Straits Echo, 27 January 1916
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Title Section35 1916-01-27 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERAL VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum PENANG, THURSDAY, *27th JANUARY, 1916. Sinjle Cor, II cots. No. 21.35 words
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Advertisement1187 1916-01-27 1 For Cars on Hire BANKS Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. EMPIRE ••The Lillie Arisiocra Call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL b b A K’J k K. Paid up Capital Reserve F und £1.200,000 £1.800,000 Just Unpacked A New1,187 words
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Advertisement25 1916-01-27 2 DRINK 1 m m \wsk xm »-v l V V RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANG25 words
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Article1844 1916-01-27 3 The Westminster Gazette agrees with our Hungarian Correspondent as to the probable cause of the criaia in Vienna. A very dear ambition of German official circlea, says our contemporary, “is to biing Austria aDd Hungary within tbe Zollverein and so open up Austria to the exploitation1,844 words
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Advertisement84 1916-01-27 3 For Active Service Waterman's (Ideal) FountamPen the pen that can he relied on, ever ready and ever right. Regular. Safety, and Self Filling SAFETY Type best for Active Service. Of Stationers and Jewellers everywhere. L G. Sloan, <?bc frlm (£orim. King.way, Londo», Eng. V BIG YARDS OF CALICO FOR SOFT84 words
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Advertisement524 1916-01-27 3 'n.i-ywEas™ I" J2*3 I s Assured by the Occasional Use of Dr. Morse’s Indian Root Pills. To reach a green old age and enjoy good health can only be obtained by the care of the system. 11 is from the little irregularities of the system that the common ailments arise,524 words
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300 1916-01-27 4 A Physiciav’s Abyicb. Moit thin people eat from four to six poundi of good solid fat-making food every day and «till do not increaae in weight one I ounce, while on the other band many of the I (lump, chunky folks eat very300 words
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Article1235 1916-01-27 4 Niid ow Rnroxu*. There is a danger lest the predominant. < interest taken in the question of monarchy I versus republic should place iu the back-1 ground all other questions of national reform. We have always maintained that the 1 question as to form of State is1,235 words
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Article801 1916-01-27 4 The indications from Paris that a definite policy has at last been reached among the Allies for the treatment of the Balkan situation will be hailed with much relief. The events of the last week or two have done little to improve the military outlook, and801 words
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Advertisement230 1916-01-27 4 The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 395, Chulia Street, PENANG. Qualified Japanese Doctor always in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles held in Stock. Prescriptions carefully dispensed. Attention, Civility and Moderate Charges guaranteed. PLEASE CIVE DS A TRIAL. The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Head Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned230 words
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Advertisement64 1916-01-27 4 Cro«fEvery vouner child is susceptible to croup. Don’t wait until this dreadful disease attacks your little one before you prepare for it. It comes in the night when chemists’ shops are usually closed, and this alone should be a warning. Get and keep Chamberlains’ Cough Remedy on hand. It never64 words
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Advertisement12 1916-01-27 4 For Children's Hacking Con*h at Ni*bt, Woods’ O-reet Peppermint Cere, Is dd12 words
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Advertisement147 1916-01-27 4 *'//ftur 7, pa i 0 (V r* 5 r a 4 1 /V TWO MALAYAN DSEADNOU0HTS FRASER NEAVE, LTD., ARCYLE ROAD. PENANG. 'J) >• TO CONNOISSEURS FOUR FACTS CONCERNING MARTELL’S BRANDY M A R T E L L’ S B R A N D Y 1. In England more Martell’s147 words
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Article512 1916-01-27 5 Before Mr. W. C. Michel!, District Judge, this morning, Teh Chuu Bui prosecuted one W<*ng Ah Fob, a yuuog Hokkien, for the rubbeiy of one pair of silver bangles, valued at £4 aud one pair oi brass b ingles, valued at $1 50, at Argyll Road ou the512 words
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Article504 1916-01-27 5 We take the following extracts from the report of the Committee of the Penang Health Culture League fur the year euded Decembtr 31, 1915. Management —There have been several additions to and changes in the body of Ihe Committee. We lost the valuable services ot Mr.504 words
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Article403 1916-01-27 5 Theory and Practice or Cine Lira. Under the auspices ot the Singapore Y.M CA. Literary and Social Union an interesting lecture was delivered on the subj ict of Municipal Ideals by Mr. R St. J. Braddell, M. A, who is also a Municipal Commissioner of Singapore. Mr. A.403 words
