Straits Echo, 9 March 1917
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Title Section35 1917-03-09 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, FKIDA*, 9th MARCH, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 56.35 words
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Advertisement1038 1917-03-09 1 I P'gwl HHt D NAT#i The Georgetown Motor Garage 7\ Penang Road. Tel. Address i Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694. for sale. COMMONWEALTH partin-paj.mer MOTOR CARS 1917 MODEL. One 5-paBßenger Touring Car. Two 2 Roadster. A car that matches every automobile desire at a price that cannot be resisted. One1,038 words
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Advertisement15 1917-03-09 1 Sto JJ THE IDT “tv •S. r Ct <Ons fi P'«t us t Tg«g r15 words
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Article1000 1917-03-09 2 Not many years ago the great rubber boom struck this and neighbouring Eastern communities. Men and women, representative of many nationalities, suffered for a time from financial hysteria. The spirit of Wallingford dominated the stock exchange, here and in the south. Those upon whom Fortune smiled, bought1,000 words
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Article1009 1917-03-09 2 A few days ago we published a Random Note describing briefly Denmark’s extraordinary lurch into socialism, and now we learn from a letter in the New York Evening Post that next year a dozen other extreme soci- I alistic schemes are to be put into effect1,009 words
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Advertisement9 1917-03-09 2 Chronic Cheat Complaint!*! Wooda’ Great Peppermint Core 1«. 6<J.9 words
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Advertisement219 1917-03-09 2 n fS •5 w^_ S£ WT i i_-: m 5* 5*£V£ -=rr *-_»r ATTACHE CASES. New Stock Cow Hide attache cases fitted inside with stationery pockets, brass locks and fittings. Sizes. 12 14 16 ins„ long Prices. $4.90, $9,50’ each^J 5 f* =>' l CABIN BAGS. Complete with lock and219 words
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Advertisement581 1917-03-09 2 SMALL INVESTMENT BIG PROFIT Special Lime Light OXYGEN CINEMA SETS Etch weighs 100 lbs. Gives very n and Steady Light. ir Specially recommended for Travelijn Purposes. SIMPLE AND REUABLp FIT STANDARD SIZE FILMS Modele A $475 Modele B 4OO Complete EX GODOWN Particulars: CINEMA SUPPLIES, 62-7 Orchard Road, Singapore, 88.581 words
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Article481 1917-03-09 3 I Artistic Estertsismeil at tke Empire. M* Paul Dufault cim3 to Penang preceded by a great reputation and acclaim* I ed as a genuine artist of the first rank on the strength of reports from people who had hoard him in Singapore and Australia. This reputation he481 words
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Article461 1917-03-09 3 Breach of Postal Ordinance. Chan Sing was thia morning produced before the Third Magistrate charged with breach of the Post Office ordinance by bringing thirty unstamped letters from Tongkah by the b.s. Botoru'i into the Colony. The accused, who was arrested yesterday on bis arrival here, pleaded461 words
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Article445 1917-03-09 3 Ex Detective Charged. > Ang Pi, an ex-detective, appeared before Mr. &zechiel iu the Third Court thia morn--1 ing, charged with theft of two rings and $l6 1 in cash and with enticing away a married woman named Giam Nya, the wife of a pig445 words
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Article327 1917-03-09 3 Tables Turned la the District Court yesterday afternorn tt e hearing was resumed of the case against Phuuan Sngb, who was charged with housebreaking by night by breaking into the P. W. I). Stores at Sungei Penang with intv-ntto commit theft. The accused, in his defence stated that327 words
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Article127 1917-03-09 3 The following is the statement of accounts of the Our Day Garden Fete held at Puket, on February 17, 1917. Ticale. Donations ]*BB4i3B Half Share of Lottery 1.250. C 0 Proceeds of Ri-ffl-rs 890.00 Collecting Boxes 120 40 Sale of fl iwers, flags, button holes, etc.127 words
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Advertisement557 1917-03-09 3 Straits Settlements War Loan Bonds Bearing Interest from the date of purchase [IS! 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 OF ISSUE—10Q PER CENT. All proceeds of this issue will be lent557 words
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Advertisement256 1917-03-09 3 W. D. H. O. WILLS If V m 4? N°J77 VIRGINIA CIGARETTES DON’T FORGET all the coupons packed with these cigarettes will BE EXCHANGED FOR VARIOUS HANDSOME PRESENTS BY British-American Tobacco Co. (Straits) Ltd. 7 CHURCH STREET GHAUT, PENANG, Coming! Coming!! Coming!!! PctthQ Wonder Seii«l ‘‘The Red (ircle” in 28256 words
