Straits Echo, 30 March 1916
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Title Section35 1916-03-30 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per Annus, PENANG, THURSDAY, 30th MARCH, 1916. Single Ctn, U cents. No, 73.35 words
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Advertisement1317 1916-03-30 1 JVULKiviaID i&D NATUEi- 11l TYfiES. (BRITISH MADE). Try 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\ Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 694.) Motor Car Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres. Largest Dealers1,317 words
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Advertisement19 1916-03-30 1 MIIsK? f 0R INPANTS CHIU*** °f which is ths bbT co^ In; 'tv vst *sr .‘as' 1 yi pck*i19 words
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Article250 1916-03-30 2 INCREASE IN WEIGHT TEN POUNDS OR MORE. A Pmtsioian’s Advice. I’d certainly give most anything to be able to fat up a few pounds and stay that way,” declares every excessively thin man or woman. Such a result is not impossible, despite past failures.250 words
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Article2000 1916-03-30 2 Bt a Wodidid Officer. After eight months’ incessant training i orders have reached us to leave for the front. Our Division is going to Flanders at last Everybody in the battalion is fed up with the routine. I am Orderly Officer to-day, and go my rounds2,000 words
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Advertisement287 1916-03-30 2 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Wholesale Price $6.50 per tin of 4 gallons. Retail Price 30 cents per quart bottle OBTAINABLE AT CHEAHKEE EE&CO., 66, CHINA STREET, PENANG. The Anglo-Japanese Dispensary, 393 a 395. Chulia Street. PENANG. Qualified Japanese Doctor always in attendance. All kinds of Patent Medicines and Proprietary Articles287 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-30 2 For CUronio Cheat Complaints, Wtod»’ Or«»t f’npprrHsirt Cut 1«. 6d10 words
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Advertisement62 1916-03-30 2 THE OFFICE MAN leads a sedentary life; his brain grows sluggish—so does his liver. His health suffers—so does his business. PIffKtTTE5 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,62 words
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Advertisement190 1916-03-30 2 'tmm r j II i ?iiOc/ r w &1? 7i= ►v O- ■> 1 %sC M 3S» 4 ■w^ J V&' •->; yV V® LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. AGENTS: ADAMS? (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE AND MALACCA. i 6ILFILLA! CO.. LTD. s I a a o190 words
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Article1008 1916-03-30 3 Interesting Lecture at the Y.M.^.AThat the social and religious customs of the multitudes of the Middle Kingdom are vastly interesting to many people was evidenced by the crowd that attended Mr. Tan Teck Soon’s lecture at the Y.M.C.A. last night, says the Straits Times of Tuesday. The1,008 words
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Article381 1916-03-30 3 There are quite a number of serious foreign newspapers in Hongkong and the China ports, and it is significant that in this time of crisis they are not much given to discussing the outlook of the country. The news from China is even less illuminating than381 words
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Article120 1916-03-30 3 To- DAT. Egrement Castle for New York, 10.30 a.m. Ajax, for Port Swettenham, Singapore, China and Japan, 10.30 a.m. Leong Ho, for Alor Star (Kedah) 10.30 a.m. Malacca, for Tongkah, 12.30 p.m. Mary Austin, for Renong, 12.30 p.m. Ban Whatt Soon, for Dali. 1 p m. Ban Fo120 words
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Article324 1916-03-30 3 The following ties have been fixed for to-day. Single Handicap A. Gregson vb Savi. Everest vs Martin. Profession Pairs. Sells and Threlfall vs Hall and Evaus. Mr. Roosevelt had a good Scriptural edu- cation and presumes that the rest of I America has had the same. His324 words
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Advertisement621 1916-03-30 3 WANTED. NOTICE. FITTER to run motor-boat and stationary pumping set in Pahang Salary $4O per month. Only men with thorough knowledge of repair work need apply. Good prospects for competent man Ex —MARINE SERVICE man preferred Keply enclosing testimonials direct to MANAGER, Selbornk Plantation, 151 Kuala Lipis, Pahang. PENANG GOLF621 words
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Advertisement376 1916-03-30 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, j TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT!! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Special Chinese Feature Film 3 Paris THE WEDDING 3 Parfs Produced376 words
