Straits Echo, 12 April 1915
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Title Section35 1915-04-12 1 Straits Echo tAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. URCL’LATINO THROUGBOt'T TUB STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND TRE FAR EAST GENSRAUI VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 12th APEIL, 1916. Single Coir, 10 Mod. No. 8135 words
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Advertisement1019 1915-04-12 1 :ean2Bsn! v7S3<c assssr asa; t» y •p .< K M §*?> m liV Ti Doctor advises and r*c< ca Iliads. It is nourMiinp, iuyiporjvting and 4reiipthcning. K U n KttZVIBf) ?«5J t,SOQ J«U( Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. NOW ON SHOW One 5 Seater EMPIRE CAR AS ILLUSTRATION1,019 words
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Advertisement22 1915-04-12 2 DRINK r RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. HI ■HU—MW— T«DftC.C JLTW SOLE AGENTS: f KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.22 words
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1129 1915-04-12 3 The Admiralty announced recently that the Queen Elizabeth was within the Dardanelles and engaging the forts in the Narrows. This marks a definite stage onward in the operations, for it undoubtedly means that the first stretch of water has been cleared of mines and1,129 words
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Article759 1915-04-12 3 The latest book on How to Win at Royal Auction Bridge,” by Cut Cavendish, is one that I can unhesitatingly recommend to my numerous readers who ask for a really good book on the new game. And let it be understood that the old hand and the novice759 words
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Advertisement421 1915-04-12 3 1 The Bernese Alps Milk Co. o 0 I CONTRACTOR* TO THB 0 Admiralty India Office for 19th. Be |«MU fc, IU> ui tlwf> ul ht SLEDGE BRAND MILK. 9 o Local n A|enU: SANMLANDS, BUnEKY S Co. V oc >oc: o PALMER CYCLE TYRES. The Best in the Market421 words
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Advertisement51 1915-04-12 3 Muddy Complexion. When you soft a woman with a muddy r sallow complexion and dull eyes, you maj know that her liver is out of order. A few dose* of Chamberlain’s Tablets will correct it ai d make her look better and feel better. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement48 1915-04-12 3 The smile that lights the maiden’s eye, The blush that dyes her cheek, The softness of her ruby lip In nature’s accents speak. But deadly cough kills smile or blush, It’s weapon keen and sure, So bring the bright smile book sgun I With Weeds’ Great Peppermint Cure,48 words
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Advertisement606 1915-04-12 3 Weakness Debility TRON JELLOIDS,’ the reliable, tonic, strengthen 1 your blood and fortify your system against climatic effects. After a course of Iron ‘Jelloids,’ the blood is enriched, appetite is restored, vitality increased, Weakness and Debility disappear, and your system is enabled to combat attacks of Malaria and other diseases.606 words
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Article209 1915-04-12 4 S. P. Tapioca $6.50 sale» M. P. Tapioca $7.15 tellers Gold Leat $64.40 Black Pepper 18.— buyer» White Pepper 36.— teller» Trang Pepper 24.50 buyer» Cloves 45— tellers Mace 110 nominal Mace Pickings 66.— teller» Nutmegs 110 23.— teller» {No. 1 9.50 tales 2 8.90 sales Basket 5.15 buyer209 words
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Article243 1915-04-12 4 Pbnano, April 12 Buf cts. Soup per catty 18 Roast 26 Steaks 26 8tew or Curry Meat 20 Rump Steak 26 Ox Tail each 50 Tongue 60 Feet 15 Heart 40 Liver per catty 35 Pork Pork per catty 36 Pig’s Head 22 Feet K« MS ff 26243 words
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Article1108 1915-04-12 4 Leeks and Thistles The news tbit Wales has once again proved true to her Leek, and that this redolent vegetable has been approved by His Majesty as the badge of the new battalion of Welsh Guards is certain to be warmly received among Welshmen Those not born and1,108 words
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Article881 1915-04-12 4 OUR HARDY INDIANS AT THE FRONT. Bt Edmund Candler Northern France. A young blade of a Pathan, with his loose, well-oiled locks hanging down with a stiff upward curl, a cloak flung over his shoulders, and his smart kula set at a jaunty angle in881 words
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Advertisement81 1915-04-12 4 TRANSLATION rrm E UNDERSIGNED undertakes to X translate any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to the following scale:— (1) For translations for insertion in the Straitt Echo or the Penang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing Department81 words
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Advertisement433 1915-04-12 4 PROWODNIK MADE IN RUSSIA U V df 0 o K A 8» CL. Vr iTRc §&>?’ uf FROM ALL OARAGES§OR SELLAR MURRAY CO., PENANG. rx 3assms>.^2 Plain Crutbs on the subject of Health are the only acceptable pronouncements. Kxn^• Berated statements end by conviming no one—rather do they create suspicion,433 words
