Straits Echo, 19 November 1915
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Title Section35 1915-11-19 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 13. $24 Per Annuo, PENANG, FRIDAY, 19th NOVEMBER, 1915. Single C«py, 10 cents. No. 26535 words
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Advertisement1190 1915-11-19 1 TTTTnIiWWWH csmvt sur*'* vrt£T~*vrvnnr>e m-.-r m w*#*cr« fc& &tfs r&ss /Kiaswii ijj IW V t 4 £.2 >1 C n n*£ K d ’tf <6 O 2 o -a h- a o a 2 —6« Pj4 'O E m s*i* Ai«t(n TIANO LEE C* CO., irtnang CT K.vt.l* Lumpvr, |r,C=!X*ai1,190 words
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Advertisement16 1915-11-19 1 TO LET 1 BUNGALOW No. 1428, BURMAH ROAD. LOCATION QUIET e HEALTHY. APPLY 53, Bench Street,16 words
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Advertisement21 1915-11-19 2 DRINK r*ia pplgj L MR wm RECOGNISED CONNOISSEURS j&bi THE LEADING BRAND ON THE W SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.21 words
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Article126 1915-11-19 3 Pbnano, Notembik 19. (By courtesy of tho Chartered Bonk.) L®ndo», Demand Bank 1/4 t 4 month»’eight Bank 1/4, J .i Credit 1/4J M Documentary 1/4JJ Calcntta, Demand Bank Re. 175 i, 8 daj»’ eight Private 177 Bombay, Demand Bank 175 lloulmein, Demand Bank 174 ti day»’ eight Private 176126 words
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Article1142 1915-11-19 3 (From a “Straits Times Correspondent) Sourabaya, November lx. When Kuhler, Brondgeest, Kouzminsky and a couple of otbera afforded Java resi- dents the pleasure of witnessing flying 1 demonstrations in days gone by, there were many who gloried in the fact that they had seen the real thing”1,142 words
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Article508 1915-11-19 3 Theft of Zinc. i A Chinaman named Tan Ah Fok was i this morning charged before Mr. V. G. Ezchiel in the Third Court with theft of two slabs of zinc on board the Eastern Shipping Company’s steamer Pin Seng. It appears from the evidence of the508 words
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Article289 1915-11-19 3 These popular Artistes bid adieu to us shortly making their final appearance at Taiping to-morrow night. They then return to Singapore where they will again sing at Raffias Hotel on Tuesday next, the 23. They intend to sail by the Kum Sang on the 30th for Hongkong289 words
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Advertisement617 1915-11-19 3 MUNICIPAL NOTICE rpHE Municipal Commissioners of George Town, Penang, hereby invite separate tenders for the following for a period of one year from the Ist January, 1916: I. Lease of Theatre Hall known as No. 27, Kulim Lane. 11. Lease of Prangin Road Bath House. Tenders endorsed as above will617 words
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Advertisement261 1915-11-19 3 TO LET FURNISHED. No. 3 Westland» Bungalows, j Moderate Rent. Apply R. H. PINHORN, r 669 Free School. S rrr mmmm TO LET. C'R' 'M Ist May, 1916, premises Nos. 27 JD and 27a, Beach Street, at prosent occupied by Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Co Suitable for offices and godowns. Apply261 words
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Advertisement326 1915-11-19 3 Smokers of discrimination always select Tshe GARRICK SMOKING TOBACCO feINGTOBAcCr' •'-ft Does ?AOf It has the distinction of invigorating the nerves and brain of the business man. not burn or irritate the throat. Here’s the treat that you have waited for! THE STRAITS CINEMA, PHONE NO. 628. EMPIRE HALL. PENANG326 words
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Article447 1915-11-19 4 Satisfaetioa ia Pari». Paris November 18. i Satisfaction is expressed by the newspapers at the inauguration of an Allies Council which, it is hoped, will be the prelude to fruitful resolutions. The need for prompt action is emphasised. Allied Subjects in France. Muaicipal Council's Resolution. London, Novembor 18.447 words
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Article99 1915-11-19 4 SATISFACTORY FIGURES. Itercaui i> Import» »»d Export*. {From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, November 19. The trade returns of the Colony for the third quarter show very satisfactory figures. The imports amount to 1114.815,003, an increase of $34,307,615 as compared with the third quarter of last year. The export99 words
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Article64 1915-11-19 4 Volunteers are reminded that the distribution of Princess Mary’s gift to all the Volunteers on the active list at Christmas last, will be made at the Battalion parade on Monday next. The boxes of those who do not attend to receive them will be returned to Singapore,64 words
