Straits Echo, 29 February 1916
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Title Section35 1916-02-29 1 Straits Echo OAILV CHRONICLE Of EVENTS. CIRCUUTHHi TlifiOUGHOl'T THE TRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST (MINERAL VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 29th FEBRUARY, 1916. Single Cegy, 10 cents. No. 47.35 words
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Advertisement1136 1916-02-29 1 RAN D xz [iIZED NATUM For Cars on Hire —i BANKS. > J1 EMPIRE "The Little Artutarw Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chin j. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. (Incorpobatkd in Hongkong.;1,136 words
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Advertisement15 1916-02-29 1 5s Hi SNOllojj, jsn Si juTtS iv Ql ISIS H3IH* simwni aoj iSg»* Pi pynwsg15 words
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Article228 1916-02-29 2 Each of us has a certain supply of nervous energy. Evo:y act, even every thought, uses up some part of this energy. During rest and sleep the supply is increased by the blood which gets the needed elements from the air we breathe and the food we eat.228 words
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Article1526 1916-02-29 2 The General Council of the English B ir weie invited leiently by the secretaiy of he Bir Committee at Shanghai to answer the question: Wuat is the duty of couu>ei who is defending a prisoner on a plea ot N ,t guilty’ when the prisoner1,526 words
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Article532 1916-02-29 2 The Bazaar at the present time, writes a correspondent, is in a fairly sound condition. As one result of the war the import firms are working under more stable conditions The unhealthy competition which formerly existed between import firms which bad studied the market for many years532 words
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Advertisement416 1916-02-29 2 FOR SINGAPORE, H’NGKONG, SWATO* S AMOY. The l.s. Hong Kheng, Captain J. Mas r n arrived here from Rangoon on Sunda* morning, the 27th instant, and will leave fo the above ports on Wednesday, the lot proximo, at 4 p m. For Freight or passage *pP^ v Messrs CHIN HIN416 words
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Advertisement51 1916-02-29 2 Don’t Disk Pneumonia. Get rid of every cold as quickly as possible. It is the forerunner of all pulmonary trouble, and pneumonia may develop in a f«w hours. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. Tt is a simple thing to do, but the effect is marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement223 1916-02-29 2 maShc m ■“\?;S* •A-;?. k® Hamm m ’tt&X •vr w* m sa 3.< v;# y-J:’» f.'sJSSn fc :.i V 3 u£. W* jf saias *.BS 5:.'. SB •v. ass -v: m mi*?:*. 1 mm ft c S ■t- x m——i aa—BM '^wu^issaasf^. aa—a—- ztmmisat :7Z£S}7lM3lt;:e± BLUE AND SILVER LABEL OBTAINABLE223 words
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Article131 1916-02-29 3 PENANG, FEBRUARY 29 {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 T 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 J* m Credit 2/4$ m Documentary 2/4*! Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 I, 8 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 ftfoulmein, Demand Hank 1 73 3 days’ sight131 words
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Article544 1916-02-29 3 Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court this ‘morningj a Cnin&man named Teoh Boon Seang was charged with disposing of stolen property, to wit, a diamond ring valued at 130, the property of one Nooh Mit, knowing or having reason to believe the same544 words
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Article97 1916-02-29 3 Rubber Auction. At the Rubber Auction yesterday 65 887 >b. were tffaied for sale and 46,606 lb. 6old at the following prices Dninond Smoked Sheet from $l6B to $lB3 Plain Smoked Sheet $164 $l6B Diamond Uusmokei Sheet $164 $169 Plain Uosmoked Sheet $163 $l6B ale Crepe $17697 words
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Article239 1916-02-29 3 The following ties have been fixed for Thursday, 2nd March Profession Pairs. Prentis and Byatt vs Newton and Everest Martin and Harries vs Robinson and Blackford Crabt-Watt and Harvey vs Rogers and Dunn. Double Handicap B. Adamson and Fell vs Nash and Warner. There will ba a239 words
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Article430 1916-02-29 3 Sharp Practices or Detectives. Canton, February 12. It is well-known that the spies employed by the Government are paid and promoted according to the number of '’revolutionists” they succeed in finding. Hence, we are not to be surprised to hear they are not over scrupulous in their efforts430 words
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Article234 1916-02-29 3 There was a crowded house at the Straits Emema last night to witness the twentyround boxiDg match between C W. Williams, the British coloured middle-weight champion boxer and wrestler of the Far East and R. B Bowermann of tbe s.s. Mata Hari, the well known European Boxer. At234 words
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Article249 1916-02-29 3 Mrs Samuel’s Prize. The following is the draw Mrs Powell "I C M r e. Duxbury J. Crabb-Watt j vs {F. Duxbury Mrs. H« efeld 1 Mrs. Liston V. G. Ezechiel vs {F. T. Ellis Mrs. Kirk l Miss Mahler W. S. Goldie j vs (C Cunradi249 words