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Article190 1916-01-27 5 The following were the results of the ties played yesterday. Championship Newton beat Cuuradi 6-3. 6-4 Single Handicap A. Harries w-o. Penny Single Handicap B. Reimann beat Aurely 6 7-5. Single Handicap C. Davies beat Edmonds 7 6—l. Ladies Double Handicap Mrs Brereton Martin and Mrs Samuel190 words
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Article153 1916-01-27 5 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $1,122.00 Further donations Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at tbe Town Hall every Friday morning from 9 45 till 11 o’clock. The following articles, the result of five weeks’ work, were packed153 words
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Advertisement547 1916-01-27 5 ec= ALLEN DENNYS CO., Penang, RUBBER BROKEKS, proprietors or THE PENANG RUBBER AUCTION ROOMS. SftLES HELD EVERY TVESDRY RUBBER bought or sold bj PUBLIC AUCTION or PRIVATE TENDER. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. RUBBER transhipped and insured to any PORT at tninimam rates. RUBBER SALE ROOMS at No. 7. UNION STREET. u547 words
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Advertisement447 1916-01-27 5 I Because of its delicate aroma and sweetness of flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. 9 m m 7A mil m A til mi m-m m TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!! The Electric Polyscope -Co,, Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. 2 Patrs THE LOST TREASURE Parts 2 A447 words
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Article, Illustration93 1916-01-27 6 Published daily (except Sunday* *nd public hoiicUy») ▲T Te S CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang PSIOB. Daily Local 924 par aims Oatatation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 917.50 OABLM iDDKIII ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Noa. (Echo, 589 Printing Department 343 N.6.— A1l fcuiim*#* e*niaiunio»tio«» »houM93 words
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Article1419 1916-01-27 6 Lt is the birthday of Wilhelm 11., King of Prussia and German Emperor. He enters upon his fifty-eighth year at war with his mother's people, while the truculent soldiers, statesmen, and professors who surround him, and who have poisonod the wells cf a soul once chivalrous, are1,419 words
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Article869 1916-01-27 6 Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Wright-Motion have booked their passage home for April. The Ranee Muda of Sarawak gave birth to a daughter at 9 John Street, Mayfair, on December 21. The P. and O. steamer Namur, which arrived this morning, brought the following passengers to Penang:869 words
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Article63 1916-01-27 6 To-day's Quotations. Tt (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $87.20, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $87'75, business done (215 tons s -Id) and in London at ,£178.5s spot and .£179 ss. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is the quotation63 words
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Article1020 1916-01-27 6 Getting His Hand In. Says the Kuala Lumpur paper Mr. W. W. Douglas, Commissioner of Police, last week successfully set a trap at Sungei Puteh, Ampang, for a black panthar. Now, perhaps, the gallant C. 0. P. will “set a trap” for the gang-robbers who have recently organised1,020 words
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Advertisement205 1916-01-27 6 Chinese New Year BUY YOUR PERFUMES HAIR LOTIONS «See., <Scc FROM THE George Town Dispensary, Ltd. A LARGE STOCK TO SELECT FROM AT REASONABLE PRICES. CNINTA HATI. he Premier Perjume. $2 II JBottle. S RUNNYMEDE HOTEL. MNANe l Telephone No?. 633 513. Proprietor A. KERDYK- m T’graphic Address Runaymede Hotel.”205 words
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Article778 1916-01-27 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN ATTACKS REPUL ED London, January 24, 5.35 p.tn. A Paris communique states that the night lon# artillery activity in Belgium confirmed the report that the attempted German advance at the mouth of the Yser had been frustrated by our guns, the enemy778 words
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Article703 1916-01-27 7 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. B! BATE I?si THE LOkDS. London, January 26. Iu (he House of Lords, iu moving the second reading of the Compulsion Bill, Lord Lansdowne urged that speedy victory was the greatest factor both in industry and finance. Lord Derby said that the unmarried703 words
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Article633 1916-01-27 7 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. PRESS BUREAU STATEMENT. London, January 25. The Press Bureau, in a detailed statement refuting the allegations of the ineffectiveness of tho British blockade in that it allows enormous quantities of goods to reach Germany through neutrals, gives figures showing that the statistics of633 words
