Straits Echo, 9 May 1916
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1916-05-09 1 Straits Echo m DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Prr Annus. PENANG, TUESDAY, 9th MAV, 1916. C«,y, It «nti. No. 106.35 words
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Advertisement1199 1916-05-09 1 ha aSDNA rAL II TYRES. (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 A Penang Road. (TELEPHONE No. 694.) Mot/v -“oar Importers and Stockists of various kinds of Tyres. Largest1,199 words
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Advertisement23 1916-05-09 1 s milk 2 L *u2?! T,,OR ««III» CIW 3 w WHICH IS THE »OT I *W «II JS&SvL >ja Hf Es VES 'V23 words
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Article1054 1916-05-09 2 The Army of France was for many year» before the war honeycombed by political clique». Two men, Macmahon and Boulanger, each the idol of Pari» and the Army, had identified themselves with one party another, Andre, had «trained the power» of his ministerial position in favour of1,054 words
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Article679 1916-05-09 2 Tn War Credit has Improved. The war that is shaking Europe to its foundations has necessarily reacted to some extent upon China’s finances. The entire cessation of imports from Germany and Austria Hungary, and decreased production in the countries associated in the Entente, combined with the scarcity679 words
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Advertisement531 1916-05-09 2 Infantile Paralysis. Htfrlttt Wasted Child Cured by Dr. OssieTl Tablets, the Miracle-Worker. Mre. Good by, 15, Bevington-roBA, Aston, Birmingham, England, says:— “I n«ver saw such a change in my lile ea Dr. Cassell's Tablets effected m my Utile boy Joseph when he was suffering from Infantile Paralysis. He was quite531 words
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Advertisement82 1916-05-09 2 Group. This disease is so dangerous and so rapid in its development that every mother of young children should be prepared for it. It is very risky to wait until the attack of croup appears and then send for medicine and let the child suffer until it can be obtained.82 words
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Advertisement58 1916-05-09 2 Harsh Purgatives, Salts and Castor Oil, are old fashioned remedies more drastic than safe. PINKETTE' the tiny laxatives ensure the same results, but in a perfectly natural manner. They do not upset the stomach, nor gripe, but gently assist nature. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from58 words
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Advertisement152 1916-05-09 2 CARLSBERG BEER MANUFACTURED IN DENMARK. THE BEST in the MARKET in cases of 48/1 and 96/2« SLOT BRANDY PRODUCE OF FRANCE. One, Three and Six Stars On Sale Everywhere WHITE PORT No. 1. Unequalled in Quality To be had in cases of 12 quarts and 24 pints. CARRERAS’ CRAVEN MIXTURE152 words
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Article123 1916-05-09 3 Pnwawg, Mat 9. {By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London, Demand Bank 2/4^ n 4 months' sight Bank 2/4 H 3 Credit 2/4* J tt 3 Documentary 2/4J Calcutta, Demand Bank Bs. 174$ 3 days' sight Private 176 Bombay, Demand Bank 1744 Moulmein, Demand Bank 1734 3 days’ sight123 words
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Article744 1916-05-09 3 The following is the report of the Committee for the year ended March 31 The Committee beg to submit their report on the working of the Parish Hall, and accounts for the year ending 31st March, 1916. 2. At the General Meeting held in the Parish Hall on744 words
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Article164 1916-05-09 3 The fortnightly handicap shoot took place on Saturday afternoon under difficult conditions owing to a changeable wind. Result.— H’cap. made. Mr. Justice L. P. Ebden ,76 95.88 Pte. L O. Hargrave .76 92.52 Capt. J. G. Allan -29 »2.22 L/Cpl. D. A. M, Brown .76 »2.04164 words
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Article356 1916-05-09 3 A Tamil named Veeran was this morning charged before Mr. W. C. Michell in the 1 District Coart with being drunk and disI orderly. He claimed to be tried. Inspector Frayne stated that at 5.30 p.m. yesterday he was in the Magazine Station i when he saw356 words
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Article154 1916-05-09 3 The following were the scores made by the Penang Ladies Rifle Club at Kampong Bahru yesterday Handicap Pbizb 150 Yasds. Total H’cap, > T rs Venning Thomas 33.81 Miss M. Pritchard 33.30 Mra Frayne 32 83 Mrs Shepard 32.72 Miss Pritchard 32.34 Mrs Sproule 32 27154 words
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Article77 1916-05-09 3 At the Eastern Produce Exohange rubber auction yesterday 19,561 lb. were sold out of 45,094 lb. offered, at the following prices Diamond Smoked Sheet from $127 to $139 Plain Smoked $125 $l2B Diamond Unsmoked $123 $124 Plain Unsmoked $123 $126 Bark Crepe $B2„ 92 Pressed Scrap 5677 words