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Article293 1915-04-12 5 To the Editor or the Straitt Echo. Bir, The Board of Trade as a complement to the series of Exchange Meetings recently held in London, at which samples of goods hitherto obtained from Germany and Austria hare been exhibited for inspection by British manufacturers, are now organizing293 words
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Article261 1915-04-12 5 A Formidable Agenda. The sittings of the Legislative Council will be resumed on Friday next with a formidable agenda of business. First and foremost Mr. Collins will enquire why the Colonial Chaplaincy of Malacca has been abolished and why due notice of the intention was not given261 words
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Article250 1915-04-12 5 The following was the result of yeeterday morning’s competition at 200, 500 and 600 yards, deliberate a eighter and 7 counting shots at each range, under N. R. A. conditions with h’cap. made. Sergt Hogan .23 99.61 Mr W F Clarke .60 92 60 L/Corpl Weber250 words
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422 1915-04-12 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, In right earnest I should first hasten to mention that in the East there are Englishmen good, sympathetic and polite. In short, they are gentlemen and Englishmen every inch. Their behaviour towards the Asiatics is422 words
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Article485 1915-04-12 5 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Sir, We are obliged to your correspondent Vexed Reporter for having drawn our attention through the column of your paper to the alleged incivilities and overcharging on the part of one of our drivers from Sungei Patani to Kota.485 words
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Advertisement337 1915-04-12 5 < Id O Id K -J < O id 0. </) m (/> m z < z < z o ID o t/> Ruchanans SCOTCH WHISKY Sg 3s r: c black&white c SCOTCH WHiSKr^: 'SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT it BLACK WHITE ALWAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY S <v ■o 70 O337 words
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Advertisement414 1915-04-12 5 I “WESTMINSTER 99 TURKISH CIGARETTES <L Above the chaos of impending ills Through all the clamour of insistent strife Now while the noise of arming nations fills Each throbbing hour with menaces to life I hear the voice of Progress. Wilcox ALLEN DENNYS CO.. Penang. f I RUBBER BROKERS, l414 words
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Article, Illustration95 1915-04-12 6 Published daily (except Sundays and pvblio holidays) AT TITS CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Streot, Penang. Prick. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mall Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CARI.E ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 S' B. All biisinfs* rcmiminicttiont should95 words
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Article2105 1915-04-12 6 Naturalisation of an alien as a British subject has been far too cheap and easy a procoss in the past. We note with satisfaction, therefore, that so far as this Colony is ■'oucerned the fees have just been consideribly increased. Five hundred dollars is to be the charge2,105 words
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Article854 1915-04-12 6 j Mr. H. A. Forrer, of the Civil Service, is due to return from leave about May 21. i•* J Captain Alan Wilson has resigned his commission in the Penang Volunteer Corps. 1 1 Mr. G. E. Cator has been appointed to 1 act as Resident, Labuan,854 words
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Advertisement246 1915-04-12 6 Music is the medicine of the mind '/fKi k<\ V-/ Jc. •v m 'm. T* Jt A k? w »*v WICKIN’S MUSIC BOOKS. S :nbcam No. 17, v. ith 12 Popular Songs and Choruses 75 cents. S inbeam No 7 is an easy violin tutor. It is a clear and246 words
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Article572 1915-04-12 7 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright telegram. attack on les eparges. Paris, April 10. A Paris communique states •i r fhere is nothing to report eicept that the two attacks which made us masters of the last German positions at Les Eparges led to desperate bayonet fighting.” Review of tke572 words
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Article574 1915-04-12 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRESH RUSSIAN SUCCESS. Petrograd, April 11. A Petrograd communique states The Russians captured two liues of trenches west of tho Niemou after fierce bayonet fighting and captured (300 prisoners and eight mitrailleuses. The Russians dislodged the Austrians from the single height still held574 words
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Article574 1915-04-12 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. MORE STEAMERS SUNK. Rotterdam, April 11. A steamer has arrived here with 27 of the crew of the British steamer Harpalyce which was either rained or torpedoed near the Noorhinder lightship. It is feared that 26 were drowned The Harpalyce was chartered by574 words
