Straits Echo, 26 October 1916
1916-10-26
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Title Section34 1916-10-26 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALA' STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 14. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, THURSDAY, i>6th OCTOBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents No. ‘>34 words
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Advertisement1191 1916-10-26 1 A. 'M T R for sale One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUPMOBILE CAES good running condition. ■i BANKS. >- FOR SALE Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. in One second-hand two-seater morris oxford (INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND BY ROYAL CHARTER.) 1,200,000 £1.800,000 In good running order\ complete1,191 words
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Advertisement22 1916-10-26 2 DRINK RECOGN m BY CONNOISSEURS the EADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.22 words
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Article1239 1916-10-26 3 The Round Table' for September contame, in addition to ita usual articles on political and social topics, a vtry individual discussion of the development of nationality and of literature in France. Tbe work of a distinguished French historian,” this article has been translated for publication in The1,239 words
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Article585 1916-10-26 3 la reply to the interpellation addressed tithe Government by tho recently members of the National Assembly, who desire to know whether the Government is able to iff ct the total suppression of Opium evil within tho period stipulated in the Opium Treaty, tbe Ministry of Interior has585 words
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Advertisement180 1916-10-26 3 SOME MAKES OF PENS ftM prettr.but the c bard Wl .rk. Some peus write under favour able conditions, but fail when driven The Swan Btanda over/ test. Unqualified satisfaction is guaranteed. Dues not leak pr lb; up. USE 'SWAN” INK. Catalog Free. eh t-N— 1 BE SURE YOU GET THE180 words
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Advertisement562 1916-10-26 3 Necessity is'Jhs Mother of Invention. TRADE COAGULATEX MARK M A Boon and a Blessing to Planters.} “COAGULATEX” a recently discovered process for coagulating rubber has already pot a firm hold of the market—this speaks for itself. Those using Coagulatex once will use no other coagulant—Planters’ testimonials as to its superior562 words
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Article2542 1916-10-26 4 C b\xnm Char Chen Correspondent Our Air Difencr. London, September 29 It may be said that the defensive strategy which brought down from the air two Zeppelins, also brought down a great deal of criticism. Until quite recently it was painfully apparent that our defences against2,542 words
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Advertisement473 1916-10-26 4 NEW SHIPMENT OF TENNIS RACKETS SAILS. Slazeagers Doherty Frcssers “Ccrona” H »4 :r Mi r > N m 2 a 73 Mi O O X 73 H *< 1 bo championship of the world has been won with a Doherty for 11 years Used by all the loading players. Central473 words
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Advertisement332 1916-10-26 4 NOTICE OF SALE. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE The undersigned are instructed to put up for sale by PUBLIC AUCTION, TO THE HIGHEST BIDDERS On Tuesday, the 31st day of October, 1916, AT 11 AM. In the Archway of Logan'» Building», Beach Street, Penang. The undermentioned property of LIM KIM332 words
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Article1155 1916-10-26 5 “Own Simple Duty.” Notice has been given to bring before the Singapore Chamber of Commerce a rest-1 u- j tion to the effect that the Government of this Colony should impose additional taxalion for the purpose of assisting the Empire jto bear the heavy burden1,155 words
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Article721 1916-10-26 5 QUESTION OF POSTPONEMENT. Lawyer's Clebk Discharged. Mohamad Ibrahim, lawyer's clerk, who l was charged with abetting in the commis- sion of the offence of cheating in respect of two title deeds belonging to one Che Bee binti Mustan on June 17,1915, appeared i Mr. J. C k721 words
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Article72 1916-10-26 5 Saturday, 28th October 1916. EBPLANADE, 3 PM. 1 March Marching Thro Georgia Miller 2 Ove-taie The Bohemian Girl Balfe 3 Two St 'p I’m Afraid to come Home in the Dark Altyce 4 Selection Irish Airs Hartmann 5 Waltz The Skaters Waldteuftd 6 Selection The Gondoliers72 words
