Straits Echo, 17 October 1914
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Title Section35 1914-10-17 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATES THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY., VOL. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, SATURDAY, 17th OCTOBER, 1914. Single Cog;, 10 cents. No. 24135 words
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Advertisement1155 1914-10-17 1 CEMENT P CEMENT!!: ••TIGER” BRAND. U Best and Cheapest on the Market S Highly recommended and used by the leading engineers, contractors and builders. Large Stocks Held By TIANG LEE fif* CO., Peia»| V Kami» Lumpur. Now On Show. Lagonda Cars 11 H.P. 4 cylinder water cooled engine of high1,155 words
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Advertisement33 1914-10-17 1 frink Dot’s Had GoiAßess Stoat. 8 IS l 43L C itim Sole Ageats TIANG LEE S’ Co.. Penang A Kuala Lumpur. ■■■■□□□□□□□□□□DQ■■■■■■■■ Tha Doctor advises and recommends. It ia nourishing, invigorating and stauigthening.33 words
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Article1952 1914-10-17 2 POLISHED VARIETY PROVED TO BLAME. The Wollaston Kloss Expedition. The report cf tbe directors of the Institute for Medical Research, Kuala Lumpur, for tbe year 1913, contains these observations on the use of unpoli-hed rice as an article of diet and the prevention of bcri-beri: Since tbe1,952 words
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Article725 1914-10-17 2 September 22. The Government has not yet taken the i nation into its confidence and will not < probably do so before the war is over, as to i the particulars of the British request last month, which led to its participation in the war, and in725 words
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Article130 1914-10-17 2 A British Foreign office cable to H. B. M Legation, Bangkok, dated October 6, savg A statement is made from German sources, such as Professor Harnack, that British ammunition bad been stored at Maubeuge before the outbreak of war, and that this is evidence of previous intention130 words
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688 1914-10-17 2 Sir Henry Norman has published a Wt in the Man-hater Guardian on the subiS of the ban on war correspondents W k certainly calls for comment—especiallv haps, out here in the East where the Jĕartk of news from the Front is especially mar i.688 words
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Article258 1914-10-17 2 Lord Fisher’s Message to the Naval Brigade. The Press Bureau on Thursday issued the following The Secretary of the Admiralty communicates the following statement for publication Admiral of the Fleet, Lord Fisher of Kilverstone, has sent the following messak’* to Commodore Wilfred Henderson, commanding the First258 words
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Advertisement223 1914-10-17 2 3 FOE THE FOLLOWING APPLY TO CHIN SENG 8 Co., Ltd., farqrhar street. Rustoff Metal Polish thoroughly cleans and brightens without scratching or damaging. Wet-Star A. B. Cylinder Oils. Easy Running. Redio Cleaning Cloths for cleaning all kinds of metal goods. I MOTOR CARS FOH HIRE. Telephone 420. CHIN SENG223 words
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Advertisement105 1914-10-17 2 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the j child’s system for the reception and developi ment of the diphtheria jzerms. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighbourhood children that have colds should be keit at home105 words
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Article2480 1914-10-17 3 [The Fifteenth Instalment of these Notes appeared in the Echo or Octobb* 10th I notice how scrappy, jerky, my notes are becoming, and hopy you folk will excuse it. The rhythmic flow and artistic roundness ol other men’s travel books now tempts me to suspect midnight oil2,480 words
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Advertisement297 1914-10-17 3 i ALWAYS SELECT THE “GARRICK CIGARETTES AND SMOKING TOBACCO. AR /C Cigarette ISIA. SSli VI LAWEERT BUTLER ENGLAND. I&kingToba^ EN Money cannot buy and an Expert cannot blend a better CIGARETTE or TOBACCO. WARNING. i All pcrsor.s arc cauioneJ against making unauthorised use of Raster's I Service of Nc;va, and297 words
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Advertisement452 1914-10-17 3 T-O LET. s S t Marble Hall, Northam Road. I A jiply KENNEDY A Co. I >n 1.4 Wl s !j “jTO XVEST. J'TT'ROM the 1st October, 1914, COM3 I POUND HOUSE. No. 63, Northam Road, lately in the occupation of Capt. S. R. Perkins. 7 For particulars apply to452 words
