Straits Echo, 23 October 1914
1914-10-23
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Straits Echo
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Title Section34 1914-10-23 1 Straits Echo .'tLV CMMMCU OF EVENTS. CHtCSUIIM THROUGHOUT |U STRAITS, 'HE nDBUTU UUI STATES AN» THE FA» EAST GENSRALLT VO’;. 12. $24 Per Annum PENANG, FRIDAY, U3rd OCTOBER, 1914, Single Copy, 10 cenis No.34 words
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Advertisement1187 1914-10-23 1 CEMENT I 1 CEMENT!! T!CER BRAND. Best and Cheapest on the Market Highly recommended and uaed by the leading engineers, contractors and builders. Large Slocks Held By tiang lee CO., Penang V Kuala Lumpur, O lIII9* IHIHUIBHiISI Now On Show. Lagonda Cars 11 H.P. 4 cylinder water cooled engine of1,187 words
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Advertisement32 1914-10-23 1 Drink Dog’s Hud Guinness Stout. a> .a *> ft na a 7T C .a g "V 7 .33 «-S fi Sole A f e.ls: XIANG LEE S’ Co., Penang <fc Kuala Lumpur. ■■■auanucD□□□□□□■■■■■■■■32 words
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Advertisement17 1914-10-23 2 DRINK 1 RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article1067 1914-10-23 3 The Much-criticised Official News-Filter from the Inside. On the right-hand bide of Charing Cross, going towards Westminster, there are three shop-windows. Between the first two of these there is a door which is never closed. Upon it a sign writer has painted the inscription Admiralty and War1,067 words
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Article138 1914-10-23 3 A General Interviewed. A special telegram to the Siam Observer dated Oct. 9th states Mr. Powell, an American journalist, has cabled to his newspaper an interview he had with the German General commanding the army in Belgium. The General denied that atrocities like the killing of women and138 words
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Article126 1914-10-23 3 Trophies of war are now to be seen in Berliu, says the Moryenpost. In an elaborate description of a scene in the public streets it states From a hotel in the neighbourhood of the station in the Friedrichstrasse there could be seen a celebration of victory126 words
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Advertisement915 1914-10-23 3 NOW SCREENING AT Crown Cinema. u NOTICE. in 3 Parts. A Vitagraph Masterpiece, one of the scenes of which, the Railway Collision Scene, costs as much as -£10,000. It is awe inspiring. It is thrilling. It is wonderful. IN SUPPORT 2 Detective Dramas 2 Detective Daring AND The Thames Coiners915 words
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Advertisement222 1914-10-23 3 DRAKE’S DRUM. Drake he’s in his hammock an’ a thousand mile away, (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there below Slung atween the round shot in Nombre Dios Bay, An’ dreamin’ arl the time o’ Plymouth Hoe. Yarnder lumes the island, yarnder lie the ships, Wi’ sailor lads a-dancin’ heel-an’-toe, An’ the222 words
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Advertisement393 1914-10-23 3 s am ALWAYS SELECT THE “GARRICK” CIGARETTES AND SMOKING TOBACCO. Sgfe GARft/r Joking Toba^ :.r. 5ADe IN ENGUAji£i cocin:!»tnc;^v. Money cannot buy and an Expert cannot blend a better CIGABET i'E or TOBACCO. ,-IFn-VF i'.i WEAK MESS, NEURASTHENIA CONSUMPTION 00 CMLOBOSiS rap V'&ki m '.rsO&lG m ‘JZM i" c >393 words
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Article, Illustration97 1914-10-23 4 fmbliahed daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THE CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Frick. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS 1 ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 K.B.— All bueinese communication* should97 words
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Article551 1914-10-23 4 The fact that the Egyptian Government is taking steps to remove enemy ships from the Suez Canal, where their presence is said to be inconsistent with the use of that waterway by other shipping, raises the whole question of the position of the Canal in International Law.551 words
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Article680 1914-10-23 4 Those good old sports who man the Emden aud whose less fortunate friends roused the enthusiasm of some Kuala Lumpur residents to giddy heights a few days ago, are at their old game again. This time they have made quite a respectable haul, among the vessels sunk680 words
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Article503 1914-10-23 4 Mr. Lucie-Smith, of Messrs. Allen and Gledhill, Singapore, has been granted a commission in the new army. Mr. Justice Sercombe Smith is, we are sorry to hear, laid up with an attack of fever and unable to attend court. Mr. A. W. Just has returned from leave503 words
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Article122 1914-10-23 4 A wealthy Chinese named Kwan Hunghsiaug, who has been acting as chief spy for the Gormans iu Tsingtau, was shot under order of the Prefect of Chimo. He paid the Kiauchau Government about 100,000 yen for the monopoly of Chinese drinks at Tsingtau last spring, aud was122 words
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48 1914-10-23 4 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fuad, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang Oct 21 By Balance ...$21,430 93 22 Gula Estate R. 55 Section 120.00 Balance Oct. 22. $21,550.9348 words
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Article101 1914-10-23 4 Mr. W. G. Peter, Acting Manager of the Chartered Bank, advises us that the following amounts have been received by him for the credit of the “Belgian Relief Fund opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Oct. 21 By Balance $1,532.14 22 F. T. Ellis 25.00 A. D. Neubronner101 words