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Article491 1916-01-27 7 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. AIR RAID ON MOVASTIR. A Record. Athene, January 25. The air raid on Monastir and Gbevgeli is regarded as a record in the annals of aviation. A French biplane was compelled to descend owing to a broken wheel. The Greek authorities have ordered the491 words
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Article550 1916-01-27 7 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special lelegrains are from the Sumatra. Post of Monday, J ••uuary 24 HOLL .ND AND THE W R. The Financial Situation. e The 'Democratic Party in the Second j Chamber of the States-Genera! has intro uuc-d a Bill providing for the imposition550 words
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Article184 1916-01-27 7 Tan Teh was charged before Mr. E. E. Col man with being in fraudu! c nt possession of four fowls. It appears that about one o’clock this morning, while Market Const ible 810 was on duty at the Prangin Market, he saw accused go to an eating stall,184 words
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Article70 1916-01-27 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3.— A Very Natural Droad.” 4—Affairs in China. The Conditions of Victory. I s.—p. C C. Tennis Tournament. Queen Mary’s Needlework Guild. Muni--1 cipa! Ideals. Penang Health Culture league* Audacious Robbery. B.—Pulau Bulang Rubber. 9 Tailor What takes70 words
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Article819 1916-01-27 7 THE CHINESE WARWICK. VVe make tho following extracts from an icterestii g utricle by Mr. J OP. Band dealing with Ihe position in China, which he contributed to tho Observer of Dec. 26: The advice tendered by the Allied Powers to the Chinese Gov->inmeut concerning the expediency of819 words
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Article67 1916-01-27 7 Ibe K. M. S. Mongolia arrived at Port Said on the ‘Veiling of Monday, tho 24th instant. Tho fast K.P.M. steamer D Van Twist will sail for Belawan Delhi to morrow at 5 p.m for passengors. New A dvt —Box 999 rffors for sale a Royal Enfield67 words
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Obituary23 1916-01-27 7 Obituary. Decs Pigou. London, Jinuary 26. i The death has taken place of the Very Rev. Francis Pigou, Dean of 3ristol since 1891.23 words
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Article4844 1916-01-27 8 THE QUESTION OF MR. ROWLAND’3 SHARES. i NO CANCELLATION OF FORFEITURE Says Tuesday’s Straits Times: An extraordinary general nv eiing of tbe I 1 Pulau Baling Rubber and Produce Com- I Iptvuy, L'd., was held ye»te>diy*at the office* lot tbe company, French Bink Buildings. |At the outset4,844 words
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Advertisement550 1916-01-27 8 GOVERNMENT OF JOHORE WANTED for the Magistrate's Court at Johore Bahru, a competent Chinese Interpreter aDd Clerk. Candidate mast hare a fair knowledge of English and Malay and be able to read and write Chinese. A knowledge of typewriting is also required. Salary $60 per mensem Apply to FIRST MAGISTRATE,550 words
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Advertisement9 1916-01-27 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaints, Woods’ Croat Peppermint Onra.li, 6d.9 words
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Advertisement41 1916-01-27 8 i Do You Don’t overstrain the tine membrane of your throat in tiyiug to dislodge the phlegm. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will accom-. plish this for you, and cure tue cold that is causing it For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Advertisement156 1916-01-27 8 Something to Remember In buying a cough medicine for children bear in mind that Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is the best for colds, croup and whooping cough, and that it contains no harmful drug. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. Experienced Cleric Required for Renong. MESSRS. EVATT A Co. beg156 words
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Article934 1916-01-27 9 the Shellback - By the Shellback. They do not trust a sailorman lightly with money during a voyage. Once he is back in the home port they will pay him tff and welcome his uoflittermgly hurried departure but abroad wages are higher, and sailormcn have a habit of taking French leave, wherefore934 words
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Article571 1916-01-27 9 What takes a Man on Thb Spirit that Carribs into thb Jaws or Dbath. (By Captain C. E W Bean, Official Press Representative with the Australian Forces What ia it takes them ou P It is the Australians lam speaking about. If they were fighting on Australian soil it would571 words
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Article515 1916-01-27 9 The Strand Magazine has produced its 25th anniversary number which contains two absorbingly interesting articles, one of which is on "conjurors of all countries” by a conjuror and the other is what is the cleverest crime in record.” The conjuror, Mr. Culpitt, says he was only baffl dby515 words
