Straits Echo, 25 August 1915
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Title Section38 1915-08-25 1 Straits Echo DA S LY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CSRtUi ATINO THROUGHOUT THE STS&ITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 13. $24 Per Annum PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 25tn AUGUST, 1915. Single Cm, II cento. No. 19238 words
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Advertisement998 1915-08-25 1 s*i« aTIANG LEE Z> P(#nmnt 9 Koala Luik^h.' ■WUWMUWW l IS a r*r> r Ths Doctor advisee and racomq mends. It is nourishing, invi- forating **4 strengthening. For Cars on Hire Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. 3 A NK S WE998 words
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Advertisement14 1915-08-25 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW rfe*l42B t BURM*H ROAD. LOCATION QUIET HEALTHY. APPLY JJ, Be&ch^Street.14 words
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Article1978 1915-08-25 2 E. B. Osborn - A PARABLE FOR PACIFISTS. By E. B. Osborn. Out of abysmal depths of gloom the strait path clunbed through fierce fragments of black rock (older far than any that makes tbe skeleton of our planet), and ended at a narrow door in the face of a stupendous1,978 words
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Advertisement592 1915-08-25 2 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SING A PORE. The undersign**» baa been appointed Agent for the abort) Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS at current rates. QUAII BENG KEE, 43. l teach Street. Penang THE GREAT EASTERN LIFE ASSURANCE CO., LTD. ll592 words
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Advertisement12 1915-08-25 2 'or Children’» Hacking Cough at Night Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, la 6d12 words
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Advertisement341 1915-08-25 2 HOTEL NORMAN, Penang’s Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. ENGUSH CUISINE English Treatment LARGE AIRY ROOMS FACING THE SEA. Under the patronage of H.M. Judges, Medical Officers, Colonial Secretaries, Magistrates, etc. Tibiae Modekatb and Inclusive. Cables ••NORMANS.” TeUpKoae N«*. 392 c=>t~ ;z2>c3r.:::r.~-.. i, >c=-:-“ rxrr?c~: THE CLAYTON SEMI-DIESEL OIL manufactured by341 words
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Article398 1915-08-25 3 INDIA iKD TBE STRAITS. To tmb Edibob of THE Free Press. Sir, —With reference to your footnote to i Secretary’s letter in your issue of this morni ing, the matter of the relative cost of living in the three principal cities of India and in Singapore is398 words
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Article311 1915-08-25 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Medan, August 24 Medan is gay with bunting to-day in honour of the newly-promoted Governor of the East Coast of Sumatra, Mr. van der Plae, our late Resident, who has returned from Java. The Governor does cot intend to hold a reception, but311 words
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Article81 1915-08-25 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dehnys 4 Co. by auction sale yesterday and during wqqlc Smoked Ribbed Sheet $124 to $129 Plain $125 No. 2 Smoked Sheet $llB Unsmoked Sheet $ll7 $ll9 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet $ll5 $ll6 Crepe Fine Pale81 words
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Article473 1915-08-25 3 The Eevenue of the F. M. S. last year (the Malay Mail points out) was well over 37 million dollars, but about 7 millions less than the previous year. What is equally important to remember is that, in spite of the war, the 1914 Eevenue was473 words
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Article240 1915-08-25 3 Fbibbtful Street Scbnbs. Towards eleven o’clock last night (says the Malay Mail of Monday) a Chinese, armed with two large clasp knives, appears to have been taken with a sudden desire to kill all and sundry people he met. He commenced work in Petaling Street240 words
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Article76 1915-08-25 3 Weather permitting, there will be a moonlight performance of the Band on the Esplanade to-morrow, beginning at 9 p.m. The programme is as follows 1 Selection A Waltz Dream Strauss 2 Two Step What the Girls are So Fend of Gilbert 3 Waltz September Godin 4 Selection H.76 words
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Article63 1915-08-25 3 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow Championship. H Waugh «<SF6 Martin A W Harries vs J E Bennett H C Sells vs F. W. Harris Single Handicap B. C D D Hogan vs Dr F R Sayers Profession Pairs. W S Dunn and Neubronner vs63 words
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Advertisement787 1915-08-25 3 FOB pparatue OflE complete Bet of pe&rl-dmng »1 Apply to P. A.”, cjo Straitt Echo. ONE electric Motor 71 HP. in good order (new) with all accessories No reasonable offer refused. 498 Apply R, cjo Straits Echo. FOB. Si^LE. Deebook Dredging N. L. Kolls-Royce Car 6 Cylinder Engine 5 Seater:787 words
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Advertisement551 1915-08-25 3 Ks <s vS J) a CBS I 001 Kfelaß^a <-—T Fabrique de ~-o CIGARETTES fgyptiennes FELUCCA fISHI iff i ij Bouton m ill j N£lH FRERES Rouge 5 MasperO W' f aB«‘QUC Pap Maspero FrERESLvO OAN3 HUB MANUfACTU»C Ai \\v.i spcro Fpenrs I_ T r*-% nma E o cr 1«551 words
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Article, Illustration97 1915-08-25 4 Published daily (except Sundajs and public holidays) ax tub CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. Fmicv. Daily Local H $24 per Oat-station... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Fme) $17.50 CABLB ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 N d.~ All buaineaa comraur.ir.tioc» ahould97 words
