Straits Echo, 1 March 1916
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1916-03-01 1 Straits Echo y.tiL¥ CHRONIC!» OF BVGHTSi, CIRCUUTINO THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERA* VOL. 14. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, WEDNESDAY, lst MARCH, 1916. Siftfle Copy, 10 cents. No. 48.35 words
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Advertisement1076 1916-03-01 1 ilrmaid i H#d natueSl BANKS > for Cars on Hire B EMPIRE “The Little Artxtormi Call at or ’phone (No. 694) to Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road, Just Unpacked A New Shipment of Motor and Cycle Accessories. Repairs of Motor Cars and Cycles undertaken by expert Mechanics. Largest Dealers1,076 words
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Advertisement17 1916-03-01 1 m m H git* if C 5 »3« S 3 5 is K ism 3$ sin 1»17 words
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Article2006 1916-03-01 2 General Sib O’Mooeb; Cbhagm, G. C. B - By General Sib O’Mooeb Cbhagm, G. C. B. Some confusion seems to prevail among civilians as to what a General Staff really is. Clear ideas on such an important matter are desirable, otherwise! discussions on the subject, now so fre- J quent, become a mere contention of2,006 words
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Advertisement230 1916-03-01 2 < 111 in a hi K kUCHANANS L J crmrH SCOTCH WHISKY' O UJ 0. in <n m z < z < z u o (A < OIASOOW “SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT* BLACK&WHITE A WAYS THE HIGHEST QUALITY > <U ■D 70 TJ > r o m > r m230 words
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Advertisement51 1916-03-01 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 effeet is marvellous. For sale by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement357 1916-03-01 2 HAWKINS and TIPSON, London, England. Contractors to H. M. Government. MANUFACTURERS OF Hemp and Wire Rope, Lines, Twines, Sailcloth, etc. Superior Wavy Canvas No. O No. i. The Well-known Hereules and Globe Brand of Manila Rope. To to obtained from all first-olass Dealers. WHOLESALE ONLY FROM QUAH BENG KEE 41357 words
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Article1229 1916-03-01 3 Though we feel that we may be laying ourselves open to the charge of carping criticism at a critical time in the history of the Empire by so doing, we would like to make one or two observations on Volunteer-; ing in the F.M.S. The supreme1,229 words
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Article268 1916-03-01 3 CFrem Our Own CorreepondmU) Bukit M» rtajam, 29-2-16 At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, before Mr. G. A. Hereford, yesterday, (1) Kani Mydin, and (2) Nagalingam were convicted of theft m a dwelling of 25 coconuts belonging to one Peer Mahomed bin Kadir Naina Mahomed. Sentence was268 words
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Article154 1916-03-01 3 The following interesting tit-bit is culled from Mr. Gossips column in the Mail issue of the Daily Mirror A Musical Scamp Wolseley Charles, of Nicely Thanks,” f one, looked in to say goodbye to me yesterday. He sails to-day for the shiny East where he is taking his154 words
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Article86 1916-03-01 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co by auction sale yesterday and during W6@k Smoked Ribbed Sheet $173 to $187 Plain $168 $170 No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $162 $165 Unsmoked Sheet $162 $165 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet $156 M $16086 words
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Article175 1916-03-01 3 VISITATION BY THE BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE. Friday, March 3-10-30 a.m. Litany. 6-00 p.m. Services of Intercession for the war. Saturday. 6-00 p.m. Confirmation. Sunday. Quinquagbsima, March 5. 8-00 a.m. Matins. 8-30 a.m. Holy Communion. 10-15 a.m. Chinese Service. 5- p.m. Children’s Service. 6- p.m. Evensong175 words
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Advertisement1082 1916-03-01 3 Darmsfon's Circus A ND royal menagerie. gijjggr, Better. Brighter than ever Grand Opening Night S&turd&y> 4 th fyf ixrctif I9I6 t at 9-15 p m. Ueatum DATO KRAMAT GARDENS mvr Artistes t New Acts!! ‘HARMSTON 1 THE apex THE CRUX THE ACME TH ALPHA OMEGt Ai ji that stands for1,082 words
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Advertisement410 1916-03-01 3 a c 2 o <b <2 5S £ITe$ egvpJ w* c—? Fabrique de »*o Cigar ettesfgyptiennes erofreres w 1 Bouton Rouge ruttiret m> ASP t<10 Fn EBlS I/ C*>1 if oa A'.Nutff.u.I »u UOI FELUCCA t /T, 3T l MasperO Fab*ique p ar r Maspero FRERES Ltd dans uu* MANUfACTuae410 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-03-01 4 Fablisbed daily («xeapt Sazdaji and public holidays) at m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Fenang FtLJCM. Daily Local 924 per aanur* Oatstation. M Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Freo) 917.50 CABLB ADDEIIB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone No*. Echo, 583 Printinj Department 343 tf.i.— Ail kurlm.i» «Msmualeaticai thmiM96 words
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Article1341 1916-03-01 4 We are constantly reminded that the King rules over more Orientals than any sovereign in the world, and one would, therefore, suppose that the way would be made easy for such of his natural-born subjects as may wish to acquire some knowledge of Oriental languages or Oriental1,341 words
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Article35 1916-03-01 4 We are asked to state that owing to the admission of Captain Rose to hospital the Concert and Dance of the B. Company, fixed for next Friday, has been postponed indefinitely.35 words
