Straits Echo, 16 September 1914
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Title Section36 1914-09-16 1 Straits Echo tAILY ua* :iCLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, ltith SEPTEMBEE, 1914. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 21436 words
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Advertisement1278 1914-09-16 1 CEMENT! CEMENT!! ••TIGER BRAND. Best and Cheapest on the Market Highly recommended and used by the leading engineers, contractors arid builders. Large Stocks Held By TIANG LEE CO., Penang tf Kuala Lumpur. Now On Show. Lagonda Cars (BANKS > THE LONDON ASSURANCE COMPANY *■< Chartered Bank of India, Ajj.tralia and1,278 words
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Advertisement37 1914-09-16 1 Drink Dot’s Head Guinness Stout. a > .9 9= rb nr*. a iSS a a g 7 «''■ra» 3 /X -5 C cap -C M H a Sole Agents TIANG LEE S’ Co., Penang <t- Kuala Lumpur. ■■■■■■annnnnnnnnnn*BB*■■■■37 words
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Advertisement111 1914-09-16 2 NATURA LK l r LION BRAND.! (STERILIZES) J a Mj, Grand Prix: *\J/\ V P r s 1900 St. Louis i 90 Y Gtlj Mtd aille D: »893. j, 1893 1 «94 /fe^ Jt h si... <; IS 91 ,Dl. kws» 6 I§9i p r ag i* 96 5a? (J111 words
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Article851 1914-09-16 3 (Bt H. Ham ILTON FTFK.) Paris, Monday. “I assure you,” the Minister of War ■aid to me, that if I were to take a motorcar and drive into the zone of operations 1 without General Joffre’s permission General Joffre would have mo turned out.”851 words
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Article746 1914-09-16 3 THE GREAT GERMAN ILLUSION. (Bt ova Berlin Correspondent, Frederic William Wile.) When the history of the New Armageddon is written—no matter what its outcome 1 it will begin with the story of Germany’s miscalculations. In its preparatory stages and in its opening developments «he has blundered746 words
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Article1708 1914-09-16 3 Some Teb&iblb Glimpses or tee Battlefield and of tee Results or War i There will be few of us who do not know what war means to-day. Here are some i terrible glimpses of it at close quarters: i Dtino in Masses. i I hare had to-day1,708 words
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Advertisement480 1914-09-16 3 For 3 Nights Only, SEPTEMBER 15th. 16th 17th. AT Crown Cinema. VEIL of the PAST 2.052 FEET in 2 PARTS. Splendid Acting backed by Perfect Photography makes this one of the Foremost pictures of the year. It tells the story of a ne’er-do-well, who returns EVIL for GOOD bv first480 words
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Advertisement118 1914-09-16 3 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is. 6d. NOTICE. 1 LENDERS will be received at the office of the Honourable Resident Councillor, Penang, up to noon on September 28, 1914, for the following services for the Government Monopolies, Penang, for the year 1916 (1) Supply of best Amoy118 words
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Advertisement126 1914-09-16 3 NOTICE. Orders are now being booked for Para Rubber Seeds from sixteen years old trees, with a guarantee of 70% germination. Price 51.50 per 1000 packed in bags and $2 packed in boxes F. O. B. or F. O. R. Teluk Anson. Delivery commencing from September 1914. MANAGER Cicely Rubber126 words
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Advertisement152 1914-09-16 3 Treatment for Dysentery. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy followed by a dose of castor oil will effectually cure the most stubborn cases of dysentery. It is especially good for! summer diarrhoea in children. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. ICE! ICE!! ICE!!! CAN BE OBTAINED IN ANT QUANTITY152 words
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Advertisement429 1914-09-16 3 NOTICE TO EMPLOYERS OF LABOUR. of labour are informed .A that after the end of the current month the provisions of the Labour Cod# referring to the method and date of payment of labourers’ wages will be strictly enforced. E. S. HOSE. Acting Controller oj Labour, F. M. S. Kuala429 words
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Article, Illustration98 1914-09-16 4 fvbliihed daily (except Sundays and pablio holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach’Street, Penang. raica. Daily Local $24 per annum. Out station... Postage Extra. v Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 S B.— All buiiaeM communication!98 words
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Article501 1914-09-16 4 The Chinese-quarter of the town is bedecked with flags to-day in celebration of the anniversary of President Yuan Shih Kai’s birthday. Since the overthrow of the Manchu dynasty three years ago the strong man of China has held the Republic together through two civil wars, of which the501 words
