Straits Echo, 16 February 1916
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Title Section37 1916-02-16 1 Straits Echo FMILK CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING ThMWGHOUT THE SI BAITS. TBli FEDERATED M ALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERAL VOL. 14. $24 Per Annuls PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 16th FEBRUARY, 1916. Single Cw, 10 cents. No. 36.37 words
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Advertisement1209 1916-02-16 1 ILKMAlDj Vm lilLED NATUia For Cars on Hire ss BAN 1 K S EMPIRE "‘The Little Arialor^ii call at or 'phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. INCO RPORATED BY ROY YL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Just Unpacked A New Shipment1,209 words
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Article705 1916-02-16 2 The challenge which the Catholic Bishops of Belgium, as described in the Timet, have issued to their episcopal colleagues of Germany and Austria upon the subject of atrocities committed by the Kaiser’s armies brings to a very sharp issue the attitude of their common Church705 words
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Article1219 1916-02-16 2 Interesting Reflections. j As a boy I attended a village school where the bairns chattered and were happy. I trace my love of freedom to my tree life there and I dedicate this book to my former dominie, “my father.” Such is the introduction to A Dominie’s1,219 words
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Advertisement91 1916-02-16 2 The Inglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 A 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 GIVE US A TRIAL. PENANG SIN POE Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to91 words
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Advertisement51 1916-02-16 2 Don't Risk Pneumonia. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a few hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement234 1916-02-16 2 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Price $5.00 per tin of 4 gallons. Retail Price 25 cents per quart bottle. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAHKEE EE&CO 56, CHINA STREET, PENANG. THE HONTHLY LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT TO IHE National Review NOVEMBER ISSUE will be considerably enlarged and will comprise reviews and matter dealing234 words
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Article134 1916-02-16 3 Pbwaicg, February 16 (By eonrtety of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 f 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 j 8 m Credit 2/4J I 8 Documentary 2/4* Onlontta, Demand Bank R g 174 8 days’ sight Private 176 < Bombay, Demand Bank 174 i Moulmein, Demand Bank 178134 words
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Article1230 1916-02-16 3 The Queen’s Scholarships. On the eve of the departure of the Hon. R. J. Wilkinson for S.erra Leone a contributor to these columns, says the Malaya Tribune, wrote urging the propriety of ways and means beine found to perpetuate the mrmory of an official who had served1,230 words
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Article341 1916-02-16 3 A gentleman called at the office of the Bangkok Times about the middle of December and asked if it was possible to travel by car between Singora and Alor Star. We did not recommend the road, says our contemporary, but asked him if he made the journey,341 words
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Article265 1916-02-16 3 At the Council meeting held on the 31st January the following were present Mr. R P. Brash (President) in the Chair, Mr, E.J. Vallentine (Vice President), the Hon. Mr. EuTong Sen, Messrs. L. G. Attenborough, A. H. Flowerdew, J. Descraques and the Secretary (Mr.265 words
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Article109 1916-02-16 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co., by auction sale yesterday and during ttiß week i Smoked Ribbed Sheet $l7O to $lBO Plain H 66 67 No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $163 $l6B Unsmoked Sheet 6165 $167 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet109 words
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Advertisement165 1916-02-16 3 TRY Brandy Produce of France. ONE STAR THREE STAR SIX STAR Finest on the Market. 35, Beach Street, Penang* FOR SjHlLB. 16 Horse Power 2 Cylinder Portable Robey Steam Engine in working order. Apply to BOX No. 69. 67a c/o Straits Echo NOTICE OF SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE,165 words
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Advertisement400 1916-02-16 3 NOTICE. 1 The 8.8 Hong Wan I, Captain L. Victor < Van Egdom, arrived here from Rangoon 1 yesterday afternoon and will leave for i Singapore to-morrow afternoon at 4 p m. For Freight or passage apply to Messrs CHIN HIN Cot., < 63, Beach Street, Penang. Agents for the400 words
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Advertisement386 1916-02-16 3 1 'V QQ'E c—? Fabriglue de i CigarettesEgyptiennes FRERES ■ft IS* I BAB WASPERO FRERES L t Au 001 FELUCCA MasperO FRERES r~ fABRIQUE P Aft MASPERO FRERESIrD" 1 DANS IEUR MANUFACTURE AU TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Present Special Latest Rathe Production IN THE386 words
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Article34 1916-02-16 4 Violent Disturbances nt Vilna. Petrograd, February 15. Violent disturbances have broken out among the Germans at Vilna- A Lieutenant was killed. Forty officers and many soldiers have been court martialled.34 words
