Straits Echo, 6 December 1916
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1916-12-06 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 14. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 6th DECEMBER, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. > No. 286>35 words
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Advertisement962 1916-12-06 1 m-: m ml NATO FOR SALK On* new J 916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUPMQBILE CARS in good running condition. One second-hand two-seater MORRIS OXFORD In good running order, complete with accessories. Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\962 words
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Advertisement21 1916-12-06 1 V fete milk r s to* iAtfvcrsow* 1 N« v ,,m K?« Si L* c *.o*t *o* u»* M 1 v21 words
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Article2744 1916-12-06 2 Rudyard Kipling - PETS IN THE BATTLE The Mijid or the Navy. (By Rudyard Kipling.) IV.* What mystery is there like the mystery of tbo other mao’s j b—or what world so cut < ff *s that which te enters when he goes to it f The eminent surgeon is2,744 words
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Advertisement467 1916-12-06 2 Blankets. Sheets. WITNEY BLANKETS. Single bed size, all pure wool, shrunk, light tropical weight. Size 54 by /5 ins. Price J5-05 each. Heavy weight all pure wool Witney Blankets, thoroughly shrunk. Size 74 by 102 4 ins, Price $7-95 each. Special Tropical Blankets. Very light weight white cotton blankets; these467 words
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Advertisement7 1916-12-06 2 •Copjright 1M« b£ Bnd„rd Md Kipling in7 words
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Advertisement57 1916-12-06 2 Accidents Will Happen. ,w VI im P° B ibl e to prevent an accifor it bU ri V° I m ,P°“ Bi ble to be prepared for it. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone s purse, and with a bottle of InvthinT 0 yOU V P re Pared for57 words
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Advertisement141 1916-12-06 2 NOTICE. PENANG AUCTION MART. TTIO LET Nos. 219 and 231, Bur- mah Road. Apply to LEAN CHONG HIN, Auctioneer 13, Bishop Street. Penang, 2nd December, 1916. 62.* ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life Assurance Company Ltd. Incorporated in India. BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. R. Macphkrson, Secretary S.S. and F.M-S-Total141 words
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Article799 1916-12-06 3 MoBB bUQGBSTIONS. The Free Prett publishes the following report of preceding* at a special meeting of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce on N camber 25. translated from the Chinese vernacular pap'U Chen Nam Poh The local Chinese Chamber of Commerce on Saturday last hold a general meeting799 words
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Article187 1916-12-06 3 To-Morrow's Bazaar. The long expected ‘Sale of Work in connection with tbe Ministering Children’? League” takes place to-morrow afternoon at 430 iu the Town Hall, and the results cf tbe pjst year’s iffuits Bill be effered to the public, who always value children’s handiwork. There are some187 words
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Article1073 1916-12-06 3 P. C. Fined fob Assault. Ibrahim, Marine Police Constable No. 203, was this morning summoned before Mr, T. G. Ezichiel in the Third Court chirgrd with assaulting Yeigadasalam Chetty. I he accused, who was tepresented by Mr. B. E. Ross, claimed to b) tried. Tbecamplaiuant stated1,073 words
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Advertisement650 1916-12-06 3 a > NOTICE. SELLAR. MURRAY Co. If» have entered Into arrangement with Mnie, Party» Co,, laid., Iof nnlacca, London, Singapore, Seremban, .lohore I* nahru and Wuar, whereby our Interest* will beacqulrf(j by dial firm as from 1st j January, l»17. and from I (bat date our business will I be650 words
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Advertisement383 1916-12-06 3 V TURKISH BLEND. A particularly good cigarette at a very moderate price. GOLD, PLAIN AND STRAW TIPPED. Packed in Air Tight Tins. ALL DEALERS. ♦♦*************************044 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o NEW MOTOR GARS. HUPMOBILE. EMPIRE. DODGE BROTHERS 5 passenger383 words
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Article, Illustration95 1916-12-06 4 Ptbliftad dailv (except Sunday» and public holidays) AT TBI OEITERION PRESS, Ltd. ITo. Beach Street, Tenang. Peic*. Daily Local $24 per annum. Outatation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS “ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 If I), —All business communications should be95 words