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Advertisement637 1916-02-29 3 Harmslon’s Circus and royal menagerie. Bigger, Belter, Brighter than ever Grand Opening Night fifrfurd&yi 4 th At Arch, 1916, at 9-J5 p.m. Loc(llion: DATOKRAMAT gardens Artistes I Acts t! H-RMSTON THE APEX THE CRUX THE ACME TH ALPHA OMECV Af all that stanJs for perfection in the Ut Circus World.637 words
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Advertisement482 1916-02-29 3 GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH WANTED an Immigration Cle k Inieipreter; must have a good English and Tamil education, and ba able to speak M*lay; a knowledge of Teiugu is desirable. Iuuial salary $50 p in. Apply with particulars to Db A L HOOPS, Superintendent of Indiau Immigration. 85 Kedah NOTICE. LABOUR482 words
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Advertisement382 1916-02-29 3 M O 3 SITES EGtfC Fabrique DE »-v> CigarettesEgyptiennes EROFRERES BoutonXRouge ?*%*>&*»• a pRERES L r P OA«»tfu« w A »iaf»eru*« tt z&b f.U-H 3p FELUCCA MasperO FBERES *fA.,'OOC AAA is ■nlry/'CAIREiGYPTE.^G COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! The World’s longest serial The Exploits of Elaine in 72 Parts TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT! The Electric382 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-02-29 4 F»bliih»d daily (except Sundayi lad pabiie holiday*) AT TH* CRITERION PRE33, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang fUOA Daily Local M 924 per anneni Omtstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Fro») 917.50 OABL* iDDBIII ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone No*. Echo. 586 Printing Departnent 343 If 4, All bual**s* ar.'Biunieatio»»98 words
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Article844 1916-02-29 4 May wo point out that the Government of the Straits and F.M. Q would do well to realise that modern finance cannot be conducted in a hole-and-corner faehior, that is, if itis to be succassiu 1 When thelmperial Government floated its war loins it very wisely844 words
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Article474 1916-02-29 4 We are not yet out of the wood north of Verdum where apparently the battle still continue?, though with decreasing intensity, but there is plenty of evidence in tc-lay’s wires to show that the German thrust, which cams with remarkable suddenness and was pushed with unprecedented fierceness,474 words
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Article401 1916-02-29 4 Mrr. A. L. Hoops, Mrs. W. Peel and Mrr. a. Cavendiib, with their children, are going up Penang Hill for a month. 9 Mr. A- B. Milne, the wel’-known visiting agent, is engaged to be married to Miss Gertrude Weitzel, daughter of Mr. H. Weitzal, of London.401 words
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Article88 1916-02-29 4 Upcott vs. Foo Joo Waa. (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, February 29. In the presence of H. E Sir Arthur and Lady Evelyn Young and a large gathering on the Esplanade, Upcott played a tennismatch against Foo Joo Wan. The Penang representative showed good serving and neat88 words
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Article290 1916-02-29 4 To-day's Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $91.10, buyers no seller?, in Singapore (refined) at $91.62}, buyers no sellers, and in London at £lB6 ss. spot and £lB6 15s. three months’ sight, A special wire to the Eastern Produce Exchange gives the following prices in290 words
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Article1057 1916-02-29 4 For Leap Year. Spinsters, young and old, attending the special dinner and dance which Mr Sarkie. is giving at the E. k 0. Hotel this evening may perhaps be grateful for the followmg topical advice which we cull from in American exchange Listen girls: If you know the1,057 words
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Advertisement104 1916-02-29 4 NOW OW SUPER ODOL THE BRITISH SUBSTITUTE FOR GERMAN ODOL. This preparation gives perfect Satisfaction to regular ODOL users. It is the most effectual germicidal agent for the mouth and teeth. PBICE 85 cents. The George Town Dispensary, Ltd., PENANG TAfPING IPOH. LEAP YEAR DANCE AFTER A SPECIAL DINNER AT104 words
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Article1413 1916-02-29 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURTHER DETAILS. Terrific Explotioa. London, February 27. The exploit' when the Maloja struck the terrific. This happened about bW6, rom Dover and shock the houses pro 1 i the »ea f ront C Aeotbcr Steamer Seek. three-masted steamer which went to liner’s assistance1,413 words
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Article1414 1916-02-29 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. TREMENDOUS GERMAN EFFORT. Kaiser Witnesses Verdun Battle. London, February 27. A Berlin official announcement states that the Kiiser was present at the battle of Verdun. Flame Squirters. The German Guards are using two kinds of flame squirters, hurling flames respectively to a distance1,414 words
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Article692 1916-02-29 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMANY'S THREAT. London, February 28. It is semi-offisially announced in Berlin that a vigorous submarine war w.ll begin, as stated, on March 1. There will be no question o£ deviating from the measures announced. THE NEW PHASE. Intimation to America. Washington, Febiuary 28.692 words
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Article585 1916-02-29 5 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. TURKS STILL RUNNING. Petrograd, February, 28. A Petrograd communique states The vigorous pursuit of the Turks continues amid violent snowstorms. The snow was sometimes breast-high.” After Erzerutn. More Armeniata Massacred. London, February 27. Ao escaped Armenian priest saw 13,000 Armenians massacred at Mush585 words
