Straits Echo, 21 March 1916
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Title Section35 1916-03-21 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14* $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 21st MARCH, 1916. Sinfle C«)y, 10 cents. No. 65.35 words
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Advertisement1166 1916-03-21 1 i&ED natuM i TYRES. (BRITISH MADE). Try help British Trade. You will be confident, if you try ROM TYRES, of fttir superiority in quality, reliability and durability. AGENTS s Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 69«.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres. Largest Dealers1,166 words
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Advertisement19 1916-03-21 2 DRINK m RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., PENANC. 919 words
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Article120 1916-03-21 3 Penang, March 21. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4 T 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4|* 3 Credit 2/44 3 Documentary 2/4!! Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Private 175 Madras120 words
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Article350 1916-03-21 3 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Bukit Mertajam, March 20. At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court before Mr. G A. Hereford, to-day a Javanese named Kario bin Potougoo was convicted of voluntarily causing hurt to a Compatriot by means of a dangerous weapon, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for350 words
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Article103 1916-03-21 3 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Rubber Auction yesterday 39,449 lb. were offered for sale and 21,567 lb. sold at the following prices: Diamond Smoked Sheet from $167 to $177 Plain Smoked Sheet $l6O Diamond Unsmoked Sheet $156 s^s9 Plain Unsmoked Sheet $154 $l6O Ribbed Smoked $162 Ribbed103 words
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Article122 1916-03-21 3 To-day. Protesilaus, for Colombo, Dhanushkodi, Durban and London, 9.30 a.uo. Be Kock, for Deli and Lingsa, 10 a ui. Cornelia, for Port Swattenham, Port Dickson and Malacca, 12.30 p.m. Kedah, for Langkat, Ipm. Pungah, for Batu Bahra 1 p.m. Benoa, for Langsa, 1 p.m. Rotorua, for Tongkah, and122 words
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Article192 1916-03-21 3 The following ties have been fixed for to-morrow: Single Handicap A. A. W. Harries vs A. S. Hall. Gregson vs Savi. Single Handicap B. Hargrave vs E. J. Bennett. Single Handicap C. Gartside vs Maxon. It is reported that, owing to the excessive rise in the price192 words
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Article988 1916-03-21 3 DEFENDED BY MR. LAMPARD. An Interesting Interview. With regard to the policy of forward selling adopted by many of the leading rubber companies, a representative of 2 he Financier has interviewed Mr. C. Arthur Lampard, and has elicited the following views First and foremost, I take it,” he988 words
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Advertisement564 1916-03-21 3 OSAKA SHOSEN KAISHA. (Incorporated in Japan.) (OSAKA MERCANTILE STEAMSHIP Co.) (MEMBERS OF POOL AGREEMENT.) FOB COLOMBO A BOMBAY. The Company’s steamer LUZON MARU ii expected to arrive here from Tort Swetten* ham on Monday, 27th March, 1916, and will have prompt despatch for the above ports. For freight, etc. apply564 words
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Advertisement64 1916-03-21 3 PENANG LIBRARY The annual general meeting of Members will be held at the Library on Thursday, the 23rd March, 1916, at 4-30 p.m., for the transaction of the following business (a) To receive the Committee’s Report and Treasurer’s Statement of Accounts for 1915 (b) To elect Members of Committee for64 words
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Advertisement451 1916-03-21 3 *r> O A O 2* A < 'A <o A s> 45 O v <V o o vt> K as o< <$ *A ft. 3 <i 9 S V ■I* OK COMING! COMING!! The World’s Longest Detective Serial The Exploits of Elaine TO-NIGHT COMING in 72 Parts. TO-NIGHT! The Electric451 words
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Article, Illustration90 1916-03-21 4 rikliikH daily (except Sundays and pvfeiis holidays) AT Til CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang PUOD. Daily Local s*4 par ua«a OmUUtk>a. M Pottage Extra. Hail EJitioa (Pool Free) $17.50 OASLI ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG." t Telephone Not. Echo, SSI Printing Department 343 jr.A.-Atl fc* m4irmmd to90 words
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Article1318 1916-03-21 4 Germany has adopted quite the most effective method of stilling the fears of Herr Basaermann and his kultured" friends who have b»ea plunged in gloom since the resignation of Admiral von Tirpitz. These devotees of hate imagined that the departure from the Ministry of Marine1,318 words
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Article756 1916-03-21 4 Dr. J. Sharp has returned to Penang. Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hall are expected in Alor Star early next month. Mr. F. U. Corbett has returned to Ipoh after a long absence in England. Mr. A. M. Goodman, Second Magistrate, Ipob, has gone to the M756 words
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Article152 1916-03-21 4 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted hero to-lay at $93.37j-, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $93.87*, busioess done (150 tons sold) and in London at «£196 10s. spot and <£l9l ss. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co inform us that the following is the quotation152 words