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Article198 1916-05-09 3 Alor Pongsu, 15,195 lb., Brieb, 6,479 lb., Merbau, 9,308, lb., North Perak, 1,469 lb., Ayer Kuning, 6,620 lb., Temerloh Coconut, 4,789 lb. In view of current happenings in Mexico, it is interesting to learn that the value of the Carranza dollar fell to two cents in American198 words
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Advertisement518 1916-05-09 3 WANTED FOR OFFICE IN MEDAN. Experienced Shorthand Typist. Apply in person to THE ASIATIC PETROLEUM Co.. (8.8.) Ltd, 220. Wild Quay. GOVERNMENT OF KEDAH. PBBLIC «ORES DEPARTMENT, ALOR STAR. Wanted an experienced CLERK OF WORKS for building and road construction. Salary $l7O/—to $215/-p.m. by annual increments of 97.50 per mensem518 words
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Advertisement269 1916-05-09 3 House No. 225, Burmah Road, suitable for family or Mess. Rent Moderate. Apply 223 TELEPHONE No. 321. 3XTOTICB. NOTICE is hereby given that the undersigned have been appointed Attornies for Doctors Jamieson and Kirk and all monies due to the said Doctors are to be paid at the office of269 words
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Advertisement403 1916-05-09 3 The Egyptian Favourite *monf those who have sufficient knowledge of the essentials of a perfect Egyptian Cigarette it one or other of the brands known as Bouton Rouge and Felucca Egyptian Cigarettes Until you have smoked them you really have not realised the perfection to which the manufacture of Egyptian403 words
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Article, Illustration96 1916-05-09 4 rtbLuhed daily (except Sunday! aad pofclic holidays) at Tata CRITERION PRE3B. Lr®. No. 59, Beach Street Penang. Ftio*. Daily Local 934 par asauoa. Oatctatioß. M Postage Extra. Hail EduUoa (Foot Free) $17.50 CABLE IDDIIM ECHO—PENANG.* Telephone Not. Echo, 58# Printing Department 343 N A.—All buaiMM MManalMtiOM iknM96 words
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Article739 1916-05-09 4 The world desires peacB. The war has crushed the flower of manhood among the nations. Vast sums are wasted in shot aul she!’, countries are devastated, the march of civilisation and the progress of humanity are arrested. Peace must come, but it will be peace with honour. Yesterday739 words
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Article503 1916-05-09 4 The newspapers are full of heroism nowadays. SiJe by side almost daily we have two lists of gallant men who by land and sea have esteemed danger as naught, and challenged all precedents of valour by their cheerful self-sacrifice. Courage is of many types, and all of them503 words
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Article344 1916-05-09 4 A SUGGESTION. To the Editor of thb Straits Echo. Dear Sir, As au old Free School boy I was interested in jour leading article of yesterday. When the Queen’s Scholarships were abolished a promise was, I believe, made by Government that some compensatory scheme would be introduced whereby344 words
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Article529 1916-05-09 4 Soon after the fall-in of the Chinese Company of the Penang Voluateors at the Fort yesterday Lieut-Colonel the Hon. A. R Adams presented Messrs, D. A. M. Brown, H. C. Sells and H. A. R. Cheeseman with their commission. Lieut-Colonel Adame, addressing the Chinese Company, said that ho529 words
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Article999 1916-05-09 4 Chit» atd Japan. The intimation from the Foreign Offic* in Tokyo that Japan does not contemplate intervention in China is so definite that it will allay any fears which might have existed in tie minds of Chinese the world over. The Powers naturally look to Japan as the999 words
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Advertisement153 1916-05-09 4 THE ORIGINAL B i iinOß ySI CS .j THE to Bs-ware of Inferior and Cheaper laitatiens ASK FOR TIIE SUPER BRAND. tik George Town Dispensary, Limited. Penang, Taiping Ipah. TIANG JOO CO., PENANG. Just Received a New Shipment of The JOOCOCLES Guaranteed British-made Throughout From Frame to Pedal From Tyre153 words
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Article703 1916-05-09 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ATTACK ON HILL 304. Coiliiuoui lid Violet! Bombardment*. London, May 7, 4.15 p m. A Paris communique states that a German attack was made yesterday evening, after an intense artillery preparation, on our trenches south of Lihons. It was •topped by a curtain703 words
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Article785 1916-05-09 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Paris, May 8. General Petain, the defender of Verdun, has been promoted Commander-in-Chiaf of the Central Armies from 3oiasons to VerduD. General Nevelle succeeds to the command of the special army at Verdun. Tke New Commander. LondoD, May 8. General Nevelle, the new785 words
