Straits Echo, 27 June 1916

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  • 35 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVEN’IS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR BAST GENERALI VOL. 14. $24 Per Annuo PENANG, TUESDAY, 27th JUNE, 1916. Sialic Cfjy, 10 cent*. No. 148
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    • 1104 1 ILft^AlD v:. 1&D NATURE Two second-hand two-seater MOTOR CARS for Sale. MORRIS OXFORD AND SWIFT. In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7 A Penang Road. Tel. Address: Hokimteik, Penang. ’PhoDe No. 694. Mortor
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  • 158 2 There are men and women 10 every locality who are being racked to death with Rheumatism. Many of them have tried electricity, liniments, Turkish and mineral baths, mastage, etc., while others have been doctored until they have lost all hope and patience. Little's Oriental Balm has,
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  • 973 2 In his remarks at the meeting of the Linggi shareholders, the chairm>n, Sir Wm. Treacher, remarked We Britons now often reproach ourselves —rather late in the day, perhaps—with having allowed key industries to be monopolised by the nation which has forced us into war. As rubber growers,
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    • 393 2 NOTICK. LABOUR CODE, 1912. F.M.S. J "Indian Immigration Fond Ordinance, 1911.* J Employers of Indian labour are hereby reminded that assessment j returns for the preceding quarter must be sent to the Office of the Deputy Controller of Labour, Penang, during the months of j April, July, Octobor and Jauuary.
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    • 316 2 In the matter of the Alien Enemies (winding up) Ordinance 1914 AND In the matter of BEHN MEYER 6 COMPANY LIMITED, an Enemy Company within the meaning of the said Ordinance. NOTICE OF SALE OF FREEHOLD LAND AND PREMISES kDown as Spring Grove.” SITUATE AT MacAliater Road, Penang TO BE
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    • 54 2 To Correct Constipation and Biliousness, clear the complexion of blemishes and «weeten the breath, use the dainty laxative PINKETTES They gently assist nature and will help to keep you well. Tiny but thorough, do not gripe. Of Chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post free from the Dr, Williams’ Medicine
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    • 101 2 LIQUEUR WHISKY (TH& ORIGINAL BRAND) AS SUPPLIED TO THE House of Lords AND House of Commons. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, CILFILLAN Co., LTD., (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANC, SINGAPORE MALACCA. COMING! 7 COMIMGTT COMINGTTT WOLF MOTOR CYCLES MODEL 1916 SINGLE CYLINDER. Free engine clutch; three speeds; Kick-Starter. Model “C” 2t H.P. Fitted
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  • 138 3 P*wa.nq, Jnn 27. r C ee y °f th Chartered Bank.) Loudon, Demand Bank 2/41 4 months’ sight Bank 2/4 11/16 jj Credit 2/4 27/32 n x. Documentary 2/4 7/8 Calcutta, Demand Bank -r 8 1741 u 3 days’ sight Private 176* Bombay, Demand Bank 1741 Moulmein, Demand Bank
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  • 463 3 The s.s. Lai Sang is due here on the 28th instant from Hongkong Mr. George second Officer of the lAetyria which arrived in Colombo recently from Calcutta, was suddenly taken ill. He was immediately attended to on board and later medical assistance was 6ent from the shore. However,
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  • 316 3 To the Ebitor or the 6 \traits Echo. Sir, Will you please allow me a space in your valuable paper for these few lines. The India Tbeatricai Co. under the patronage of the India Ceylon Association gave a benefit night to the above Fund on the 18th
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  • 82 3 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Rubber auction yesterday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Sheet from >lO6 118 Plain tt 109 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet 101 Plain Unsmoked Sheet 101 105 Pale Crepe 117 Scrap Crepe 85 Brown Crepe 99 Lump Scrap 68 72 Bark Crepe 61
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  • 992 3 i Whenever a political crisis arises in China. European observers are prone to judge it by their own standard of civilisa- > tion, with'the result that they naturally arrive at very erroneous conclusions Whereas to understand China’s problem I rightly, it must be regarded from the
