, we think, by every section of the community in Penang. For there has never b en any question that this portion of354 words
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Article322 1916-08-09 1348 Elsewhere in this i-<sue we give tbe pro gramme for tbe demonstration on the Exphnade to-morrow. It is natural to keep the birthday of Armageddon, >»n I in one respect this anniversary re-etnbles a'l others —it brings retrospection. "Has anyone in the history of the world,” asked Mr. Asquith322 words
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Article492 1916-08-09 1349 SHEIK ISLAM’S RESIGNATIO?4. {From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 2. The following important news appeals in the Singapore Free Press Considerable interest nas been aroused by the report ol the resignation ut the bheik-ul-lslain, Han and bis replacement by the notorious Young Turk, Mussa Kiasau Bey, who is492 words
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Article575 1916-08-09 1349 Mr. Cheah Tiani; Lim leaves for Homo by the N.Y.K. s s Suwa Maru to cimp'elo his studies Mr. D. 11. Morrison has Lft Began Pasir Estate, Teluk Anson, and is now managing Sipantas Estate, Salak-Bornam. A marrnge has been arrange! betw;en Major F. Griffiths, Fort Canning, and Miss575 words
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Article1296 1916-08-09 1349 Fly C*L h irs. “Nofle« < n u>! r. t u b A the motto ot the Qoverior-General uf Ko ea We lexrn from tl e Seoul Press that the Py OD£? yang Prefecture Office has b-u encouraging ci izons tu des. toy fl es and i buying1,296 words
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Article491 1916-08-09 1350 (Reuter’s Senice) ('■ouyrizht Telegram. British Operations. London, August 2, 12 15 a.m. General Haig, in a communique, states there is no change in the situation. BEGINNING OF THE END. British Mas Power. I Freach Tribute. Lmdon, August 2, 1 p.m. A I retch army bulletin given an(Reuter’s Senice) ('■ouyrizht Telegram. - 491 words
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Article531 1916-08-09 1350 (Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright T*le«r«u. ENEMY ATTACKS. Repulsed with Heavy Loiui, Paris, August 2, 1 20 p.m. A c mmuuiq ĕ sxys: South of the Somme we captured a German trench between Estrees and Belloy with the result th it wi isolated the operations ot the Germ tna o(Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright T*le«r«u. - 531 words
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Article472 1916-08-09 1351 (tater'i Senice.) Coorriaht Telegrtm. Fierce German Attack. Petrograd, August 2, 2.10 a m. A communique states that the Garmans fiercely attacked the Russians' on the west bank of the Stokhod, but were repulsed with heavy losses. The fighting continues. The Caucasus. The Rus-ians in the Caucasus have advanced(tater'i Senice.) Coorriaht Telegrtm. - 472 words
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Article453 1916-08-09 1351 (Reuter’s Senice). CooyriKht Telegram. HUME WORKS BOMBED. Tobi of Explosives Dropped. R;mp, August 2, 7.25 p.m, A communique states: A strong enemy attack on Monte Cimone was defeated witn vary heavy loss. In retaliation for the enemy aircraft attacking op m Italian towns, a strong Italian air squadron(Reuter’s Senice). CooyriKht Telegram. - 453 words
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Article750 1916-08-09 1351 PROVIDENT FUND CONTRIBUTIONS. T e ordinary fortnight 'y meeting of the MuLicipal Commissioner* uf George Town Penang, was held in the Municipal Offices,’ yeshrday afternoon. The following were present Messrs. W. Pod (President), Hod. J. M. Mitchell, Yeoh Guan Seok and Quah Betg Kee, with Mi. L. M.750 words
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Article193 1916-08-09 1352 Toe Secretaries of the P. nang Chamber of Commeice have forwarded us the ft Bowing copy of their lei t -r of the 2nd instant to Government, conveying the terms of the resolution passed at the sptcial General Meeting of the Chamber held on that day. Penang, 2nd193 words
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Article67 1916-08-09 1352 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction Sale to-day Smoked Ribbed Sheet $ll4 to SI2O per picul. Smoked Plain >lO4 > No. 2 Sroktd Sheet Diamond >lOl >lO4 Unsmoked >lOl >lO3 Crepe fine pale thin and blanket67 words
