Straits Echo, 20 January 1917
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1917-01-20 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 15. $24 Per nnum. PENANG, SATURDAY. 20th JANUARY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. ?8*35 words
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Advertisement1173 1917-01-20 1 [VIP Mtl H Mgii -(BANKS. > FOR Chinese New Yew, Send your Motor Cars and Carriages to us for painting and varnibhirg. An expert painter has been engaged from Hongkong. Torpedo body or Motor V&ns built to order A Fleet of English and American Cars for hire day and night.1,173 words
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Advertisement9 1917-01-20 1 IF It a\ !to|U S/i S'#/ s, Wi JM/iSL9 words
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Article1010 1917-01-20 2 I Those wbo are pr.vileged to go Hoire to fight are leaving us. Others are preparmg to k o. Sun ly those Europeans, whose presence is not essential to anv business or industry, should follow suit. We wish them God-epetd iud a safe return. They are not1,010 words
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Advertisement64 1917-01-20 2 WSITEMY, LHDlif Si 00., LID. THE VALDE HOUSE. '..jkl'r» tcrwWe hold a Large and Well Assorted Stock of Men’s Underwear at popular prices. 2,000 DOZENS JUT RECEIVED. INDIA TS SKEWS’ S2B55BBSHEESS5S3S3 *r r r1 Ff? 3 1 a f 1 <0 \UtiZ :u “VJ <^5 k IfiA r o 4464 words
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Advertisement66 1917-01-20 2 THE OFFICE MAN WI» a nedsnUrj life; hi, bnla f ro 8,Q 1811 does bis liver His heal tb sailors— so does his business. PINKETTE!' the tiny laxatives gently stimnlate the bowola thus touing up the ayatem and nerves which lead to sparkling *ood health. Do not gripe. Of chemists,66 words
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Advertisement531 1917-01-20 2 s 1 g I Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds :r-— a»**'"» WEZZM r -nKai l r;.. .< 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 15™ NOVEMBER. 1919. PRICE OF531 words
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Article1857 1917-01-20 3 [A Characteristic Series by Tom Wright, I Reviewing Human Speculations from the J I Earliest Times Till Now I [Continued] In considering the process of thought. Kant came to the conclusion that before a J sense impression becomes thought, before, Iso to speak it is welcomed and made1,857 words
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Article299 1917-01-20 3 The Taip og correspondent of the T.O.M save Mr. Just‘ce F*rrer»Manby o'n’ludrd ♦he opssinn of thp 8 ipreme C 'Urt in Taiping on Wpdnesd’v. Among the various cases of interest tha f came up for trial was one in which fon* M»Uy employees of Suoppi299 words
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Advertisement647 1917-01-20 3 parDDonDnoranDaDonnannonDDoaDD 5 THE PENANG CHORAL SOCIETY WILL PRESENT The “Pirates of Penzance” AT the town hall, To-night! To-night!! I AT 9-15 P.M., IN MD OF l THE OFFICERS’ FAMILIES POJiD. EMPIRE THEATRE! for 3 NIGHTS ONLY J T«ej W e 4 Tkurj., J»#. 2J. 24, 25, 1917 0 ADMISSION Reserved647 words
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Advertisement201 1917-01-20 3 a rn it GOLOFINA JAMAICA CIGARS it H PERFECTOS “BOUQUET" Packed in Boxes of 25 QUALITY EQUAL TO BEST HAVANA BRANDS. SOLD BY Pritchard Co., Ltd. Caldbeck, MacGregor Co. Tong Joo Co. Chong Kee Co. S. S. A. Marican. To-night!! To-night! ELECTRIC POLYSCOPE 1 MJ LYCEUM THEATRE, ARGYLL ROAD. JL/201 words
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Article, Illustration93 1917-01-20 4 (except Sundays and public holidays) i ax nm CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. V*. 59* Beach Street, Penang. Puck Local M. 924 per annum. Ortrtaticra... Postage Extra. E4atfcon (Port Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS •ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All business communications should be addressed to93 words
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Article1331 1917-01-20 4 To say, as many critics bare done during the present war, that all the prizes of the war are to ba found in the Near East is obviously to make far too much of a half-truth. A few years ago thou> sands of influential Germans denounced their1,331 words
