Straits Echo, 21 January 1916
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Title Section35 1916-01-21 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERAL VOL. 14. |24 Per Annu® PENANG, FRIDAY, 21st JANUARY, 1916. Siojle Co»;, ID cents. No. 1635 words
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Advertisement1038 1916-01-21 1 For Cars on Hire WF fix < BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. EMPIRE “77* Liitle ArhJoctut"' Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Just Unpacked A New Shipment of Motor and Cycle Accessories. .£1,200,000 .£1.800,000 Paid1,038 words
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Advertisement768 1916-01-21 2 nnnnnnnn nnnnnnM# PENANG LIBRARY. (Opposite Sit- >eor4’e’s Church.) Comprises some 20,000 Volumes-, including the 4|$ valuable Logan Library of Literature dealing with Malaya and the Eastern Archipelago. Entrance Fee: $2-00. Subscription Books $1-50 per quarter. Newspapers and Magazines $1-50 per quarter. Visiting Subscribers $1-00 per month without Entrance Fee. WURWING.768 words
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Article655 1916-01-21 3 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. 1 London, January 19, 7 a.in. The following casualties are announced Killed :—Lieutenant G D A Clarke, of the Royal Artillery. Second-Lieutenants H J Bowman, Middlesex Regiment, S S Lambert, Yorkshire Regiment; and N M Love, London Regi- ment. Wounded —Captains: P655 words
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Article349 1916-01-21 3 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Mr. Ruaciwaa ia the Coaaui. London, January 19, In the Home of Commons Mr, Walter Runciman, President of the Board of Trade, said that the Government had considered the question of commandeering the whole British tonnage, but it was decided that this would349 words
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Article101 1916-01-21 3 Annual Report (From Our Own Correepondent.) Singapore, January 20. The report of the Glenealy Rubber Company shows a profit for the year of $77,726 which, with a balance of $5,546 gives an available total of $83,272 for dis tribution. It is reoommended that a 15 per cent101 words
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Article61 1916-01-21 3 Singapore, January 20. The report of Tite Tin, Ltd. shows a profit for the year of $73,885 which, with the balance from last year, totals $114,025 available for distribution. The report recommends the payment of a 4% dividend and a carry forward of $85,209. The Directors have61 words
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Article202 1916-01-21 3 Message from thr Kino. The following notifications are, by direction of the Chief Secretary to Government published in F.M.S. Government Oavetto Extraordinary issued at Kuala Lumpur for geueial information: His Eicellency the High Commissioner has received from the Secretary of State the following telegram dated January202 words
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Advertisement533 1916-01-21 3 ENGAGEMENT. The engagement is announced of Mrs* Wong Phang Cbong (nee Loh Swee Yeng) of Penang, Widow, and Mr. Lim Sin Tat, of Singapore. The marriage is to be solemnised at the Church of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart, Taiping, on Tuesday, the 2htb instant. TO LET. 1st and533 words
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Advertisement472 1916-01-21 3 StoeeS Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. r .r IA I i TO-NIGHT TO.NIGHT The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll||Road. 1 Parts The Fight for the Black Diamond Parts 3 A brilliant detective drama. Scintillates with472 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-01-21 4 Published daily (except Sundays and p«bl.* holidays) AT TXB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Pbiob. Daily Local m 924 per aauwu Omtstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) 117.50 OABLI ADDBISS ECHO—PENANG.* 1 Telephone Noe. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 345 Ifi— All kailHN ••mauniMtioai98 words
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Article1416 1916-01-21 4 According to the Ga-iuin news sorvic", the censorship in Italy is extremely severe and nolhiig can he published by the press there that does rot bear the impriinitur of tho authorities But we are quite certain now tb it such cannot be the case for if theie1,416 words
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Article38 1916-01-21 4 To-day’s Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $86,121, business done, in Singapore (refined) at 987, business done (175 tons sold,) and in London at J 8177 ss. spot and JEI 77 10s. three months’ sight.38 words
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Article25 1916-01-21 4 The R. M- S. Mooltan (Homeward) and R. M. S. Mongolia (Outward) arrived at Marseilles on the morning of Tuesday the 18th instant.25 words
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Article643 1916-01-21 4 Mr. A. S. Jelf is appointed to act as 1 Chairman of the Kinta Sanitarv Board. 1 Mr. C. W.C. Parr is expected back shortly. It is stated that he has been appointed 1 Resident of Pahang. I 1 Vice-President Li Yuan Huang has again I refused643 words
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Article269 1916-01-21 4 For the period from January 21 to 27, inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 3s. lOd. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable on an ad valorem basis, in accordance with the rules269 words
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Article1004 1916-01-21 4 Two Years Ago. It is a little interesting to recall that it was just two years ago yesterday that President Poincare, re-establishing the former practice of Presidents of the R e public of dining with the Ambassador* accredited to the Third Republic, was the guest at the German1,004 words