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Article, Illustration101 1917-03-09 4 fIUkW dally (except Sunday* and publio beftdaya) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. B«. 59, Beach Street, Penang. f Paics.. v,v lirl Duly Local •m $24 per annum. OuMatkm... Postage Extra. if mil Edition (Pott Free) $17.50 CABLV ADDIIIS ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343101 words
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Article1324 1917-03-09 4 If those who are responsible for the policy of the Straits Timet realised how much prestige that paper has lost during the pa9t two or three years they would sariously consider the advisability of giving certain subjects a rest and of dealing with certain others in a more1,324 words
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Article994 1917-03-09 4 Concert MikteriNo, Clarence, it is not a sign of good breeding nor a ball-mark of the caste of Yere de Vere for members of the public to whisper audibly while an artist is singing or playing for their delectation. On the contrary, it is beastly bad manners. Nor994 words
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Article216 1917-03-09 4 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE WEEK’S BAG, Official Figures. London, March 7. The Press Bureau announces that th arrivals during the week number 2 528 a a the sailings 2,477. nd The vessels sunk within that period were fourteen of 1,600 tons and upward and nine under 1,600 tons, making a216 words
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Article108 1917-03-09 4 Tapah. C From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, March 9, The report of the Tapah Rubber Co, shows that a sum of $125,759 is available for distribution. The report recommends that $25,000 be transferred to the reserve, $10,000 be transferred in reduction of the book value of the108 words
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Article78 1917-03-09 4 More Serious that is 1911. (From Our Own Correspondent*) Kuala Lumpur, March 8. The floods n Kuala Lumpur are mors serious than in 1911, A large area it affected. It is reported that one bridge in town has collapsed. It is reported that heavy damage has78 words
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Article25 1917-03-09 4 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, March 7. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 3/2j[ Diamond Smoked 3/2$25 words
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Article189 1917-03-09 4 Latest Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day »t 595.25, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $96.25, business done (150 tons sold) and in London at J 2202 10s. spot an .6201 15s. three months’ sight. Kirkwood, the Clyde labour agitator, bn been released owing to the state of189 words
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Advertisement134 1917-03-09 4 BIG VALUE FDR LITTLE HONEY. New stock of Best English Make Tennis Racquets just unpacked. Double Centre Strung, with superior Gut, very strong and handy. Price only $7-50. White Duck, red rubber flexible sole Tennis Shoe, derby or oxford shape. Price $2-75. White Gymnastic Shoe, all sizes. Price $1-90. KENG134 words
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Article1361 1917-03-09 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] PREMIER'S OFFER. SCENE IN THE COMMONS. A Clear Statemeat, Loudon, March 7. In the House of Commons Mr. Lloyd George said that the Government was prepared to grant Home Rule to those p»rts of Ireland clearly demanding it. London, March 7,—Later. The following is the1,361 words
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Article1424 1917-03-09 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] the majority report. Apportioning tke Blame. London, March 8. The Majority Beport of the Dardanelles Commission has been published. It finds that Mr. Winston Churchill initiated the attacking of the Dardanelles at the War Council on November 24. 1914, as au ideal method of defending Egypt.1,424 words
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Article218 1917-03-09 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] l SueecMful Air-Raid Reeoaaaissaice. London, March 7. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports I The situation is unchanged. “We silerced the batteries shelling Ypres and bombarded the trenches to the west of Messines. Much successful air-raid reconnaissance, photography and artillery work were done,” Gcrmaa Diviaioaa Doubled. London,218 words
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Article74 1917-03-09 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 2—The War and Socialism. Profits and Patriotism. 3.—Alleged Theft and Enticing Away. Alleged Housebreaking. Police Court Casep. The Dufault Concert, Puket Our Day Fete. 6. —Food Question in Russia. The Week in Germany, Fighting in Syria. Imperial Relations.74 words