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Article64 1916-08-09 1352 At the Eastern Produce Exchange yeiterday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Sheet from >ll2 to >ll6 Plain Smoked Sheet >lO7 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet >lO4 to >lO6 Plain Unsmokcd Sheet $lOO to >lO3 Bump Scrap > 65 to > 70 Vbgin Scrap >67 U'Xise Scrap p64 words
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Article728 1916-08-09 1352 FIGURES FOR 1915. A Healthy losition. The annual report of the F.M.S. Commissioner of Trade and Cu-toms states that tor the year the a«greg h t< volume of j U<^ IDJ? b,,!lion ftn d specie, was $223,//2.343, or >l9O 18 per head of the estimated population (1.176,605). This728 words
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Article162 1916-08-09 1352 The Gula Kalumpoog 95,631 lb. The Satnapaga 13,500 lb, The New Columbia 30 034 lb, The Brian 34,100 lb, The Padang Jawa 18,122 lb, The Padang 24.500 lb, The Karan 11,044 lb, The Consolidated 38 489 16. The Bakap 27,300 lb. Tl e Jong Landor 53.431 lb,162 words
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23 1916-08-09 1352 July 28, By Balance >5,750.53 Aug. 3 Collected by Mus Macdonald 20.00 Aug. 3 By Balance >5,770.5323 words
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Article28 1916-08-09 1352 July 28 By Bi’anca >12,155.67 Aug. 2 Penang Band, monthly subtcnption 18.90 Chief Post Office J9th imt .Iment... 53.45 August 3By balance >12,228 0228 words
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Article22 1916-08-09 1352 July2B By B.lcnce >1,194.56 Aug. 2 ’Anonymous’ monthly 20.00 Aug. 2 By Bdance >1,214 56 Amount previously acknowledge 27,308.2222 words
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Article36 1916-08-09 1352 To-day'» Quotation». Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at >6l, budoess d»»n*, in Singapore (refined) at >81.50, bu-uoeaa d ir (125 tons sold) snl in Lmdoo at XI6B spit and £‘PB lbs. three months* sight.36 words
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Article676 1916-08-09 1353 [Io the Editor or the Straitu Echo.} Sir, Considering that an income tax is r*pugnant to tbe teilmgs of the majority of the people of this Colony and Malaya, I think it may not ba out of place for me to enlarge on what I staled at tbe676 words
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Article564 1916-08-09 1353 The Advisability of Going Into Liquidation. The report of the directors of the Belat Tin Miring Co, Ltd, for the year ended M-«rch 31, 1916, state, Toe result of the year’s working shows a profit of $1,469 66 after making provision for depreciation on buildings, machinery,564 words
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Article30 1916-08-09 1353 Ladies’ Cohpetiti n The Monthly Medal coiupetitn n will be played on 9th and 1 Olh August and Ladies Spoon competition un the 23id and 24th August.30 words
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469 1916-08-09 1353 A Sikh Charged Io the D.atrict Court before Mr. W. C Michell yesterday afternoon L»chman Biugb was ch trged with procuring a Sikh woman, named Pream Kam, who is not a woman of il’-fame or known to be of immoral character, for Immoral purpt sea than ty469 words
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Article175 1916-08-09 1353 Penang and P. W. Donations. Wo append below the amounts subscribed to date by Penang and Province Wellesley towards the different -relief and other t heritable funds in connection with the war. It is al«o interesting to note that tbe Penang Women Workers for the Queen M-ry’s Needlework175 words
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Article1266 1916-08-09 1354 A year of preparation, a year of fighting, and a year of victory. That, we believe, was the late Lord Kitchener’s forecast of the present struggle. He saw himself to the preparation and raised armies by a miracle of organisation, the fighting has not been without1,266 words
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Article547 1916-08-09 1354 Captain A J. Fox, Manager of Batu Caves Rubber Co., Ltd., is paying a short visit to Penang. Inspector J. Donovan, of Port Dickson, has arriv d at Klan? in succession to Inspector Limcrton. Mr. John H. Pootj-M, Manager of the Ned. Ind. Escompto Or has bien staying at547 words
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Article985 1916-08-09 1355 Fltea. A correspondent writes“ I am interested in the paragraph referring to the anti-fly crusade in Seoul. Something of the kind might be done here with great effect. You might be interested to learn that the Dairy Farm Co. in Hongkong—where there are 600 fine cattle kept—keep two985 words