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Article854 1917-01-20 4 Mr. F. O. K Brown is Home from West Africa. Mr. D. O. Russell has been invalided out of the Army. Mr. Wanohee Ariffin leaves for Deli to-day on a trip. Mr. J. A. Swift is now attached to the Inland Water Transport. Mr. H. W. Noon854 words
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Article877 1917-01-20 4 FrixhtfuUess—in Theory a »d i* Pr aetiet Mr. Balfour in his reply phrased and reasoned, to President WiT* pertinently cited the German tbeorT *5 practice of frightfulness as a and sufficient reason why n ADHr 7 by the Central Pe„* rs and went on to hint that tbi,877 words
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Advertisement388 1917-01-20 4 Super Preparations have responded to the call and stepped into the breach caused by the disappearance of German Preparations from the field. They are All British and are obtainable only from the George Town Dispensary, Ltd. SUPER FORMALIN TABLETS. —These are the best Throat Lozenge made and are considered by388 words
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Article864 1917-01-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] CORRESPONDENT 1 A STORY. r* l,w Tke Grave. London, Jan. 19. neutral correspondent of the Tim es, i sdsHP^ 11 fr j,n 10 30 dAtod J n uary D .hit the demand for peioa comes 12, say* tn from the soldierfc Mirshil von Uiudonburg864 words
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Article772 1917-01-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MR, BOVAR LAW S APPEAL. Not Millioaa Wiitrd but Popular Hundreds. London, January 19. Mr. Boaar Law, in an appeal at Glasgow on behalf of the New War Loan, referred to his Guildhall speech hinting at the possibility of other methods of obtaining money. Attention772 words
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Article535 1917-01-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Aad Her Supply Sk pi. London, January 19. In regard to the new German raider it is now recalled that a month ago the Chilean German-owned barque Tinto escaped from the little port of Cilbuco, Chile, after loading a considerable supply of provisions and live535 words
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Article253 1917-01-20 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] FURTHER PROGRESS. Sir Douglas Haig’s Report, London, January 19, 1 a.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports We made progress at night-time to the north of B;aucourt. We bombarded the defences to the east of Bois Grenier and east of Ploegstreet. The enemy’B artillery was active to253 words
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Article488 1917-01-20 5 (From Our Own Correspondent London, January 18 The prices in the London Rubber Market to-duy were:— Pale Crepe 3/04 Diamond Smoked 3/0| Siaw Soo Kok, who was last week found guilty of theft of a gold button from the coat of a school boy on the Free488 words
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Article48 1917-01-20 5 Tbe following articles will be found on onr outside pages Pages. 2. —Men From Malaya. 3. —Foolish Philosophies. A B>g Theft of Rubber. 6. Tbe Wave.” The Naval Changes, Colonial Mao-Power. Shipping News. Church Workers’ Association. The Week’s Events. Singapore Sporting Club. Church Services 7. —The Submarine,48 words
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Article338 1917-01-20 5 BIG CLAIM PAID, According to the Chinese pipers, it is confirmed that Dr. SunYat-sen his received $600,000 from the Bank of China. Ti.e Speakers of tte Senate and He use of Representatives have visited President Li Yuan-hung, asking the latter to explain the reason for338 words
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Article642 1917-01-20 5 Mr. Chu Chac-hsin, member of the Tean Yi Yuan, has submitted the following bill to the Tsan Yuan for discussion: “It is time fov the Government to adopt some practical measures for the protection of the interests of the oversea Chinese. In Siam, Burma, Iudia, and a large642 words
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Article680 1917-01-20 5 SCRATtHINGS. The following are the scratchings Rack I.— Farieha, Tim, Frotim, Krelis' Sister, Princess Pat, The Monk, Polar star. Race lll.— Co'leen, Loaddeer, Botn Gojah. Race Yl.— Colleen, Race V.— Black Satin. Race VI. Kitty, Mana Bob, Annga, Boummnia. Extra Race —Devonshire Lass, Beau Brnmmel, SELECTIONS FOR680 words