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Article84 1916-03-30 4 (Fester's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Question in the Commons. London, March 29. In the House of Commons Sir J. Jardme asked whether steps were being taken to supply the forces in Mesopotamia w.th dtugs and appliances useful in cases of diseases which are likely to occur in the hot84 words
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Article74 1916-03-30 4 Statement by lit. Chamberlain. London, March 29. In the House of Commons. Mr. Austen Chamberlain, Secretary of State for India, said that he had not received any letter or memorial regarding the compulsory military training of Europeans in India. He understood that the Indian Government bad74 words
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Article27 1916-03-30 4 Cleveland (Ohio), March 29. Three trains collided in the fog. So far seventeen are known tc have been killed and twenty five injured.27 words
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Article63 1916-03-30 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 30. At a meeting of the Pahang planters at Ritab on March 26 it was decided to form a District Planters Association. Mr. Staples of Shanghai Pahang, was elected Chairman and Mr. P. J. A. Williams of Karak, Secretary. Mr.63 words
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Article30 1916-03-30 4 C From Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, M rch 30. The meeting of the Sereaduh Hydraulic Co. paused a resofW.ion reducing the capital from 8850,000 to il70,000.30 words
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Article36 1916-03-30 4 (Front Our Own Correspondent Kuala Lumpur, March 30. The Selangor staff of tha Sfrails Tradirg Company jfuve a farewell dinner to the Hod. Air. W. F. Nutt last night. Mr. Frank Adam presided.36 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-03-30 4 Fnblished daily (except Sunday» and pwhlie holidays) ▲t m CRITERION PRESS. Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, Penang Tmicm. Daily Local M $24 per annua. Oatstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 oablb addbbbs: ECHO—PENANG.” t Telephone Not. Echo, 583 Printing Department 343 Jf.jt.—A. U kuaimm MamuciMtiea*97 words
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Article706 1916-03-30 4 Our Ipoh contemporary, the Times of Malaya, has had a difference with the F.M.S. Chamber of Mines, which wished to lay down a rule that reports of general meetings of the Chamber should only be published after they had been submitted to the Council. That was, of706 words
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Article529 1916-03-30 4 Elsewhere to-day in our reading columns we publish the prospectus of the F.M.S. 1 War Loan. Upon the advantages which the issue offers as an investment we have already remarked. To resume them very briefly: the loan represents the soundest security that can be desired by529 words
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Article884 1916-03-30 4 Dr. J. S. Rose is still confined to his bed at his residence. Mr. J. R. Murray, who has undergone a successful operation, is progressing favourably. The Chinese community of Selangor are entertaining the Hod. Mr. W. F. Nutt to a farewell dinner on April 5th. Mr.884 words
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Article574 1916-03-30 4 (Reuter's Service). Copyright Telegram. r ECTIVE AIR Raid I Tarkish Base Attacked. Suez, March 28 A British air-squadron dropped i bombs on the Turkish base at fi i k Hassanah, a hundred miles from the* Caual. They burned the ea mpandse damaged the water-works. One 3 1574 words
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Advertisement374 1916-03-30 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. ,td., fr 0 o o f&s&zszr to HI. n m w. (Fester's Service.) Copyright Teiegrsja. Mesopotamian Campaign. Question in the374 words
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Article610 1916-03-30 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. VERDUN BATTLE. Germa* Attack Repulaed. London, March 29, 12.4D a.m. A Paris communique states that a fire directed on the enemy battery at Bois Montfaucon casued a violent explosion. The bombardment of our positions from Avooourt to Bethincourt was violently resumed about 3610 words
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Article705 1916-03-30 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. UNPRECEDENTED DAMAGE. London, March 28. A blizzard which swept over the United Kingdom did much damage London, March 29. The combination of snow and wind is unprecedented. It will be days before the full effects of the blizzard is known owing to the705 words
