Straits Echo, 10 July 1917
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Title Section35 1917-07-10 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 16. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, TUESDAY, 10th JULY, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 159.35 words
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Advertisement1129 1917-07-10 1 m W\ if M 3EBE The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. Tel Address: Hokimteik, Puaang. ’Phone No. 694, POO- SA.Xj!Fi« TWO ONLY 2 SKATER COMMONWEALTH partin-falmer cars TWO ONLY 2 SEATER MODELE D£ LUXE TWO STROKE MOTOR CYCLE A Fleet of English and American Cars tor hire day tnd1,129 words
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Advertisement16 1917-07-10 1 WHICH IS THE ttE« cc K?»> ■i* '*a!!*? C IJONS ROJti OJP -,J 9* s -«516 words
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Article1031 1917-07-10 2 (By Hakold Owkn in th* P.M.O For twenty years our internal politics have been governed, and our political parties have i been shaped, by one persistent issue—an j issue directly concerning only about one* I eighth of the people of th9 United King- dou), but indirectly affecting our whole1,031 words
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Article969 1917-07-10 2 PEACEFUL PROGRESS. Justice for the Tribes, (From a Correspondent in Mesopotamia.) The history of the Mesopotamian campaign has a double aspect Side by side with the tale of conquest by arms runs the story of victories no less renowned, the peace of Great Britain invading in969 words
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Advertisement190 1917-07-10 2 RUGS AND BLANKETS BOUGHT UNDER FAVOURABLE CIRCUMSTANCES and OFFERED AT PRE-WAR PRICES. The“ Premier’ Rug. A good size Rug iu a range of dark tartan and check designs. Fringed ends. Size 60 by 70 inches exclusive of fringe. Price $7.95 each. wati aStanfifttS nf 1 i I— In *Tr^ Wool190 words
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Advertisement585 1917-07-10 2 Not Beyond Hope. Those who have suffered rear with Rheumatism will be glad to hear oV* remedy that has proved an absolute s DPP fi There are no conditions of Rheumatism matter bow severe, nor from what U that cannot immediately be relieve 4U88 J nroueaty c „red by Little's585 words
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Article822 1917-07-10 3 Death by Drowning. The inquest into the death of Toh Lang who was drowned in the harbour on th 9 3td instant as the result of a collision between •he steam launch Katklesn and bis sampan was Leld this morning b:fore Mr. S. H. Langston and a jury822 words
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Article181 1917-07-10 3 To-night and to-morrow will witness the last presentations of that much discussed master production Civilizition Those who have not witne?sel this extraordinary scenic production should not fail to seize this last opportunity. To-night there will also be screened, eight new parts of that pipular and thrilling drama181 words
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Article323 1917-07-10 3 Some Interest!»* Work. 2 There wae a largo concourse of interested members at the racecourse this morning to j watch the training for the forthcoming race meeting which will epea a week hence. Although the track waß os the sticky side, i some good work was put in.323 words
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Article213 1917-07-10 3 We read in tho Times of M*y 17 Spfcu’ation is rampant in tie tin market at prtgeat, and yesterday there was further rise in the price of j£3 10s. to JE256 7=>. 6i. fer ton, which is the highest quothtion on record. Tin is prsctically the only213 words
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Article425 1917-07-10 3 GOLF COMPETITION, Sydnet Cup. 18 holes match play under ordinary handicap. Entries close, Saturday, July 14 The Government propose to extend the life of the present Parliament for a further term of seven months —thst is to say, from April 30 to November 30. This Parliament began425 words
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Advertisement259 1917-07-10 3 rXXXXttOttXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX A MONSTER CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. X m o- night To-night AT THE ELECTRIC POLYSCOPF S J THE PREMIER PICTURE HOUSE gj lO NEW ADDITIONAL PARTS lO THE DIAMOND FROM THE SKY Fire, Fury and Confusion The Soul Stranglers The Lion’s Bride The Rote in the Duat The Double Croes259 words
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Advertisement172 1917-07-10 3 If AND I 4“ r OR >5 FRONT MIXTURE. “1 D E I 0 D D •n im Penang Cinema Managing Proprietor C. M. EMANUEL. Tues Wed., July 10th llth. A THRILLING DRAMA THE MARCONI OPERATOR. LORD CHUMLEY AN EXCITING WAR YARN. Special! Special I Special I A GAUMONT EXCLUSIVE172 words
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Article, Illustration97 1917-07-10 4 KNisfctA daily (except Sundays and public holiday») V IT Til CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Ho. 59, Beach Street, Penang. PUOB' Daily Local m* 924 per annum. OaUUtion... Portage Extra. Iffail Edition (Poet Free) 117.50 flißT.l ADDBBBB ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 S. /?.—All buiineaa communications97 words