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Article484 1916-03-01 4 Mr. F. J. G. Aeria, Overseer, P. W. D proceeded to Bertarn on transfer to-day. Mr. E. G. Wood, assistant Superintendent, Revenue Survey branch, F.M.S. has te:n appointed to act as deputy Superintendent in that department. From y sterday’s T. 0. M Inspector Sweeny, of Kampar, fears484 words
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Article38 1916-03-01 4 (Front Our Oim Correspondent Singapore, March 1. Foo Joo Wan being indisposed Tan Toon Cheng and Tan Cheong Kee opposed Miles and Kleinman in the doubles. The latter couple won the match by 6-2, 6-4.38 words
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Article332 1916-03-01 4 The Straits Rubber Co., Ltd. 186 000 lbs.. The Penang Rubber Estates Co., Ltd. 132,000 lbs., The Rubana Rubber Estates, Ltd. 56,000 lbs.. The Tali Ayer Rubber Estates, Ltd. 43.300 lbs., The Ba f ak Rabit Rubber Estate, Ltd. 21,500 lbs„ The Bagan Serai Co., Ltd. 18,250332 words
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Article916 1916-03-01 4 Name, Please The Penang patient explained his symr' tems fully. The Singapore specialist regard ad him closely ovßr the top of his spectacles! “Yes, I sop,” he commented, gravely now tell dip, have you ever been operatin' on for appendicitis w Well,” responded the patient, dubiously “I certainly916 words
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Advertisement191 1916-03-01 4 If nature put not forth her power About the opening of the flower, Who is it that could live an hour No garden can produce crops year a r ter year without becoming impoverished and starved unless compensation be made in the shape of regular and generous manuring, any more191 words
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Article655 1916-03-01 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. popits the mortuary. London, February 28. Pifty bodies from the Maloja are now in the mortuarv. Several hare been identified. Two of tho lin er S boats have been washed a> horc Mrs. Mclji od wife of Bri g adier Lneral McLeod, is655 words
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Article1205 1916-03-01 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. RECAPTURE OF DOUAUMONT. Premier’s Graphic Description. London, February 21, 6.45 p.m. M. Briand, in the lobby of the Chamber, gave a graphic description of the recapture of Fort Douaumont. The enemy had advanced to Champneuville and Douaumont was thought to have been captured.1,205 words
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Article379 1916-03-01 5 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. A DECISIVE SUCCESS. Eaemy Commander Killed. London, February 26. General Maxwell, commanding tbe British forces in Egypt, reports that Saturday’s fight ended in a decisive success. Nuri Bey, who is a brother of the Turkish Minister Enver Pasha, commanding the enemy forces was379 words
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Article320 1916-03-01 5 We are very pleased to give publicity to tbe following The Post Office is now in a position to receive and forward literature for the following British forces (1) His Majesty’s Ships on this station. (2) All Local Military Forces. (3) The British Forces320 words
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Article782 1916-03-01 5 FIGHTING IN SZlCHUEN. Rebels Repulsed at Luchow. That hard fighting is in progress in Szc chuen is indicated by telegrams now b'nng received by the central committee of the Red Cross Society of China. The following is a copy of a telegram received yesterday (says the China782 words
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Article63 1916-03-01 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 2. —The General Staff. 3, -Volunteering in the P. M, S. Bukit Mertajam Case?. “The Scamps" Penang Rubber Auction. St. George’s Church, Penang. 6— East Coast Now?. War Cuts the Birth Rate. Powers of the State io War63 words
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Article605 1916-03-01 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from tho Sumatra Post of Monday, February 28 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. A Significant Mov?. The German and Austro-Hungarian Ministers at the Hague have left for Berlin, Frets Prosecutions. Herr Schroeder of the Telegram/ and Herr Polak of Hei605 words
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Article227 1916-03-01 5 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrehoed) is quoted here to-day at $9l 25, business done, in Singapore at $92 25, business dnno (125 tons sold) and in London at j£lBB spot and .£lBB 10s. three months’ sight Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is tho quotation for227 words
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Obituary280 1916-03-01 5 Obituary. Mr. Henry James. London. February 29. The death has taken place of the wellknown novelist Mr. Henry James O. M. Henry James was the distinguished son of a distinguished father. The eldsr James, who died in 1882. was > forcible writer on religious and philosophical topics. The novelist’s brother,280 words
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Article480 1916-03-01 6 (FmoM a Straits Times Cobbespondhnt.) Trengganu, February 21. There arrived to-day by the Abbotsford H. H. Tunku Besar, of Rhio. He is visiting his father, H. H. the Sultan of Rhio, who has been ill for some time, but is now making a good recovery. The healthy,480 words
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Article491 1916-03-01 6 So much attention has bean paid to the military losses incurred by the various belligerent powers that the equally severe impairment in their population caused by the falling off in the normal birthrate is apt to be overlooked. Since hostilities began millions of possible fathers491 words
