Straits Echo, 12 December 1916
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Straits Echo
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Title Section34 1916-12-12 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY- VOL. I*. $24 Per /nnum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 2th DECEMIiEIt, 1916. Single Copy, 10 cents. > No. ‘29l*34 words
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Advertisement1045 1916-12-12 1 r ~\~z' >- I .\.J i -4 a a®*#* £9£lJ for sale One new 1916 and 2 second-hand 1913 Model HUPMOBILE CARS ir good running condition. One second-hand two-seater morris oxford In good running order compete with accessories Intending purchasers can have a trial run and full particulars obtained from1,045 words
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Advertisement9 1916-12-12 1 C {B* AT P'Atr D%C tioni I ss=3 IBS9 words
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Article988 1916-12-12 2 ErriOTs "i Macbdokia. Writing in the fortnightly Review wi'h h'd wonted vigour and assurance, Dr. E. J. Dillon b«Berts that *he military embirrvsment in which Rumania now find* here» If if the result of followirg her own policy instead of co ordinating ter efforts with988 words
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Article1211 1916-12-12 2 Since we last discussed German war finance, nearly four weeks ago, the result of the fifth German War Loan has been announced, while a new vote of credit has been submitte 1 to and passed by the Reichstag. The two events are not wholly unconnected. It is1,211 words
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Advertisement10 1916-12-12 2 For Chronic Chest Cimplaint», Wood»’ Great Peppermint Cure Is. 6J10 words
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Advertisement411 1916-12-12 2 ■HITEA»AY’S X’MAS BAZAAR K BRITISH-MADE DOLLS DRESSED DOLLS. All Dolls are as near perfection as possible. Designed by expert Doll makers. We have an immense stock of all descriptions. Prices: 95 cts. f $1-35, 1-50, 1-95, 2-35, 2-50, 2 95, 3-50, 4-25, 4-95, 5-50, 6-95 81 $8-50. I r-\ I*.411 words
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Advertisement535 1916-12-12 2 Not Beyond Hope Those who have sufferfd year after year with Rheumatism will bo glad to hear of a remedy that has proved an absolute specific. There are no conditions of Rheumatism, no matter how severe, nor from what cause that cmnot immediately be relieved, and' permanently cured by Little’B535 words
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Article806 1916-12-12 3 DISMONEBT MI6AJ>PEOPEia.TIOir, I Omar, a Malay, employed temporarily as a boatman in tha Indian Immigration Department, was this morning arraigned beI fore Mr. V. G. Ezechit-l charg d with dis 1 nonestly misappropriating the turn of $4O the property of Mr. Yeoh 3,*ng Chong,’ I Cashier to806 words
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Article83 1916-12-12 3 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Auctim yesterday the following prices were obtained: Diamond Smoked Gocd from $l5O to $154 Diamond Smoked Fair $143 to $149 Plain Smoked $135 to $139 Diamond Uusmcked $134 to $139 Plain Unsmoke 1 $134 to $136 Diamond Smoked No. 2 $136 Scrap83 words
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Article70 1916-12-12 3 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade tc-morrow evening from 6 p.m to 7 p.m 1 Selection Les Clocbes de Cornevills Placquette 2 Intermezzi Anon a Grey 3 Waltz Fascination Marchetti 4 Gavotte Farewell Dear Country Ke^fe 5 March Bersaglieri Eilenberg At the70 words
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Article537 1916-12-12 3 PENiNG B\B\ CHARGED. B f>'0 Mr. V. G. Excti.l m tha Third Curt this morniegthe p el; mi nary enquiry w is resumed into tha cau e against a Straits bora Chinese, earned Ojd Eng Seon, who wns c*nrgad with fiaudulently and die. hooistly using sa geuuine537 words
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Article348 1916-12-12 3 Unveiling o f Mutiny Memorial. Service at St, Andrew's. From Our Ovm Corrc^porvicui Siuga ore, Djeember 12, Andrew’s was crowded oi the occasion of the unveiling of tho Memorial to the V. lunteers andbtbers who fell in the MutinySir Arlhur and Lrdy Evelyn Young, Admiral G aut and hi? staff,348 words
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Advertisement479 1916-12-12 3 for Th« Tamil-Anglo-Latin Pocket Medical Dictionary. OPINIONS .k truly original and nigmy inmrunivi MD. IBruM.1.) F R.C.8.. (Edin) pr. B bl I --.-in Horn#. Colombo.) > M h n n r .‘T“n«->n «cm.. Colombo.) f» work w.th far r.achin* iliwMWt,* Rockwood, M intoroat to all ENTRY 1st January, 1917. 225,479 words
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Advertisement231 1916-12-12 3 WILIS MEDIUM HOW •*1t CSV* 1.0" CAPSTAN 5TRC FULL LONP£!1j MIXTURE Coming! Comingl! Coming!!! Univeis*l Groat Circu* boiitl Photo-play The adventures of Peg O’The Ring In 30 r-els tie d+i sition of the Picture World. To-night! THi To-night!! PLECTSIC POLYSCOPE MJ LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. MJ PRESENT 5 Parts THE231 words
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Article, Illustration97 1916-12-12 4 PibUibsd dailv (except Sundays and pablio holidays) AT THI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. 170, 59, Beach Street, Penang. Pare*. Daily Local $24 per annum. Ontetation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) $17.50 M CABLI ADDRESS ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 H a.—All business communications97 words