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Article160 1916-10-26 5 Capt»in W. H. Angel, of Dartmouth, ha? received a letter fiom Captain Partridge, of the motor-schooner yacht Rainbow (formerly the German racing yacht Hamburg, but now the property of Mr. Cluny Ross at Cocos Keeling Is'and), in which be writes We have been to Keeling Island where160 words
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Advertisement225 1916-10-26 5 ICOTICE, i« brreby given that Cbarle* Rernard Kmiway of our firm i> \Atn Mian tbe firm by procuration lotbon*? 10 K from th.* <*»'« BARKER A Co. 26tb October, 1916. 542 The Eastern United Assurance Corporation Ltd. Hexd Office: SINGAPORE. The undersigned has been appointed eut for the above Corporation,225 words
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Advertisement335 1916-10-26 5 I Virginia < cigarettes b RI5T0L 4 LONDON wz% F* Do you know that each tin contains a coupon and that the coupons "will be redeemed by the British Ameri' can Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd., at Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore? SEND FOR AN ILLUSTRATED LIST OF PRESENTS. Coming335 words
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Article, Illustration100 1916-10-26 6 Published daily (except Sundays and public holidays) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 5?. Beach Street, Penang. Pare*. 7 Daily Local •ee $24 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. ICail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CAULS ADDRESS M ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 580 Printing Department 343 tf B All100 words
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Article1429 1916-10-26 6 It has been said that if you scratch a I humorist you find a man in earnest, and that is true of most great humorists. It is true of Professor Stephen Leacock who has done quite a deal in recent years to add to the gaiety of1,429 words
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Article937 1916-10-26 6 Oar Kuala Lumpur correspondent wires that Mr. J. T. Hockin, formerly Government Surveyor, has been killed in actioD. Mr. J. F. Owen, District Officer, Einta, attended the Baja Permeisuri’s funeral as the Senior District of Officer, Perak. When the last mail left Europe Dr. C. F. Nicholas,937 words
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Article606 1916-10-26 6 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. VERDUN AGAIN. Eacay Lia« Pi«r«<4. London, October 25,1,5 a.m, A Paris official announcement regarding the operations on the Verdun front states: ••After an intense artiliery preparation we attacked on the right of the Menas at mid-day and broke through the enemy li D 6606 words
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Advertisement68 1916-10-26 6 C.TD. SERVICE. THE LARGEST STOCK cf Drug*, Chemicals, Patent Medicines, Surgical Instruments, Toilet Articlep, Ac., Ac. IN PENANG. THE George Town Dispensary, Lid., 37a, BEACH STREET, PENANG. ANDREW USHER Co.-s SPECIAL RESERVE o. V. G. WHISKY Sandilands, Bultc ry Co., Sole Agents for PENANG S’ PERAK. AFES. X mm ILI68 words
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Article716 1916-10-26 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Exemy Artillery Active. LondoD, October 25, 1.50 p m. General Haig, in a communique, states that heavy rain felljresterday. The enemy artillery was active during the night north east of Courcelette and the Puiilres-Bapaume road. Reciprocal Shelling. London, October 24, 4.50 p.m. General Haig,716 words
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Article574 1916-10-26 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. renewed activity. Veaacla Saak. i London, October 25. The Danish vessels Guldborg and Rtlga have been torpedoed and the schooner Libra fired upon. The Swedish schooner Ltkua was fired upon. The Norwegian steamer Secundo was sunk, the Edam seized and taken to Emdeu aud574 words
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Article31 1916-10-26 7 (From Our Oxen Correspondent.) Koala Lumpur, October 26. A meeting of twelve Chinese Guilds deprecated an income tax, but approved of tbe taxation of rubber and tin.31 words
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Article23 1916-10-26 7 (From Our Oxen Correspondent.) London. October 25. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were:— Pale Crepe Diamond Smoked23 words
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Article686 1916-10-26 7 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RUMANIAN RETIREMENT. A* Adaittio* j LondoD, October 24. 1 1 A Rumanian communique states I The enemy has occupied Constantly I Our left wing in the Dobrudja has been lobliged to retire towards Caramut. j "We repulsed the enemy in the Ural I686 words