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Advertisement171 1916-01-21 4 METHYLATED SPIRITS! (QUALITY GUARANTEED Wholesale Price $3-50 per tin of 4 gellons. Retail price 20 cents per quart bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAH KEE EE Co.. SG, Chinn Street, Pcnnr.g. PEI SOLE AGENTS FOR “ttWI -‘W*. u XXXXXXXS<NXSO<XXXXN9<XXXXXXXX X The Eastern Trading Co., PENANG And IPOH. Estate Supplies. Acetic Acid Ott/tiD!171 words
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Article657 1916-01-21 5 AUSTRIA MONTENEGRO. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. NO SURRENDER. ALL TERMS REFUSED. Rome, January 18. It is stated that under the terms of the arrangement between Austria and Montenegro, Montenegro cedes Mount Lovtchen and receives in exchange an Adriatic port and independence. King Nicholas has issued a proclamation to his peoplo657 words
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Article1392 1916-01-21 5 (Reuter's Service) Copyright Telegram. WILLIAM AND FERDINAND. MEETING AT NISH. Amsterdam, January 19. A telegram from Nish states that the Kaiser met King Ferdinand of Bulgaria there yesterday. After cordial greetings they watched from the citadel a march-past of Bulgarian, Macedonian and German troops. The Kaiser presented Ferdinand1,392 words
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Article580 1916-01-21 5 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ARTILLERY ACTIVITY. London, January 18, 11.30 p.m. The (British) communique says: "We exploded a mine yesterday near Fricourt destroying a large portion of the enemy’s parapet. The enemy suffered considerably both from the explosion and from our artillory fire following it. Apart from580 words
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Article747 1916-01-21 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. MARRIED MEN S POSITION. A Further Concession. London, January 18. As a result of yesterday’s debate on the Military Service Bill it has been decided that men married after November 2, 1915, are to be treated as single for the purposes of the747 words
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Article518 1916-01-21 5 STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS Loudon, January 18. In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, said that he had no knowledge of a Note said to have been addressed to the diplomats at Peking by the Chinese Minister of Foreign518 words
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Article60 1916-01-21 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3,—Late Sultan of Perak. Telegrams. 6. —France and Spies. Queen Mary's Needlework Guild. P. V. R. C. Volunteering in Malaya. Volunteer Tragedy. Singapore Rubber Auotion. 7. Three Neglected Books. Chines* Railway Projects. 8. —The Old Master. The Modern60 words
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Article1993 1916-01-21 6 Further Proceedings. The hearing was resumed on Wednesday 1 afternoon in the Supreme Court before Mr. Jnstioe L. P. Ebden and a special jury (comprising Messrs. W. H. R. Allen, E. A. Swan, C.D. Young, A. 8. Hall, A. A. Craigen, J. G. Palmer and C. A. Robinson)1,993 words
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Article1409 1916-01-21 6 To-dat’s Proceedings. On resuming this morning Mr. Peter Langan was recalled into the witness box and stated in answer to His Lordship that accused and deceased had interchanged words before the Bhooting, such as asking for a cigarette; also mention was made of the accused giving the deceased a lift1,409 words
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Article404 1916-01-21 6 (From Our Own Correspondent l.) Singapore, January 20. At the Singapore Rubber Auction a better tone prevailed and of the 320 tons of rubber offered for sale 248 tons were sold. Fine pale crepe was in strong demand averaging $l9O per picul. The following prices were obtained:404 words
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Article977 1916-01-21 6 At the risk of reiteration, which is, we consider, necessary under existing circumstances, we are impelled to refer once again to the question of Volunteering in these parts, which, we are given to understand, is unnecessarily causing certain heartburnings among those who are divided between pursuing their977 words
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Article378 1916-01-21 6 Omucial Figures. Paris, December 1$ For the first time since M. Malvy, n o Secretary, has given figures regarding gpi* caught and punished in France. Since th war 1,125 persons have been arrested f 0 9 espionage in the military zone. Fifty.fi. have been sentenced to death378 words
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Article214 1916-01-21 6 A prize handicap shoot took place ye*, terday morning, the conditions being i siehter and 10 counting shots each at 300 and 600 yards. The shoot resulted as under with h’cap. made. Corpl Nicholas .66 94.56 Pte Padday .60 89,60 Forrest .67 8944 Bennett J R214 words
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Article191 1916-01-21 6 Pukako Woifiiv WomxwsAmount previously acknowledged sl,os Mrs. R. Scott (2nd Don.) 10 Mrs. Robert Young (2nd Don.) 0 Mrs. Allen Dennys (3rd Don 5 Miss Thompson, Taiping (2nd Don.) I Mrs. Waterfield, Taiping 1 SIS Hospital garments for soldiers ready cat out for workers will be191 words
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Advertisement10 1916-01-21 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Oiaot Peppermint Cure la. fid10 words
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Advertisement62 1916-01-21 6 Cure That Cotfh. When you have troublesome cough, it does not mean that you hare consumption or that yon are going to have it, but it does mean that your lungs are threatened, and it is just as well to be on the safe side and take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy62 words
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Advertisement12 1916-01-21 6 For Children's Hacking Coagh at Night, Wood*’ Groat Peppermint Chare, la. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement40 1916-01-21 6 Do You Coujh Don’t overstrain the fine membrane of your throat in trying to dislodge the phlegm. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will accomplish this fer you, and cure the cold that is earning it. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.40 words
