Straits Echo, 18 September 1916
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Title Section36 1916-09-18 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL* I 4 $24 Per Annua PENANG, MONDAY, 18th SEPTEMBER, 1916. Siajle Cw, 10 untu No. 218.36 words
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Advertisement1121 1916-09-18 1 pMi&iAlir B SJJZED NATURE motor car for One second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can hive a trial run and full BAN K S JUST UNPACKED Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER) £1,200,000 £1.800,000 Paid up1,121 words
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Advertisement18 1916-09-18 1 MM Sis "lIUlBil m s a? <o*i “I v. 1 mu/i it’ pr* 5 M Vn !J 7A18 words
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Advertisement23 1916-09-18 2 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS ft THE LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.23 words
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Article1104 1916-09-18 3 In South America there grows a plant, theses of which yield a remarkable alka oid known as cocaine. This coca plant has nothing to do with cocoa nor with the c coanut and their valuable products. The local reputa'im of the plant is that of a pleading1,104 words
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Advertisement570 1916-09-18 3 Methylated Spirits. (QUALITY GUARANTEED). Retail Price: 35 cents per quart bottle. $7 per tin of 4 gallons. OBTAINABLE AT CHEAHKEE ee&co 56, CHIXA STREET, PENANG. TRANSLATION. THE UNDERSIGNED undertakes to translate) any document from English into Chinese and vice versa. Also Chinese accounts into English. Fees according to the following570 words
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Advertisement38 1916-09-18 3 MARTIN'S HQfcBWS .-l nrtipsd rl MMM I _jdK*s kr+y box c t a t tuclv ‘io%e i>«inKt*rCI C v >-vi Store*. or DOS? II BHGLA*® Tkous*n.u cl the Sts* twy U hence then irul Store*, or post rer38 words
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Advertisement956 1916-09-18 3 Debility When you feel limp and washed out, weary and fatigued with no inclination for exertion—your body is in a run-down condition—you are debilitated. You need something to put fresh "go" into you —you need a fortnight’s Iron ‘Jelloids’ treatment English price 1/1J Unequalled as a tonic restorative, Iron ‘Jelloids’956 words
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Article501 1916-09-18 4 Wo have on many previous occasions dealt in this column with the question of the necessity for measure* being devised to prvent, or, at any rate, to minimise, the appalling lose of life and destruction of property caused by the periodical floods in the Cautou delta.501 words
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Article444 1916-09-18 4 AN ITALIAN’S IMPRESSIONS OF THE BRITISH SOLDIER. Meteors At The Charge Soma of the characteristics of B itish soldiers hive been humourously poitrayed by on a of the Italian war correspondents who bava been in the British front. He writes thus The English are ever reserved, with tha444 words
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Article359 1916-09-18 4 The Redemption of a Promise. A c< rrespoedent, signing himself Bearer,” has addressed the fo’lowing letter to the Si a ghai press Dr, Sun Yit San will soon be leaving for the Capital to advise the G eat President on, it is said, important State affiirs. Before359 words
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Article459 1916-09-18 4 We are m total agreement with the suegestion o f a writer in this journal (M. T. if. J.) i that a testing station is required for aj l rubber to pass through before being sold at auctl °ns, m order that a guarantee of quality may459 words
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Advertisement1099 1916-09-18 4 WHITEAWAY, LAIDLAW CO., LTD., P E NAN C AND TAIPINC. (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.) MOSQUITO NETS. We are noted for the quality of our Mosquito Nets and Netting, and know that our prices cannot be equalled on equal quality anywhere. All Nets are made up with full corners, have wide doors,1,099 words
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Advertisement26 1916-09-18 4 Remember the Hum rhom aSi"’* ol c Solera .ad Di.r. for djeentorV m<Kiic,M Dains in fhn aj®enterj, colic, cramps or Dialers, bj a 1 Dispeoples and26 words
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Article257 1916-09-18 5 Thin peiDas» particularly those from ten to tbitty pounds under weight, will be interested tc learn of a marvellous discovery which puts on fl tsh at the rate of a pound t day in many257 words