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Article972 1915-04-12 7 After the War. —No doubt the reflections of the Frankfurter Zeitung on tbe renewal of friendly relations with England are j dictated by a perception that no amount of shouting Gott strafe England is likely to annihilate that country, and that after the. war is over Germany will972 words
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Article25 1915-04-12 7 April 9 By Balance 8 480.50 10 C. M. L. Concert 5.00 Balance April 10. 485.50 Amount previously acknowledged 11,744.74 Total ...$12,230.2425 words
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Article1042 1915-04-12 7 Something—perhaps it is tho Censor seems to have put the fear of God into the Singapore newspaper men. This is how the Free Press freely discusses the recent performance of “Mrs. Dot” in the Southern Settlement: We have not the slightest intention of criticising either the aoting or1,042 words
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376 1915-04-12 7 Transmission of Money and Letters, The following memorandum, issued by the Foreign Office, is published in a Straits SeW < j ments Government Gazette Extra9 dinary dated Saturday, April 10, for general information and guidance, in substitution for that published as Notification No 1596 in the376 words
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Article280 1915-04-12 7 Appointments. Mr. L. Bowen, Executive Engineer, Grade III, is appointed to officiate as Executive Engineer, Kuantan, Pahang, with effect from the 7th March, 1915. Mr. H. W. Thomson, an Officer of Class III, is appointed to officiate as District Officer, Larut, Class III, with effect from the llth280 words
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Article28 1915-04-12 7 {Reuter). London, April 10. The following are the London market prices: Tin plate*, 17/. Rubber, 2/7. Cotton seed, 151/3. Linseed oil, 32/6. (sellers.) Rubber. 2/4L28 words
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Article90 1915-04-12 7 The following articles will bo found on our outside pages Page. 3. —The Dardanelles and the Near E»st. Bridge Notes. 4. National Embleir s. "Tho Pathan is a Sportsman.” Oar Hardj Indians at tho Front. 5 British Industries Fair.” The Legislative Council. P. V. R C. Incivility of Stray90 words
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Article2598 1915-04-12 8 Copyright Telegram. BITTERNESS AGAINST AUSTRIA. PRO-INTERVENTION ARGUMENTS. Roms, April 9. The newspapers are much perturbed over rumours of a separate peace between Austria and Russia and point out that Austria has no longer any chance of reconquering the lost, territory, while she incurs great risk of2,598 words
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Article418 1915-04-12 8 Mr. A. R. Sansome of this office (says the Free Press) who left here with others of the Malayan Recruits, writes out the following interesting notes of the whereabouts of Singapore men 10th Batt. Royal Fusiliers Andover, Hants. March 7, 1915. Dear Just a line418 words
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Article106 1915-04-12 8 Following are the Agenda for to-morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed 2. Any special business the President may bring forward; 3. Questions; 4. Some bills to be passed 5. Tenders for construction of drains along the north side106 words
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Article83 1915-04-12 8 The following tie has been fixed for Wednesday, the 14th inst:— Single Handicap A. H G R Leonard vs. W H Tbrelfal! (Final) (4). There was a good house at the Straits Cinema on Saturday night, when the second series of What Happened to Mary ’’and the83 words
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Advertisement402 1915-04-12 8 NOTICE Mohammedan and Hindu Endowments Board. rpENDER8 are invited for the pulling 1_ down of houses Nos. 220/230 Penang Road and for the construction of 4 new shephouses in front of the Sri Kunji Bahari Temple at Penang Road. i Plans and Specifications can be teen at the Land Office,402 words
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Advertisement322 1915-04-12 8 Chamberlain’s Tablets. These Tablets are intended Especially for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. If you are troubled with heartburn, indigestion or constipation they will do you good. Try them. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. Ideal The I; Mineral Water. Tansan Ginger Ale. Tansan Lemonade May he322 words
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Article2069 1915-04-12 9 HOW LIEUT. ELLIOTT WAS DONE TO DEATH. Cold-Blooded Murder. After a day of more or less unaventful cases, the Court Martial assembled this morning (says Friday’s Straits Times) to try Sepoy Shamsuddin Khan, whose case is one which is bound to interest the general public inasmuch as2,069 words
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Advertisement325 1915-04-12 9 NOTICE LABOUR CODE. 1912. F.M.S Indian Immigration Fund Ordinance 1911.’ I EMPLOYERS OF INDIAN LABOUR 'j are hereby reminded that assessment returns for the preceding quarter must be Bent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of April, July, October and January. Forms for325 words