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Article73 1916-02-29 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 2. —The Ethics of Legal Advocacy. The Bangkok Bazaar. 3. —Canton Newp. Penang Golf Club. Straits Kinema. Disposing of Stolen Pioperty. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Eastern Produce Exchange, 6, Hats and Their Wearerp. The Price of Book».73 words
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Article992 1916-02-29 6 Has anyone ever tried to guess a man’s opinions by the style of bis headgear? I daresay most of us have subconsciously y come to some sort of a conclusion satisfac- f tory to ourselves by such a dim process of reasoning, and we have not992 words
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Article996 1916-02-29 6 The German Prb-s in Shanghai. List year some Germans in Shanghai, with moie eye to dramatic effect than truth, elected to establish a tri-weekly organ en- 1 tit 1-d The Wa Two or three samples have recently been passed on to us for our delectation, and996 words
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Article546 1916-02-29 6 Excellent Demand for American M ARRET. Id a review of the cm mining industry in 1915, The Times says Iu comparison with what happened during the clofci' g months of 1914, whea the hold- i ing up of supplies, the net-d for a reorgani I eatiou of546 words
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Article269 1916-02-29 6 To DAT Tong Chay Un, for Alor Star (Kedah) 9 30 a.m. Indragri, for Deli and Batu Bahra, 11 a.m. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham and Port Dickson. 12 30 p.m. Ban Lee, for Belawan and Langsa. 1 p.m. Van Riebeeck, for Deli, T. Seraawe, Segli SahaDg Olebleh etc269 words
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Article380 1916-02-29 6 AUSTRIAN ARCHDUCHESS AND COUNT. Murder bt Order. The Matin prims a strange and tragic story from an Austrian prisoner. Couut Seilurn, ot an ancient Austrian family, met at the front in the Carpatbiaus a young Austrian archduchess. They lived togeih«r, and pa ted when tbe count was380 words
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Article567 1916-02-29 6 After having deranged the risible faculties of London for the paßtthree year-, and of Bombay and Calcutta for short seasons, a party of Scamps,” five of one sex and four of the other, are contemplating invading Penang. It is surprising to learn that Mr. BandmanD, who is567 words
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Article1355 1916-02-29 6 “Anew scale of bo k prices came into operation in L ndon recently, under which bojks subject to disc uot will be sold to the public in future at 16§ per cent, below the published price, instead of 25 per cent b low. The new price1,355 words
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Article724 1916-02-29 6 The Yunnan osition. The real significance of the YuDnan revolt becomes clearer and clearer, as time goes by and fuller news comes to hand as to the general conditiocs in the province. The report of the British Consul at Yunnan to theeff -ct that the province generally724 words
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Advertisement39 1916-02-29 6 A Forty Yean’ TostChamberlain's Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity a Tory year. What better recommendation if It quired f For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers,39 words
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Advertisement74 1916-02-29 6 Don't Cco|k. It is absurd to allow a cough to bane on and sap your vitality when Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy will cure you You don’t know where a persistent coueb will land you. You can’t afford to allow your throat 1 and lunes to become diseased when it is Buch74 words
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Advertisement10 1916-02-29 6 For Ohronio Chant Complaints, Woods’ Groat Peppermint Coro Is, fd.10 words
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Advertisement72 1916-02-29 6 The scourge of a tropical country is dysentery, but every trouble has its antidote, and for dysentery the medicine is WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, It is a medicine that will provide quick relief and cure. Those who have to gP* away into the cut portions of this country should never72 words
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Advertisement493 1916-02-29 7 HAWKINS and TIPSON, London, England. Contractors to H. M. Government. MANUFACTURERS OF Hemp and Wire Rope, Lines, Twines, Sailcloth, etc. Superi r atfavy Canvas No. O No. 1. The Well-known Hercules and Globe Brand of Manila Rope. To be obtained from all fixst-olass Dealers. WHOLESALE ONLY FROM QUAH BENG KEE493 words
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Advertisement12 1916-02-29 7 For Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, Woods’ Oroat Popp«rmint Cure. 1b. f.d12 words
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Advertisement498 1916-02-29 7 Nerve and Digestive Disorder completely cured by tiie WorldFamous Remedy, Dr. Cassell's Tablets. Mr. A. E. Burley, of 427, Golden Hillock-road, Birmingham, England, says:—“ I was in the grip of indigestion and nerve trouble, and pain after food was so sharp that it felt as though I had swallowed knives.498 words
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