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Obituary291 1917-01-20 5 Obituary. London, Janaary 19. The death is announced of Lord Elgin. [The Right Hon. Victor Alexander Bruce, 9th Eirl of Elgin and Kincardine, formerly Viceroy of India, was born at Montreal, Canada, on May, 16, 1849. He was educated at Eton and at Balliol College, Oxford, and took his B.291 words
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Article2285 1917-01-20 6 AN EGYPTIAN AFTERMATH. (By Alorrnon Blackwood Macmillan’s Empire Library Stale* childhood s day he had been haunted by a wave It appeared with the very dawn of thought, and waa hia earlieat recollection of any vividness. It waa alao hia first experience of ni t htmare a wave2,285 words
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Article660 1917-01-20 6 Sir John Jellicoe has held the most important executive post that any British officer can for over two years of the most critical perio of our history He as acquitted himself of bis duty with splendid efficiency and success, and gained a pre eminent title to tbeconfidenc660 words
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Article329 1917-01-20 6 Qdkstioks in Parliament. In the Hous* of Commons on Nov. 28, Commander Wedgwood asked the Prime MiH, ter whether ana-gem-nt# will b* made to make setvioa in the Amoy compulsory on white British snbj eta of military age in India, E*ypt, Ceylon and the Crown ColonicsTbe Secret %ry329 words
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Article353 1917-01-20 6 Tne Biame9e warship M*Ka Chahrkri, 3,000 ton®, the largest of tbe Siamese fl-ot, winch bad been at aicbor at tbe port of KoDe since August last to converted into a royal yuebt, b -d been r ffer d for sale. Tbe vessel cleared K >be for Os ka to353 words
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Article166 1917-01-20 6 Saturday. January 20. Town Bind. Oo f C'uh. Pirates of Pdcs«nc«” in aid of Offioers F»mi? es Fund. 9 15 p.m, E A O. RiC» Dinner. Ruooymede H- td R*ce Tiffin and Dinner. Sunday January 21. 3rd Sunday after Eiiphanv. Pensne Swimming Ciub, Monthly Medal Competition. Monday,166 words
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Article336 1917-01-20 6 R sport f«R 1916. The statement ot «wuot» shews »et profit for tin year of $9.°9113 after dedusting the sum of S8 868 78 for depreciation. The sum of HO.tXK) Las been distributed in Ctiaritie# during the year. Toe charities which hare frmefited by tbit distribution *reStar336 words
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Article539 1917-01-20 6 Jan u a jit 21. 3rd. Sunday aftbr Epiphany 8-00 H.m, Matins. 8-80 a.m. Holy Communion. 10-10 a.m. Holy Communion (Tamil Congregation.) 5-00 p.m. Sunday School. 6-00 pm. Evensong. Hymn 220. Responses Roberts. Psalm CVI Hopkins. Magnificat 7 Stainer Nunc Dimittis j Stainer. Hymns 238, 255,539 words
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Article187 1917-01-20 6 P«a»af Br*» t k. Tha Anouil G xerai Meetm* Church Workers’ Association whs J*. St. George’s Girls Home on the laS ifi uary, 1917. There wore present J? Gamier, Mrs. Ebder. VTce dent. Mi*. May. Honorary J. M- Anthony Hon. Treasure* 5* Tonies, Mrs. J. A. Brown,187 words
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Article469 1917-01-20 6 The Register shows a total number of members. 190 Eleven meetings were held durin* tk. year. 5 The snbscriptions and donations for tk. year amounted to $l6l 30 and w.th tk bal ZlrJ 4Bt r r 0f ,3006 a mounted to $l9l 36. Expenditure was $136.03469 words
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Advertisement10 1917-01-20 6 For Chronic Chost Ccmp'aintt, Wood»’ Great Peppaxnunt Cure 1». <M,10 words
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Advertisement59 1917-01-20 6 Oaaccesury Words. Why waste word a d advertising space in describing the many p lioto of m*rrit in Chamberlao’s C>Uwb Remedy? The most fa-t d ous are aatbfi d when we state ibat it cure* colds and c ogbe from any cause and that it contains absolutely no narcoticJ C'59 words
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Advertisement61 1917-01-20 6 With tfa«' distressing moist bs» 3 tropical climate cne apt to chill, always most dangerous ba<»wa« liver or kidneys are affected. a* 3 either oat 6f order a disaasad conai^ 011 be set up. WOODS' GREAT PEPPERMINT CUB i> the ifiae*tr corrective of w. i*! one can take* A-dose er61 words
