Straits Echo, 29 March 1916
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Title Section35 1916-03-29 1 Straits Echo DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Aniu», PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 29th MARCH, 1916. Sia|le Coy, 10 cents, No. 72.35 words
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Advertisement1161 1916-03-29 1 k ISON m I TYRES. (BRITISH MADE). Try A help British Trade. You will be confident, if you try ROM TYRES, of their superiority in quality, reliability and durability. AGENTS: Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 694.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres.1,161 words
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Article2058 1916-03-29 2 In time of war, it is clear, men feel more than usually at liberty to ignore the claims of ordinary intelligence when speaking about their enemies. They confidently make statements about them which would be laughed out of court in time of peace. They seem to think2,058 words
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Article173 1916-03-29 2 The debility and depression following an attack of Malaria mean more than a fancied disorder. This condition is a form of neurasthenia or nervous exhaustion that usually develops after Malaria and its seriousness is recognised by all medical writers. Lowering of nervous tone, with increased irritability, is173 words
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Article117 1916-03-29 2 The sharp, shooting pains, the intense agony of Sciatica, often make death preferable to life. The fiery darts that run from hip to heel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless days—why not STOP all this and get back to health and comfort again Little's Oriental Balm is the best117 words
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Advertisement590 1916-03-29 2 JUST UNPACKED. FLEET OF BICYCLES. 8.5. A., MONOPOLE. PRINCE A INVICTA. J.E.S. MOTOR CYCLE I*H.P. PRICE $2OO. €ll\lt riDC B.S.A. Coach Built with Hood Screen OIIJJV l/AKO Rattan Side CarsMIOHEL.I2T MOTOR TYRES. DUNLOP, CLINCHER and PEDLEY CYCLE and MOTOR CYCLE TYRES. Cycle and Motor Accessories of Every Description. CYCLE 81590 words
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Advertisement61 1916-03-29 2 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilized world for its speedy cures of cramps in the stomach, diarrhoea61 words
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Advertisement587 1916-03-29 2 MVi6 CORSAn g SON’S Well-Known Extra savy Canvas, No. 0. SANDiIANDS. BUTTERY g c« Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Rubber Stamp Co beg to announce to their patron, and many interested customers that they have now received large fresh shipment of medicines from The Swasthya Sahaya Ph ar macy, Calcutta,587 words
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Article125 1916-03-29 3 Pbna.no, March 29 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ m 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4f 3 Credit 2/4f 3 Documentary 2/4; Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 174 t> 3 days’ sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 174 Moulmein, Demand Bank 173 m 3 days’ sight Private125 words
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Article977 1916-03-29 3 Local business men are awaiting with nterest the verdict of their Perak confreres on the proposal put forward by the Selangor Chamber Committee for the formation of a Federal Chamber of Commerce. It is rather premature to say that the scheme has been practically decided upon. All977 words
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Article423 1916-03-29 3 An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yesterday afternoon. There were present Mr. W. Peel [(President), Mr. Yeoh Guan Seok, Mr. A. F. Goodrich, and Mr. J. Mitchell with Mr. L. M. Bell (Municipal Engineer) and Mr. L. A. C. Biggs (Secretary)423 words
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Article89 1916-03-29 3 To-day. Lian Choo, for Alor Star (Kedah) 9.30 a m. Aing Thye, for Alor Star (K°dab), 9.30 a.in. Will o’ the Wisp for Deli, noon. Ban Lee, for Langsa, noon. Pungah fur Batu Bthia 1 p.m. Atje for Langsa, Edi, T Semawe, Segli, Olebleh and Sabang, 2 p.m.89 words
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Article311 1916-03-29 3 The undermentioned prices were realised f_,r rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Deunys and Co. at their Auction Sale yesterday Smoked Ribbed Sheet $177 to $lB2 Plain $165 No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $163 $176 Uusmoked Sheet $l6O $165 No. 2 Un c moked Saeet $l5B $159 Crepe311 words
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Advertisement479 1916-03-29 3 ONE 15. HP. FIVE-SEATER Striker Squire Car, property of Mr. A. B. Voules. His done 15,000 miles, in «xcellent condition, newly painted, new hood. Price 12,500. For further particulars apply to 152 A. B. VOULES. Special Auction Sale OF Valuable European Household Furniture, Etc., Etc., Etc. AT THE CENTRAL SALES479 words
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Advertisement397 1916-03-29 3 WANTED IMMEDIATELY. STORE-KEEPER for Mining Company in Renong. Salary $50 per month and free quarters. Apply with references to EVATT A Co., 3, Weld Quay, Penang. 154 WAKTTED. FITTER to run motor-boat and stationary pumpiug set in Pahang. Salary $40 per month. Only men with thorough knowledge of repair work397 words
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Advertisement381 1916-03-29 3 COMING! COMING!! COMING!!! The World’s Longest Detective Serial The Exploits of Elaine in 72 Parts. ANOTHER SENSATIONAL DETECTIVE SERIAL THE GIRL DETECTIVE in 40 Parts of 50,000 feet. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. V? Special Chinese Feature Film V? 3 Parts THE WEDDING 3 Parts381 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-03-29 4 Pmhlisfcad daily (except Sundays tad ps&iig holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Fbioi. Daily Local 124 per aaaasx H OmUtation... Postage Extra. Hail Edition (Post Free) 917.50 OABLB ADPBKSS ECHO—PENANG." Telephone No*. Echo, SS-S Printing Department 343 All buaiavM ekouk! b« adircaac?97 words