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    • 462 3 An experienced clerk with knowledge of printing preferred, galery according to qualifications. Apply to BOX 5, o/o Strait» Echo. f.m.s government 6% WAR LOAN. SUBSCRIBERS to the above Loan are reminded that tho Ist instalment of 25/L payable on the Bonds falls due on 3rd July. Payment can be made
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    • 365 3 ktotice. KEDAH RUBBER CO., LTD. (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements "AXOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thal in XI order to meet the requirements of the Registrar of Companies, 8.8. under the Companies Ordinance 1915, deeds of transfer of Shares iu this Company must include the full natne, full address and occupation
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    • 381 3 Sweet C/iestnuit Tobacco Because of its delicate aroma and sweetnessof flavour Sweet Chestnut Tobacco assures that pleasing contentment. THE CRITERION OF QUALITY. I Vi J 4 Wa i j fN- 1 No® SgL s*f. N 5 To-night! To-night I! The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum I heatre, Argyll Road. Present the
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  • 97 4 Kkßsbtd daily (except Sunday* juid public holiday*) at ran OBTTEBION PREBS. Lt». No. 59, .beach Street Penang, mice. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outatation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Poet Free) $17.50 cable address: ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Not. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 tf.B. —All business communicstions should b*
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  • 1309 4 Wisely, the French authorities, in a statement which Reuter cabled us yesterday, discount the possible fall of Verdun. The importance of this fortress as a link in the chain of the French defence has no doubt been considerably reduced during the past few months by the construction of
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  • 933 4 The Kaiser has conferred hereditary nobility on the former Secretary of State for the Interior, Dr. Delbrueck. Advice has been received of the marriage at home of Mr, H, M. Hill of Messrs, Boustead Co., Penang. Mr. and Mrs Hill expect to sail for the Eist in
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  • 921 4 A Deservtag Class It is satisf actory to find that the Eckt and the Straitt Timet are in agreemeut not only as regards the principle of an income-tax but with reference to important details as well. Our contemporary, we note makes two suggestions identical with put forward by
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    • 111 4 CAPTURING TRADE ENEMY BisSES S T^OW OKT SAL^ THE BRITISH SUBSTITUTE FOR GERMAN ODOL. Price 35 cents per bottle, THE GEORGE TOWN DISPENSARY, LTD., Penang, Taiping and Ipoh. ANDREW USHER Co.-s SPECIAL RESERVE E w Sandilaads, Buttery Co., Soli Agents for PENANG PERAK. W If T W WOOD PRESERVATIVE AND
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  • 216 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. T«rrifie Attack oa Verdua, Paris, June 26. Yesterday’s lull in infantry attacks at Verdun is regarded as the calm before a •till more furious onslaught. The artillery yesterday increased hourly in violence and reached its climax at live in the afternoon »t Froideterre and
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  • 273 5 Accepted by tbe Wnr Office, The following correspondence has been forwarded to us for publication: 122, Leadenhall Street. London E. C-, Ist June, 1916, Dear Captain Macintyre,— You will be glad to learn that the Army Council of the War Office have been graciously pleased to accept
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  • 127 5 Much interest is being centred in the training of the local race horses in preparation for the forthcoming Summer meeting. They all appear to be in fine fettle and with s Rood support from the neighbouring settlements this meeting should prove a success. The following are under the
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  • 114 5 Monthly Open Priz*. Del. Firing. in J® o O o 3 a) Q O Q (X i—i O Mr» Liston ..s 31 31 30 92 Mrs V Thomas 28 31 26 85 Mrs Duieze 29 25 26 80 Miiig M. Pritchard 28 28 24 t>0 MrsCdntrell
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  • 652 5 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. SHORTAGE OF MEAT, temporary Proh.b.lioa Probable. t rpi J Amsterdam, June 26. J. The F <>od Dictator, Herr Batocki, in an j interview, hinted th»t a temporary prohi- J‘ 0n ot tb6 consumption of meat might be necessary September, but this would be