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Advertisement35 1916-01-21 6 Sick Headache. Sick headache is caused by a disordered stomach. Take Chamberlain’s Tablets and the headaches will disappear. They are juet what you need to correct the trouble. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article1346 1916-01-21 7 lll. —The liland. Mr. Richard’s Whiteing’s liland ia the kind of book which people like very much or not at all. It ia a peraonal book, and, we beliere, an onlj book. Such booka are nearly alwava good. Tie liland waa published in 1883: a few reviewers1,346 words
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Article526 1916-01-21 7 Anyone knowing anything of the parlous state of China’s finances and of the additional expenditure she will probably incur this year in connection with the abolition of the so-calledl democratic Republic and the installation of an Emperor would say that it is not likely that the Government526 words
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Advertisement88 1916-01-21 7 Straight at It. There is no use of our beating around the bush We might as well out with it first as last. We want you to try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see88 words
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Advertisement35 1916-01-21 7 Your Morning Headache will disappear after a dose of PFNKETTE5 the tiny laxatives which do not gripe. Of ohemists, 50 cents per phial, or pout free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept. 5c, Singapore.35 words
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Advertisement384 1916-01-21 7 WARNINC. All persons are cautioned against making unauthorised use of Reuter's Service of News, and any person or persons found infringing the Copyright Ordinance of the Straits Settlements will be strictly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER. P«*/7*o, THE MONTHLY LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL > SUPPLEMENT384 words
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Article1308 1916-01-21 8 The Master’s study was half a museum i and half a library. On the black oak writ- j ing table, gleaming in the wintry light from the windows, stood an antique bronze statuette, about sis inches high an engaging little naked Venus- At her feet lay bis1,308 words
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Article723 1916-01-21 8 Either curiously we hoar nothing of General Eydoux, the best authority anywhere on tne military strength of Greece. He has a son married to the daughter of a Greek notable at Athens. The General spent some years in Greece, his mission being to reorganise the army. Notwithstanding723 words
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Advertisement615 1916-01-21 8 m RUNNYMEDE HOTEL PENANG, m Telephone Nop. 635 8 543. Proprietor :A. KERDYK- u T’graphic Address Runnymede Hotel.” Manager J. G. Hummelin*. g The Most Select Situation on the Sea-Side. Terms Single rooms from $5 per daj upwards. Double rooms from $0 per day upwards. For Monthly terms apply to615 words
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Advertisement65 1916-01-21 8 Croup. Every young child is susceptible to croup Don’t wait until this dreadful disease attacks your little one before you prepare for it. It come9 in the night when chemists’ shops are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning. Get and keep Chamberlains’ Cough Remedy on hand. It65 words
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Advertisement532 1916-01-21 8 Sale by ovdev of The Supreme Court of the Federated Malay States at the instance of the Chargee SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. By Messrs. Gleeson and Co., at the Selangor Chamber of Commerce. No 1 OM u Square, Koala Lumpnr. a On the 22ad February, 1916, at 11 a-m. of532 words
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Article1002 1916-01-21 9 E. M Chajinon - Bt E. M Chajinon Lance-Corporal Terrell had the end bed in tbe ward, ar d his left foot had two toes missing, He hid an operation to look forward lo, whe he wou'd bo "tidied up,” as Matron cheerfully put it; but iu tbe meantime1,002 words
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Article983 1916-01-21 9 Me —A Metamorphosis. Bt the Shellback. It is just fourteen years since I pocketed my last pay day, put my kit up to auction, i and -hook a leg for a snug shore billet and an all ni ht watch below. Sicce then I have he n a comparatively respectable983 words
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Advertisement509 1916-01-21 9 Extract from Government Circular note of tho 10th October, 1901, for General information K C. Dass, has,...without doubt, been very successful in his lino of treatment and has acquired a most enviable reputation amongst all classes...who flocked to him daily in large numbers for the benefit and comfort of his509 words
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Advertisement69 1916-01-21 9 When a child develops' ono of those nasty hacking coughs which keep the family awake at night it is annoying tor them, but far more serious for the child, because of the strain thrown on its undeveloped bodily organs. Rupture is otten caused by a straining cough WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT69 words
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Advertisement393 1916-01-21 9 ri Ak' WIMUMBKHBK S "'Wj m n i mijiuiMji jin tvmbwi rBTVTnryry ranwn il V' Aft BY APPOINTM NT »7* Of H. M THE KINO y NESTLE CH909L M i h u rj r 4 •$.i1 >• t--* 5 O o fwl r: t >«v a e I fr 14393 words
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Advertisement1559 1916-01-21 10 B. I. P. 0.AND APCAR LINE Mail and Passenger Service! PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and JapanJ INTERMEDIATE Homeward for Europe. DIRECT SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) i.b. Nellore 8.8. Mongara b.b. Feb. (Calls Genoa) Feb Apr. 9 23 6 8.8. Nore1,559 words
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