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Article32 1916-08-09 1355 Colonial Secretary to Visit Peaaag. (From Our Own Correspondents S'ngapore, August 2. Hon. Mr. F. S.James, the Colonial Secretary, and Hon. Mr. J. R. Nicholson are proceeding toPenangJfor Friday’s meeting.32 words
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Article27 1916-08-09 1355 Changes Hands. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, August 2, Mr. William Duncan|has bought “Spring Grove" from the liquid itor of Messrs. Bt hu Moyer Co.27 words
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Article66 1916-08-09 1355 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, August 3. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crepe 2/2| Diamond Smoked 2/l| Mr. M. Skelcby, Chief Clerk, Land Office, Klsng, has retired on pension. A Government Gazette Ertraordinary issued on Monday extends for a further66 words
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Article461 1916-08-09 1355 (Reuter’x Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Geaera! Haig’s Report. London, August, 3 Sir Douglas Haig, in a communique states that the situation is unchanged. The enemy artillery is active in Trone’s Wood. Otherwise the day is comparatively quiet Our artillery during the past twenty-four hours, with the co-operation of(Reuter’x Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 461 words
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Article531 1916-08-09 1356 (Reuter’s Senice.) Co cy right Telegram. from train to battlefield. Germsas Desperate. London, August 3, 4.35 a m. The Tinies correspondent at Headquarters oo the Stokhod says that there is very furious fighting everywhere. The Germans have been driven to desperation with losses of guns and men. They(Reuter’s Senice.) Co cy right Telegram. - 531 words
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Article862 1916-08-09 1356 (Reiter’s Service.) Copyright Teleg r »m. AEROPLANE FELLED. Paris, August 2. We organised our new positions between Monacu Farm and Hem Wood. It is confirmed that the German units in Monacu region had to be relieved owing to the serious losses. i w\n CQ th o 30th July(Reiter’s Service.) Copyright Telegr»m. - 862 words
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Article548 1916-08-09 1357 (Reuter's Service!. Copyright Telegram. LAND BATTERIES FIRE. Oa a Raider. London, August 3, 1.50 p.H). Only two Zappelins were teen returning over Holland though four crossed. It is unofficially reported that on the south-east coast the raider was picked up by the searchlights and was fired on(Reuter's Service!. Copyright Telegram. - 548 words
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Article162 1916-08-09 1357 (From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, Aug. 3. The following are the handicaps for the forthcoming Selangor Race meeting, Race I. (5 furlongs.) Charity 1012 Laksfoss 8. 0 Moment 9. 9 Lady Alwyn 8. 0 Kitty 9. 4 Lady Emmie 8. 0 Race 11. (5 furlongs.) Britisher 9.10 Idunno162 words
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Article60 1916-08-09 1357 Singapore, Aug. 4. At the Singapore Rubber Auction the following prices were obtained per picul Smoked Sheets |HS to 1118 Good 113 114 Plain 102 113 Plain, Unsmoked 105 Crepes 115 118 Gcod, pale 112 115 Fino Brown 104 108 Good 91 103 h Dark 76 9460 words
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Article44 1916-08-09 1357 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, August 4. Messrs. Fraser Co’s weekly report records a good demand for local rubber shares at higher values, while industrials were in steady request. The mining market was featureless, except for a large demand for Middleton?.44 words
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Article160 1916-08-09 1357 FROM DUTCH SOURCES The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of August 1 A Year's War. Hague, July 31 :-The report» i Q British industrial circles are generally that the war will last one more year. German Reserves. The Vossische Zeitung says that Germany has160 words
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Article298 1916-08-09 1357 Mr. Breretoa Martin’s Explanation. [To the Editok of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, As some misconception appears to have arisen as to the matter of my withdrawal of my candidature for Membership of the Legislative Council, I think it only fair both to myself and my supporters to298 words