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  • 109 5 Juno By Balance $1,049.46 Mrs Khaw Sim Bee 250.00 L L Brown 50.00 Khaw Joo Tok 50.00 C G May 25.00 Cleaver 100.00 Armstrong 50.00 Michell 25.001 Lim Swee Cheng 25.00 Mas Abdul Aziz 25.00 Yeoh Chin Kee 25.00 Wmfield 20.00 TA Martin
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  • 817 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Avatriaas Retreat. Rome, Jane 26. It is officially announced that the Austrians have begun the retreat from the Trentino. I he Italians have recaptured several positions, and continue to advance vigorousJ ly at the heels of the enemy. Rome, June 26. A communique states
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  • 926 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Aaother Stroag Note. Washington, June 26. President Wilson has 6ent a very strong. 1 Note to Mexico demanding the immediate release of the troopers captured at Carrizal. [The Mexican situation is not improving. The American people realise that the situ ation is grave, and that
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  • 1673 5 CHINESE SENTENCED. Khoo On Liu was this morning charged in the District Court, before Mr. W. C. Michel), with cheating by falsely pretending to one Saw Cheow Piak that the tin oie conveyed in the bullock cart was his and thereby deceived Saw Cheow Piak and fraudulently
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  • 63 5 To-day’s Quotatioas. Tiu (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $B3, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $B4, business done (75 tons sold) and in London at AJI73 ss. spot and £173 15s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform ns that the following is the quotation for
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  • 347 5 (From Our Oivn Correspondent,) London, Jane 27. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/4$ Diamond Smoke 2/4 The Perlis force was re*armed last year with the Lee-Eafield magazine carbine, an arm which appears suitable to the Malay, though it is
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  • 4954 6 Tmj Yui'a Won. The annual report of the Adviser to the Kedah Government for the year 1333 A« H. I (19th November 1914 to Bth November, 1918) and the annual report of the Adviaer to the Perlis Government contain some interesting detaila of the progress made. KK
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  • 924 6 We are told that the world is to be fashioned afresh after the war. We are all to join together in creating a new heaven upon earth. There is one mighty factor which these agreeable speculations always fail to take into account They forget the East. There are
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  • 1208 7 4 Sir Edward Brockman concludes his report for 1915 with a general summary in which he states that the year was prosperous and quiet one. There is plenty of evidence, notably the railway returns—an infallible barometer—in the extracts from the report to support the statement.
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    • 281 7 The Eastern Produce Exchange 27, Beach Street, .t the corner of Beach Street aad Caurch Street Chao,. capital $120,000. Auctioneers and Brokers The Fcrty-third Auction Sale WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 29th June, |9| 6 or Purchases negotiated by Private Treaty or hv P„ki a Sellers and Purchasers TO
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    • 432 7 plain Crutbs on the subject of Health are the only acceptable pronouncements. Exaggerated statements end by convincing no one —rather do they create suspicion, and give rise to doubt. Bi’l you may safely listen to universal opinion. The public have for long known the value of Bcecham’s fills in cases
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    • 240 7 The Penang Rubber Auction Rooms, SALES TWICE WEEKLY TUESDAYS, 11 30 am. at 7, UNION STREET. THURSDAYS, at 6, BEACH STREET. Adri-rce' imde apainst Rubber deponifpd. PRIVATE SALES DAILY. FORWARD SALES ARRANGED. All rubber while ia our piYinis>'s is insured «gains!. hr ALLEN DENNYS A Co. f Proprietor». c o
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    • 1586 8 P. O.—B. I. AND AFCAR LINE (Inoobpobatbd ik England.) MailLiand ;Servioei PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Hoacwird (for Ewoh*) Ootvard (for China aad Japan I X Prooeeda direct to Marseilles A London "from London direct. INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China and Japan.) s.s. Somali Aug.
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