Straits Echo, 7 May 1915
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1915-05-07 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 7th MAY, 1915. Sih|lt Copy, 10 cents No. 10335 words
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Advertisement1103 1915-05-07 1 «;«r. -y) jff Bu*W?,> “OO A 331 ONVU *i*s EXissriiH-aw**: r m IN $> 5?3525 L 8 i o i :> Tl'tf Doctor advises and recommends. Tt ia nourishing, invigorating and strengthening. 'Z I KS]..||«Cf »B3Q J! Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. BANKS > NOW ON SHOW One1,103 words
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Advertisement18 1915-05-07 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428. BURMAH ROAD. LOCA I3N QUUT e HEALIHY. APPLY S 3, Batch Street,18 words
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Article721 1915-05-07 2 AUSTRIAN TV APACIIY AT PKZEMY3U Officers Overfed: Men Starved. Uuder the heading, “The Scandal of Prxemysl,” Mr. Staulev Washburn, who is the first foreigner to vi it the great Galic an fortress since its fall, sends an amazing st< rj of the behaviour and the incompetence of721 words
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Article249 1915-05-07 2 Compared with some of the results of the high-class rubber companies those contained in the ieport of the London Asiatic Rubber and Produce Company are not particularly striking, although, in a general sense, satisfactory. The all-iu cost of production for i 914 works out at Is 3d per249 words
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Article601 1915-05-07 2 mu Tran f?. April ]J The quarantine restrictions in,po„ed Penang against Trang on an outbreak cholera more iha i six months ago u f at last been rescinded. The B tea therefore, now ag>in take deck «,B.®®''' for Penang until the next an epidemic. h AtSumnw Now601 words
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Article320 1915-05-07 2 AN EXPLANATION OF THE GERMAN BARBARITIES. Dr. George Brandis’ Vikw. Dr. George Brandi, the Dai ieh critic, who has beeu interviewed by M. Andr< Tudesq, special correspondent of the Parii Journal remarked I had not imagined that war could assume such barbarous forms. It is a return to320 words
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Advertisement207 1915-05-07 2 Huttenkch Bros. COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR All kinds of ELECTRIC ft L MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: TEE STERLING TELEPHONE GO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can207 words
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Advertisement48 1915-05-07 2 Muddy Complexion. When you spe a woman with a nJflddf «allow complexion and dull eves, you know that her liver is out of order. A p dot*» of Chamberlain'* Tablet* will cor* it and make her look better and too' bet l*er aale by all Diapenaariea and Peal***48 words
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Article536 1915-05-07 3 THE COURT MARTIAL Tbe Muilneiki' Camp. This morning, says the Malay/ 1 Tr bune of Wednesday, before the suamtry general Court-Martial composed of Mujor Scott, R G A (President), Majir Harris- Edge, 4th K. 8 L I, and C pt. Ball, sth L. 1, the remaining seven of536 words
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Article294 1915-05-07 3 Letters, articles, and speeches protesting against the treating habit have been published until one almost tires of their monotony. Yet we are very glad indeed to see that His Excellency the Governor had a few words to say about it while be was opening the new Y.M294 words
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Article119 1915-05-07 3 On the above subject Mr. H. R. Cheeseman will deliver a lecture, under the auspices of the Peoang Literary Society in the Free School to-n orrow, the Btb instant, at 5 15 pm Rev. D. M. Toomey, a. has kindly consented to preside on119 words
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Article509 1915-05-07 3 An Intebbstino Lbtteb. Tb« following interesting letter, from a young man who immediately on the outbreak of war thiaw up an excellent billet in London in order to join the Aimy, has been received by a lady resident in Penang ON ACTIVE SERVICE. With the Bbitish Expeditionaby509 words
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Article502 1915-05-07 3 Mbs. Ebden’s Pbizb. The following Handicaps will be played on Monday and Tuesday, the 10th and 11th of May. The first pair in each match will be responsible for fixing the date of play. The lowest score after deducting handicap wins. 3*) Mrs Crichton and Rogers 10502 words
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Advertisement485 1915-05-07 3 a p r~' Bt m-xasrsa w uuuw’ rwma O LO JC 1 DIRECT FROM THE DISTILLERY ‘Pr&prhhr* CnigeHadtic GSenH Dittißery C*. Liwtd (TTTKUXG 90VWHG COO CRAIGELLACHIE. BANFFSHIRE, SCOTLAND mmmmKem TO B£ HID RETAIL FROM (O 2 bL b O 2 a. 1/5 H 2 u o < u -3 c485 words
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Advertisement382 1915-05-07 3 Sweet C/iestnuS 7b6acxro Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. n. Y/to i ss For all round satisfaction in p ogramme, come to the Polyscope. The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHT!! 2 Reels THE382 words