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Advertisement57 1916-08-09 1357 With a sore throat it is often sheer agony to] speak a word. That is the time when WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE proves its worth. Take a teaspoonful, swallowing it gradually, then an hour after use a little Peppermint Cura in warm water as a throat gargle. The relitif will57 words
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Article1198 1916-08-09 1358 Every member of the organising commit’e? —rppresontativa of the many races in Penang—has reason to be proud of the conspicuous success which attended the open air meeting held in honour of the second anniversary of the war on Friday last. It w as a gathering which gave universal1,198 words
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Article534 1916-08-09 1358 Mr. Walter C. Michell, District Judge, is laid up with dengue. The Resident Councillor, the Colonial Secretary, and Mr. J. R. Nicholson, C.M.G. drove round the Hand on Saturday. It is p obable that His Excellency the Governor will bi faying a visit to the Nativa Statei and Penang534 words
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Article1673 1916-08-09 1359 (Renter's Senice.) Copy right Telegram. British Operations. London, August 4, 1 a,m. General Haig, in a communique, state* that ground has been gained north of Bazentin-le-Petit. Strong attacks rn.de on Delville Wood were repulsed. There was a bombing attack. We gained ground at Bazontin. Four strong enemy(Renter's Senice.) Copy right Telegram. - 1,673 words
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Article512 1916-08-09 1360 (Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Petrograd, Aug 4, 1.30 a.m. A communique states: Djaperate fighting is proceeding on the Stokhod. The Russians in the Caucasus, in ths direction of Diarbukr, stormed with the bayonet the Turkish works between Merch and Mamakhatun, taking 300 prisoners. The attacks continue, and prisoners(Renter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 512 words
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Article513 1916-08-09 1360 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram kmalia Bombed. p. >r London. August 4 nl^ era I Murra y report, that enemy aeroTale Au UBt 3at tacked the shippinc in Man. h 'T ln th ot was -done” but at W S wrecked >» an aerial fight at Balmania(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram - 513 words
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Article360 1916-08-09 1360 (Rruta’i S«nice). Copyright T.'i,<ra/n. Ti London, August 4. lhe Italian steamer Cd'a di Medina and two British schooners have been sunk. Washington, August 5. The American Consuls in Italy have been directed to enquire into the circumstances surrounding the sinking by a submarine of the steamer Let-nbo. Malta,(Rruta’i S«nice). Copyright T.'i,<ra/n. - 360 words
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Article55 1916-08-09 1360 Perak va. Peaaag. (From Our Own Correspondent») Jpub, August 6. The return cricket mdeh Puruk vs, p .uang op«w*d at Irx»h y»--terdiv. The P-r<k tram but*-d first and were all out for 145. Perak start 1 badly. P«m-.ng went iu and lust 2 wickets fur 38 runs lhe55 words
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Article1073 1916-08-09 1361 (Renter’i Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Palis, Aug. 4, 115 p.m. A communique states There has been no infantry action on the Somme* Tho French on the right of the Meuse continued their attacks on theThuumout-Fleu y front, captured the trenches between these pointe and the village of Fleury, taking(Renter’i Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,073 words
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Article91 1916-08-09 1361 (/roDt Our Own Ipoh, August 5. The war celebrations were held on the Ipoh Club padang. H. H. the Sultan of Perak and the British Resident the Hon Mr. R. G. Watson, C. M. G„ were among those present. The Volunteers and the Civil Guard paraded The Hon.91 words
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Article475 1916-08-09 1361 (From Qwr Own Ipoh, August 5. Mr. R. Kennedy, Planter of Tapah Estate, was murdered last night. His servant has been arrested in connection with the crime. Reuter cables that the Army Council has decided to release 27,000 soldiers to assist in the harvest in Great475 words