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Article224 1916-03-30 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. IN THE NORTHERN SECTOR. Adverse Weather Coaditioas. Petrograd, March 29. A Petrograd communique states that the weather is becoming worse along the whole front but fighting has not diminished, the Germans desperately resisting especially in the vicinity of Postavy and Lake Narotch. Russia.224 words
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Article130 1916-03-30 5 Best "New Year” for Years. (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, March 29. At the annual general meeting of the Selangor Chinese Chamber of Commerce Mr. Yap Loong Hin, who presided, said that the year had been satisfactory. Chinese business was slow at the beginning of 1915130 words
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Article70 1916-03-30 5 (From Our Own Correspondent.') Singapore, March 30. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 402,307 lb. were sold at the following prices Smoked Sheets $180 to $189 per picul. Good $175 $179 Plain $171 $179 Unsmoked $165 $171 Plain $157 $172 Crepes $184 $188 Good $178 $183 Fine brown70 words
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Article58 1916-03-30 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages: Page. 2. —Imprints of the War. 3. —Crisis in South China. P. C. C. Tennis Tournament. Some Chinese Customs. 3. 14 The Red Horizon.” Arithmetic of War. Off the Map. On Not Answering Letters. The Next .War Loan. Naval58 words
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Article22 1916-03-30 5 The agents notify the following arrivals at Marseilles R M.S. Sardinia on 23rd instant. R.M.S. Medina on 27th instant..22 words
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Article38 1916-03-30 5 Cvp-TieB. Jamathol Horea 1 Persenangan, 0. Letters posted at Dato Kramat and E. O. Hotel Sub-Po*t Offices and in the pillarboxes before 6 p.m. to-morrow, will be in time for despatch by the Homeward Mail.38 words
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Article198 1916-03-30 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FIGHTING AT GORIZIA. Rome, March 29. Desperate fighting at Gorizia is announced by the Italian communique which says that it lasted forty hours and was vary fierce on the heights to the northwest of the fortress. The Austrians, after an intense artillery preparation198 words
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Article539 1916-03-30 5 Ihe Prospectus. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, March 29. The F. M. S. War Loan prospectus has been issued. The following notification appears in the F. M. 8. Government Gazette Extraordinary dated March 28 The list will be closed on or before April 29th, 1916. Federated539 words
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Article1121 1916-03-30 5 DOYEN OF STRAITS JOURNALISM. DEPARTURE FOR HOME. Tribute from the Press. Major St. Glair, Editor of the Singapore free Press, leaves the Colony tc-.iay after a career of fortytwo yeirs, during twenty-nine of which he has occupied the editorial chair. As already stated, Major St. Clair Las1,121 words
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Article369 1916-03-30 5 Absolutely hsoeitt, A Chinaman named Lim Ah Pin was this morning arraigned before Mr. E E. Coleman in the Second Court, charged with theft of a sampan. Court-Inspector Nicol stated to the Court that he had no evidence to offer as there was absolutely nothing against the369 words
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Article267 1916-03-30 5 To-dajr’s Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $91.50, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $95 25, business done (75 tons sold) and in London at .£2OO spot and <£l96 three months’ sight. t NewAdvt:—The Penang Golf Club gives notice of its annual general meeting to be267 words
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Obituary44 1916-03-30 5 Obituary. Master of Balliol. London, March 29. The death has taken place of Mr. J. L. Strachan Davidson, m.a., Mastar of Balliol College, Oxford. Mr. W. P. Delaay, M.P. Mr. William P. Delany, Nationalist Member for the Ossory Division of Queen’s County, is dead.44 words
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Article962 1916-03-30 6 The map of the world will look very different after the war, though even tbe most ignorant of us may be chary of predictions as to the exact form the altera- j tions will take. It may be worth a few moments’ time to consider what will962 words
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Article1011 1916-03-30 6 WlE WuBK OF THB MERCANTILE MARINE. Fourteen years ago a meeting of distinguished naval officers, naval architects, and marine engineers, assembled at Glasgow unanimously adopted a resolution that ‘‘taking into consideration the fact that our supremacy depends on the effi- j ciency of our naval and mercantile marine,1,011 words