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Article, Illustration98 1914-10-17 4 f»bli*hed daily (except Sunday* «nd public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. If ail Edition (Po«t Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo 586 Printing Department 343 If B. —All butin.s* communication*98 words
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Article1037 1914-10-17 4 An extraordinary commentary ou the upheaval caused by the war is the fact that Cardinal Pietro Gasparri’s appointment as Papal Secretary of State passed almost unnoticed. And yet it is a great event in its way, one which is likely to have far-reaching effects on European diplomacy.1,037 words
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76 1914-10-17 4 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon. Treasure» 1 sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Back, Penang: Oct. 15 By Balance ...$16,939.35 16 Mr. and Mrs. WrightMotion Proceeds of Cafe Chantant 1,415.91 Amount collected bv76 words
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Article63 1914-10-17 4 Mr. W G. Peter, Acting Manager of the Chartered Bank, advises us that tbe following amounts have been received by him for the credit of the Belgian Relief Fund opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Oct. 15 Bv Balance $1,116 57 16 'G. A. Hall 50 00 Dr.63 words
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Article672 1914-10-17 4 Dr. Ferguson, formerly of Shanghai, has been awarded the decoration of the Third Order of Kawo. Mr. J. Bentley, of Messrs. Robinson and Co., Singapore, has left for home by the mail, on holiday. Mr. R. M. Skinner and Mr. A. W. Just are returning to the672 words
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Article150 1914-10-17 4 Following upon lively interviews with tuans and mems mysterious whisperings have recently been heard from the precincts of smoky cookhouses. Allegations appear to have been made against the honesty of menials responsible for purchases at local markets inasmuch as charges for matches have advanced upwards of a150 words
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Article54 1914-10-17 4 We are informed that on the evening of the 14th instant at about 10 p m three Chinese, armed with knives and pistols, entered the chandu shop at 273, Cbulia Street, and held the place up. They got away with a sum of $274-81 and54 words
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Article230 1914-10-17 4 To the Editor or the Strait» Erfo Sir, The enclosed which is just to hand from Home should do much to make those amongst us who have sympathy for the German put on their thinking caps Says the Pall Mall Gazette We have received the following, headed German230 words
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Article204 1914-10-17 4 To the Editor op the Straits Echo. Sir, As I addressed a letter to you some time ago suggesting the formatiou of a Civic Guard for Penang, I think that the following cutting boars out the fact that mv suggestion was quite a feasible one.204 words
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Article199 1914-10-17 4 The Sultan of Oheribnn died on the 13th instant. Fourteen thousand Belgian soldiers have been interned at Amersfoot. Four Belgian Generals and seven Belgian Colonels hava committed suicide. Ten million kilogrammes of wheat have been obtained in America for Holland. The wounded from Ghent have arrived at199 words
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Article69 1914-10-17 4 Rumoured Bin Amalgamation. The London correspondent of the Malay Mail, wiriog on October 14, savs Mr. Baumann, Chairman of the Rubber Share Trust, forecasts a rubber glut shortly. He has received proposals for obviating a surplus. The amalgamation is rumoured of the Arbut hnot Trust and the69 words
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Advertisement155 1914-10-17 4 PRITCHARD g Co. JSO3CF AGEJJTB FOR ROVER CYCLES. ■■■—l—ll—J—l n I 1111 !■■!■■■—U 11 mi IP HI BRITISH AND BEST. IcedEaudeCologne Instantly relieves Headaches. For all Pains. Neuralgia Rheumatism. Mr. Quah Beng Kee says I hav r e found your Iced Eau de Cologne not only very good for Headache,155 words
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Article913 1914-10-17 5 POSITION IN FRANCE. H.MS. “HAWKE” TORrEDOED. FIGHTING NEAR WARSAW. [Reuter’s Service.] Copy ight Telegram. Received 16th of Oct. at fi r m. NEARING THE BELGIAN BORDER. PARIS OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS. London, October 16. A Paris official announcement issued at ]1 p in. states There have been further jains to913 words