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Article328 1914-10-23 4 BRITISH TROOPS IN SHANTUNG. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Peking, October 6. The Chinese Press to-day printed several telegrams received from the natives o[ Shantung, especially from Tsinan and Tsimo, praising the good behaviour of the British troops from Tientsin. The telegrams state that after the landing of328 words
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Article78 1914-10-23 4 Preliminaries Commenced. (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, October 23. The preliminaries have commenced for holding a Prize Court at Singapore to adjudicate rn the question of the captured German ships. The masters of the vessels have been examined by the Marshall of the Supreme Court. Following78 words
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Article38 1914-10-23 4 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Luuipur, October 22. The ss. Trolius sunk by the Emd«n carried 40,C00 cases of rubber eiported from Port Swettonham. It is believed that they were mostly insured against war risks,38 words
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Article46 1914-10-23 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 22. The annual installation ceremony of the Worshipful Master of Read Lodge of Freemasons, No. 2337 E.C., took place last evening, Worshipful Master B. Day installing Bro. H. Redfearn Shaw as W. M. for the ensuing year.46 words
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Article279 1914-10-23 4 The story about cats-o’-nine-tails being found in the cabins of all the officers of a German warship wrecked in the Baltic has been described as ridiculous, and yet there is no reason to doubt that it is true, says the Straits Times. Early in the war279 words
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Advertisement151 1914-10-23 4 nnnnnnn GLACIAL ACETIC ACID 36 per cent. Guaranteed. Packed in demijohns of 44 lbs. each Immediate Shipments from Japan. Write lor Price. THE EASTERN TRADING Co., Penang. N.B.—The Above acid is guaranteed to be free from all traces of copper. )iii*H*»KKJfi®aEinnnnnn®)aw, HUMPHREY TAYLORS’ CREME DE MENTHE m T jupMatv 1A151 words
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Article807 1914-10-23 5 ALLIED LEFT WING. BATTERY’S BRAVERY. THE SUEZ CANAL. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. j < K*<:r.iTED 2: rd or 0cT AT 8-10 A m. < CROSSING THE BORDER. Pari* Official DespatckJ 1 London, October 22. < Paris official despatch issued at 11 p.m. slTg A violent battle has raged807 words
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Article155 1914-10-23 5 Germcas Fatally Fooled. Petrograd, September 27. After the withdrawal of the Russians from East Prussia the Germans approached the frontier town of Wirballen. The Russians occupying the trenches replied weakly and then ceased firing. The Germans continued their fusillade for au hour and a half and then,155 words
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Article84 1914-10-23 5 Ten strokes of the rotan in addition to eight years’ imprisonment, were ordered for Wong Yoon, who was found guilty at Ipoh Assizes of robbery with violence from an elderly Malay. Accused attacked his victim with a pistol an l shot him in the arm. Auother grand84 words
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Article413 1914-10-23 5 A visitor to Penang writes as follows I do not know how much the citizens of Penang appreciate the beauties of this cosy, old-world city, but I am glad to record here that I h iva been much struck with the vast improvements effected on all413 words
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Article214 1914-10-23 5 The dropping of shells on the Madras shore might have done irreparable damage to objects of historical interest which could never be replaced, says The Statesman Among them are the Roman Catholic cathedral of Sao Thome founded by the Portuguese in 1504 and the church of214 words
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Article292 1914-10-23 5 We have received the following notice from the E. E. A. A C. Telegraph Company On aud after the 26th October inst. telegraphic addresses registered prior to the 1st July, 1914 may be used as the address but not as the signature in telegrams (a) between any two292 words
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Article1127 1914-10-23 5 GERMAN FIRM FINED. Before Mr G. A. Hall in the District Court this morning, at the instance of Mr. K. H. Stevens, Assistant Superintendent of Police, Messrs Behn Meyer A Co, who were represented by Mr. A. Strack, were summoned for attempting to import into the Colony firearms,1,127 words
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Article342 1914-10-23 5 P. W. Section Opened. On Moudav, an important event in the history of tho railways of Malaya took place without any ceremony —the opening of the Province Wellesly section of the Kailway from Bukit Mertajam to Kedah, which is ultimately to form part of the connecting link342 words
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Article117 1914-10-23 5 Curtailment of New Works. The Government has issued a circular letter to all heads of departments respecting new works under the estimates for 1914-15. It states that no new services, even though provided for in the estimates, are to be embarked upon without previous reference to the117 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-23 5 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don’t doctor your blood for rheumatism. Use an external application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In a few days it will £et you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon rid the system of this64 words
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Advertisement226 1914-10-23 5 NOTICE Iain seuding a parcel of shirts, siugleta etc. made by Penang Ladies Home on or about the‘29th inst Lord Roberts has asked for Horse gear. Anv one having Sted Bits or Stirrup Irons and sending sau_e to me will be duly forwarded. Any other useful articles handed in will226 words