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Advertisement333 1916-01-27 9 ifi j-ViJiifiifltfibJ Sfi bfi s w bfi ffi I s S in a? bh Discrimination is necessary in hot climates. YOL t are far more discriminating over your whisky than most people at home—you have to be. A pure, honest Scotch Whisky is a fine drink anywhere, but an inferior333 words
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Advertisement80 1916-01-27 9 Occasional spells of Perer may be said to be the inheritance of all who come to the Tropics. As an easement and to quickly break them down and restore the body temperature to normal, there is nothing better than WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. A dose or two of this mpdicine80 words
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Advertisement391 1916-01-27 9 WARNING 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 he strictly dealt with in accordance with the provisions of that Ordinance. REUTER. Penang, OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA. (OSAKA MERCANTILE STEAMSHIP Co.)391 words
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Article1463 1916-01-27 10 When the war broke out we took as our motto Business as usual,” and extremely proud of ourselves we were for living up to it. The only people who did not adopt it were the poets. They tried to write about the war; the results were disappointing1,463 words
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Article528 1916-01-27 10 Winston Churchill’s account of the genesis and development of the Dardanelles expedition afforded an interesting example of the difference between the German and the British conception of the duties of a General Staff. Originally the idea of the expedition was based on political grounds. The details528 words
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Advertisement62 1916-01-27 10 Cure That Couth. When you have troublesome cough, it does not mean that you have consumption or that you 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 Obamberlain’s Cough Remedy62 words
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Advertisement171 1916-01-27 10 Bros. 6 MS COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR: All kinds 01 L MACHINERY w Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and PriYate Lighting Installations A Speciality. AGENTS FOR: III STERLING TELE? mm A GO., Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can171 words
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Article186 1916-01-27 11 Official Mnrtrr»». g )B at«i of a Meeting of the Municipal fottmia>i oDerl hel<l on Tuesday the 11th JW. 1 916 Present. W. Peel Esq., President. P. T. Allen, Esq. Teoh Guan Seok, Esq. Lim Eow Hong, Esq. Absent. A. F. Goodrich, Esq. Qa&h Beng Kee, Esq. John186 words
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Article225 1916-01-27 11 When vegetable food ferments it causes our rising in the throat, the formation of ns in the stomach which distends it and muses pain often extending to the region of the heart and arousing a fear of heart disease. This eonditiou is called aoid dyspepsia. Heartburn, a name225 words
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Article1548 1916-01-27 11 E. B. Osbokic - 1812 AND 1915. Br E. B. Osbokic. In war it is the unexpected that happens; nothing goes according to the programme, as Thucydides long ago observed. For all that, war has its precedents, a study of which will enable us, prisoners though we be in a non-existent present,1,548 words
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Article350 1916-01-27 11 The British House of Commons within living memory has engaged in one bout of fisticuffs, and it is recorded that Mr. GladI stone regarded with horror a scene without precedent in his recollection. But tbe disturbance arose at a time of great tension, when the important question350 words
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Advertisement203 1916-01-27 11 For Sale. SHARE TRANSFER FORMS PRICE: 5 CENTS EACH OK (1.50 PER HUNDRED The Criterion Press, Ltd. 69, BEACH 8TBEET, PENANG. Extract from Government Circular note of the 10th October, 1901, for General information: K C. Dana, has,...without doubt, been very successful in bis line of treatment and has acquired203 words
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Advertisement89 1916-01-27 11 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 jou to try Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy the next time you have a cough or cold. There is no reason so far as we can see89 words
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Advertisement244 1916-01-27 11 uc f U sJL J L DOC DOooOOC BY ROYAL DCDO APPOINTMENT ContraoiorF to the: admiralty, the war office, THE INDIA OFFICE. O n o n ALL Government Hospitals IN THE Straits Settlements AND Federated Malay States. OBTAINABLE RETAIL sr m .-’c Ky .-Jm• La- i*» \f* W ?J I244 words
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Advertisement1843 1916-01-27 12 B. I. P. O. AND APCAR LINE Mail and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe) Outward (for China and Japan.) Due l‘enang Steamer. Connecting with Teb Feb. Mar* Mar. Apr. Apr. Apr. May May June Due Penang Steamer Connecting with Medina Mongolia Malwa Khiva Mooltan1,843 words
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