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Article2020 1916-12-12 4 Having succeeded in forming a Ministry which seems to satisfy the most critical, Mr Lloyd George has retired to bed to sleep it >ff.” Certainly no such Government has ever been presented to Parliament and the people and it is to be hoped that the courage, not2,020 words
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Article36 1916-12-12 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $9O. business done, in Singapore (refined) at $9O 80, business done (125 tonssold), and in London at £'Bl ss. spot and JEIB6 15s. three months’ sight.36 words
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Article986 1916-12-12 4 Petrol Substitutes, With petrol obviously marked down f taxation in Malaya the question of alter fives becomes almost presaing. I Q where the problem has recently U? brought into prominence by the attemnT? the oil barons to force up the p ri e n gasoline, the advantages of986 words
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Advertisement285 1916-12-12 4 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE have a choice assrrtriient of Perfumes by the best English French Makers, Eau-de-C< logne, Lavetder V r ater, Manicure Fets, Hair Brushes, Hand Mirrors. Waterman's Fountain Pens. A most acceptable gift. Fills itself in a flash and absolutely never leaks. $6. s*. J i M -V Auto-Strop285 words
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Article2995 1916-12-12 5 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram tradition cast aside. CONCENTRATION SECURED. A Cskinet of Five. Londi n, December 10, An official announces ent regarding the new Government states that the War Cabinet will consist of Mr. Lloyd George Lord Cuizon, Lord President of the Council and Leader in the2,995 words
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Article69 1916-12-12 5 Tbe following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 2. —Rumania’s Plight and Its Cause. German War Financp. 3. —Police 0mrt Cases. Eastern Produce Exchange. To-morrow’s Band Programme. All a ged Bank Fraud. Telegram. 6. A Week’a Warring. Man-Power. Shipping News. Taiping Convent. The Week’s Events. 7.69 words
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Article533 1916-12-12 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. t SN W FALLING. Rumtk Advaaee, London, December 10. A Russian communique s'ates: I We continued our advance in the i Trotus, Salty, and Cbeboniacbe Valleys. The Rumanians took the offensive along the Bucen—Ploeshti road and drove back the enemy behind the Gribova i533 words
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Article482 1916-12-12 5 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE ENTENTE’S DEMANDSDiplomat* Prepare to Leave. London, D comber 10. A telegram from Athens, dated December 9, states that no demands have yet been formulated in writing. The Greek Government is awaiting developments. The personal luggage of the diplomats was sent to the Piraeus this482 words
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Obituary84 1916-12-12 5 Obituary. Field-Marshal Oyama. London, Dec, 11. The death has taken place of FieldMarshal Prince Oyama. Who’s Who says Field-Marshal Prince I <vao Oyama, O. M. 1900; a Samurai of Satsum* b. Oct. 1842. Studied military tactics in Europe; attache with Prussian army in Franco-Prussian War, Served with the Imperial Foroea84 words
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Article213 1916-12-12 6 (Reutei Service.) ixpynrtit T-l-ifram. Stcamcra Suak. London, December 11. I Th* following steamers have been sunk I, British. Forth, Nobwboian. Amicitia. Spanish Bravo. Danish. Nora. SUaatri Svak. London, December 9. The British India steamer TanAeld ib believed to have been sunk. [TanAsld (British) steel screw steamer of 4,300213 words
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Article72 1916-12-12 6 Tuesday, November 12. Penang Volunteers —Battalion Drill» Race Course 5,15 pm. Wednesday, November 13. Penang Volunteers —Recruit Drill, Fort Cornwallis 5.30 p.m. Town Band, Esplanade. Thursday, December 14. Penang Volunteers Ambulance Co. Drill, Fort Cornwallis, 530 p.m, Friday, December 15 Town Band, Esplauade, 6 p.m. Saturday, December72 words
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Article927 1916-12-12 6 Entertainment in Aid of Red Cross. Oa Saturday Dst, very enjoyable evening was spent by those who attended the Entertainment given in aid of the British Red Cress Society by the pupils of the laipiog Convent, tbe Town Hall with its fittings I having been generously lent by927 words
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Article866 1916-12-12 6 The s.s. Tranj brought 112 bags of tiu ore. The s.s. Kiang Ping left at noon to-day for Rangoon. The B. L s s. Fazilka was despatched this i afternoon for Rangoon. The s.s. Takeno Maru, which arrive 1 here yesterday afternoon from Rangoon, brought 1 13,422 bags866 words
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Article983 1916-12-12 6 Semi-Official Review. The following cables were communicated to the Bangkok press by H.M. Legation The Western Front. London, December 2. Infantry operations of any magnitude have been impossible during the past week on the Western front owing to the weather, the ground being a sea of mud,983 words