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Article1331 1915-08-25 4 One of the decisive changes which the war has brought about in the mental habit of the English people is that it has gyren them a new attitude towards their present allies. Before the war mauy Englishmen knew of the struggles between some sections of the Russian1,331 words
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Article915 1915-08-25 4 Dr. T. Hill Jamieson, of Penan/, has beer elected a member of the Royal College o: Surgeons. 1 j Mr. and Mrs. G. U. Farrant returned to Singapore from home by the P. and O mail steamer Sardinia. 1 Many in Malaya will be very pleased to915 words
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Article1013 1915-08-25 4 When M. Vemzelos assumed the Premiership m Au p.\ 1912, ho was P n J Minister, Minister of Wnf- and Minister for Foreign Affairs. Now General Dangiis is the head of the Greek War Ministry, while M. Veuizelos retains the portfolio ,f b oreign Affairs, a combination which1,013 words
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Advertisement161 1915-08-25 4 nnunnnußMßHMts**»®® White Porcelain Latex Cups, TUMBLER SHAPE. =m AS ILLUSTRATION Packed in cases of 500 pieces each* Large Stocks now on Hand. For Sample and Price apply to THE EASTERN TRADING CO., PE KANG IPOH. OTI1MrOU'HCTB4g\ ItUfBM: UK. V Weinbergs Manana Cigarettes. 0 n 0 h a a a n161 words
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Article697 1915-08-25 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE L4TEST LIST. London, August 23. Tbe Victoria Cross has been conferred on the following: OaFTA-iN J. P. Butlik, of the King’s Kifleß, attached to the Gold Coast Regiment, for very conspicuous bravery in the Cameroon» on November 17. With a party of697 words
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Article561 1915-08-25 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ZEEBRUGGE BOMBARDED. ARTILLERY SILENCED. London, August 23, 10 p.m. A telegram from Amsterdam reports that a German communique says Early to day an enemy fleet oc some forty vassals appeared off Zeebrugge, but it disi.pp~.ired to the north-westward after it had been561 words
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Article649 1915-08-25 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUMANIA THREATENED. WAR SPIRIT IN GREECE. London, August 23, 8 50 p.m A telegram from S >fia states that it is feared at Bukha^as 1 th\t G irmanv is about to sand an ultimatum toßuminia oa tha question of tha tr visit of munitions649 words
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Article610 1915-08-25 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. HOLT LINER SUNK. CAPTAIN KILLED ON THE BRIDGE. Loudon, August 23. The Holt liner Diomed. of 4.600 tons, has been sunk. The crew landed to-diy. The captaiu was killed on thG bridge aud several of the crew were injured. London —Later. Three were610 words
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Article623 1915-08-25 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special cables are from the Sumatra Post of Monday, the 23. d inst. j Peace Talk. Vatican circles are convinced that the Pope will take the initiative in bringing forward peace proposals and that, now that all the neutral countries have abstained623 words
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42 1915-08-25 5 Aug. 23 By Balance ...$32,945 88 24 G. Smith Steinmetz, August subscription Home Fund 20.00 Balance, Aug. 24 32,965.88 Remitted to London £lO,OOO on 24 2 15 85.618 73 Total subscription to-date ...$llB 584 6142 words
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Article105 1915-08-25 5 The Penang Chinese Chamber of Com merce has received the following telegram from the Head Office of the Relief Society, dated Shamoen, 24th August. 5 50 p m Wired you of inundation and conflagration this summer. Now the flood is again higher than last year and the harvest105 words
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Article352 1915-08-25 5 VERDICT AT INQUEST. (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, August 25. At the inquest iuto the circumstances attending the death of the two victims who were precipitated forty feet down into the King’s Dock by the snipping of the gangwav on August 19, the Coroner s jury returned352 words
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Article45 1915-08-25 5 f From Our Oim Correspondent,) Singapore, August 25, The report of the Automobile Club shows that the membership on March 31 was 110, against 98 last year. Proposals will be made at the meeting to reduce the entrance fee and annual subscription.45 words
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Article213 1915-08-25 5 Hug Ah Yang was this morning charged before Mr. R. Scott, District Judge, with the theft of a hairpin at a house of illfame in Cintra Street. The accused claimed trial and Court Inspector Nicol prosecuted. The complainant stated that the accused came to the bouse on the evening213 words
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Article167 1915-08-25 5 The following articles will be found on our out die pages Pago. 2. —At Heaven’s Gate 3. Cost of Living. News from Medan. Penang Rubber Auction. F M S Finances. Chinese Amok at Kuala Lumpur. Moonlight Ban L P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. 6. -Our Gallant Ally The Crisis167 words
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Article1018 1915-08-25 6 Episodes and Views or thk Wn. When The Book of France (Macmillan and Co., 5s was being produced the Editor kept two special objects before him. The first was to raise money for French sufferers from German barbarity, and the second to forge new links in the1,018 words