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Article767 1916-03-21 4 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ENGAGEMENT NEAR DOIRAN Salonika, March 2d Owing to the German encroachment of Greek territory a strong French column occupied and cleared the villages on the frontier near Doiran. Both sides artillery but although they are retiring th* Germans were reinforced. No genera| engagement767 words
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Advertisement171 1916-03-21 4 CAPTURING ENEMY TRADE. The following preparations introduced since the Beginning of War have given great satisfaction to the Public on account of their intrinsic merit and sales are increasing daily. BRITISH GERMAN Sanaphos Super Isol Super Iced Cologne Super Iced Hair Wash Super Odol for Sanatogen for Lysol for Ice171 words
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Article590 1916-03-21 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. BOMBARDMENT SLACKENS. London, March 20, 1.30 a.m. A Paris communique states that we smashed the enemy trenches north of Rheims. The bombardment appreciably slackened north of Verdun. The enemy made no attack to-day. The French heavy artillery bombarded the depots north-east of St.590 words
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Article677 1916-03-21 5 (Reuter's Service.) CoDjrright Telegram. ALLIED air raid. e Amsterdam, March 20. f Allied airmen bombed Zeebrugge. Admiralty Announcement. i London, March 20—Later. > I lie Admiralty announces that early this mornil >g a combined force of approximately 50 British, French and Belgian aeroplanes and seaplanes, accompanied by fifteen677 words
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Article1130 1916-03-21 5 I la China. Apparently the rebellion in China is rea d*P?- If Kwangsi has roally declar- ed its independence and the movement is I strongly supported by the local civil and I military magnates the task of the Central I Government, already busy with the rebels in I1,130 words
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Article548 1916-03-21 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegram* are fc'om the Sumatra Post of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 16,*17 and 18 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. The New Lots. The Second Chamber of the Statee-Gene-ral has adopted the Bill for a loan of I 125,000,000 guilders unanimously, clearly!548 words
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Article121 1916-03-21 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 3.—Bukit Mertajam Cases. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Eastern Produce Exchange. Forward Selling. 6. The Bird of the Gods. Turkey and the War. The Green Hour. Flogging for Gang-Robbers. 7. —The Coming Chaos of Peace8. Fares Please. 9.121 words
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Article1313 1916-03-21 5 ACHEEN STREET TRAGEDY. 9 1 The hearing was concluded yesterday 0 I afternoon before Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule land a special jury of the case against Ong I Lang, charged with murder on December j 5 at Acheen Street by causing the death of IKhorPiab. The other1,313 words
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Article254 1916-03-21 5 1 To the Editor op the Straits Echo. t Dear Sir, 3 The proprietors of the E. and O. Hotel t announce an increase of five cents in their i charges for stengahs and pahits. They say that this is owing to the difficulty i of254 words
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Article600 1916-03-21 5 LADY'S STORY OF DEAR FOOD AND GROWING UNREST. Fed Up With the War. A representative of the Press Association has had an interview with a lady long resident in Berlin, who has just arrived at her husbandViiomw in Hertfordshire. Of Russian extraction, but to all intents and600 words
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Obituary27 1916-03-21 5 Obituary. Rev. Stopfard Brooke. London, March 20. The death has taken place, at the age of 83, of the well-known literary critic the Kev. A Stopford Brooke.27 words
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Article1008 1916-03-21 6 We were interested to learn how the Press in the Straits and F.M.8. would receive the statement made at the Ipoh Assizes by Mr. J. McCabe Reay that, m addition to sentence of imprisonment, flogging should be given as punishment for gang-robbery, and the concurrence of Mr.1,008 words
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Article1303 1916-03-21 6 The crow is the bird of the gods The sable raven in our sombre North is to uperstitious souls a symbol of evil. His very croak is a reminder of death. But his relatives, far flung across the world, shed the dull coat and sad1,303 words
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Article802 1916-03-21 6 Telegrams from a variety of sources sug-1 gest that the course of events is having its I j effect on Turkish public opinion. The death of Yussuf Isseddin, the Heir to the Throne, I < has b«en closely followed by the fall of I Erzerum. The802 words
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Article1066 1916-03-21 6 A Salonika message which informs me, that “all is quiet this morning at the front,” adds that: “The Hellenic authorities have j prohibited the importation and consumption of absinthe in the Salonika military zone.” The combination of these two statements, and their sequence, may perhaps indicate a1,066 words
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Advertisement66 1916-03-21 6 A Life Saver. It is safe to Bay that Chamberlain's Co lie. Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has sa' /e<? the lives of more people and ra.ieved m ore suffering than any other remedy in existei ica. It is kuown all over the civilized world for its speedy cures of crumps66 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-21 6 For Children's Hacking Comgh at Night. Wands* (treat Peppermint Car», Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement47 1916-03-21 6 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism and not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. Pot ■ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement431 1916-03-21 6 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be curved in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of tbe diseases for which it is especially valuable.431 words