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Article, Illustration94 1915-11-19 4 Published daily (except Sunday* and pmh ir holidays) AT TFJ CRITERION PRESS. Ltd No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. Faic». Daily Local $24 per abuts;. Omtitation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLB ADDIIKB ECHO—PENANG.” i Telephone Nos. (Echo, 5£3 Printing Department 343 ff if. All bu«is»M94 words
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Article1411 1915-11-19 4 The recent extension of the world-war to still wider theatres may pe> baps help us to roalise how numerous and how vital to the future of mankind are the issues which will be settled in this conflict between Germany and the Allies. As the war has1,411 words
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Article1013 1915-11-19 4 Mr. H. Oxenhara, we are glad to state, is progressing favourably. The Hon. Mr. C. W. Darbishire, of Messrs. Paterson, Simons Co., is coming on a visit to Penang. Mr. W. Makepeace, of the Singapore Free Press, was a through passenger by the P. A O. intermediate1,013 words
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Article975 1915-11-19 4 The very latest idea effervescing from the brains of German literary prigs is that of Herr Ernst Botha, who proves in a recent book that Jerusalem was a North German town, that the Temple of Solomon stood in Germany, and that Moses was born in the Harz Mountains—therefore,975 words
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Article729 1915-11-19 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SITUATION STATIONARY. London, November 17 The Serbian Legation in London has not reoeived news of the military situation becoming any worse. It is regarded as aryBulgaria» Losses. Paris November, 18. A Paris communique states ••The Bulgarians on Monday abandoned the attacks on our front729 words
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Article603 1915-11-19 5 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. FULLER DETAILS. ROYAL SYMPATHY. London, November 11. His Majesty the King, in a message, says I am shocked to hear that the hospital ship Anglia, which recently conveyed me across the Channel, has been sunk. I am grieved at the loss incurred and603 words
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Article28 1915-11-19 5 The Chinese of Malacca have presented a high power reconnaissance aeroplane to the War Office, wires Mr. Alma Baker to-day. This is Malaya No; 10.28 words
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Article624 1915-11-19 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. VIOLENT CANNONADING. London, November 18 2 a.m A Paris communique states that violent cannonading was general on most of the front in France. j Anglo-French Conference. A Preliminary to a» Entente Conference. 1 Paris, November 18. The conference between the British and French624 words
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Article430 1915-11-19 5 (From Our Own Correspondent^) RESERVE FORCE. Kuala Lumpur, November 18 At the meeting of the Federal Council the Reserve Force and Civil Guard Bill was passed, the Government not accepting the Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyen’s suggestion to eliminate Reserve Force.” Bill* Passed. The following bills were passed430 words
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Article398 1915-11-19 5 Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E. A 0. Hotel Sub-Post Offices and in the Pillar- Boxes before 5 p.m. to-morrow, will be in time to catch the Homeward Mail. Letters etc., for despatch by the B. I. Contract Packet Fazilha may be posted at the Head Office398 words
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Article505 1915-11-19 5 Carmen." Carmen Georges Bizet’s masterpiece was brought out at the Opera Comique in Paris in 1875 and is still one of the most popular items in the repertoire of that delightful home of music- It was based on a version by Meilhac and Halvey of a study505 words
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63 1915-11-19 5 N0v.17 By Balance ...$42,172.67 18 Amount collected by A. L. M. Scott of Sungei Kechil Estate A. L. M. Scott, monthly subscription 10.00 Khoo Cheang Hock, monthly subscription 3.00 Chinese and Malay, monthly subscription 18.71 Tamils, monthly subscription 10.94 18 Balance 42,215.32 Remitted63 words
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Article70 1915-11-19 5 The following articles will bo found on our utside pages: P 3 8 —Netherlands India News. Police Court News. The Misses Woods. 6 Our Submarines in the Baltic. The Fault of the Dutch. Check to Mr. Ford. Editorial Skeletons. Some Peking Puzzles. Killed by a Fish. What Actually is70 words
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Article145 1915-11-19 5 Members are reminded that a handicap prize shoot takes place to-morrow afternoon (Saturday). Shooting will commence at 330 p m the ranges being 200, 500 and 600 yards. Ammunition can be secured from the Hon. Sec. P. V. R. C. on the Range at Club rates.145 words