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Article, Illustration94 1915-05-07 4 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Peuang. Pricf. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outsfation... Postage Extra. Mad Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABL* ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Ncs. (Echo, 586 Priatinj Department 343 K.B.— All buelness ecmnmnicetions should hs94 words
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Article851 1915-05-07 4 t-'rom the cables this morning it seems safe to conclude that the mission of Prince Rulow to Rome has definitely failed, and that the German people are being prepircd by their newspapers for the entry of the army aud the fleet of Italy into the war on the851 words
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Article1297 1915-05-07 4 No doubt the gentlemen of England who sit at hon e at ease down in Singapore and direct the destinies of this Colony, while brave men are dying—incidentally so that the Empire can go on providing the money for the emoluments, the entertainment allowances and the upkeep of1,297 words
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Article948 1915-05-07 4 j Now that, following King George’, B Pie. a” the members of the Government banished alcoholic beveragee tr avf! tables, a passage in Spencer Wa 1 Doi!? a l f* ir iof Lord John Russell forms curious ing re *dWilliam IV. was at first very bitt«r the Whigs,948 words
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Advertisement107 1915-05-07 4 m :o:> r<3 wj? It 3 I m A Stem a t' is I r EVERY WEDNESDAY F SATURDAY *~t r aw- r-v/.-y t*j- ri'r.r--p V- r* Kjfi *v *i -a SOLE AGjSjk TJ TV J? -i 5 «2 s wKnnnnnniMMiiiiipKM ,o^ ,NG^ s By Royal Warrant n n n107 words
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Obituary44 1915-05-07 4 Death. Mbs. Goh Taik Chee.— At 2 a.m. this morning at her residence in Church Street, Mrs. Goh Taik Chee, ne? Wong Tek Yeong Neob, beloved wife of Mr. Goh Taik Chee, J. P. t and mother of Mr. Goh Soon Cbeng, aged 4-7.44 words
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Article556 1915-05-07 5 (Reuter's Service) Copyright Telegram USE OF POISONOUS GASES. ALL ENEMY ATTACKS FOILED. Paris, May 5, 3 35 p.m. A Paris communique states Northward of Ypres the Germans yesterday evening attacked Ibe British left wing and were repulsed. They were then taken in the flank by the French556 words
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Article28 1915-05-07 5 lbs. Alor Pongsu Rubber Estate, Ltd.. 13,190 Brioh Rubber Estate, Ltd. 6,657 •Merbau Rubber Estate, Ltd 5,116 The Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate, Ltd. 5,50028 words
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Article618 1915-05-07 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. G kS METHODS. VIVID DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGHTING. London, May 6. The Eye-Witness,” attached to the BmIhIi Headquarter s, recounts tbe details of the employment of asphyxiating gases. Charge Through a Wall of Vapour. In some cases the gases did not reach the British618 words
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Article302 1915-05-07 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. AN IMPOSIVG DEMONSTRATE Genoa, May 6 The ceremony of the unveiling of the Italian national monument to Garibaldi and his Thousand at Quarto Aluaaro was an imposing demonstration. R ‘present itives of Parliament were present as well as delegations from Turin and302 words
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Article372 1915-05-07 5 FULL OFFICIAL ACCOUNT. How the Rising Began. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 7. An official Eye-Witness report of the Kelantan affair and the rising of the Malays at Pasir Puteh states Police Sergeant Stabbed. Since January the people were required to pay a land tax instead372 words
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Article655 1915-05-07 5 (Reuter's Service) Copyright Telegram MAGNIFI E IT BRITISH CHARGE. RUNNING BAYONET FIGHT. Cairo, May 5. 6.30 p.m. Tbe British at the Dardanelles were magnificent. They jumped from the boats at Sedd-al-Bahr, waded neck high in the water and took three successive ridges after a ruuning bayonet fight for655 words
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Article384 1915-05-07 5 (Reuter's Service) Copyright Telegram. THE CONCESSIONS QUESTION. STATEMENT BY SIR EDWARD GREY^_ London, May 4. In the House of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, was called upon to reply to several questions regarding China. British ssd German Traders. He said that although384 words
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Article230 1915-05-07 5 {Reuter.) London, May 5 The prices ruling in the London markets are as follows Tallows, 40. Copper, 78$. Argentine Linseed, 52, May and J une value White Karachi, 66/6, June and July inclusive paid Red 64/, June and July Delhi 65/, paid Rosafe 64/, sellers. Barley, 36,230 words
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Article345 1915-05-07 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ENEMY’S EFFORTS STOPPED. DISAPPOINTMENT IN BERLIN. Petrograd, May 5. The Russians are rapidly stopping Germany’s tremendous efforts in West Galicia. Much disappointment has been caused iu Berlin where a decisive triumph had been advertised. Enormously Exaggerated." Petrograd reports show that the AustroGerman claims345 words
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57 1915-05-07 5 May 5 By Balance $17,785 31 6 G. B. F i t z g e r a 1 d, 1 monthly subscription 10 00 F. B Rickett, monthly subscription 10 00 G. N. Burnham, April and May subscription 20.00 Balance, May 6. ...$17,82557 words