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Article539 1914-09-16 4 The Bishop of Singapore returned to Singapore from Penang by train yesterday. Colonel the Hon. J. S. Trefusis, C.M.G., accompanied by Lady Mary Trefusis, has arrived in Hongkong for a short stay. Our newly-appointed Chief Justice, the Hon. Mr. J. A. S. Bucknill, K. C., was fortyone539 words
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Article76 1914-09-16 4 The Resident Councillor has forwarded the following to us for publication It has been brought to His Excellency’s notice that there are reports aB to strained relations between the Governments of Great Britain and the Netherlands. The Governor has made enquiries and is in a position to76 words
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Article212 1914-09-16 4 When Sir David Beatty, who has just been made a vice-admiral, was made a rearadmiral a special Order in Council had to be issued authorising his promotion to that rank. He is now only forty-three, and therefore much the youngest vice-admiral on the Navy List. The First212 words
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Article331 1914-09-16 4 MARRIED COUPLE’S CLAIM. Before Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden in the Supreme Court this morning the hearing was commenced of the suit in which Philomena Isabella de Souza nee D Almeida and Percival Aloysius de Souza (her husband) sued Arol Charles David to have an indenture dated May331 words
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Article191 1914-09-16 4 P.W.D. Promotions. The following promotions in the Public Works Department are notified in the F.M.S. Qovrnment Gazette To be Executive Engineer, Grade I: Mr. J. F. Ward and Mr. F. W. Mager with effect from the Ist January, 1913; Mr. J. P. Swettenham, with effect from the 25th191 words
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Article135 1914-09-16 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore. Singapore, September 16. At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Auction held yesterday 133,716 lb. were offered and 47,552 lb. bought. Prices were again lower and the demand was moat disappointing. The best price realised was $94 per picul for Pale Crepe. Smoked135 words
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Article147 1914-09-16 4 During the past few days the town has gradually assumed a state of bugginess which is daily increasing in intensity. The pest has originated, we understand, in certain stocks of copra which are being carried in the town, and such is the nuisance caused to town dwellers and workers147 words
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Article297 1914-09-16 4 Colony’s Finance During 1913 Mr. R. D. Acton, Acting Auditor-General of the Straits Settlements, has issued K' annual report on the revenue and expend'' ture of the Colony during 1913. The revenue amounted to 812.397,747 22 against an estimate of 810,890,368 excess of $1,507,379.22. Licences, excise* etc.,297 words
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Article391 1914-09-16 4 (Before Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith.) ALLEGED MURDER. In the Supreme Court yesterday the hearing was concluded of tho case against Karpeo, charged with the murder of his mistress, Pounamal. The Solicitor-General prosecuted and Mr. Meta was assigned for the defence. The accused, it will be remembered, killed the391 words
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Article172 1914-09-16 4 A special cablegram to the Civil aw Military Gazette, dated London, August 2' says :—The Union Castle liner Galicia had an adventurous voyage from the CapeLearning by wireless of the outbreak of war. she took a course wide to the west, but asked the Teneriffe wireless172 words
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Advertisement176 1914-09-16 4 ilever put off until to-morrow what you can do to-day. The bargains we are offering to-day may be gone to-morrow. y OaOHED E7T» 1E77 i\ A first class alarm clock at a low price by The Ansonia Clock Co., New York, U.S.A. Guaranteed to keep accurate time or money refunded176 words
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Article974 1914-09-16 5 ALLIES ADVANCING. SANGUINARY FIGHTING. BRITISH AIRMEN AT WORK. PARTY FEELING IN ITALY. [By Submarine Telegraph] KiciciTicD 16th of Sept. at 8-55 a.m. EVENTS IN FRANCE. PARIS OFFICIAL DESPATCH. Copyright Telegram. London, September 15. A Pans official despatch published at eleven last evening sajs:—Our left wing has everywhere regained974 words
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Article506 1914-09-16 5 OFFICIAL DESPATCH. More Russian C aptvres. Petrograd, September 15. An official despatch says tfce Russians on the Austrian Frmt have crossed the River San and captured thirty guns, eight theusand prisoners and enormous stores near Rawarusska. Austrias Batteries Abandoned. The Austrian batteries were found abandoned in the506 words