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Article963 1916-03-01 6 CAN IT BE MADE EFFECTIVE AGAINST GERMANY? Bt Admibal Sib Cyfbian Bbidgb. Would it surprise the reader to learn that there are two kinds of maritime blockade, and that one of them is not a blockade at all When an enemy’s fleet retires into its ports and remains963 words
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Article826 1916-03-01 6 JUDGES ON PERSONAL LIBERTY 1 AND NATIONAL 8AFETY. Important Decision. Dangers Greater than Alien Enemies. The question whether a person of enemy origin, but naturalised in England, can legally be interned, was decided in mail week by a full King’s Bench Divisional Court,826 words
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Article942 1916-03-01 6 In reponse to our request for suggestions as to new industries for Malaya after the war is over, we have received several from a local resident. He first instances the case of chenopodium oil, used in most of the hospitals in this conntry and in Ceylon now for942 words
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Article1185 1916-03-01 6 Entebtainbd by Rid Cross Committee. Says Monday’s Malaya Tribune: At the residence of Mr. Khoo Hun Yang, Ang Siang Hill, on Saturday afternoon, the Singapore Chinese Committee of the Red Cross Fund entertained the Penang visitors prior to their embarkation for the north Amongst the many1,185 words
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Article249 1916-03-01 6 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held yesterday afternoon at the Municipal offices. There were present Mr. W. Peel (President) Mr. Yeoh G Uin Seok and Mr. A. F. Goodrich with Mr. L M Bell (Engineer) Mr. L.A.C. Biggs (Secr P i tary) in attendance. The249 words
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Article319 1916-03-01 6 To-day. Aing Thye, for Alor Star (Kedah) 11.30 a.m. Hong Kheng, for Singapore and China. 2-30 p m. Ban Fo Soon, for Bagan Datoh and Teluk Anson, 2.30 p.m. Japan, for Rangoon, Calcutta and Durban, 3.30 p.m. Flying Dragon, tor Port Weld and Taiping, 4 p.m. To-momow. Calypto,319 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-01 6 For Children’» Hacking Goigh at Night, Wood*’ Great Peppermint Care, la. 6d12 words
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Advertisement73 1916-03-01 6 Don't Couth. 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 a73 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-01 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure 1«, Id.10 words
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Advertisement78 1916-03-01 6 Good articles recommend themselves* their value causes the public to ask fo. them and not be satisfied with a substitute That is why WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE. has so increased in favour during the 10 years and more it has been sold. It is ft medicine put forward as a78 words
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Article1305 1916-03-01 7 L. J - PETER. (Bt L. J.) I am no ‘‘raconteur,” and somehow feel I shall not do justice to Peter but it may be only because I bad been accustomed to Punjabis that I thought him so excellent a servant. I was leaving the Punjab, and, though the servants were1,305 words
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Article538 1916-03-01 7 Struck Befori thb War, Basle, January 27. One of the most remarkable features of the wac in Germany is the number of commemorative and symbolical medals to which it has given rise. Most of them were brought out in the early days of the struggle, when the enemy538 words
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Article192 1916-03-01 7 Some people enjoy cold weather and take annual trips to cold countries in order to eujoy the pleasures of winter sports; the keen air calls the pink to their cheeks and the red to their lips. Others shrink from cold and turn blue at the192 words
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Advertisement161 1916-03-01 7 'I WU IfTTTT rr.w. BLUE AND SILVER LABEL OBTAINABLE FROM LL PRINCIPAL STORES. SOLE ACENTS: AGAMSG GILFILLAI GO., LTD I uifisl 5 Wl| (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. ■J *0' 0 mmmmrnoi European Acetic Acid j GLACIAL 99? I i o I I I I 0 I I161 words
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Advertisement81 1916-03-01 7 Beware of Colds. Children are much more likely to contract the contagions 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 say beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Advertisement61 1916-03-01 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 gripeOf Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or61 words
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Advertisement392 1916-03-01 7 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Priee $6.00 per tin of 4 gallons. Retail Priee 30 eents per quart bottle OBTAINABLE AT CHEAHKEE EE&CO., 56, CHINA STREET, PENANG. The Anglo-Japaness Dispensary, 393 395, Chulia Street, PENANG. Qualified Japanese Doctor always in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles held392 words
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Advertisement1625 1916-03-01 8 P. O.—B. I. AND APGAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail and Pa»*enger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan») .A ?i»W For Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with Mar. 4 Mar. 18 Apr. 2 Apr. 15 Apr. 29 May 13 May 27 June 10 June 241,625 words
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