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Article487 1917-03-09 5 Skvbbal Slips Near Rawano. Says Thursday’s T.O M. The recent heavy rams all over the Peninsula, and the successive storms which heralded the rain, have done no little damage to plantations in different parts of the country, while a number of open cast mines in the Kinta District487 words
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Article1154 1917-03-09 5 Dear Sir, I am a good many miles now from Karachi—in fact back in my temporary home m Ceylon but before all my impressions hitve been lost in the limbo which swallows up so many of one’s experiences I should like to tell you something about1,154 words
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Article930 1917-03-09 6 How the Pejple are Fed. Petrogr^d. Russian life at the present time is characterised by M. M e, who writes in the Novoe Vremia as follows "It is 6aid that war is going to shake us, put new blood into our veins, and rouse our energies.930 words
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Article968 1917-03-09 6 Count Andrasby’s Peace Terms. E Amsterdam, January 27. I Count Andrassy is a Hungarian, and j Count Andrassy is evidently exceedingly anxious that this war shall not result in the j dismemberment of the Au9tro-HuDgarian Empire. Some time last spring his anxiety prompted him to write968 words
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Article824 1917-03-09 6 A telegram dated London, January 17 states Details of the recent operations against the Turks at Rafa, which resulted in the capture of that town in Syria, aie published this morning. Mr. Massey, the official Press represen-' tative in Egypt, telegraphing from El Arisb. says that the824 words
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Article1094 1917-03-09 6 The Quarterly Review will have performed a considerable public service if a seri s of articles it has just published stimulates thought and discussion on the relatioDß of the dominions to one another, and to the mother country. The problem has suffered .very much from the manner in1,094 words
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Article58 1917-03-09 6 At the Extern Produce Audi» the following prioos were obtained Diamond Smoked, Good from 1160 to $1 6 7 Dramond Smoked Fair 135, 0 5$ Plain Smoked lde. a Diamond Unsmoked 1-20 to 1« Plain Unsmoked u 6 Scrap Crepe Virgin Scrap gg Pressed Scrap 59 to58 words
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Article107 1917-03-09 6 Singapore, March 9. At the Singapore Rubber Auction tbe fol'owing prices were obtained Smoked Sheets «168 to «175 per picsl Good 140 167 do P*ne 145 146 do Good plain 132 139 do Uusmoked 133 135 do Fiue plain 128 135 d> Good 105 121 do Crepes107 words
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Article86 1917-03-09 6 The output of the Ulu Piah Company Limited for the month of February was 300 piculs, approximate value «16,500. Tha output of tin ore from the Ngow property of the Siamese Tin Syndicate, Limited for the month of February was 1,233 piculs. The folfowing are the particulars of86 words
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Article268 1917-03-09 6 Friday, March 9. Town Band, Esplanade, Full Moon. St. Andrew’s Church, A. G. M. 6 30 p.tn. Penang Library, A. G. M-, Library 4.30 p.ro, Saturday, March 10, Penang Bisley—Colonial Chaplain’s Qlock and Renfrew Challenge Cup 2 30 p.tu. Feta at Kajang in aid of St. Dunstan’s268 words
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Advertisement483 1917-03-09 6 PENANG AUCTION MART. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEE. TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY. THE 15ih MARCH, 1917. AT 1 P.M. SHARP. AT THE POLICE STATION, BUKIT TAMBUN, P.W. The following property belonging to Nana Abdul Gunny bin Natharsah Rowter of Batu Kawan in Province Wollesley All those483 words
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Advertisement48 1917-03-09 6 Rub It In. A. good many people think rheumatism can not be cun d Without taking Dauseous medicine- Cbamb-rlain’s Pain Balm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and give relief quicker, For Bale by all diapenaari?! and dealera,48 words
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Advertisement10 1917-03-09 6 For Chronio Chest Complaint», Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure la. 6d,10 words
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Advertisement75 1917-03-09 6 A Family Necessity. Every family Bhould be provided with Chamberlain’s P<*in Balm at all times. Sprains may be cured in much lees time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, paius in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Advertisement28 1917-03-09 6 PINKETTES banish liverish' ness," sick headaches SO cent* per phial at your druggist's or direct by mail on receipt of P*' tc from DR. WILLIAMS' MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE.28 words