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Article344 1916-05-09 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SHOT BY CRUISERS. I Copenhagen, May 7. The destruction of L 7 was witnessed by man J people. The airship was plainly obaerveef from Horns Reef islet tff the Danish coast and was struck by shots from British cruisers. It caught fire and the344 words
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Article431 1916-05-09 5 Three young Chinese boys were this morning placid in the dock charged with theft of three torches, two of which have been recovered. Oyukay, a Japanese womaD, who keeps a shop in Chulia Street, stated that on May 1 the three accused went into her shop.431 words
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Article465 1916-05-09 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. POLICY OF JAPAN. Tokyo, May 8. r The Foreign Office flatly denies enemy reports as to Japanese intervention in China. 1 On the contrary the Premier and the Cabinet unanimously declare that Japan’s fixed policy is not to interfere in the crisis in Chins,465 words
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Article220 1916-05-09 5 To-day’» Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $97, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $97.75, business done (125 tons sold) and in London at £2OO 10s. spot and £199 ss. three months’ sight. Mr. S. F. Brereton Martin, of Messrs. Logan and Ross, left for Taip220 words
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Article491 1916-05-09 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. DEATH SENTENCES COMMUTED. Dublin, May 7. The Illustrated Sunday Herald announ- ced iu Dublin last night that the Countess Markieviez was sentenced to death, but this 1 had been commuted to servitude for life. 1 The death sentence on George Plunkett, son of491 words
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Article26 1916-05-09 5 (From 014/ Own Correspondent,*) London, May 8. The prices at the London Rubber Market are bb follows: Pale Crepe 2/9£ Diamond Smoke 2/8^26 words
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Article74 1916-05-09 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages:— Page. 2 —General de Castelnau. Finances of China. 3-—Parish Hall. Drunk and Disorderly. P. V. B. C. Eastern Produce Exchange. P. L. R. C. April Rubber Crops. 6. —Expecting us to Attack The N. Y. K.’ S. Record. Macaulay’s74 words
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Article536 1916-05-09 5 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Post of Friday, and Saturday, May 5 and 6: Naval Battle Anticipated. The Carriers della Sera reports that a 5 great German offensive is expected at as early date, as well as a naval battle in536 words
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Article196 1916-05-09 5 May 5 By Balance 12,217.36 8 The Employees of the United Engineers, Ltd., monthly sub* scription 40.00 H. de Z. Lancaster 200.00 8 By Balance 2.457.36 Amount previously acknowledged 23,913.74 Total $26,371.10 In our report of the Kuala Sidim Rubber Co. yesterday the capitalisation per acre, after196 words
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1267 1916-05-09 6 We were talking about the tactics and strategy of the war. The Breae-hat, pprek> ing acnihedra, ridiculed and d«onn(»d all opinion which waa not professional. We were all impressed. Then the oldest gentleman in company broke in upon a conversation —conversation l it was1,267 words
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Article289 1916-05-09 6 Tuesday, Mat 9, Town Band, Golf Club, 6 p.m. Penang Volunteersßattalion Drill, Race C0ur5e,.6.15 pjn. Recruit Drill, Chinese Company, Fort Co-nwallis. Strains Cinema, Penang Road, 9.15 p.m. The Electric Polyscope Co., Argyll Road, 9.15 p m. Municipal Commission, 4rp.m. Wudwbsdat, May 10. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 p.m.289 words
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Article81 1916-05-09 6 To-dat. Albiana, for Hoogkong, 10.30 a.m. Colombo Mam, for Rangoon and Calcutta, 10.30 p.m. De Koch, for Deli and Langaa, noon. Jin Ho, for As&han, noon. Cornelia, for Port Swettenham, Port Dickaon and Malacca, 1.30 p.m. Keelung, for London, 1.30 p.m. Trang, for Trang, 2.80 p.m. Hebe, for81 words
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1070 1916-05-09 6 H. A. Huua - By H. A. Huua. The New Zealander stood where London Bridge once was, and surveyed the ruins of the mighty metropolis. To be strictly accurate, he was a Hew; Australian, but at this distance of time the detail is immaterial. He had landed his1,070 words
