Straits Echo, 22 December 1915
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1915-12-22 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, WEDNESDAY, 22nd DECEMBER, 1915. Single Copy, 18 cents. No. 29335 words
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Advertisement1131 1915-12-22 1 ■MNI W.’wr i*'»», l cj 8 Lfii Sonnvji IT lit 1» g II *3 X 4*% gbft o a s~ ?i £KO £s »<*l. Atntu TIANO LEE 9 CO., i Ptaang V K«ala Ua^r. l«rvEKHßaai For Cars on Hire BANKS The TAI SENG Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China.1,131 words
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Advertisement18 1915-12-22 1 TO LET. 1 BUNGALOW F'o. 1428. BUR ',H ROAD. LOCATION ,v.ET e HEALTHY. APPLY S 3, Beach Street.18 words
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Advertisement17 1915-12-22 2 DRINK a RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG.17 words
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Article1154 1915-12-22 3 Last Sundays Operations The Penang Volunteers fell in on the Esplanade yesterday evening and marched to the Drill Hall for a pow wow” over the field operations on Sunday last. Major the Hon. A. R. Adams said that the officers' reports were sent in in time for him1,154 words
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Article322 1915-12-22 3 Penang Women Wore.*es. Amount previously acknowledged $875.00 Mrs. Haines (2nd Don.) 10.00 Mrs. Horton (2nd Don.) 5.00 Collected by Mrß. Wilson, Caledonia (3rd Don.) 5.00 Mrs. Balfour Ross Don.) 3.00 S. H. (3rd Don 2.00 Mrs. T. A. Martin (2nd Don.) 1.00 La Traviata 2.00 Mrs»322 words
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Article151 1915-12-22 3 A writer asks if we anticipate another rubber boom. We do not, and we are glad to say so. Booms are disastrous to an industry. Rubber has suffered badly from the 1908 episode. The price of rubber is very satisfactory, it is true, and there is no151 words
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Article211 1915-12-22 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., by auction sale yesterday and during the week Smoked Ribbed Sheet «187 to «195 Plain «168 «174 N0.”2 Smoked Sheet diamond «172 «181 Unsmoked Sheet «160 «175 No 2 Unsmoked Sheet «152 «159 Crepe211 words
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Advertisement350 1915-12-22 3 WANTED. ROOMS. furnished or unfurnished with or without Board by Gentleman. Any distance from TownWrite particulars to NINNO 761 c/o Straits Echo WANTED IMMEDIATELY. LADY to assiBt Management in Bodega. Board, lodging and salary. References. Address HOTEL NORMAN, 762 Penang. Christmas Holidays. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Saturday350 words
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Advertisement603 1915-12-22 3 NOTICE. The resident councillor will be At Home at Tbe Residency, on Wednesday, the 5th January, from 5 p.m. Ho separate invitations will be issued. (Tennis). 764 NOTICE. Penang Volunteers. NOTICE is hereby given that the Government is prepared to sanction the addition of a Chinese Company to the Penang603 words
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Advertisement362 1915-12-22 3 D I D D n l mm m LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW. ALL TO-NIGHT! TO-NIGHTI I The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Present 4 R«is The Children of Captain Grant 4 p.m A Powerful gripping drama full of thrills and adventures. It is one of the best Eclair productions.362 words
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Article, Illustration92 1915-12-22 4 Fmbliihed daily (except Sunday* and pwfc;>. holidays) ▲T THJ* CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang Fbiob. Duly Local 924 per aassn Omtstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 917.50 CABLE ADDEBSS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 ATrf.-All buiiMK o*m ■uoioations should b*92 words
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Article1296 1915-12-22 4 Obviously we were in error when we put the caption Gallipoli Abandoned over the R°uter’s telegrams which announced yesterday the withdrawal of the British forces from two of the positions in the Dardanelles, Suvla Bay and the Anzac zone. At the Western extremity of the1,296 words
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Article949 1915-12-22 4 Mr. H. B. Ellerton is appointed to officiate as District Officer, Krian. We hear that Dr. W. N- Bright and Dr. Webster, of the Government Medical Service, met at Salonika recently. i The Peking Government has decided to establish a Monarchical Preparation Office with Mr. Chu as949 words
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Article27 1915-12-22 4 The Hon’ble Mr. Bryant will be “At Home ”at the Residency on Wednesday, January 5, from 5 p.m. No special invitations are being issued.27 words
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Article941 1915-12-22 4 Os the Stags. Will the pantomimes at home this year reflect the war as they did last year and in 1870 At Covent Garden in that year the piece was the Sleeping Beauty,” and the heroine in one scene appeared with her toys in life-size. Among them were941 words
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Advertisement188 1915-12-22 4 ce T3C DOC DC =9O ALLEN DENNYS A CO.. Penang. HUi. BBR BROKEBS, r'iorriiTO»* or THE PENANG RUE:. ER AUCTION ROOMS. SALES 11 L 9 EVERY TUESDRY RUBBER koughl oi bj PUBLIC? AUCTION or PRIVATE TENDER. FORWARD BALES A RANGED. RUBBER tra&aaippt t and iasur«d to any PORT at Minim188 words
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Article648 1915-12-22 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS THE CABINET'S DECISION. London, December, 5.30 p.m. In the House of Commons Mr. H. H. Asquith announced the withdrawal from Anz&c and added that it was effected in pursuance of a decision of the Cabinet taken some time ago (Cheers).648 words