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Article151 1916-10-26 7 Latest Quotation*. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $88.90, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $89.35, buyers no sellers, and in London at .£181 5s. spot and £182 15s. three months’ sight. Our Bukit Mertajam correspondent write?: News has been received here that a daring gang robbery was151 words
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Article700 1916-10-26 7 Proaacwtioa of Boltara. (From Our Oxen Correspondent.') Ipob, October 25. I There was a very large attendance at the I P. A. M. meeting. I Regarding the prosecution of bolters and the I issue of warrants hy magistratesjoutside the areas it was intimated that tbe Chief700 words
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Article1388 1916-10-26 7 Verdua Af»la. -t* The brilliant through b:e3k by the French in the Verdun Sector demonstrates how vain has been the reckless expenditure of German lives before a fortress whose capture would have been of little strategic importance to the enemy. If the Germans had stormid tbe place at1,388 words
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Article153 1916-10-26 7 The dinner givtn at the Ruunymedo Hotel in aid of “Our Day” Fuud was well patronised. Despite the bad weather 125 guests enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, the menu of which we append 1. Hors d’Oeuvro 2. Potago ala reine 3. Poisson ala Meumare. 4. Filet Mignon en Cheval153 words
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Article332 1916-10-26 7 The following articles will bo found on our outside pages:— Pages. 3,—French and Eoglish. Opium in China. 4 —War News and Gossip. 5. —The Colony and the War. A Successful Application. “Our D*y Band Programme. The DiStppearing Emden, 8. —Shade Trees. The Week’s Events. The Djtmbi Revolt, Passengers to332 words
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Article1686 1916-10-26 8 Bt J. N, Milsum, IK THE Agricultural Bulletin.^ Tbe judicious planting of shade trejs for 1 roadsides and open spaces requires more 1 than passing attention as the value of such i tnes in the tropics can hardly be overestimated- Shade trees not only afford protection from the1,686 words
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Article184 1916-10-26 8 Thursday, October 20. Fenaag Volunteers Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 530 p.m Reciuit Drill, Chinese Company, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Ministering Children’s League. Annual Sale of Work, Town Hall, 4 30 p.m. Bazaar of Free Gifts, Town Hall, 4,30 p m. to 7 80 p.m. Penang Golf184 words
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Article454 1916-10-26 8 Per P. and O. eteamer Malwa. From j London Sept. 29,-To Singapore s Mr. and Mr.. Snaitb, Mr., Mr. and M.ea O Connor. Mr. Conninghim, Hr. Mitchell, M Horten, Mr. Archibald, Mr. Tdgealer. Mr. So rtaoe Mr. Knight. Mr. W. M. McH.ller, Mr. J. C. Swayne,454 words
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Article493 1916-10-26 8 Improvkd Situation. We S.F.P are pleased to learn from two gentlemen who independently took the trouble to call and see us after a return from visiting Sumatra, that the rebellion in the Djambi district i« not only lass serious than some reports have made it appear, but493 words
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Article507 1916-10-26 8 Oct. 25 By Balance ...$32,291.42 HioogSan Wui Kun 100.00 Behr A Co. 600.00 W. J. M. Muirhead... 60.00 P. E. Cobham 50.00 Amount collected by E. M. Syed Abu* bakar aa follows E. M Syed Abubakar 50.00 E. M. Mohamodsah Brother 20.00 E. P. Mohamed507 words
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Advertisement274 1916-10-26 8 King Street Theatre HaU[“ OUR DAY.” THE JA7A OPERA 00. OF MUAR. To-night! Thursday!! No Performance. TO-MORROW A FINE PLAY WILL BE STAGED. Last few nights! Last few nights!! Usual Prices of Admission. If,!} Volunteers in uniform will be admitted at half price to Reserved Scats only. H. EBKAHIM, O.274 words
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Advertisement103 1916-10-26 8 Diphtheria— How It May Be Abided. Diphtheria ia usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are cases of diphtheria in the ne:gbbourhood children th%t have colds should “be kept at home and103 words
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Advertisement10 1916-10-26 8 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cnrt If, 6d10 words