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Article2400 1916-08-09 1362 SECOND ANNIVERSARY OF WAR. FRIDAYS HUGE ASSEMBLY. Ooca again a huge gathering, larger even than last year’s and estimated at nearly *****, assembled on the Esplanade on Friday afternoon to renew their “irflexible determination to continue the war to a victorious end.” The P.C.C, Pavilion, where the principal2,400 words
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Article877 1916-08-09 1363 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Service* aad Meetiags. London, August 4. The second anniversary of the war was commemorated by services of intercession, including one at Buckingham Palace, at which the Archbishop of Canterbury preached. Their Majesties the King and Queen attended. Meetings were held throughout the country,(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 877 words
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Article137 1916-08-09 1363 Singapore Demoastratioa, (From Ow Own CorrtspondenF) Singapore, August 5. A huge crowd assembled for the patriotic demonstration on the second anniversary of the war. H.E. the Governor, Admiral Grant, and Brigadier-General Ridout inspected a guard of over a hundred of the Rifles and the Veterans137 words
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Article1304 1916-08-09 1364 Reuter, except in so far as Japan is concerned, is a good, sound all-British institution and although his business terms savour ra*hnr of nothing for nothing and precious little for sixpence” press and public alike undoubtedly owe him a debt of gratitude both for the ample1,304 words
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Article549 1916-08-09 1364 V. G. Ez«chie 1 Third Magistrate continues to make g >cd p ogress towards recovery. Mr Justice P. J. Sproule r< turned from Taiping by this mornii g’s ti am, accompanied by Mrs. BprouG. Dr. Harrison, of thu General HospiM, Singapore, is to be transferred to Penang in the549 words
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Article1270 1916-08-09 1365 (letter's Senice.) Copyritht Telezrsm. SHtIK-UL-ISLAM'S ATTITUDE. Important Deelaratioa. London, August 7. The Time* correspondent at Constanza reports ihitthe Ulema and the Bheik-ul-Islam attribute the Arab revolt to Bey’s pro-German policy and anti-Islamic tendencies. They sympathise with the Grand Shenf and hope that he will proclaim himself Caliph(letter's Senice.) Copyritht Telezrsm. - 1,270 words
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Article27 1916-08-09 1365 (From Our Own Correspondent London August 7. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Mirket to-div Pale Crepe 2/2} Diamond Smoked 2/2127 words
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Article547 1916-08-09 1365 To-day’» Quotation». Tiu (unrefined) is quoted nere to-day at 180 60, business dune, in Singapore (refined) at 981.62|, business done (155 tons sold) Kni in London at JCI67 10s. spot and j£l >8 ss. three mouibo* sight. The exploitation of the Government film Britain Prepared and Official War Films547 words
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Article1144 1916-08-09 1366 Perak—Peaaat Match. (From Owr Own, Ipob, August 8. The final scenes in the Perak—Penang cricket match were concluded yesterday evening, Perak winning by 85 runs. The following were the scores. PERAK First innings 145 Total Second 89 234 Penang First innings 103 7 Total Second 46 149 The bowling1,144 words
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Article47 1916-08-09 1366 Three coup'es rHpr eeQl m a g Penang played Tenuis against three couples representing Perak. Ptrak won by 7 sets to two. In the Golf May and Reid represented Ponang against Wdki'ishaw and de Pania. Penang woe by tbiee up and two to play.47 words
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Article397 1916-08-09 1366 Mehta—Valberg. At the Church of tbe Assumption yesterday afternoon the marriage wag solemnised of Mr. Philian M*-hta, Assistant 8u geon, General Hospital, Penan to Sybil Louise Clare, eldest diUjMe of Mr. C. W, A. Vaiberg, of tbe Post Offi ’e, and Mis. Valberg. Tbe Rkv. L. M. Duvelle397 words
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Article455 1916-08-09 1367 The Juvenile Union vs 8. A. Rahman’s XI. The football match between tbs Juvenile Union of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, and S. A. Rahman’s Eleven, which was played on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon beioe a large concourse of spectators ended in a victory for the home team455 words