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Advertisement683 1916-03-21 6 In the Matter of Kwong Hoong On Estate, KEDM-i, NOTICE is hereby given that the under Signed have been appointed Receive» and Managers of the above Estate by the Supreme Court PenaDg, and that their ar£ pointment has been authenticated by the High Court of Kedah and NOTIOF iq HEREBY683 words
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Article1776 1916-03-21 7 When peace comes it may come, as war did, like a thief in the night. We did not, in this country at any rate, expect the outbreak of war; and, so far as civil life and industrial organisation are concerned, we made no preparation for1,776 words
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Advertisement294 1916-03-21 7 TIANG JOO Co., PENANG Just Received a New “Shipment of The JOOCOCLES" Guaranteed British- made Throughout T 7 r-orri Frame to Pedal From Tyre to Saddle Fillet Complete with DUNLOP Tyres, Lamp, Bell, Inflator 8 Tools. $55-00 Nett. TIANG JOO Co lf Sole Importers. r %be Criterion press, Xtb„ penang.294 words
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Advertisement412 1916-03-21 7 The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 395, Chulia Street. PENANG. Qualified Japanese Doctor always in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles hold in Stock. Prescriptions carefully dispensed. Attention, Civility and Moderate Charge* guaranteed. PLEASE GIVE VS A TRIAL. Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Price $6.00 per tin of 4412 words
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Article1778 1916-03-21 8 Dell Leiok - Br Dell Leiok. They came sailing round the corner in line ahead, these Dreadnoughts of the road, thirty-six motor-’buses, counted by a gaping French peasant, and the cobbled market square of the litle town clanged and echoed with their pulsing presence. It was long days since any of1,778 words
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Advertisement237 1916-03-21 8 D D I QajNOLlNUM THE PERFECT WOOD PRESERVER. Reliable Stop-rot Antiseptic >7 V rsy ;-~A «**> =a D 1 D D n D Certain protector against White Ants. BRITISH HIDE BRITISH OWRFB McAlister 8 CoLtd. »=ents:vsst csxssrcJ' ri v;jar.tuii Tcca «it-rrtTa: 30■•■X-OOOOOOOOOtK A Fleet of First Class Cars For Hire237 words
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Advertisement59 1916-03-21 8 A better m Chamberlain’ the lungs, op toration and i system to a hi contains no o] take. For s Dealer!, Best Medicine Made. edicine can not be made than s Cough Remedy. It relieves ans the secretions, aids expecissists nature in restoring the jaltby condition- Resides, it dates and59 words
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Advertisement62 1916-03-21 8 There is a reason for everything. Therefore let us tell you that the reason why WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is so popular throughout the Indies is, that it fully carries out what it professes to do—cure chills, dysentery, and complaints of the chest and stomach. One bottle will oon* firm62 words
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Advertisement340 1916-03-21 8 JUST UNPACKED -A. FLEET OP B2C7CLES. B.S.A., MONOPOLE. PRINCE INVICTA. J.E.S. MOTOR CYCLE HH.P. PRICE $200. SIDE CARS B.S.A. Britannic—Coach Built Hood Screen RattaniSide Cars* with MICHELI2T MOTOR T7RES. DUNLOP, CLINCHER and PEDLEY CYCLE and MOTOR CYCLE TYRES. Cycle and Motor Accessories of Every Description. CYCLE CARRIAGE Coy., Penang, Ipoh340 words
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2237 1916-03-21 9 How the Goeben Got to Constantinople I GERMAN DISCLOSURES. “Jamming” thb British Wireless. A semi-official history of the adventures of the Goeben and the Breelau is now one of the books of the hour in Germany. It attributes the escape of the two vessels from the British pursuit on the2,237 words
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Advertisement170 1916-03-21 9 tm w i 72 R m r *isbJA> rf M j -ri f -f S*l I 4- 5 24 fc't V\ 0 ■kiV WJfe ff&VJ ta J J T .aw. JWvyorr >-«~-c TYR LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. •<***.»«rt* **■•*4** TWWiLnr— fcJ'.ttyW SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLA! I170 words
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Advertisement79 1916-03-21 9 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times Sprains may be curved in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases fo r which it is especially79 words
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Advertisement243 1916-03-21 9 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES that's why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co., Dept- 60, Singapore. The Best Advice To give to a person suffering from Headache or Neuralgia is to use243 words
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Advertisement1657 1916-03-21 10 P. O—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (InCOBPOBATID IN ENOLAND.) Mail and Pa»*enger Services. ■AA X'. KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S N. COMPANY.» (iKCOaPQgATND IN HOLLAND.) N. Y. K. (INCORPORATED IN JAPAN.) Japan Mail Steamship Company Lt< Foa PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SEEYICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China1,657 words
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