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Article, Illustration91 1916-02-16 4 PnbliAhed daily (except Sand*/» «.ntt pr»r> h holiday») AT TVf* CRITERION PRESS. Lx?> No. 59. Beach Street, Penang Fmic«. Daily Local M $24 ppr erasure. Oatstation... Postage Extra. Mii' Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CilLI iDD>CI« ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Non. (Echo. s£& Printing Departpxent 343 H.i. —All feuaiacM91 words
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Article1389 1916-02-16 4 During ihe past tw<i days Reuter has .>m*n lit to stud us several mersages regarding the M blockade of Germany Yesterday lie give us the Daily Mail's figures of the butter exported from Holland in 1915 and 1914 aud to-day »e have an account of1,389 words
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Article891 1916-02-16 4 The Queen Mother of the Netherlands has given 1,000 guilders for tho victims of the floods in Java. i The Hon. Mr Ltu Cbu Pak, M.L.C., has beer appointed to be a member of the Board of Examiners, Hongkong. Mr. H. C Robinson, D.rector of Museums and891 words
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Article1010 1916-02-16 4 Lest We Forget. Yesterday was the first anniversary of the Singapore Mutiny -about which for th* present the less said the better. 8 The Mark. In connection with the fall in value of th German mark, to which we referred in o u B leadi g article yesterday,1,010 words
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Advertisement182 1916-02-16 4 Wise Father makes a Child Glad. Childr»*ri grow much healthier when they are appy. 'fake them out in our Excelsior Folding Cara and you at once notice th* joy in their faces. Frame made of strong wood v nished, carpet seat and arms, waist strap, punted wheels, rubber tyre. PRICE:182 words
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Article590 1916-02-16 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH OPERATIONS. MINING ACTIVITY. LondoD, February 15, 12.55 a.m A communique states that the enemy was very active in miuiug south of the Labassea canal and exploded seven mines in twentyfour hours. South of Fosse 8 mine explosions took place, preceded by a590 words
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Article589 1916-02-16 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Government Decision London. February 19. It is uuder<-tood that the Government has at present decided against a Ministry of the Air, but approved of a scheme placing the air defence iu the hands Viscount French under the War Office. MesopotamiAn Campaign. Bombs on589 words
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Article262 1916-02-16 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Coloa'ic. and the Motherland. Loudon, February 15 Mr. Walter L »ng, President of the Local Government Board, in an interview on afterwar problems, said that the parlimentary system will have to uodergo a chioge. Apart from gratitude to the Dominions and their enormous sacrifices262 words
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Article598 1916-02-16 5 It is with deep regret that we have to announce ti e death, which took place at his residence in Anson Road at 5.20 p in yesterday, of Mr. Francis Henry Hawkins, one I of the oldest European residents of this Settlement, and for598 words
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Article663 1916-02-16 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE KIN 'S SPEECH. London, February 15. The King’s Speech at. the re opening of Parliament says The spirit of my Allies and my p?ople, who are united in this coi fl ct by the •var-streugtheuing, ties of syrapitby and understanding, remains steadfast663 words
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Article885 1916-02-16 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. SERBIAN TROOPS FOR Salonika. London. February 15 The Figaro states that before the end of j March 50,000 Serbian troops from Corfu will be sent to reinforce the Allies at Salonika. Defence of Salonica -Discussing in Land and Water the exposed sector of the885 words
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Article57 1916-02-16 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 2. —Literature of the Year. Grand Fleet Chaplain’s Note-Book. 3. —Education in Malaya. Singora to Kedah. F.M S. Chamber of Mines Penang Rubber Auction. 6. —Spies at Salonica Ward O.” F.M S Assistance. Supreme Court. 7. —A Dominie’s57 words
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Article356 1916-02-16 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following sp cial telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Tuesday, February 1C: HOLLAND AND THE WAR. The New Finance Minister. The new Finance Minister, Mr. Van Gijn, denies the persistent, reports that he is an j opponent of Free Ti&de. The Flushing356 words
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Article460 1916-02-16 5 To-day’s Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $BB 90. business done, in Singapore (refined) at business done (100 tons sold) and in Loudon at £lB2 10s. spot and three months’ sight. j A special wire to the Eastern Prodvot Exchange gives the following prices in460 words
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Obituary54 1916-02-16 5 Obituary. Viscount Ridley. London, February 15. The death has taken place at the age of forty-oue of Viscount Ridley. Sir William Turner. London, February 15. T he death has taken place at the age of i 33 0 f the celebrated anatomist Sir William Turner. K.C. B, F. R C.54 words