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Article714 1916-09-18 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ®***rkikU Spccek. Tfco,.,. ex Premier Signor Maura Great fa ev0Qtual *‘h*nce with Bnt ftIn and France on condition that Bpam receives entire satisfaction at Tangier and b that nte /h Qafc p DaI and at Gibraltar Ji“ d hat th Entente completely714 words
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Article667 1916-09-18 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Duteh Naval Credit. Hague, September 15. A Bill is being submitted to the Srcond Chamber for an extraordinary naval credit of three-ani-a-half million florina for the second half of 1916. Rumoured Mobilisation. Amsterdam, S°ptember 15. It is rumoured that mobilisation will begin667 words
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Article27 1916-09-18 5 (From Our Own VorrerpoudenW) London, September 15. The following were the prices in the London Rubber Market to-day Pale Crape 2>4s Diamond Smoked 2/427 words
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Article491 1916-09-18 5 Thi Rui vs Lawa.k» Cxtil Sibviob. Owing to want oi tima.the return oricket match between the above teams, which was played on the Esplanade on Saturday afternoon, ended on a draw, again in favour of the Rest, who made a big score aginst 42 of the Liw and Civil491 words
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Article419 1916-09-18 5 Several Chinese weddings took place yesterday and many processions were observed in the streets, some of them very imposing by reason of the many motor cars that took part. The many marriages were co doubt due to the fact that yeiterday was the “most auspicious” day. The419 words
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Advertisement386 1916-09-18 5 <5VA.3NTTE!3D. w ANTED immediately a Chinese Cashier for Collection of Rents etc Must have knowledge of Chinese characters. One speaking English, preferred. Guarantee 12,000 required, Apply 461 JOHN MITCHELL, Receiver, Seh Yeoh Kongti. NOTICE. SI Owing to the death of Mr. James Stuart Cunningham, the office of Messrs. Cunningham, Clark386 words
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Advertisement508 1916-09-18 5 AMULET SMOKING MIXTURE QUITE NEW PACKED IN TINS O F l/4 and I/S lbs. FOR SALE B Y ALL PRINCIPAL DEALERS. TO-NIGHT I TO-NIGHT 11 The Electric Polyscope Co., Lyceum Theatre, Argyll Road. Present Pathe’s Latest and Most Wonderful Serial NEAL OF THE NAVY. It is the serial supreme, the508 words
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Article, Illustration98 1916-09-18 6 Fafctiahtd daily (except Sundays and publis kobdays) AT TH CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No 59, Beach Street, Penang. Fnxon. Daily Local m, $24 per annum. Omtatation... Postage Extra. Kftil Edition (Post Free) $17.50 OABLU ADDS less ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 K.B.— AU buaiaaaa communication»98 words
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Article16 1916-09-18 6 Smith. —On September 15th, to the Rav. John H. and Mrs. Smith, Malacca, a daughter.16 words
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Article1063 1916-09-18 6 Putting our trust, not in reeking tube cr iron shard, but in the eternal justice of our cause, we have steadfastly endured the setbacks, the dsfoats, the disappointments and the humiliations of th 9 past two years and have patiently waited for the uay which is now dawning1,063 words
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Article256 1916-09-18 6 la Aid of the Red Cross Fund. [To The Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sik, I would lika to take this opportunity of pointing out to th 9 people of the Northern Settlement, that as regards subscriptions in aid of the above no subscription will be considrr.d too256 words
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Article59 1916-09-18 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $B2, buvfr-i no sellers, and in Singapore (refined) at $82.85, business done (190 tons sold). Messrs. Bonstead A Co. inform us that the following were thequotations for Kubb r cn Spot in London on the 16 h inrt.:59 words
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Article819 1916-09-18 6 Mrs. Acton returned to Penang from Shanghai by the P. <fc O mail yesterday. The Adviser to Kedah and Mrs. G. A Hall have been spending the week-end in Penang. Mr. W. T. Chapman is appointed a Deputy Public Prosecutor, F M.S., with effect from Friday. Mr.819 words
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Article975 1916-09-18 6 la the Balkaas We Bhould be glad to know a little more of what is going on in the Dobrudja, V on Mackenaen, perhaps the ablest of the enemy leaders, is in command there and he seems to be giving the Rumanians and Russians a busy time. It975 words