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Article444 1914-09-16 5 Akunionrr.nt of Neutrality Desired. Rome, September 15 The Executive of the Italian Radical Party has pas«oi a resolution urging the Government to abandon their policy of neutrality. It urges the Government not to mias the opportunity of securing natural frontiers for Italy and participating in a444 words
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Article209 1914-09-16 5 (From Our Own Corretpondent.) Ipoh, September 16. After considerable discussion anent the Government notification bringing into full operation the Labour Code the Central Perak Planters to-day agreed that August and September balances due to coolies should be minimised as much as possible by large advances in209 words
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Article565 1914-09-16 5 AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT MUDDLE. At a meeting of the Malacca Planters Association, held on Suuday, Mr. J. W. Campbell, the Chairman, dealing with the question of the Agricultural Department, remarked that it was unfortunate that no arrangement had been come to with the F.M.S. Government with regard to565 words
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Article396 1914-09-16 5 Stort or Indian Suffering. Bombay, August 27. The story of the trouble and sufferings of Indians in Qerman East Africa has been brought to Bombay by Mr. Haji Kamaria aud Mr. Matoo Mahomad, members of the personal staff of His Highness the Aga Khan, who hare arrived from396 words
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Advertisement54 1914-09-16 5 Humming a song as he motored along, And I was his invalid fare I’d give my wealth for his jubilant health And his freedom from colds and care Chauffeur,” 1 wheezed, m/ barking bad eased, How do you all weathers endure f Oh,” he replied, I am always supplied With54 words
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Advertisement248 1914-09-16 5 THt GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. i Hpad Offic*:—SINGAPORE. Life Assurance and Endowment In All Forms. LIBERAL POLICIES. LOW RATES Financial Aaentt for Penary. SELLAR, MURRAY A CO. fiocal Office: —No. 7, Union 9t»»rt. Royal Exchange Assurance. (INCORPORATED IN LONDON A.D. OTOI. WE BEG TO NOTIFY that wo have248 words
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Article989 1914-09-16 6 The reeont manifestoes of the German Emperor bagan to betray an acute anxiety. This growing nervousness is no doubt largely accentuated not only by the naval and military predicament of the Empire, but by its economic situation. One must not lose sight 06 t iie fact that the989 words
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Advertisement69 1914-09-16 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Cure Is. 6d m m ft ■wmm imm By Appointment to H. M. THE KING. CONTRACTORS TO The British War Office, India Office, Admiralty, The Straits Settlements, and Federated Malay States Government Hospitals, Etc., Etc, THE HEST s PUREST MILK Used69 words
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Advertisement37 1914-09-16 6 Remember the Name. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is the best known medicine for diarrhoea, dysentery, colic, cramps or pains in the stomach. You may need it some time. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.37 words
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Advertisement103 1914-09-16 6 THIS IS IT! Waterbury’s Metabolized Cod Liver Oil Compound TASTELESS ODORLESS The latest scientific pre paration of COD LIVER OIL. Does all that is 3=^ claimed for it and supersedes the old-fashioned emulsions which upset the stomach. Highly recommended by the medical profession. OF ALL CrfEMISTS Price $l-25 and £2-00.103 words
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Advertisement67 1914-09-16 6 GOODRICH 58; Ss: vu -s R 1 w-y! ri] X* SHHII w w v wVt W JC *c :52?ie **Se«sßKii* *ai Sfesfeias^^Si^ <■• -<; r'_ JVL> Ss 3 NBe£. i-sSs* ~\v YJf V I The Largest Tyre Factory, with the Greatest Output in the World a Tribute to the Supreme67 words
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Advertisement501 1914-09-16 7 ■a—— IDTTEIM BIDS, i 80.. PENANG. SINGAPORE. IPOH. gk KUALA LUMPUR. ■i: m Rubber Factories Rubber Mills. 4V GAS. OIL PRODUCER ENGINES. SEMI DIESEL CRUDE OIL ENGINES. CENTRIFUGAL 8 PISTON PUMPS. A. WATER. CAS 8 STEAM PIPES 8 FITTINGS BELTING 8 ENGINE OIL. UNIVERSAL FILMS HIRING SERVICE. CINEMATOGRAPH OUR LIBRARY501 words
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Advertisement784 1914-09-16 8 Guardian Assurance Company, Limited Establirhkd 1821, Subscribed Capital .£2,000,00 Total Invested Funds upwards of 6,460,00 C Total Annual Income over 1,180,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Penang, and are prepared to issue policiej of Insurance against loss by fire at tb| owest tariff rates784 words
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