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Advertisement79 1916-10-26 8 E. 8 0. HOTEL. “OUR DAY” FRIDAY OCTOBER 27th DINNER 8 p.m. sharp. By Tickets only. DANCING 9-30 p.m. RED CROSS BAR. Against Coupoas only. Various other attractions, viz. Roses sold by the Red Cross Nurses Flags gold by Attractire Ladies Bran Pies Chocolate Stall Nailing the Effigy of the79 words
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Article1614 1916-10-26 9 Our columns having been completely inundated during tbe pist ftw days by the keen discussion of the so-called M American Rubber loTasion,*’ our attention has naturally bren diverted from tbe equally vital question of war taxation for tbe purpose of a further contribution from tbe Federated Milay states1,614 words
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Advertisement428 1916-10-26 9 DOC DC DOC DC JUST RECEIVED NEW SHIPMENT OF ROYAL CYCLES. FITTED WITH DUNLOP TYRES. 'V 7/ 5» 'J? *«6• 71: .'.-t s: FITTED x WITH LAMP BELL. Price: $53 nett. \y 0 LUCAS ACCESSORIES. P. H. CYCLE LAMPS. CORO ACCESSORIES. PHILLIP PEDALS. BRITISH HUBS. PERRY CHAINS. PEDLEY TYRES. DUNLOP428 words
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Advertisement49 1916-10-26 9 Chamberlain's Pain Ba m. There is nothing so good for muscular rheumatism, sprain B lameness, cramps of the inuscUs, bruises anil liko injuries as Cham* berlain s Pa:n Balm. It will effect a cure iD lef s time than anj other treatment. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.49 words
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Advertisement524 1916-10-26 9 M PENANG SIN POE." Chinese Daily Newspaper. IF you want to make your good* known to the Chinese advertise in the Penang Sin Poe whien is the best advertising medium of its kind in the Straits and F. M. 8. For oontract and non-contract advertisements, apply to THE MANAGER, OrJtun524 words
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Article822 1916-10-26 10 Count Teraucbi succeeds Marquis Okuma, and thus, at a stroke, a ministry which yesterday was nominally ''liberal” aud constitutional, becomes to-morrow nominally “reactionary" and bureaucratic. It is unnecessary to point cut that if these words possessed in Japan the full meaning which they bear in western countries822 words
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Advertisement457 1916-10-26 10 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd, Incorporated in Indin. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE. J. R. Macpheesok, 0 Secretary 8.8. and FM S. ToUl Assets exceed *|8.000,000 Claim. Paid 26 .000 000 LOW KATES. LIBERAL CONDITION j Apply for Prospectus etc. to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 156, Beach457 words
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Advertisement33 1916-10-26 10 NO LAXATIVES are so gentle and effective as PINKETTES (hat's why children can safely take them. Of chemists, 50 cents per phial, or post from the Dr. William.*' Medicine Co., Dept-, 6c, Singapore.33 words
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Advertisement226 1916-10-26 10 Huttenb&ch Bros. 8 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 STERLIG TELEPHONE 00., LIE. Large Stocks of Telephones are kept and Private Installations can be226 words
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Article1914 1916-10-26 11 Putnam Wiali - GENERAL TUAN CHI-JUI ON THE 6ITUATION. Bt Putnam Wiali. It is a platitude to say that most political troubles in the world are due to differences of opinion based on temperament, environment, and antecedents and that these cause men to take up attitudes to which they become1,914 words
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Advertisement114 1916-10-26 11 ASK FOR IT White Port No. I. GOLD LABEL YELLOW SEAL. j i White Port No. 2, SILVER LABEL RED SEAL. MEDOC CLARET B kk t SHAGe QUALITY UNEQUALLED Cbtafnablc at all retail stores. G. H. SLOT 8 Co SOLE IMPORTERS. v fr .1 f 'ma* V r .‘V >114 words
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Advertisement55 1916-10-26 11 It Nirer Fail*. Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea R*medy is a'l its name implies. It cores diarrhoea and dysentery in either children or adults anl the most violent cases of cramp Col<c or pam in the stomach give way to a tew doses of this medicine. Safe, sure, 1 ways55 words
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Advertisement1785 1916-10-26 12 P. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINE Incorporated in England.) Mail and Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL 8EKVICE. Outward (for China and Japan 'X- <-<r i A. v x f-V E\ > Foa KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPIJ. (ROYAL PACKET S. N. COMPANY.) Langsa, i'elok Semawe, Segli, Ole Sabang, Pa-iang, Benkoelen and1,785 words
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