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Article888 1916-03-30 6 The statistician has been as wrong about the war as anybody else. His conclusions have been too satisfactory, too positive, and too easily accepted. When the great nations had all committed themselves to a policy of unlimited liability on account of war, which meant that they would888 words
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Article1128 1916-03-30 6 “The Red Horizon.” By Patrick MacGill. (Herbert Jenkins, 5s. net.) By day, says Mr. MacGill, the fighting line is to te detected by lyddite fumes rising from the ground and puffs of smoke curling in the air” at night it is a flare of star-shells and lurid-flamed1,128 words
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Article1001 1916-03-30 6 A Conflict of Wills. There would be a great satisfaction in not answering letters if it could be done without misgiving. But an uneasy conscience seems to be always part of the process; and even if they never are answered, it is only because one puts1,001 words
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Article989 1916-03-30 6 Parliament reassembles next waoU the Financier, and it is general1„ 8a I* that at an early date the PiW t? Umed will move afresh vote of Sedit Ur Houre of Commons. The last moved on November 10th, and it that the sum of £400’000 000 the989 words
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Advertisement48 1916-03-30 6 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism and not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain's Pain Balm mas* saged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker. For •ale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Advertisement78 1916-03-30 6 With the distressing moist heat of this tropical climate one is apt to get a body chill, always most dangerous tecause the liver or kidneys are affected, and with either out of order a diseased condition may be set up. WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE is the finest corrective of a78 words
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Advertisement61 1916-03-30 6 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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Advertisement10 1916-03-30 6 For Cnildran’s Hacking Co*gh *t Night. Waoda’ Great Peppermint 0»w»10 words
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1754 1916-03-30 7 Mi. Harrt Brittaik’s Statement. Iu conversation with an Observer interviewer, Mr. Harry B.ittaiu, after returning from a long tour in the United States, made a «Hiking statement as to the increased need for counteracting the hyphenated propaganda “In the early part of last year1,754 words
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Article444 1916-03-30 7 Official Minutm. Minutaa of a meeting of the Municipal Commissioners held on Tuesday the 14th March 1916. Present. W. Peel Esq President. Quah Beng Kee Esq. Lim Eow Hong Esq. Absent P. T. Allen Esq. John Mitchell Esq. A. F. Goodrich E*qYeoh Guan Seok Esq. I. The minutes444 words
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Article119 1916-03-30 7 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 f Little's Oriental Balm is the119 words
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Advertisement365 1916-03-30 7 J.W.S’T. CONNOLLY, Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Tyresmiths, l <\tcnfees, Mdnuf&cturcrs of LOLIJ RUBBER TYRES AND WHEELS FOR JINRICKSHAWS, CARRIAGES, MOTOR LORRIES. Ac. 1 CONNOLLY TYRES BEST AND LASTS LONGEST! MARK 444. ■A IS B THE TYRE WITH A FIRST-CLASS REPUTATION! To be obtained from a>l first-class Dealers. WHOLESALE ONLY FROM QUAH365 words
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Advertisement43 1916-03-30 7 Trouble Averted. 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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Advertisement245 1916-03-30 7 SAV'D COBSAR 8 SON'S Well-Kaown Extra Navy Canvas, No. 0. SANDIUN9S, BATTERY 8 Co. Medicines Just Unpacked. The Penang Rubber Stamp Co, beg to announce to their patrons and many interested customers that they have now received a large fresh shipment of medicines from The Swasthya Sahaya Pharmacy, Calcutta, and245 words
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Advertisement1461 1916-03-30 8 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail and. Passenger Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Outward (for China and Japan.) Homeward (for Europe.) Due Penang Steamer. Connecting with Apr. T Apr. 15 Apr. May May June 10 24i July Aug. 8 22 5 Novara Malta Nagoya1,461 words
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