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1287 1916-03-29 4 President Yuan Shi Kai’s mandate frankly abandoning the monarchical movement, which wo were privileged to publish in full in yesterday’s Straits Echo, has given entire satisfaction among the Penang Chinese and may ba welcomed as the expression cf a statesmanlike decision which1,287 words
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Article953 1916-03-29 4 Dr. Edgar, of Ipob, is on a visit to Penang. Mrs. E. D. Lanp, of Parit Buntar, is going on a trip to Japan. Mr. and Mrs. J. Gordon, of Jong-Landor Estate, Perak, are leaving for home in the near future. Mr. David Beatty, of the Straits953 words
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Article1002 1916-03-29 4 I The Iavasioa Bogey, bounds 3 opinion in well-informed dlJclMMh'.J’th 1 Germans, having missed any chan successful conp-de main in the firm a months of the war, are hardly likelv to J 6 foolhardy, ae to risk it no* 7 1 do try they will have to get1,002 words
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Advertisement157 1916-03-29 4 Avoid cold and wet by wearing a Gresham Waterproof Coat. •i A V\ N\ Absolutely reliable, Made of beet material, all edges sewn and not gummed* Comfortable and odourless. Sizes: 46, 48, 50 and 52 inches in stock. Colours Olive or Fawn. PRICE $10.50 only. KENG CO., PeM&ggipoh. Australian Apples.157 words
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Article744 1916-03-29 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. VERDUN LOSSES. Terrible German Casual tic», London. March 27, 6.40 p.m. The terrible losses of the Germans at ▼erdun are shown by the fact that the greater part of more than twenty-seven divisions which have so far been employed by the Germans had744 words
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Article620 1916-03-29 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURTHER DETAILS. Damage Done. Copenhagen, March 28. Besides the two German patrol boats I which were sunk when the British made an I air raid on Schleswig—Holstein, two other I patrol boats were badly damaged. Hoyer I and Tondern were bombed and620 words
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Article268 1916-03-29 5 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. HISTORIC GATHERING, la Historic Ckamker. Paris, March 29. 1 Never in history have so many Allied nations met in conference. Twenty-nine delegates gathered in the historic room at the Quai d’Orsav, which was the scene of the Peace Conference after the SpanishAmerican War268 words
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Article161 1916-03-29 5 War Loan Bill. CFrom Our Own Correspondent.') Kuala Lumpur, March 28. The Federal Council was occupied in the forenoon with the main speeches on the subject of the Loan Bill which was accorded the unanimous and whole-heart ad support of the unofficial members and the ruleis. A161 words
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Article168 1916-03-29 5 Annual General Meeting. CFrom Our Own Correspondents Ipob, March 22. Presiding last evening at the annual meeting of the Ipoh Golf Club Mr. V. Hill said that, considering the number of members who had proceeded to the front and the large number of others engaged in local168 words
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Article621 1916-03-29 5 (Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN VERSION. London, March 27, 8.20 p.m. A Berlin communique states that the Russians have renewed specially violent attacks against General von Hindenburg, employing masses of men and ammunition north and west of Jacobstadt to an extent hitherto unknown in the Eastern theatre.621 words
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Article31 1916-03-29 5 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. PROVINCES AND PRESIDENT. Shanghai, March 28. The representatives of seventeen provinces have telegraphed to the Foreign Ministers, declaring that Yuan Shi Kai must abdicate.31 words
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Article214 1916-03-29 5 I Yeoh Chong Teik was this morning arraigned before the Socond Magistrate on a I charge of mischief by breaking two wooden bars of a door. Inspector McLernon stated that the complainant was the son-in-law of the accused. Some trouble had taken place between tbo accused and214 words
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Article56 1916-03-29 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 2. —The Typical German, 3. —A Federal Chamber. Penang Rubber Auction. Municipal Commission. 6. —Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, C.M.G. Enemy Trade. Malaya Women Aircraft Fund. German Warning Against Illusions. Slackers Sent Home. Armed Merchantmen. Medical Mysteries. M. F.56 words
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Article443 1916-03-29 5 The Acting Adjutant has notified that he has made arrangements for official drills to take place at the Fort on every Monday and Wednesday at 5.30 p.m. The first drill will be on Monday, the 3rd proximo. The TO M. hears that Mr. Seymour, of Taiping, has443 words
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Article650 1916-03-29 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Monday, March 27 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. I The New Loss. f The Queen-Mother has subscribed for a considerable sum in the new Dutch war loan. The Cost of Livit|. Delegations from the Christian650 words
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Article59 1916-03-29 5 To-day’s Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $94.75, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $95.50, business done (125 tons sold) and in London at ,£202 spot and £196 ss. three months’ sight. A special wire to the Eastern Produce Exchange gives the following prices59 words