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Article1087 1916-12-12 6 (By Major Stuart-Stkphms.) Batter a country of barracks than whftt the shirkers would make it —a oountrj of cemeteries. If we aspire to regulate the balance of European power in a sense favourable to ourselves, which in brutal truth means our continued existence as a World Empire, it i*1,087 words
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Advertisement295 1916-12-12 6 A Germ Destroyer. There is no danger whatever from lock jaw or blood poison resulting from a wound when Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is promptly applied. It is an antiseptic and destroys the germs which cause these diseases. It also cause wounds to heal without maturation and in one-third the time295 words
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Advertisement49 1916-12-12 6 The Children’s Colds. W atch the children’s colds and cure them before they weaken the vitality, Use Chamberlain's Couj?h Remedy freely. It is perfectly safe. It has been tested by chemists and pronounced free from iojurious 6ubatances and costs but a trifle. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.49 words
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Advertisement44 1916-12-12 6 The Best Couth Medicine, Chamberlain's Cough remedy is the largest selling cough medicine in the world to-day because it dce9 exactly what a cough medicine is supposed to do. It stops coughs and colds speedily and effectually. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.44 words
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Advertisement510 1916-12-12 6 Unnecessary Words. Why waste words and advertising space m describing the many points of merit m Chamberlains Cough Remedy The most fastidious are satisfied when we state that it cures colds and coughs from any cause, and that it contains absolutely no narcotics or injurious substsncee. For sale by all510 words
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Article1474 1916-12-12 7 Ibe last time I was home on leave a very dear eld lady, for whom I bare great respect, asked me if it was not true that we t ad tramlines laid in all the trenches and went to and from our work in little1,474 words
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Article415 1916-12-12 7 I do not like too Tank a bit; Ycu cannot make a pet of it, You cannot say, Ho, pretty Tank And gently stroke 'ts eff-side crank, Aud you would make a b g mistake To tiy and feed tbe thing with cake. To415 words
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934 1916-12-12 7 {Under iS. R A. Rules ot Racing.) RACE DAYS: FIRST DAY Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. SECOND DAY Thursday, 18th January, 19)7. THIRD DAY Saturday, 20th January, 1917. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, 16th January, 1917. 1 The Opening Stakes. alue $500. A Selling Handicap for934 words
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Advertisement543 1916-12-12 7 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds. I! Bearing Interest from the date of purchase at 6 per cent per annum, payable Half-yearly on the 15th May and the 15th November. REPAYABLE AT PAR ON THE 15TH NOVEMBER. 1919, [E HI PRICE OF ISSUE—IOO PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will543 words
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Advertisement393 1916-12-12 7 Entries Close January, 1917. at 5 p.m. on Friday, 5th January, 1917. Handicaps for the First Day will be published on or before Wednesday, the 10th Any owners wishing to enter for more than one Griffin Race, on the First or Second L»av, can do so on payment of $10393 words
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Advertisement21 1916-12-12 8 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS the LEADING BRAND ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated in the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.21 words
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Article1329 1916-12-12 9 Shield Without Sword The German destroyer* raid into the Cbannel was in several ways a remarkable affair, Admi a tv, by first understating the results and then fa tering out a correction through the lips of its Parliamentary chief, has rather diverted attention to its1,329 words
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Article578 1916-12-12 9 I he Royal Anthropological Institute puo--1 ishea a piper on the Taungbyon festival by Mr. R. Grant Brown, I.C.S. He tells us that the practice of sacrificing individuals for the good of the community, which is so utterly opposed to Buddhist teaching, may be traced in Burma578 words
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Advertisement36 1916-12-12 9 NO LAX VHV£S are gentle and effective as PINKETTES that’s why children can safely take them. O cbemia s, 50 cent* i*er phial, or p at free from th»» Dr. Medicio* Co., Dept-, 6c, Siugap re.36 words
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Advertisement493 1916-12-12 9 NOTICE A MEETING of the Justices of the Peace will be held on Saturday, 16th December, at noon in the Governor's Office. Business (1) appoint a chairman of the Visiting Justices. (2) T) draw up Roster for 1917. Resident Councillor’s Office, Penang, 11th December, 1916. NOTICE. 1 LENDERS are h<?ieby493 words
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