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Article195 1916-08-09 1367 Anniversary Celebrations The Seventh Am iv r<ary of the Iridian Recreation Cub for thu C lebration of which a lengthy programme was drawn up was a distinct Oa the 3th and 7th thel.RC. met the Kinta Indian Association in a C icki t match on the C.RC.195 words
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Article229 1916-08-09 1367 The usual fortnightly Handicap Shoot took place on Monday morning the 7th and resulted as under:— Heap. Made. Pte. E. W. F. Gilman 76 97.56 Sergt. F. T. Kinder 67 97.08 Pte. W. C. Boyle .76 96 84 G N. Saye .68 96.36 Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden .68229 words
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Article87 1916-08-09 1367 Hution Lane hid a easy time with Mejlisal Aintikad on Saturday in the First Division of the M.F.A. Liague, and retired winners by five to nil. Crete mt v. Sabrul Jamil, on Sunday, produced a much more even game, and a victory for the reconstructed Crescent team was popular.87 words
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Article184 1916-08-09 1367 Alma 23 500 lb., Buk t T 'h Aiang 13.C68 lb., Shanghai Klebing 10,824 lb, Kota Bahroe 38,787 lb.. Sungei Duri 1 1,960 lb., Chun r United 16 835 lb, Cluny J 9,415 lb., Kmta Bellas 43,323 lb, Kiian Bellas 4,178 lb, Tanjong Pau 9,668 lb,184 words
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Article535 1916-08-09 1367 [To the Editor ok the Slraits Echo.] Dear Sir, There is much that is still mysterious about the rominaii >n of the P-nang Chamber of Comm ace’s represou.a ivy m the Legislative Council, and in order to dispel the wiJely j r valent belief tbit the matter535 words
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Article1279 1916-08-09 1368 Roti* sad Italy. How far the Russian offensiyp, now in full swing, w is undertaken at the moment it wa fl with the direct object of relieving the Austrian pressure on tne Italian front, must obvious’y r miin for the ti ne being matter of unofficial speculation. But1,279 words
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Article448 1916-08-09 1368 (Ititer’i Serviu.) <’<>Drn«ht Tehcraas. I British Operations. British Operations. Lund n, August 6, 3.25 P .m. General Hug, in a communique, state* that fun her progress has been made at High Wood. The enen y all night shelled various areas on and behind our frint bitween tbe(Ititer’i Serviu.) <’<>Drn«ht Tehcraas. - 448 words
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Article471 1916-08-09 1369 (Reuter's Senice.) copyright Telegr.m. Namerout Air Raids. Paris, August 6, 5.50 p.m. A communique states —We have extended our gains rorth-west of Thiaumont, repulsing a counter-attack. Our fequadions dropped numerous bombs in the Cumblfti region, and on Noyoa, Sienay, Sedan, Conti ins, and Metz stations, also the military(Reuter's Senice.) copyright Telegr.m. - 471 words
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Article392 1916-08-09 1369 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. THOUSANDS CAPTURED. Enemy's Resistance Overcome. Petrograd, August 6, 5 p m, Southwards of Brody the Ru-sians have overcome the enemy’s resistance on the left bmks of tie aud S.-reth rivers. A number of villages were ciptured, together with over three thousind prisoners. TARNOPOL RAILWAY(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 392 words
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Article447 1916-08-09 1369 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram, Eb iny s Severe Louses. London, Augua 6, 4 15 p.m. Geienl Murriy reports that they defeated the rn my witn heavy losses at Romani oa the 4„u aud ath msi, capturing 2,500 unwouLdtd men, including some Germans four mountain guns aud(Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram, - 447 words
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Article613 1916-08-09 1370 Japaa'i Sympathy. Tokio, Aug. 7. a p imposing demonstration of Pailiaand prominent people enT rg)O gtba Russo-Japanese Alliance was held Lygurethe unswerving loyalty of the AngloJ moese, which was the main pillar of the ■iJJnational si*u>tion a regards Germany j the enemy’s civibgation. Jipan’d —itrfl syrnpathy remains613 words
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