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Article45 1916-03-29 5 The R. M. S. Novara is expacted to anive hereabout 5 p.m. on Friday, the 31st instant, and to sail for Colombo &c., about 3 a,m. the following day. The s.s. Khyber arrived at London op the morning of Saturday, 25th instant.45 words
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Article69 1916-03-29 5 The B.s. Namur is expected to leare Colombo at midnight on Saturday, lit proximo, and should arrive here early on thja morning of Thursday, 6th idem. l General Staal, ex-Minister of War for the Netherlands, who has been writing proGerman articles in the Vaderland and making pro-German69 words
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Article1026 1916-03-29 6 Honoured bt Singapore Chinese. The members of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce gave a party in their rooms in Hill Street, on Saturday, in honour of Mr. Tan Jiak Kim, C. M. G., on his retirement from public life. There was a large gathering present1,026 words
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Article899 1916-03-29 6 LEPROSY. By Woods Hutohinsom, m.d. Leprosy, instead of spreading and threatening civilization, is dwindling and disappearing almost as rapidly as the buffalo. But while there is no disputing the cheering fact, the most singular thing is that we must frankly confess ourselves utterly at a loss to account899 words
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Article420 1916-03-29 6 Sources op the Slabdbrs on Oppibbrs The comparative absence of crime in thiB country and the rounding-up of German and Austrian spies appear to have released a number of Scotland yard detectives from home duty. Professor J. H. Morgan, late Home Office Commissioner with the British Expeditionary420 words
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442 1916-03-29 6 After-War Shipping Prospects. Amsterdam, February 17. The editor of the Bremen Tageblatt has interviewed a manager of one of the greatest shipping concerns in Germany on the present German oversea policy. In the course of his reply the manager said Breaking off relations with America would442 words
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Article627 1916-03-29 6 An American View. We hope the Government at Washington will consider with great wariness of mind all the bearings and probable consequences of the demand of the Teutonic Powers that merchant vessels armed for defence shall be treated as ships of war, to be sunk without warning. Assent627 words
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Article234 1916-03-29 6 Cup-Ties. Wednesday 29th Stia Persenangen v. Jainathol Horea (third meeting). Saturday Ist Crescent Star v. Jamathol Moslem. Sunday 2nd Mutton Lana v. S. P. or J. H. A four-year-old boy living at Rotherbithe had died in Guy’s Hospital from blood poisoning caused by scratch from a pair234 words
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Article1257 1916-03-29 6 We regret to note already signs that the question of enemy trade is not likely to be tackled from the one point of view. At the recent meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce the President, referring to im- ports from enemy countries, passed over the question in1,257 words
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Article629 1916-03-29 6 AIRCRAFT FUND. Contributors and Colle«ors Having united very con.iderably-to the extent of approximately $7 000 towards the completion of the air squadron presented by Malaya to the British Gov eminent, the women of Malaya are by no means resting on their oars. Their latest effort is directed towards629 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-29 6 For Children's Hacking Congh at Night. W*od«’ Great Peppermint Cere, la. fd.12 words
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Advertisement47 1916-03-29 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. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement58 1916-03-29 6 A machine weakened in one part soon breaks down altogether. That is the case with sufferers from indigestion, a most disheartening complaint. If you are troubled, turn immediat3ly to WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. A course of this medicine will place the body maohine in perfect running order. Sold at Dispensaries58 words
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Advertisement75 1916-03-29 6 A Family Necessity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured 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 for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Advertisement9 1916-03-29 6 For Ohronio Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Pepperatmt Cere Is.9 words
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Article3130 1916-03-29 7 Mr. Wragg’s little book* skims the cor- respondence of four centuries. It begins— May 25, 1449—with an encouraging seafight from the Paston Letters, You never srw such a sight of ships taken into Bng lard these 100 winters. I dare well say that I have here3,130 words
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Advertisement185 1916-03-29 7 MARSEILLES LES IV V II SWAN BRAND. w r SB COCK" BRAND. WEATHMOOF, AUTISTIC AND KESTRyCHOLI. SOLE AGENTS: ADAM33N, CILFELLAN Go., LTD (INCORPORATED IN ENCLAND) PENANC, C-INCAPORE MALACCA. 1 a o o a a i i a a a s a a* K AMSTEL BEER TTiiai iaii I 8 This185 words
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Advertisement18 1916-03-29 7 •Letters Written in War Time (XV.-XIX Centuries). Selected and Arranged by H. Wragg, (Oxford Unirereity Prees 1« net).18 words
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Advertisement43 1916-03-29 7 Trouble A?erted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Advertisement1854 1916-03-29 8 F. O.—B. I. AND APCAK Li IN El (Inoorporatbd in England.) Mail and Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Otitwsrd (for China and Japan») INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward far Euro*. (,or Ckl 4 J > ».s. N re 8.1. NjaDza a s. Mongara Apr. Jaly 6 13 271,854 words
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