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Article545 1917-03-09 7 A correspondent of the Manchester Guardian inquires whether the Eeglish language has changed its rule that the demonstrative relative pronoun is "that” and not which” —e g., the house that Jack built. He complains that newspaper leading articles and recent diplomatic documents, notably the Entente reply to545 words
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Advertisement592 1917-03-09 7 Sleeplessness A tSZwf 2 1 m U KH W i' i i Restful Refreshing Sleep Without use of Narcotics by taking Dr. Cassell's Tablets. The quite remarkable power of Dr. Cassell’s Tablets to induce ealthy, natural sleep is due not to narcotics, but to their steadying eneet upon the nerves.592 words
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Advertisement345 1917-03-09 7 Help for the Women Tbo demands upon a mother’s strength are many and severe her own health trials and her children’s welfare exact heavy tolls, while hurried meals, broken rest and much indoor living teed to weaken her constitution. No wonder that she is often indisposed through weakness, sick headache,345 words
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Advertisement304 1917-03-09 7 mm gi? r-» c CHi®»*«*Sw*£ ffifeV: ra: TS&t ..-)*> N .hOJV Of all Chemists and Dunoars. After ness Cupids rip Health and Strength, \Rgier s Lmu’sion is soothing to throat, lungs, stom.,■’,t nn intestines, an aid to appetite and digestif and a ir > 11 lf ,a,,:i S tonic and304 words
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Article1396 1917-03-09 8 MB. LLOYD. GEOBGE ON ITS MEANING. Unity of Purpose. The following is the report of an interview which the Prime Minister has given to Mr. Keith Murdoch, of the United Cable Service (Australasia) We are fighting together through the war, and we want to stand together through1,396 words
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Advertisement160 1917-03-09 8 tt. 3 OE£ O OK BLUE “MYSTO” Wail TBS ANT I XTERMINATORB AMD POWDER ENTIRELY BRITISH MADE. 'll o > m WHIT* IE PI n 9 D o EL CAN SUPPLY FROM STOCK McAlister Co., ltd. g Agents. ZZSOL. B i i a I Just Unpacked lew Shipments OF it160 words
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Advertisement480 1917-03-09 8 University of Hongkong Matriculation, Senior and Junior Local Examinations. NOTICE is hereby given that these examinations will commence on Monday, July 9th, 1917. Arrangements will be made to hold the Examination at any town where a sufficient number of candidates offer themselves. Candidates who wish to be examined at any480 words
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Advertisement297 1917-03-09 8 THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE 27. Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The 114th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Monday, the 12th March, 1917. /uction Saks of Rubber held twice a week, on every Monday and thunda Sales297 words
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Article1033 1917-03-09 9 -The Man Who Could Not Sin.” Trom the “Timet" Morocco Corrctpondent.) When a descendant of a great Moslem t w hoso tomb 18 one of the glories of J 1 (tU j came to Fez there was quite a stir 1 *o DK gt the religious world, for1,033 words
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Article1084 1917-03-09 9 A Vagabond’s Odyssey. By A. SafroniMiddleton. (Grant Richards. 10s. 6d. net.) Those who enjoyed Mr. A. Safroni Middleton’s Sailor and Beachcomber” will be glad to learn that he has written another volume of reminiscences. It is a handsome book, illustrated with photographs which show the delicate richness1,084 words
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Advertisement12 1917-03-09 9 or Children’s Hacking Cough at Night, foods’ Great Peppermint Cure. 1«. 6d.12 words
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Advertisement543 1917-03-09 9 try vr' I 5» r i £J%* >.*r r.iy >• V v M i-.. t. <: I i £j ~r> i i •>. --Z f W. ?fh-x*~rk\}. T' r#;. 1' t'i- A X* if <■ r SI <■• f < La :?*o p* ir r*T *3 5 V r v-,543 words
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Advertisement43 1917-03-09 9 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.43 words
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Advertisement644 1917-03-09 9 Kill Pain Before Pain Kills you. Attacks of neuralgia, constant pain, or the dread of the sudden shooting pains, are a continual wear and s l raia on the vital forces of the sufferer. Unless relief i« obtained a breakdown is sure to follow. LITTLE S ORIENTAL BALM brings certain644 words
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Advertisement1805 1917-03-09 10 P. 0.—British India' AND APCAR LINE (Compamies Incorporatrb in England.) Mail and Service». KONINKLIJKE PAKETYAART MAATSCHAPPU. (ROYAL PACKET S N. COMPANY.) (Incorporatrd in Holland.) Fob Intmndmd to Sail. 8tmammb, PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDHR CONTRACT WITH HI8 MAJESTY’S GOVERNMENT) For Singapore, China. Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Ports1,805 words
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