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Article758 1915-08-25 6 It is very seldom we stray into the politics of foreign countries but the present political crisis in Japan has an intimate connection with this country, so that we may be allowed a few words of comment thereon. For three years the rock upon which 6very758 words
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Article941 1915-08-25 6 One of the old discussions which has again been brought to the front by the present war is the familiar discussion on the advisability of what is called the Channel Tunnel. Of course, there are still two Bides to the question but the pro-Tunnelites appear,941 words
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Article875 1915-08-25 6 Arthvr Von Gwinner. Arthur von Gwinner, who was recently appointed Prussian Minister of Finance, is the presiding genius of the Deutsche Bank which may be called twin to the Empire. It was established in 1870, almost at hour Bismarck and Moltke went to war with France.875 words
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Article1015 1915-08-25 6 HAVAL SURGEON’S VIEWS. Helkbts to Pbevbnt Hea» Wounds. The fact that head wounds represent, according to a paper read at the Paris Academy of Medicine, 13.33 per cent, of all wounds is of great importance to a proper understanding of the problem of the use of helmets (culottes1,015 words
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Article995 1915-08-25 6 CAUTIOUS POLICY NEEDED. No Shoetaob of Laboce. The Ipob Correspondent of the Malay Mail writee Although I would not say that there is anything like a feeling of pessimism, it is fairly generally held here that the Chinese immigration policy mmt be pursued very cautiously. Speaking in general995 words
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Advertisement67 1915-08-25 6 Arc Too Going on a Journey? Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should be packed in your hand luggage when going on a journey. Cbauge of water, diet, and temperature all tend to prrnluce bowel trouble, and this medicine cannot be secured on board the traiu or steamship. It may67 words
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Advertisement64 1915-08-25 6 MAN —do you kuow the danger of neglecting a chill Chills lead to pneumonia and a score of other dangerous disorders. Be prudent, and at the first sign of a chill take a dosexjr two of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. the medicine that should never be at seat from the64 words
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Advertisement56 1915-08-25 6 Supplied by All Chemists. Physicians prescribe Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy because it relieves cramps in the stomach and intestinal pains quicker than any preparation they can compound. It can be bought from any chemist. A bottle will keep for years, and no home is complete without it. For56 words
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Advertisement10 1915-08-25 6 For Chronic Cbeet Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Core Is. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement29 1915-08-25 6 Keep It Hindy. Immediate relief is necessary in attacks of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy should always be on hand. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.29 words
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Article2111 1915-08-25 7 Hilaire Belloc - By Hilaire Belloc. It it tht plain duty of every man to combat with hit fullest power illusion in time of strain and it matter! not a rap whether that illusion it on what it called the pessimistic" or the optimistic side, save that when the folly, contiitt in2,111 words
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Advertisement75 1915-08-25 7 Teething Children. Teeth ni$ children have more or lees diarrhoBa, which can bo controlled by giving Ohambet Iain’s Colic, C ho lets- and Diarrhoea Keinody, All that is necessary is to give •he preM/ribed dose utter each operation of 'he bovo Is more than natural and then eas*°r oil to75 words
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Advertisement44 1915-08-25 7 Sick lo-day, Well To-morrow. If you f*el dull aud stupid, are bilious aud constipated, take a dose of Chamberlain's Tablets before going to bed. They are just what you need, and you will be all right to-morrow. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.44 words
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Advertisement556 1915-08-25 7 NOTICE TENDERS FOR TODDY FARM 1916-1918. NOTICE is hereby given that Tenders will be received at the office of the Honourable Resident Councillor. Penang, on or before September 6th. 1915, at noon for the exclusive rights subject to the limitations contained in The Liquors Revenue Ordinance 1909” of making, preparing,556 words
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Advertisement210 1915-08-25 7 OCZDC 0 DOC DOC DOC DOooOOC BY ROYAL ”5 APPOINTMENT Contractors to THE ADMIRALTY, THE WAR OFFICE. THE INDIA OFFICE. n o n ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL m v 1 i 15** PA'R AND ALL Leading Hospitals THROUGHOUT The World. AT210 words
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Advertisement1646 1915-08-25 8 P.&O. c* S.N.C° Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. Ail Cabins are fitted with Electric Fans FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electric Reading Lamp. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service Outward. Homeward IAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS A Accommodation Ist class 2ndclass l'o Lonuou or Plymouth...1,646 words
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