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Article583 1915-12-22 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. i biitish operations. London, December 21. The Press Bureau announces that the despatch from headquarters states that a heavy reciprocal bombardment took place in the vicinity of Tpres. An enemy bombing attack near the Hulluch quarries was repulsed. Aerial Activity. To-day there were583 words
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Article34 1915-12-22 5 (Prom, Chu Own Correspondent Singapore. December 22. The Johore European Volunteers of 130 strong were inspected on Sunday by General Ridout. Mr. G. P. Cuscaden is the acting commandant of this corps.34 words
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Article333 1915-12-22 5 Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRESH DEVELOPMENTS. GREEKS AND BULGARS FIGHT. Brindisi, December 20. k Greek and Bulgarian advance-posts have been fighting on the Greco-Bulgarian frontier in the region of Koritza. Both suffered killed and wounded. Greek reinforcements have been sent to the scene. It is also announced333 words
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Article361 1915-12-22 5 The Batavia Handeltblad states that the Government of Netherlands India has been informed by the British Consul-General that in throe weeks’ time the Suez Canal will be entirely closed to traffic. The Timet says that coal-merchants in England do not understand the reasons given by the Rotterdam361 words
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Article193 1915-12-22 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. A BUDGET DEFICIT, STATEMENT IN THE REICHSTAG. Amsterdam, December 20. In the Reichstag Dr. Helffericb, Secretary of the Treasury, claimed that the German Budget for 1915-1916 would show no deficit or only a small one. He admitted that the Bulget for 1916-1917 would not193 words
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537 1915-12-22 5 American S piculation on Allies’ Great Plan. A writter in the New York Timet, discussing the possibility of invading Germany, says Undoubtedly the Allies mean to prepare, and when prepared to hit, and to hit bard, on the western coast of Germany. The writer537 words
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Article36 1915-12-22 5 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $81.25, buyers'no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $B2, business done (105 tons sold) and in London at .£167 ss. spot and £l6B 6s. three months’ sight.36 words
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Article712 1915-12-22 5 Reuter's Service.) Copy right Telegram. STATEMENT BY MR. LLOYD GEORGE. MACHINERY AND THE WAR. London, December 20. j In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd I George, in a statement on the Ministry of Munitions, dwelt on the enormous import- ance of the part machinery played in712 words
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Article249 1915-12-22 5 The Christ mas Tree entertainment organised by the Rev. F. W. Haines, Colonial Chaplain, for children attending the St. George’s Sucday School was held yesterday evening at the Town Hall which was crowded with children and growD-upa aa well. The Hall was lined on three tides249 words
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Article161 1915-12-22 5 Chuah Cheng Kim, charged with voluntarily causing hurt to one Chuah Cheng Mei by means of a heated substanoe, to wit, hot iron, was brought up before Mr. E. E. Colman in the capacity of District Judge this morning. Court Inspector Nicol intimated that he understood this161 words
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Article22 1915-12-22 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, December 22. The Chinese Volunteers of Malacca, numbering a hundred strong, are now drilling.22 words
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Article48 1915-12-22 5 Singapore Commissioners' Dceisioa (From Our Own Correspondent Singapore, December 22. The Municipal Commissioners debated the new bye laws and refused to pass them as long as the principal checks to and regulations for sales under the Food and Drugs Act are withheld by the Government.48 words
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Article217 1915-12-22 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages P*ge 3.—Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. No Rubber Boom Penang Rubber Auction. Penang Volunteers, 6. Billets in France. Truth About Germany. The Late Mr. Muckart. The Recent Hongkong Election. Tsingtau Under the Japanese. 7. —Weihaiwei as a Model Administration. 8.217 words
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Article1038 1915-12-22 6 a Subalteen - "Billets in France. By a Subalteen. SOME RECENT EXPERIENCES. 1 Billets occasionally form a vexed subject j out at the front. Regiments coming into a town watch eacn other closely to see which secures tb 0 billets, and if one regiment gets better quarters than the other on two occasions1,038 words
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Article1119 1915-12-22 6 From an Occasional Correspondent. In many ways it is desirable that the people of this country should form a fairly just conception of the internal state of Germany. The tendency to undue optimism has been adequately corrected there is even some danger of over-trimming the boat in1,119 words
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Article463 1915-12-22 6 Coroner's Enquiry into Rkcbnt Tragedy. On Saturday, at the Coroner’s Court, (says Monday’s Straits Times) Dr. T. Murray Robertson opened the enquiry into the death of Mr. George Penecuick Muckart, 38. Government Marine Surveyor, who was found dead on his bed on Thursday evening with a463 words