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Advertisement410 1915-04-12 9 FOR. SALE. Guide to Penang, BY THB LATK E. F. Skerichly* r. e.s. Price 50 cents. Worth a Doll at a copy."} SOLD AT STRAITS ECHO OFFICE. AND AT THE SAVE-U-TROUBLE FIRM WOULD YOU LIKE a froe oursa of instruction in any of the subjects given on the lists of410 words
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Advertisement8 1915-04-12 9 For Cbronio Cheat Complaint*, W.-odi' ropparmiiit Oera, la.8 words
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Advertisement328 1915-04-12 9 I See how strong and sturdy this baby is —how she is bearing the whole weight of her body on her arms, how solid are her limbs, how firm her flesh. At 12 months of age she weighed 27* lbs. She is a Glaxo-fed baby. Her limbs are not ponderous328 words
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Article2101 1915-04-12 10 E.B. OSBORN - BY E.B. OSBORN. If tho hungry, angry, prick-eaied Germans wero ever able to wreak their will on England they would wreck every monument and memorial of our wondrous island-story. They would not leave a stone standing of the world-famous churches, the glory of all Christendom, iu which the2,101 words
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Advertisement66 1915-04-12 10 The Place*nam«s of England and Wales.** By tlio Rev. James B. Johnston, M.A., B.D. John Murray, los. net. Serves th$ Whole Fair-ily. Tho fame of Chamberlain •> f ough Remedy is world wid<*. If is gccd for the dfcop bQvted cough of the adult, or the and whooping cough of66 words
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Advertisement38 1915-04-12 10 Chamberlain’s Tablets. Those Tablets are intended especially for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels If you are troubled with Leartburn, indigestion or constipation they will do you good. Try them. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.38 words
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Advertisement130 1915-04-12 10 l-\' r>: ii r l W ,t r i»( f'n-K «t) JMfWMriVS HUTTENBACH B™ C SOLE AGENTS FOR ROYAL TYPEWRITERS Have much pleasure in announcing the arrival 01 THE MEW MODEL No. ,10. m m IP *mi, 1 h*~3. \*-=5 a me, —&9C*.* /7. /7. /3 /HtSrTis j|te; ;iaM Kg130 words
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Advertisement157 1915-04-12 10 J, G. ALLAN, janannnannannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn Engineer 8 Contractor, F.M.S. Railway Buildings Penang, begs to inform Contractors, Planters and Miners that he has taken over the Agency of Chop EWE LEONG HO,; TIMBER MERCHATNS 8 SAW MILLERS. Works: Kota, Kuala Muda. T)kpot Bridge Street. I LARGE STOCKS CARRIED OF Chengkai, Merbau 8157 words
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Article2045 1915-04-12 11 I There is music which seams to express the musician’s lore of his native country. It tells us nothing about that country and vet we hear his lore in it; and when we hear it, I whether he is a Scotchman or a Czech or a2,045 words
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Advertisement566 1915-04-12 11 HOTEL NORMAN, Pening’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. N.B. —In the event of change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but irill be handed over to the new tenant as a going concern. LARGE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges, Medical Officers, Colonial566 words
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Advertisement93 1915-04-12 11 The Forty Year Test. An article must have exceptional merit to survive for a period of forty years. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy was first offered to the public in 1872. From a small beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it baa attained a world wide reputation. You will93 words
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Advertisement64 1915-04-12 11 A Parent's Doty. Tour boy is always getting scratched or cut ro bruised. Because these wounds have healed all right is no sign they always will. Get a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm and see that every injury is cared for immediately. You can get nothing better, and blood poison64 words
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Advertisement204 1915-04-12 11 OCDC 0 DOC DOC DOC DOooOOC DCZD( BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT. X Contractors to: THE ADMIRALTY, THE WAR OFFICE, THE INDIA OFFICE. o A 0 o 0 o r\ ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. i /a pa WA AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The World.204 words
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Advertisement1701 1915-04-12 12 r VS y For BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION €0., LTD. INTENDED TO SAIL. Steamer. Homeward. Date April 16 30 May 14 28 Terms and Rates of Freight may be arranged with HUTTENBACH, LIEftERT SI Telephone No. 521. Telegrams TJuttlteb.” Co., Penang* 4 trc T ELLERMANS HALL LINE April 25th May1,701 words
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