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Article300 1916-05-09 6 Colonel Repington, the military correspondent of the Twnss, by the courtesy of the French Government and of General Joffre, has been privileged to make a tour of the French front. Remarking that the battle round Verdun is not yet over, the colonel says If we regard300 words
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Article521 1916-05-09 6 It interesting to note that during the SO years the N.Y K has been engaged in business, its vessels had made (at September i 30th, 1915) 53,226 voyages, totalling 66,931,602 miles, with a loss of 27 vessels wrecked and 376 lives lost (254 passengers and 122 crew.)521 words
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Article1186 1916-05-09 6 To those who bare loved Pans ini the peace days of a-bygone age she now come» IKS nearer (be heart. Before August 1914 Pari* wm like *ome lovely woman, glittering with jewel*, firing the imagination, and fanning the sense* now she i* the embodiment of a1,186 words
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Article732 1916-05-09 6 Financially the M movies sre a treaendously established fact; but the amouit of money in the kinematograph business is distressingly greater than the amount of taste and intelligence. Still, the balance 11 being adjusted, aud every fresh example of the kinematograph successfully avoiding false sentiment732 words
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Advertisement58 1916-05-09 6 A machine weakened in oce part toon breaks down altogether. That it the case with sufferers from indigestion, a most disheartening complaint. If you are troubled, turn immediately to WOODS' ORUT PEPPERMINT CURE. A course of this mediQiue will place the body machine in perfect running order. Sold at Dispensaries58 words
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Advertisement9 1916-05-09 6 F#r Chromic Chart Ganplaimla, W««da’ Chmt Pffperjtml Qjuill, $d9 words
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Advertisement50 1916-05-09 6 Always Itcst&mt&J It. In almost every community there is some one whose life has been saved by Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Such persons seldom miss an opportunity to recommend it. and these recommendations and its neyer failing qualities account for its great popularity. For sale by all Dispe&iaritf50 words
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Advertisement61 1916-05-09 6 For a Lome Back. When you hare pains or lameness in the back bathe the parts with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm twice a„day, massaging with the palm of the hand for five minutes at each application. Then dampen a piece of flannel •lightly with this liniment and bind it on ever61 words
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Article1366 1916-05-09 7 When a man’s fancy tuma to firing he enters hia name at the Admiralty or the W ar Office, as the case may be. If he is not good at waiting, he will cast about for means himself to open the book. He gets leare and fetches1,366 words
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Article434 1916-05-09 7 A Note issued by the Chamber of Commerce states: The figures given on page a 46 of the PenaDg Chamber of Commerce Report 1915 relate to the Imports and Exports to and from Penang and not the whole of the Straits Settlements. One of the largest river front434 words
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Advertisement411 1916-05-09 7 E. O. Hotel. SPECIAL TIFFIN fVr.tY WEDNESDAY S’ SATUTOAV NOTICE. We beg to give notice that for the present the products of the Bernese Alps Milk Company will be imported by us under the BEAR” Brand instead of under Sledge Brand as heretofore. THE MILK REMAINS UNCHANGED; the trade mark411 words
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Advertisement45 1916-05-09 7 Now h the Time. For rheumatism you will find nothing better than Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. Now is the time to get rid of it. Try this liniment and see how quickly it will relieve the pain and soreness. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.45 words
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Advertisement297 1916-05-09 7 J. W. T. CONNOLLY, Ltd., LONDON, ENGLAND. Tyresmiths, Patentees, Manufacturers of SOLID RUBBER TYRES AND WHEELS FOR JINRICKSHAWS. CARRIAGES. MOTOR LORRIES. Ac. CONNOLLY BEST AND LASTS LONGEST! MARK 444. TYR is THE TYRE WITH A FIRST-CLASS REPUTATION! To be obtained from all first-class Dealers WHOLESALE ONLY FROM QUAH BENG KEE297 words
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Advertisement1736 1916-05-09 8 P,f i O.—B# I. AND apcar line (Incorporated in England.) Mail and IServicea. N i. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. \maw%rA liar Eurone.) Outward (for China and Japan,) (■Proceeds direct to Marseilles London *from London direct JCargo only (to Hongkong. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China1,736 words
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