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Article345 1915-12-22 6 The result of the election of a representative of the Chamber of Commerce to the Legislative Council conveys to the Government an unmistakable message which, it is to be hoped, they will not disregard. Coming so soon after the Lioensing Board controversv, it is invested with345 words
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Article2916 1915-12-22 6 Rubert Young - By Rubert Young. Some Notes on a Recent Visit. I Approached from the sea, Tsingtau is perhaps the most attractive Of all the foreign settlements in China. Hongkong has a finer situation, it is true, and with its rows of handsome buildings rising tier above tier2,916 words
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Advertisement70 1915-12-22 6 Whooping Couth. When your child has whooping cough be careful to keep the cough loose au<f expectoration easy bv giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as "may be required. This remedy will also liquify the tough mucus and make it easier to expectorate. It has been used successfully iu many epidemics, and70 words
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Advertisement83 1915-12-22 6 It is but a short step from a chilled conditio» of the body to Pneumonia, and unless the chill be driven off that second serious condition is reached, sometimes in less than 24 hours. Apply this warning to yourself when you feel out of sorts with a cold. Take a83 words
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Advertisement12 1915-12-22 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, la 6d12 words
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Article1198 1915-12-22 7 Soldier and Shikari. Moore of the 12th Gurkah Rifles, was dining with me last night, writes “An Anglo-Indian ”in the Times. His wounds have been patched up for the second time, and he is going back to France, where he will find none of the original officers of1,198 words
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Advertisement155 1915-12-22 7 mm Y\\ kf ■*tv 9B5 <<* WHEN ORDERING YOUR CHAMPAGNE FOR CHRISTMAS BE SURE TO GET THE BEST. THE BEST IS Reserve cuvee Cham pagnE extra dry m A *rs S. KnU1 Mil wmm BPS 1906 VINTAGE AS DRUNK BY THE KING ROYAL FAMILY. OBTAINABLE FROM: TONG JOO Co. HOONG155 words
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Advertisement43 1915-12-22 7 Bad Taste in the Mouth. If you have a bid taste in your mouth in the morning, your stomach is not in proper order. Chamberlain’s Tablets regulate this and give you a relish for your meals. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement587 1915-12-22 7 For Chrome Chest Complaints, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Care Is, 6d. NOTICE. IN THE ESTATE OF Thaddeus Cachick Avetoom, Deceased. Pursuant to the Conveyancing and Law of Property Ordinance 1886 ~]VT OTICE is hereby given that all creditors JLl and other persons having any claims and demands against the Estate of587 words
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Article1169 1915-12-22 8 The North-China Laxly Newt bad a very sensible article on the subject of the China hand," better known when he attains luxurious ease and garrulous senility as the “old China hand." The subject is suggested to our contemporary by the remarks of Mr. T. M Ainscough1,169 words
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Advertisement182 1915-12-22 8 b n n n 73D000C DOC DOCDnn««ncDOOC Z>OC INSURE TOUR U n n n n n 0 n n 0 0 0 n 0 0 Motor Cars Motor Cycles AND Commercial Vehic with the Company that specialises in MOTOR INSURANCE. THE MOTOR UNION INSURANCE COMPANY. UMIIED. (Under the auspices of182 words
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Advertisement53 1915-12-22 8 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space in describing the many points of merit in Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substances. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement532 1915-12-22 8 TO LET. FROM Ist May, 1916, premises Nos. 27 and 27a. Beach Street, at present occupied by Messrs. Huttenbach Bros. Co. Suitable for offices and godowns Apply to GAN NGOH BEE, 660 3, Light Street. ESTABLISHED 1874 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd. Incorporated in India. BRANCH OFFICE,532 words
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2353 1915-12-22 9 The British Colonial Office appears to be more prompt than the Foreign Office and Board of Trade in issuing reports connected with colonial affairs, or at any rate in submitting them to Parliament. We observe that the report on Weihaiwei for the year 1914 was2,353 words
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Advertisement62 1915-12-22 9 A Germ destroyer. There ia no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also causes wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time62 words
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Advertisement139 1915-12-22 9 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of T- ifWW* i»ji ;sa;4 ***3 the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept, 5c, Singapore. HOTEL NORMAN, Penang's Select Residential Hotel. ENGLISH PROPRIETORSHIP. ENGLISH CUISINE English139 words
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Advertisement196 1915-12-22 9 BY APPOINTMENT TO H. M, THE KING NESTLE CHOCOLATE FOR THE FRONT. Having been requested by several Residents in the Malay Poninsula to send parcels of Nestle Chocolates to relatives or friends at the Front, we have now made arrangements to send parcels from our London Office on the following196 words
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Advertisement1634 1915-12-22 10 B. I. P. 0.AND APCAR LINE Mail and Passenger Service». KONINKLIJKE paketyaart f MAATBCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N, COMPANY.) For Ihtundud to Said. Stbamrr. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) Lantrsa.'Telok Semawe, SegUT^ lellleh lat January 1 l A 'Dofomw D. van Twist Due Penang1,634 words
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