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Advertisement197 1916-09-18 6 MISCELLANY A BOOK POSTAGE EXTRA The Federal Rubber Stamp Co., Penang, Kuala Lumpur and Ipoh >p<I*>OOCOO& o<rax>«KM>eooo<^ m ft** la y\i SO ARRIVED CRIPPS BOOTH Luxurious 2-3 Scater LIGHT C A combination of mechanical perfection with luxurious equipment which distinguishes the Scripps-Booth in the light car class. Its exquisite refinement197 words
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Article1865 1916-09-18 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. IDE PUSH AT LAST. great gains. severe fighting. London, September 16, 1 a m. General Haig, in a oommucique, state* tbst the sivere fighting to-day resulted in )b9 C jpture of practically all the high ,jud between Comblea and the Poz i'-'jc—-gapiutna road and1,865 words
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Article530 1916-09-18 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GAINS MAINTAINED. Further Progress. London, September 15, 4 25 p.m, A Paris communique states: We stormed the German trenches south of Rancourt and pushed forward parties to the edge of that village. The German attacks east of Clery were bloodily repulsed, especially near the530 words
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Article79 1916-09-18 7 Tbe following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —The Cocaine HabiL 4. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen. Ruhb T j sting Station. The Kwangtung Flood Problem. Tommy’s Talents. 5 Telegrams. Cricket. Yesterday s Chinese Weddings. j g,—War News and Gossip. The Federated Malay States. Perak ard Penang.79 words
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Article1159 1916-09-18 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ANGLO-FRfcNCH SUCCESS. Bulgaria* Treaehe* Carried. Londor, Sept. 15. A French cfficial announcement regarding the operatims in Salonika states tfcat on the left bank of the Vardar the British violently engaged the Bulgarians who were assisted by German infantry. The fight terminated in favour of1,159 words
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Article995 1916-09-18 8 Looking to the inter-trade relations of Perak and Penang during the past decade, to go no further back in history, it is but natural that we should follow the doings of the Penang Chamber of Commerce with a good deal more than superficial interest, holding, as we995 words
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Article1051 1916-09-18 8 If there ia anything that we owe to the war besides devastation aod sorrow, it ia the proud vindication of our racial ideals, of our Empire, and the way in whioh the bond of i affection that exists between the Mother Country and her far-flung offspring1,051 words
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Article728 1916-09-18 8 Per P. and O. steamer Medina. From 3 London Sept. 1.—To Singapore Mr. J. S. 3 New&U, Miss E. M. Craward, Mr. G. D. r Mackay, Mr. Bergan, Mr. Hall, Mr. Archif bald, Mr. Rees, Miss. Stevens, Mrs. Carott, r Mr. and Mrs. Andereon. To Penang728 words
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Article106 1916-09-18 8 Tfce record of the Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. for tha half month ended 10th September is as follows No. 1 No. 2 Dredge. Dredge. Hours run $99 8011 Cubic Yards treated 48,000 54,000 Total Piculs ***** Realised on sale $32,282.68 The output of the Tongkah Harbour Tin106 words
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Article69 1916-09-18 8 Monday, September 18. Town Band, Esplanade. 6 p.m, Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill, Esplanade, 5.80 p.m. R»rnit Drill, Chinese Company, Port Cornwallis, 530 p.m. Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m. Penang Assises Open. Tuesday, September 19. Penang Volunteers—Battalion Drill Race Course 5.15 p.m. Recruit Drill Chinese Company, Fort69 words
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Article2344 1916-09-18 8 Thr Sra Affair. (Ihm Our Own Correspondent. London, August 24. The German policy of naval attrition, to whioh tha Huns committed themselves when they inaugurated their submarine oampaign is not working out well for them They made an incursion into the North Sea the other day,2,344 words
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Article720 1916-09-18 8 5 rw Te t “other carriage acoident occurs Salurda, at Suogei Pioeng, resSS"l n Kliog being killed It appear, tbit carriage was going towards when suddenly, j„,t before ~S at Sungei Penaog bridge a K\ attempted to oroe. the road. He*™ right in front of the pony720 words
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Advertisement89 1916-09-18 8 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This remedy has no superior as a cure for colds, croup and whooping cough. It has been a favorite with the mothers of youog children for almost forty years. Chamberlain s Cough Remedy can always I be upon and is pleasant to take. It not only cures89 words