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Article966 1917-01-20 7 R. P. Houston, M P - GERMANY'3 DESPERATE EFFORTS TO STARVE US OUT. By R. P. Houston, M P. This article, written nearly nine month» ago by the Member for West Tozteth Division of Liverpool, who hat just made hie handsome offer of £100 000 for the destruction of enemy submarines by our merchant966 words
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Advertisement283 1917-01-20 7 ♦♦*************************04W o WING LEE Co o 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 0 223, Carnarvon Street U 104, Tek Soon Street, Penan*. 182 —184, Hugh Low Street, Ipoh. Sole Agents for empire motor cars o o o o o o o o o o n i °f the» 6283 words
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Advertisement486 1917-01-20 7 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d. To end Sciatica seems too good to be true, doesn’t it P It is good to be sure, but it’s true, TOO. LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM soothes the stabbing, biting nerves Brings instant relief to pain and continued use brines486 words
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Advertisement393 1917-01-20 7 0 P V irtl mw m •S.n*v;o.\*£v3o Don’t mix Milk with Baby’s Food ANY Baby Food that requires the addition of milk is obviously not a complete food for Baby. There is something lacking which milk is required to supply. There is only one perfect food for Baby—his mother’s milk.393 words
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Advertisement22 1917-01-20 8 DRINK RECOGNISED BY CONNOISSEURS AS THE leading brand ON THE MARKET. SOLE AGENTS: KATZ BROTHERS, LTD., (Incorporated In the Straits Settlements.) PENANG.22 words
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Article925 1917-01-20 9 w Many Men Will Germany Procure If is very penerally agreed that the immeV obiect of the German move in declard,a J i lU Poland an autonomous state is Snrts/Polwh men into the German army. t he German army authorities are al1 'V hurrv ng forward925 words
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Article1049 1917-01-20 9 The j'lint m r e‘ing or representatives of tbp Planters’ Association of Milav*, the F M.S. Chamber of Mines and the F.M 8 Ciamber of Commerce has, as was generally expected, unanimously adopted the resolution inviting Iha Government to register all adult male European British subjects in1,049 words
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Advertisement75 1917-01-20 9 Whocpipg C ugh. VHn n y„ ur jj a8 w i, 003 ntf cough b ri I k«pp tho and *xpec'rHtion ea*y gjyipg p «ly an may ho requirfd. This reur'd? i t!»o I qqify th« t lUgh murua and m*k> hi i-xppctorate. It has bppn Gobi n m *Dy75 words
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Advertisement252 1917-01-20 9 HAVE YOU TRIED TtlE FAMOUS «1» ANDY r :T MADE I J FRANCE. OME, THREE ST^RS*? C/V SALE EVERYWHERE. Slot Co. ’Phone 453. SOLE IMPORTERS. Tdegr ms: SLOT. aHBSSB»E£9 FOB OOMFOUT A IHeJ l URANC AT f* ZJ d5 ~rcn7 nrj DC-’ i too 3'/-' i 0 1 '> 7252 words
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Advertisement49 1917-01-20 9 Ti)e B.st CcugS M dc m, CHanoharl«ia’n C'Ugh remedy is tbe >irei (-t H»lfine cough uiedirine in the world 'o-day ir d e< exactly what a cough m dicine is supposed to do. Ir »top* coughs iod colds *p edily and ff-KJtually. Jj'or sale bj all dispensaries and dealers.49 words
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Advertisement560 1917-01-20 9 w ANTED ROPEAN LADY to act a* nurse to -A baby lour month* old, travelling to England in March, Second Oliss passage paid for services. Apply, giving age and nationality to No. 75, 43 c/o Straite Echo WANTED. WANTED for Aver WeDg Tin miner, a Foreman a Storekeeper, Foreman without560 words
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Advertisement1486 1917-01-20 10 P. 0.—British India AND APCAR LINK (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mall and Passenger Services. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (uydbr contract with bis majesty's government) For Singapore. China, Japan, lejlon. Australia, India, Aden, Egypt. Mediterranean Forts and London. MAIL LINES. Homeward (for Europe Outward (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tk« Intermediate1,486 words
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