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Article1279 1916-12-06 4 From tho cables this morning it is clear that tin fall of Bukhrrest must be counted among the possibilities of the next few days. Simultaneously we learn from an official French source that the Grand Duke Nicholas who enjoys a very high military reputation has b1,279 words
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Article54 1916-12-06 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $9l, buyers no sellers, and in London at .£lBB spot and .£lB9 15s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the foilowlne were thequotations for Rubber on Spot in London yesterday Plantation Ist latex crepe 2/ll£.54 words
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Article936 1916-12-06 4 Dr. and Mrs. Burae, of Singapore, are ■pending part of their honeymoon at the Crag. t Mr. I. A. Shipway, Assistant Traffic Manager, F. M. S. Railways, Ipoh left for 1 Singapore yesterday on short leave^ We regret to learn that 2nd Lieut, J.M. Chill, who went936 words
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Article1028 1916-12-06 4 A Dcfiaitioa-of Sorta. A journalist, according to a recent defini. tion, is a person who is expected to be abii to make intelligible to others that wbieh even he may not himself understand,” Thera is ingenious enough, but it can hardly be 144 to go the whole way.1,028 words
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Advertisement193 1916-12-06 4 SPECIAL SHOW OF THIS SEASON’S SMARTEST HATS. o: Ladies’ Beautifully trimmed Hats Chiffon and Flowera, a large selection in stock, From $2-75 each. Children’s well trimmed Hate, Fancy Crinoline and Flowers. Price $l-90. Boy’s Fashionable Felt Hats, all shades and sizes. Price $l-90. Write for our Christmas Catalogue of Bargains,193 words
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Article619 1916-12-06 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. RECONSTRUCTION. statement by the premier. CosfllcliaK Report*. London, December 4. In the House of Commons, Mr. Asquith replying to a question regarding the Food Controller stated that, ••The King, upon advice I gave Hie M»je«ty to-day, has approved the conitruction of the Government.619 words
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Article1036 1916-12-06 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. BERLIN CLAIMS. FIRST RUMANIAN ARMY DEFEATED Turgovistea Captured. London, Dec. 4, 7.50 p.m. A Berlin official announcement states I that the Austrian, German, Turkish and Bulgar armies in Rumania have completed i their junctions and captured Turgovistea, completely defeating the Rumanian First Army, The1,036 words
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Article41 1916-12-06 5 {From. Our Oxen Correspondent.') Singapore, December 6. The engagement is announced of the Hon, Mr. F, Seton James, Colonial Secretary, to Doris Francis, daughter of Lieut -Colonel W. H. Basevi, of the Army Pay Department, and Mrs. Basevi,41 words
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Article338 1916-12-06 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 2. —Destroyers at Jutland. 3. —Chinese and Taxation. Ministering Children’s League. Chotty and P. C. 6 —National Danger. Shipping News. November Rubber Crops. The Week’s Events. The Cabinet Crisis. 7. —November Reviews. 8. —The Poetry of History. 9.338 words
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Article807 1916-12-06 5 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegram. Treaek-Mortar Figktiag, London, Dec 5 12-20 a.m. General Haig reports the usual artilleryfiriog and trench-mortar fighting. Hostile Skcllisg, London, December 4, 2.5 p.mGeneral Haig reports that hostile shelling took place at Guendecourt and Fonquevillen and adds We heavily bombarded the neighbourhood of Monchy.” French807 words
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Article26 1916-12-06 5 (From Our Own Correspondent London, December 4. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/1 If Diamond Smoked 2/11$26 words
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Article1401 1916-12-06 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE ENTENTE DEMANDS. Govcram<»t Promise*. Athens, December 4. Eight batteries instead of six will be delivered to the Entente. The Greek Government promises the fullest protection to the Entente nationals and agrees to accord legal guarantees to the arrested Venizelists. Palace circles state1,401 words