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Article2357 1916-02-16 6 PENaNG ARCHITECT’S CLAIM. In the Supreme Court yesterday afternoon before Mr. Justice P. J. dproule the hearing was resumed of the suit in which Mr. H. A. Neubronner, Architect and Surveyor, sued Mr. Gan Niroh Bee for $1,125 due to him by the defendant tor professional services rendered2,357 words
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Article550 1916-02-16 6 To-day. Aing Thye for Alor Star (Kedah) 10.30 a m. Tong Ckay TJn, for Alor Star (Kedah) 10 30 a.m. Pungah, for Belawan and Batu Bahra, 1 p.m. Trang, for Trang, 2.30 p.m. Hong Wan I, for Singapore, 2-30 p.m. Ban Fo Soon, for Bagan Datoh and Teluk550 words
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Article964 1916-02-16 6 Ferri Pisani - THE BEATS” OF THE FOREIGN CONSULS. BY Ferri Pisani. oalouiCi, December, 1915. In writing of this towu, charged with so strange a destiny, I wish to say less of the things and people than of the spirit animating them. Accompany me, then, through the romance of a964 words
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Article1017 1916-02-16 6 A HOSPITAL WITH PECULIARITIES 1 (By a Times Correspondent Proper wards have neat white cots, and fbwers, and pictures, and daintily-attired nurses, and wounded soldiers dressed in bluo suits with r9d ties, whereas Ward O has none of these things. Our beds have drab-coloured biankets Army pattern B1,017 words
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Article1021 1916-02-16 6 We are glad to note that our contemporary The London and China Express draws attention to the assistance reudered bv British communitiea in the Far East' connection with the war. It is not proner that we should seek publicity for wtiat w have done merely for the sake1,021 words
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Advertisement59 1916-02-16 6 Coughs and Colds are common ailments, and in consequence often neglected, thereby permitting the system to drift to a stage favourable for the entry of serious disease Protect yourself at the first sign of a cold by taking WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. It is the finest medicine. Sold at Dispen-,59 words
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Advertisement74 1916-02-16 6 Don't Cough. It is absurd to allow a cough to hang on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure you. You don’t know where a persistent cough will land you. You can’t afford to allow your throat and lungs to become diseased when it is such a74 words
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Advertisement35 1916-02-16 6 A Forty Years’ TestChamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year. What better recommendation is required For sale by all Dispensaries and35 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-16 6 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night,. Woods' Great Peppermint Cere, 1«. 6d12 words
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Advertisement35 1916-02-16 6 Tickling ia the Throat. Even Hie slightest tickling or hoarseness in the throat may bo the forerunner of dangerous illness. Stop it at once with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.35 words
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Article832 1916-02-16 7 analysis of books published during the vear which is annually given in the Publishers' Circular is not only always worth examining by anyone interested in books, but provides statistics which will be indispensable to the historian of literature. The editor of that periodical brighten* the record832 words
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1069 1916-02-16 7 Warrant Officers. Warrant Officers are the backbone of the Navy, as any naval man will tell yon Their exact position is a little difficult to define; in moments of bitterness they will complain that they are neither officer nor man,” while in strict theory they1,069 words
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Advertisement437 1916-02-16 7 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. HendOffico* SINGAPORE. TV undersigned has been appointed Agent the above Corporation, and is now preXed to accept MARINE S’ FIRE RISKS atcurrent rates. QUAH BENG KEE, 43. Ttwh fitr+*t, P*uamr iVf* **a- _r« nj*rc-ia ESTABLISHED 1874 the ORIENTAL Government Security l\\t Assurance Company Ltd437 words
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Advertisement114 1916-02-16 7 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish—so does his liver. His health suffers—so does his business. the tiny laxatives, gently stimulate the bowels, thus toning up the system and nerves which lead to sparkling good health. Do not gripe. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or114 words
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Advertisement81 1916-02-16 7 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious disease when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities sav beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Advertisement125 1916-02-16 7 "•'Ants iwvn v3i VSSL -i* MU'* ft e I In out-of-the-way Places Korlick’s Malted Milk proves a veritable boon, for it is made in a moment with the addition of water only. It keeps indefinitely, and for camp life is an indispensable stand-by. It selves the milk question. It feeds125 words
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Advertisement1524 1916-02-16 8 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINK (Incorporated in England.) Mail and Passenger Services. VS r. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with Feb. 21 Mar. 3 Mar. 17 Apr. 1 Apr. 14 Apr. 29 May 12 May 26 June 10 June1,524 words
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