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Article1606 1914-10-23 6 THIRD ANNUAL MEETING Present Financial Position. The third auuual general meeting on this company was held at Kuala Lumpur on the 17th instant, Mr. J. H. M. Robson in the chair. After the notico convening the meeting and the minutes of the last meeting had been read,1,606 words
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Article100 1914-10-23 6 Among the 60 horses that Major Loch has secured iu Colombo as remounts for the Indian troops are the racehorses Gay Bill, Reject, aud Lord of the Plains and two other hacks belonging to Air- E L. F. de Soysa. The three first named, though winning a100 words
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Article578 1914-10-23 6 The Mystery or the Russian Troops, j A correspondent of the &'traits Times, writing from London on September 16, says I was one of a large audience who listened to speeches last Friday by Messrs. Winston Churchill, F. E. Smith aud Wm. Crooks That England had engaged578 words
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Advertisement46 1914-10-23 6 Chamberlain's tlin Bal a There is uothiag s g:o i for muscular rheumatism, spraius, lameness, cramps of tbo muscles, bruises an*l like injuries as Chamberlain’s i’aiu Liaim. It will effect a cure in leas time ttau any other treatment. For sale by all Dispeutanes aui Dealers.46 words
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Advertisement152 1914-10-23 6 Diphtheria How It May Be Avoided. Diphtheria ii usuillv contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the j child’s system for the reception and develop- j ment of the diphtheria terms. When there are cases of diphtheria in the neighbor»hood children that have colds should be kept152 words
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Advertisement254 1914-10-23 6 Loud rolls the drum, with a rum-tum-tum, The bugles blare, but our boy’s not there; He is home iu bed With an aching head. He did not parade (By the flu delayed)— Big musters assure With Woods’ Peppermint Cure. The primary object of life insurance is PROTECTION and policies of254 words
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Advertisement458 1914-10-23 6 N. Y. K. Japan Mail Steamship Compar y I/ EUROPEAN LINE A Fortnightly service is maintained batween Yokohama via ports to Marseilles, London and Antwerp under mail contrac» with the Imperial Japan»' e Government TIjo Now T vin-Screw steamers maintaining thi.s service luvobeen specially designed and instructed, an-l are fitted458 words
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Advertisement333 1914-10-23 6 THE EASTERN SHIPPING CO., LTD. The Oadernotcd Steiners will be despatched, ii circumstances and weather as fallows:— ,rt0 Pcnarg This Time-table is subject to alteration wither t any further notice. Fo;: Dju« St 2 as; w*ta. Tongkab, Kopah, Renong, Victor!* Point, Mergui and Tavoy Tongkab A Renong Trang. Sungei Opis.333 words
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Article1434 1914-10-23 7 Japan*** Plans and Ghrman F*ars. The special war correspondent of the }f C Daily News writes from Tsinanfu on October 3 as follows Tsinanfu presents an interesting and, in ,ome respects, a grotesque study at the present time One’s first impression is surprise at the extent of the1,434 words
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Article436 1914-10-23 7 The causes of this sudden turn in the wheel of Fate which has sent the enemy reeling back, in desperate but dangerou rage, are moral as well as physical,” declareMr. Philip Gibbs in the Chronicle. One must look deeper than the strategy of the War Lords for436 words
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Article944 1914-10-23 7 Graves have yawn’d and yielded up their dead Fierce, fiery warriors fought upon the cliuds In ranks and squadrons and riyht form of war, j Which drizzled Hood upon the Capitol The noise of battle hurtled in the air, Horses did neigh, and dying men did groan.944 words
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Advertisement55 1914-10-23 7 It Never Fails. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, aDd Diarrhoea Remedy is all its name implies. It "ure* diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults, and the most violent caBe of cramp colic or pains in the stomach Rive wav to a few doses of this medicine. *ur«. always cures. For55 words
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Advertisement59 1914-10-23 7 Sunshine and Common Sense. Don’t doctor your blood for rheumatism. Use an external application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. In a few days it will get von up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to vour veins and soon rid the system of this59 words
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Advertisement306 1914-10-23 7 m 7 Baby Chces Baby’s Whooping Cough and Lung Trouble Cured by Veno’s Mrs. Cheeseman, 17, Willow-street, Pages Walk, London, S.E., says: “My baby was only nix weeks old when she caught Whooping Cough. I bad advice, and was told there v/as also bronchitis and lung troubie, and that recovery306 words
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Advertisement12 1914-10-23 7 For Children’s Hacking Cough at. Night, Woods Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6d,12 words
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Advertisement891 1914-10-23 8 Guardian Assurance Company, Limited Established 1321. Subscribed Capital X'2,000.00 Totfil Invested Funds upwards of 6,450,000 Total Annual Income over 1,180,000 THE undersigned have been appointed Agents of the above Company at Ponang, and are prepared to issue noliciax of Insurance against loss by fire at thij ©west tariff rates KENNEDY891 words
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