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Article1004 1916-12-06 6 What vbe« Traders are Doixo. It may be that the Government are doing what they can to give effect to the Paris Resolutions, but we confess we should bail with satisfaction some tangible evidence to that effect. We strongly suspect divided counsels in the Cabinet as the source1,004 words
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Article325 1916-12-06 6 Triennial Valuation Ripoet. Tbe fourteenth Triennial Valuation Report of the Oriental Government Security Life Assurance Co. which was presented at the general meeting held in Bombay on Isovember 29 mikes interesting leading. The premiums for the years 1913-5 amount d to R-. 2, 11, 20, 963.325 words
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Article455 1916-12-06 6 Wednesday, November 6, Penang Volunteers —Reeruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5 30 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade. St. Nicholas. Thursday, December 7. Penang Volunteers —Ambulance Co Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 5.30 p.m, M. C. L. Biziar, Town Hall, 4-30 p.m. Friday, December 8. P. C. C. Annual General Meeting, 6455 words
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Article258 1916-12-06 6 The s.s. Kedah came out of dock yesterday and will resume her run. Tte s.s. Besitang, which arrived here yesterday from Pengkalan Boesoa with a h cargo of oil in bulk, will leave here to-morrow for the same port. I i The s.s. Sappho strived here from Tongkah258 words
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Article623 1916-12-06 6 Alma 26,900 lb, Bukit Toh Alanp 17,575 lb, Shanghai Klebang 12,575 lb, Kuta Bahroe 41,801 lb. Sungei Duri 17,959 lb, Cbemor United 19,975 lb, Shanghai Malay 19,835 lb, Cluny 21,410 lb, Kiota Kellas 46,686 lb, Klian Kella6 6 020 lb, Tar.jing Pau 15,169 lb, Old KelUs 21,535623 words
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Article2997 1916-12-06 6 of “John Bull. ” - WHY MR. ASQUITH 18 SUSPECT. (By the Editor of “John Bull.”) I want, this week, to have a plain talk to tbe Prime Minister but, at the outset, I desire to say that there is no man in publ'C life to-day for whom I have a sincerer2,997 words
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Advertisement8 1916-12-06 6 For Chronic CouiplainU, Woodk'|Qreat Peppermint C«rt 1«, 6d8 words
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Advertisement86 1916-12-06 6 Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. When you bare a bad eold you want a remedy that will not only give relief, but effteta prompt and permanent cure, a remedy that is pleasant to a remedy that contains nothing injuiious. Chamberlain’s Cough rlemtdv meets all these requirements It acts on nature’s plan, relieves86 words
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Advertisement10 1916-12-06 6 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wcodi’ Great Peppermint Cure la. <Jd.10 words
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Advertisement52 1916-12-06 6 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Ch iinberUin’e Pain Balm is not be* yi nd anyone’s purse, and with a bottle of this liniment you are prepared for moat anything. For sale by a'l Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement64 1916-12-06 6 Man do you know the danger of neglecting a chill Cbilla lead to pneumonia and a score of ether dangerous disorders. Be prudent, and at the first sign of a chill take a dose or two of WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE, the medicine that should never be absent from the64 words
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Article1648 1916-12-06 7 It is impossible for anyone to write history history itself is a contradiction in terms. In every art the esserce is the interpretation—we seethe fact as the artist has seen it, he puts the spell cf his personality on it (or —which is the same thing—on1,648 words
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Article179 1916-12-06 7 Tbe long «pell of wet weather it now having evil effect on a number of people, and the tortures of rheumitiam are disabling many. Victims of this luaUdy havo every reason to fear the first doll aches in the limbs and joints, followed by shaip pains through179 words
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Advertisement252 1916-12-06 7 The BEST BEER Obtainable in the EASi CARLSBERG BEER IS DANISH BEER. Try it at Tiffin! Try it at Dinner 1 dj t. s r ,S v. PRICES MODERATE. mf §F Stocked by all STORES, HOTELS and BARS. SOLE IMPORTERS: W SVr'v'7 0 H M O Phone Mo. 453. PENANG.252 words