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Article95 1914-10-17 5 Reuter). Buka rest, October 16. While the brothers Noel and Charles Buxton were motoring to attend King Carol s funeral they were shot at and wounded by a young Turk who was arrested. Out of Dancer. Later. The Buxtons are now out of danger. The assassin95 words
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Article44 1914-10-17 5 (Reuter.) London, October 17. Princess Mary has opened a fund to provide Christmas gifts for every soldier. The gifts will take the form of embossed boxes, containing tobacco, cigarettes and pipes, while the Indian soldiers will get boxes of sweets, etc.44 words
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Article882 1914-10-17 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, I have read the various letters in connection with the above, appearing in the Echo for the last few days, with interest and deepest sympathy for the husbands whose wives are addicted to a certain extent to this882 words
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Article176 1914-10-17 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I haven’t seen the previous copies of your paper iu which the parties carried on the controversy Of the three letters appearing in your issue of the 16th inst, I think that bv “A Budding Nonia” is the176 words
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Article73 1914-10-17 5 19th Sunday after Trinity, Oct. 18. Festival of St. Luke the Evangelist. 800 a.m. Matins 8-30 am. Holy Communion «5-00 p.m. Sunday School 6-Cop.m. Evensong Hymn 268 Ye Servants of the Lord Psalm XCIII Ouseley XCIY Gray Magnificat Hopkins 50 Nunc Dimittis Foster 60 Hvmn 261 Blest73 words
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Article224 1914-10-17 5 Services will be held in the Presbyterian Church, Northam Road, to-morrow :—at 9 a m. specially for Children, at 6 p.m. Public Worship for all. Subject of Sermon at evening Service by Rev. William Cross, m.a The outcry of evil Hvmns (from Church Praise) 223, 328, 533,224 words
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240 1914-10-17 5 At the invitation of Bishop W. P. Eveland, and Dr. J. K. Danyes a Social Gathering was held on Friday, at “Hill View” when over 100 Workers of the Mission in this District and their friends assembled and became better acquainted with the Leaders who are240 words
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Article74 1914-10-17 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 2 Rice and Beri-Beri: Polished Variety Proved to Blame. Japan’s Foreign Policy. Sir H. Norman and War Correspondents. Fight to a Finish British and Maubeugo. 3 Wright on Roads. o—Trading with the Enemy. Rubber Finance: Government and Planters.74 words
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Advertisement184 1914-10-17 5 Chamberlain's Fain Balm There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprains, lameness, cramps of the muscles, bruises and like injuries as Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It will effect a cure in less time than any other treatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. MOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO* o o o o o184 words
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Obituary666 1914-10-17 5 Received 17th of Oct at 12 Noon. Obituary. •Marche** Di San Giuliano. (Reuter.) Rome, October 16. The death has taken place of the Marchese di San Giuliano, the Italian Minister for Foreign Affairs. [Autonino Paterno Castello, Marquis of San Guiliauo, was born in Catania, Sicily, on December 10, 1852. He666 words
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Article777 1914-10-17 6 A Government Gazette Extraordinary, dated Oct. 15, publishes the following notification It is hereby notified that by a Proclama- t tion by His Majesty the KING issued on c the eighth day of October, 1914, the pro- 1 visions of The Trading with the Enemy j777 words
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Article720 1914-10-17 6 GOVERNMENT AND PLANTER 3. r A. R. G. A. Circular. The following circular has been issued by the Rubber Growers' Association un- der date Sept. Bth:—With reference to the circular dated 10th and 14th ult., on the subject of temporary financial 1 assistance to rubber companies, I am720 words