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Article1032 1915-11-19 5 “BIRDIE" AND HIS AUSTRALIAN TROOPERS. [By H. S. Gullett in the Daily Mail.] The Gurkhas bucked when first they were put beside us. i'hey said we were not trained soldiers and that it was not fair to have to fight with us. Then we got into a1,032 words
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Article1096 1915-11-19 6 J. F. H. Pollnn - BRILLIANT WORK. By J. F. H. Pollnn. The wonderful successes achieved by our submarines in the Baltic are highly satisfactory, more especially at a time like this, when we are filled with a natural anxiety about events in the other theatres of war. From Copenhagen1,096 words
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Article437 1915-11-19 6 Between the English and the Dutch there has always been a strong family feeling. We have fought one another stoutly, as relations should. Van Tromp’s broom is as dear to the English as Blake’s whip, and we both talk almost the same language, only the437 words
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Article288 1915-11-19 6 Advices from New York state that Mr. James Couzens, vice-president and general manager of the Ford Motor Company, has resigned in consequence of Mr. Ford’s opposition to the Anglo-French Loan and his agitation against the policy of preparedness for war.” Mr. Couzens, in his statement, says288 words
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Article1037 1915-11-19 6 America ia the home of sensations. The enlightened citizen of the United States must have his sensation with his morning paper, just as he must have his morning meal. We can recall the sensational stories of the sinking of the Titanic, printed when, as was shown at the1,037 words
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Article1121 1915-11-19 6 One respeot in which conditions in China appear to have remained wholly unchanged by the substitution of a Republican Government for an absolute monarchy is the difficulty of obtaining authentic and reliable news of current political affairs. To-day it is no easier than it was four years1,121 words
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Article141 1915-11-19 6 A Curious Stort. It is reported from Miizuru, Japan, that while a fisherman named Otozo aged 43, was out in Maizuru Bay on the morning of the 6th instant, a strange fish about 18 feet in length appeared on the surface of the water and attacked141 words
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Article639 1915-11-19 6 Chinese Toweay’s House Entered. The closest investigation is being made by the Police in c mnection with a daring gang robbery which is reported to have taken place at Menglembu on Sunday last, the property stolen, including some valuable jewels, being valued at over $1,600. From639 words
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973 1915-11-19 6 Bishop J. W. Basutord - By Bishop J. W. Basutord. (In Tkĕ San Francitco Chronicle The western world underestimates strength o£ the Chinese. They hare mam tamed a c.T.hiat.on and an independent government for over three thousand rear, and they have grown to a population nf from three973 words
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Advertisement49 1915-11-19 6 Accidents Will Hsppen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of this liniment you are prepared for most anything. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement10 1915-11-19 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Orest Peppermint Cere la. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement55 1915-11-19 6 There is nothing more certain than the fact that WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE will correct that heavy overloaded feeling which afflicts those tronbled with weak digestive powers. It is a medicine that has been tested and proved by millions of sufferers from digestive troubles. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere55 words
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Advertisement12 1915-11-19 6 For Children’s Haoking Cough at Night, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is. 6d.12 words
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Article1153 1915-11-19 7 1 DUTCH CONTRABAND TRADE. FRONTIER ScHNES. Amsterdam. Ihe Amsterdam Teltgraaf has published i one Mr. Louis Raemaeker’s admirable cartoons dealing with the subject of the smuggling of contraband from Holland into Germany. It showed an endless train of wagons winding along a country road towards the1,153 words
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Article619 1915-11-19 7 As a result of the mad gambling that is being carried ou iu the United States, fortunes are rapidly being made iu the war boom, and it is said that it is easier to find a millionaire thau an office boy ju*t now in Wall Street. Long619 words