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Advertisement10 1916-09-18 8 For Chronic Cheat Complaint*, Wooda’ Greit Pepp3rmint Care 1*. 6d.10 words
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Article1054 1916-09-18 9 SiNOAroRB on Psnano’b Attitudk. The half-yearly meeting of the Penang Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday discussed the question of the proposed war tax, and inasmuch as cur own Chamber will presumably deal with the same matter at its meeting on Monday next we take this opportunity of1,054 words
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Advertisement343 1916-09-18 9 Our Policy l 1° supply goods of undoubted smartness a/ the lowest possible margin of profit. huge stock of lion Bcdstc&ds onw on view in our New Show Room. MISSIVE IRON BEDSTEADS as sketch brass rings aud Spindle3 f Size Price 4J by 6J' pillars $32-50 5 by 6J' 35-50343 words
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Advertisement207 1916-09-18 9 «I If t •>. <-*v -v. -J t > 1 v i r _>r' < sK c r WANTED SILVER BULLETS. IS YOUR NECESSARY EXPENDITURE ASSISTING THE OLD COUNTY? BEHEHBEB THAT 90,1 of our materials comes direct from British sources. Over 90 cents out of each Dollar you pay for207 words
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Article1241 1916-09-18 10 It was, I think, the Esperantist who firsj 1 turned my attention to the great truth tha the real cause of the war is our tragic los* 1 of opportunity. Was it conceivable, he c asked, that the Powers of Europe would be arrayed for mutual slaughter1,241 words
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Article754 1916-09-18 10 At yesterday’s meeting of the Municipality the question of naming certain streets in the newly reclaimed block south of Kemmendine Road between Rosebank and Forest Roads, came up. The President suggested that the names of past Municipal officials j should be introduced while Mr. Ah Tain suggested that754 words
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Advertisement10 1916-09-18 10 For Chronic Chest Complaint?, Wood*’ Oreit Peppermiat Cure le, 6d.10 words
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Advertisement162 1916-09-18 10 Huttenkch Bros. COMPANY. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS CONTRACTORS. SOLE AGENTS FOR All kinds of ELECTRICAL MACHINERY. Free Estimates Given for all Kinds of Electrical Work. Mining Plants and Private Lighting Installations a Speciality. AGENTS FOR: TIE STEMS TELEPHOIE GO., LTD. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be Started162 words
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Article1284 1916-09-18 11 GERMANS PLANS. OsoijrißijTa fob Victobt. CoaUtitiMi of Mu<f*et«r«n »>4 Mirckutt, In view of the Allies' Economic Conferenoe in Paris, it is intereating to indicate the preparations which German/ii making to meet the trade war which she is well aware will be made against her after the military1,284 words
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Article659 1916-09-18 11 PsEMIIB TO Be DICTATOB The Fu-Yuan Crisis, or the attempt to deprive the President of his powers under the Provisional Constitution and centre the same in the hands of the Premier, continues to monopolise attention in political circles. In a separate article we translate various accounts of659 words
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Advertisement62 1916-09-18 11 GOODRICH li r m V .tS r*? a YsZ is 1 Vi v U -C? “:‘v^ 1 I oin pi LARGE REDUCTION IN PRICES. SEE 1916 PRICE LIST. SOLE AGENTS: ADAMSON, GILFILLAN Co., LTD (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND) PENANG, SINGAPORE MALACCA. fit’s n av-s 1 2 lb. tins. Obtainable from all62 words
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Advertisement680 1916-09-18 11 Never too late to cure Neuralgia If you are suffering now from the grip* ping, twitching pains of neuralgia—if you suffered yesterday and expect to suffer to-morrow—yes if you’re suffered all your life from the agonies of neuralgia, rheumatism, sciatica, backache, toothache, earache, strains, strains, or swellings, now is the680 words
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Advertisement1737 1916-09-18 12 P. O—B. I. AND APCAK LINE (Incorporated in England.) Mail and Faaienger Service! PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Homeward (for Europe.) Outward (for China and Japan) tProceeds direct to Marseilles <k London, •from London direct, INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Homeward for Europe. Outward (for China and Japan.) (Service temporarily suspeaded.)1,737 words
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