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Article117 1914-10-17 6 Addition of Twenty-seven Large Liners and a Hundred Trawlers. The monthly Navy List, has a list of merchant vessels commissioned as H. M ships, including the Alsatian. Kinfauns Castle. Anglia. Macedonia. Aquitania Mairi. Armadale Castle. Mantua. Cambria. Marmora. Carmania. Oceanic. Cn-ronia. Osiris Empress. Otranto. .Empress of Asia.117 words
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Article341 1914-10-17 6 Scandalous A situation calling for immediate decisive remedial action on the part of the Indian Government has been exposed by General Sir O’Moore Creagh. Iu a letter to the Times he suggests—and rightly suggests that the action of Indian law courts be suspended during the war as regards proceedings of341 words
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Article48 1914-10-17 6 The following ties have been fixed for Monday, the 19th inst.: Double Handicap A. Waugh <fc Dunn vs. Everest A Oliver. Rogers L Reid vs. Prentis Bennett. The following tie has been fixed for Tuesday, the 20th inst.: Profession Pairs. Neubronner Hall vs. Cameron Oliver.48 words
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Article140 1914-10-17 6 The following tie has been fixed for Monday, the 19th inst.: Mixed Double. Miss Starr and Starr vs. Mrs W Motion and Motion. The following tie has been fixed for Tuesday, the 20th inst.: Fours. Cunningham, Southam Messrs W Motion vs. Dunn, Rose, Adams and Owen. Our140 words
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Advertisement141 1914-10-17 6 jXTOTICE 'VTOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN tbat the undersigned have sold all the machinery and stock in trade of the firm carried on under the style of Chop Poll Siew and Co., at 106, Canal Street, Parit Buntar, to Ong Pek Kee, 3E&32 and creditors of the said chop are required141 words
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Advertisement789 1914-10-17 6 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Company L ft X EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained b«twoon Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp under mail contract with the Imperial Japanese Government The Now Twin-Scrow steamers maintaining this service have been specially designed and 4cnstructod, and are fitted789 words
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Article346 1914-10-17 7 PROVISION FOR MEETING EXCESS Expenditure. In the current issue of the F. M. 8. Government Gazette, there is printed the draft of an enact tneut to m ike final provision for the public service for the year 1913 It reads as follows Wtrereas by Enactment No.346 words
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Article530 1914-10-17 7 GERMANS’ HEAVY LOSSES IN MEN AND GUNS--400 AGAINST 109. September 13. The Press Bureau on Thursday evening issued the following The Secretary of State for the Colonies has received to-day two messages from the Governor of Nyasaland, dated Sept 9. The first states that on S530 words
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Advertisement193 1914-10-17 7 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Wood*’ Great. Peppormint lk. 6d, r i !I lil ■ryttfTf 1 v ::--'v '.rf >»•■«“■ sj JT uLmJ r.-A A r+. > it a •:■-.*>» B*»<W i a i ftgjl t t a**? riiJn h *<% 1R E w u > *jn r* ee.193 words
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Advertisement38 1914-10-17 7 Chi dfen’s Coufchs. Why let the children rock their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers38 words
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Advertisement127 1914-10-17 7 It Never Fails. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It cures diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most vioient cases of cramp colic or pains in the stomach give way to a few doses of this medicine. Safe, sure, always cures.127 words
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Advertisement118 1914-10-17 7 (o) 0 The Largest Tyre Factory, with the Greatest Output in the World a Tribute to the Supreme Quality Of CB r O» •x-v.'. WMm •*Y Vfv.* X a an Iwi 'ss C'-y v-. i i'--n v- •> |m iT^^akS*..3s ;-•Li >* 2^Sk *4 IPHB: r* iC >jv:| i; I118 words
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Advertisement740 1914-10-17 8 Guardian Assurance Company, Limited. Established 1821. Subscribed Capital .£2,000,00 Total Invested Fundß upwards of 6,400,000 Total Annual Income over 1,180,000 rjlll E undersigned hare been appointed Agents of the a K ore Cor'p .ny at Penang, r*’d are prepared to issue policies of Insurance loss l»j tbg owon" ”er;.v rates740 words
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