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Advertisement238 1915-11-19 7 RAI SAHEB Dr. K. C. DAS*S SWASTHYA SAHAYA health restorer and LITERATURE. ELEVENTH EDITION can no w be obtained gratis and post free from Sole Agents for S.S. ft* F.M.S. THE PENANG RUBBER STAMP Co., 40, Church Street, Penang. Sub-Agents the FRIEND OF THE PUBLIC Co., 49, Lahat Road, Ipoh.238 words
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Advertisement88 1915-11-19 7 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. When you have a bad cold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effect a prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to take, a remedy that contains nothing injurious. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy meets all these requirements. It acts on nature’s88 words
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Advertisement54 1915-11-19 7 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and sweeten the breath, use the dainty laxative PINKETTES They gently assist nature and will help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe;. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams' Medicine54 words
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Advertisement204 1915-11-19 7 I CS I u BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M. THE KINO NESTLE CHOCOLATE FOR THE FRONT. Having been requested by several Residents in the Malay Peninsula to send parcels of Nestle Chocolates to relatives or friends at the Front, we have now made arrangements to send parcels from our London204 words
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Advertisement1544 1915-11-19 8 08 S.N.G° Wireless Telegraphy, fitted on all Steamers. All Cabins are fitted with Electrio Fans I FREE of Charge and each berth is furnished with an Electrio Reading Lamp. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION CO., LTD. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. Fon Intended to Sa.il. Steamer. Thur.. 18th Nov., 4 pm. Ellora Sat.,1,544 words
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Article972 1915-11-19 9 Six Different Taxes on a Single Pie. j The following is the translation made by the Peking Qaaette of an article in the Kuo 1 Min Kung Pao' on over-taxation in the prov-1 mce of Hupeh. Complaints have been numerous respecting the heavy taxation prevalent in972 words
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Advertisement483 1915-11-19 9 E. O. Hotel. •:o:« SPECIAL TIFFIN EVERY WEDNESDAY 6» SATURDAY. -L ALLEN DENNYS CO., Penang, RUBBER BROHBES, PROPRIETORS OP THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. SALES MELD EVERY TUESDAY RUBBER bought or sold bj PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIVATI TENDER. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER traaahipp*d and inauied to any PORT at ■irri«ani483 words
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Advertisement61 1915-11-19 9 A Favorite Rub Down. The golfer, the foothill player and the all round athlete know the value of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It is just the thing for a rub down after a bard game All soreness disappears like magic and sprains and swellings are cured in one-third less time than61 words
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Article933 1915-11-19 10 Search fob thb Luxinb’s Treasure, London, November 17. Expeditions in search of buried treasure are not so common in these days that one which has been pursued intermittently for over a century m»y not merit a little notice. One hundred and sixteen years ago to-day the 36-gun frigate933 words
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Advertisement312 1915-11-19 10 WANTED COMPETENT COMPOSITORS. Salary according to qualification. Apply in person to FOREMAN, Straits Echo." The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed Agent for the above Corporation, and is now prepared to accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS atcurrent rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43. B«aeh312 words
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Advertisement56 1915-11-19 10 Chronic Constipation. Chamberlain’s Tablets can and do cure constipation. One or two of these tablets taken at bed time will keep the bowels open, and while doing so will invigorate the stomach and put the disordered liver in a condition to do its work in a natural manner. For >ale56 words
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Advertisement311 1915-11-19 10 Government of-Kedah. Public Works Department, Alor Star. Ay ANTED a Fitter for the Public Works Department, Alor Star. C andidates should be experienced workmen and conversant with Motor car repairs etc. Salary $6O per mensem. Applications stating age and nationality accompanied by copies of recent testimonials should reach the State311 words
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