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Article88 1915-05-07 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page 2. —ln Montbon Puket. Mental Disease An Explanation of the German Barbarities. London Asiatic. An Inglorious Story: Austrian Incapacity at Przemysl. 3. —The Treating Habit. Singapore Mutiny: The Court Martial. “Sea Power Rnd the Present War.” Penang Golf88 words
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Article1330 1915-05-07 6 A Singafork Suggestion. It is something of a paradox to have now to say that the reasons which the Imperial 1 Government had in mind in fixing the scale 1 of the military garrison for Singapore are i for the moment inoperative. Thit for the 1 excellent1,330 words
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Article612 1915-05-07 6 BLUE-FUNNEL LINER ESCAPES A SUBMARINE. Exciting Adventure. Tbe German subm<rines would appear to he extending their activities, but with all their distardly methods (a Liverpool correspondent telegraphs), they have not succeeded in intimidating Biitish captains, as is shown by advices which have just reached Messrs612 words
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Article526 1915-05-07 6 To the Editor or the Times of Malaya Dear Sir, -I have been reading some interestiug correspondence, in one of the Singapore papers, which oeals with living costs in Malaya, or to be m ire accurate, what a young married couple can expect to ?p-nd526 words
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Article389 1915-05-07 6 One who saw a good deal of Lord Rothschild in recent years writes Lord Rothschild’s bark was worse than his bite He liked to lay down the law, bur his fierceness was a cloak for much kindness of heart. He had the pleasant guttural accent which389 words
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Article990 1915-05-07 6 AMAZING bTORY OF GERMAN BARBARITY. r»t« of Their Wounded. I Murdered bt Hospital Workers- A grim story of German barbarity to i their own wounded is relared by Mr. Victor i E. Marsden, of the Morning Post, in au I article on the work of Mr Alexander990 words
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Article1289 1915-05-07 6 CITY OF WONDER AND MYSTERY. The Two Voices One can imagine no more lovely scene tbau that whicn open* up a* one app-oaches this historic city from the Sea of Marmora at once so bright, so varied in out me, so rich in colour, so gorgeous in architecture. Oa1,289 words
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Article661 1915-05-07 6 The Shanghai correspondent, of The Timet, writing to that journal cn March 14 states that characteristic reports of German activities are brought to him by a friend who has recently been making au extensive tour in South China. When the war broke out a great appeal661 words
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Advertisement93 1915-05-07 6 Tbe 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 Prom a Rtnall beginning it has grown in favor and popularity until it has attained a world wide reputation. You will93 words
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Advertisement14 1915-05-07 6 F*r Child eVs Hacking Ooagh at Night. Wn„rt»’ Qr«*( Papp«raa «t o**-« I*. e14 words
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Advertisement54 1915-05-07 6 The pride of other days had fled Weak was his chest and bowed his he* His friends had gone to their last hoffi* And he, alas was left alone. He courted death to end his ills. No longer life could he endure, But now he'« happy as can be, Taking54 words
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Article2147 1915-05-07 7 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, April 9. The move of the Russian victorious army towards the very heart of Hungary is a farreaehißg and most deadly one. At first it was thought that after the fall of the Austrian stronghold of Pizemysl, the Czar’*, troops would move on2,147 words
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Advertisement47 1915-05-07 7 Serves the Whole Family. The fame of Chamberlain’s Couch Remedy is world wide. I* is good for the thep seat oil cough of tho adult or the croup and whooping cough of the children. •auie bottle aerTei the whole family. For •ale by all Diapenaariea end Dealer*.47 words
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Advertisement66 1915-05-07 7 A Parent’s Duty. Your boy is always getting scratched or cut ro bruised. Because these wounds have bailed all right is no sign they always will. 'Get a bottle of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm 1 n 1 see that, every injury is cared for immediately. You <au get nothing better, and66 words
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Advertisement368 1915-05-07 7 HOTEL NORMAN. Penang's Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. N. B. —ln the event of change of Proprietorship, the Hotel will not be closed, but will 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,368 words
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Advertisement1997 1915-05-07 8 as r*rVi Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is tarnished i with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. Fob Intmxdsd to Sail. St SAM MR. Singapore (Three times a1,997 words
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