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Advertisement571 1916-12-06 7 Notes on the management of Cattle in India and Ceylon and their diseases." CONTENTS. Hints on feeding cattle and the respective qualities to their different food—2 Groom in* and exercise in relation in health of cattle and indications of Health and Disease of cattle—3 Stalls and sheds for cattle and571 words
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Article1640 1916-12-06 8 IRELAND AND RUMANIA. Aftib-thi-Wae Problems, No single topic is paramount in the reviews and magazines for November. Ireland and Rumania are, if any, the most prominent and next to them comes education. The final impression is that attention is turning more and more to the conditions and opportunities1,640 words
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Advertisement703 1916-12-06 8 GLAXO ‘•The Food that Builds Bonnie Babies. FRESH STOCKS JUST RECEIVED. “CASH CHEMISTS” LIMITED 52-54, Beach Street, PcaAnr^. -aw** Stay during the C hriatmas Holiday! AT THE RUNNYMEDE HOTEL, EXTRA DINNER AT $3. SEA-SIDE PENANG. On the 25th and 26th December 1916 and 1st January 7077 WITH FULL TOWN BAND703 words
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Advertisement61 1916-12-06 8 A Favorite Rub D;wa. The golfer, the football and the a’l player round athlete know the ralne of Chamber la.n’e Pain Balm. It ,s ju*t the thing"*» rub down after a hard game. lil «creness disappears like magic and sprains and swell* mgs are cured in one-third less time than61 words
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Advertisement147 1916-12-06 8 'Keep the Blood Pure." 1 'For the Biosd I* the Life.’ Blood Mixture If you suffer* from any such disease as mentioned below, don t waste time and money or lotions or ointments which cannot get below the surface of the skin. What you want is a medicine that will147 words
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Advertisement231 1916-12-06 8 The Eastern Produce Exchange 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000 Auctioneers Brokers. The Eighty-ninth Auction Sale WILL BE HELD On Thursday, the 7th December, 1916. Sales or Purchases negotiated by Private Treaty or by Publio Auction uniting Sillers auJ Purchasers TO231 words
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Article485 1916-12-06 9 In bn patriotic speech at the F.M 8 1 ber 0 t Mines the other day when a tax tin or the purposes of the war was 00 «1 Mr F. E. Mair made reference remarks by His Excellency Jb o Anderson, then Governor of the c485 words
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Article141 1916-12-06 9 Has this terrible, nerve-racking, painful ailment fastened itst-lf upon you? Don’t los'« hope, Here's ucc'iur for vou. Little’s Oriental Balm Has cured thousands of inveterate cbionic cases of Hhiumatinn—among them hundreds of ctses that were pronounced hopeless by doctors Through this wonderful remedy sufferers have141 words
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Article393 1916-12-06 9 [To The Editoe of the StraitsTirnrt Sir, —In L >rd HaUbury’s L.wt of England Vol 6. page 11, it is stated—“ When Parliament has authorised the compulsory acquisition of land it has almost invariably provided fo'the payment of a money compensation to tho person deprived of hi393 words
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Article642 1916-12-06 9 Question of Man Power. In the crurte of a leading article the Timet of Ceylon has some remarks which m >y, perhaps, apply to conditions in the Straits as well as in the sister-Colony. Our Cob in bo c* nteirpcrsry says bat Mr. BcDar642 words
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Advertisement589 1916-12-06 9 FOR SALE CHEAP EMPTY OIL DRUMS in good condition. Cipacity 44 gallons. For particulars and price apply to CHUAH CHENG KEAT. 585 71, Penang Street, FOFL SALE. 24 ALBION BUSES 4 row and 6 row For prices and particulars apply to TOWERS A Co., Secretai ies, Str. A F.M.S. Motor589 words
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Advertisement344 1916-12-06 9 LOST. ON St. ANDREW’S night at or near the E. A O. Hotel a Glengarry (Scotch B »nn*t) A Howard of $5 will bis paid to the ferson who rttuns it. to the Straits Echo c ffice. 635 NOTICE. r pENDERS are hereby invited for the 1 following 1. Clearing344 words
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Advertisement1534 1916-12-06 10 F. O.—B. I. AND APCAR LINK (Incobpobatbd in England.) Mail and Passenger Service*. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. MAIL SERVICE. Tbe a bo to dates are only approximate tProoeedH direct to Marseilles A London. *from London direct, ft Proceeds to Marseilles and L >ndon via Bombay, INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. (Service temporarily1,534 words
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