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Article1341 1917-07-10 4 A parent who has just returned from home tells us that he is frankly disappointed with the results of his son’s education. Pe found the young lad, whom he bad not seen for several years, keen on sport, strong on good form,” but mainly good form” as it1,341 words
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Article33 1917-07-10 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $llO, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $111.50, business done, (150 tons sold), and in London at £246 spit and £242, three montha,33 words
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Article1408 1917-07-10 4 Air Raid on London. i It oertaioly does appear from the very full a account telegraphed by Ranter of Saturday’s t air raid on London that the aerial defences of t the metropolis can be considerably improved. Whether the Germans have spies in England, t as was suggested1,408 words
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Article124 1917-07-10 4 As the Bishop of Singapore explained in his letter to the press dated the 14th June, a Church Army Tent which can be moved close in rear of the fighting lines in France costs 92,600 fully furnished. These tents do splendid work among the troops and124 words
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Article435 1917-07-10 4 At the Eastern Produoe Exchange Auction Sale yesterday the following pricsi were obtained: per picul. Diamond Smoked Fair from $llO to $127 Plain Smoked 108 to 110 Diamond Unsmoked 105 to 114 Plain Unsmoked 103 to 106 Brown Crepe 109 Scrap Crepe 76 to 80 Pressed Scrap435 words
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Advertisement299 1917-07-10 4 V. m UTTON’S EEDS. FRESH STOCKS JUST ARRIVED. FLOWER. Aster, Balsam, Cosmos, Coreopsis, Marigold, Petunia, Sunflower Nasturtium. cts. a tin. Phlox, 60 cts. a tin. Dianthus, Gaillardia and Zinnia 70 cts. a tin. VEGETABLE. Cabbage, Cress, Mustard, Lettuce, Parsley, Radish, Tomato. 40 cts. ft tin VEGETABLE SEEDS hare been imported299 words
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Article1444 1917-07-10 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] BOUT OF THE IMPERIALISTS. i Forb idde» C««y Bombed. Peking, July 8. great height J p.iaceot the Forbidden Citj. i .„,0 *nd damaged the building, rh.ne H«nn'» headquertere which were oearLDaus > probnble object.ve. m F Ch»«* H.un Re>,f s Ck««H.un tendered hi. re.ignation1,444 words
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Article162 1917-07-10 5 The following articles will be found on onr outside pages Page. 2.—British Work in Mesopotamia. IreLand. 5, —Training Notes. Speculation in Tin. Penang Golf Club. The Empire Theatre. Harbour Fatality, 6, F, M. S. Finance. Campaign in Palestine. The Week’s Events. Parliament and the Public Purse, The Trench Canary.162 words
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Article1583 1917-07-10 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Aerial Activity. London, July 9, 12.25 a m. Sir Douglas Haig reports There was great enemy aerial activity. Our pilots yesterday frequently broke up large formations and carried out successful raids. We bombed and used our machineguns on the enemy’s aerodromes, depdts and troops. We brought1,583 words
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Article58 1917-07-10 5 The following programme of music will be played at the Golf Club this evening from 5-45 p.m. to 7-15 p.m. 1 Reminiscences Of Chopin Winterbottom 2 Two Step What the Girls Are so Fond of Gilbert 3 Reminiscences Of Scotland Godfrey 4 Waltz TbeDaneing Mistress Higgs 558 words
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Article19 1917-07-10 5 Sumatra Consolidated 51,000, Bukit Mertsjam 64.923, Taiping 48,141, Sungei Siput 14,700, Sungei Reyla (F.M.S.) 11,800 lb.19 words
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Article634 1917-07-10 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] WHAT IS WRONG V* Diasatiafactioa with Air Dcfeaees. London, July 9* What is wrong with the air defences P” is the keynote of this morning’s comments. No attempt is made to conceal dissatisfaction that the raiders escaped so easily. The Times states that the634 words
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Article940 1917-07-10 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GOVERNMENT STATEMENT. Ressoss for Withdrawal of Russiaa Coatiagcat Petrograd, June 9. [The first portion of this telegram is not yet to hand,] The Russian Government’s statement on the Balkan Conference adds that the Government formally protested against the recent steps of the other Allies in940 words
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Article1040 1917-07-10 6 Last year the Federated Malay Bt«tes had ■o much surplus revenue that the Government was able to invest $13,714,285 in British Bichfqur Bonds. Ia other words it alaiost covered the Public Debt of $15,000,000 by Barings from revenue in a single year. The Government asked the public to1,040 words
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Article685 1917-07-10 6 Greatest Struggle Ever Known. The biggest battle in all Palestine’s long history is being fought at Gsza by bodies of troops on both sides immeasurably larger than any armies which have taken part in the countless campaigns of the Holy Land. Though we have only fought the685 words
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Article98 1917-07-10 6 Wednesday, July 11. Town Band, Esplanade. Thursday, July 12 Bandman Opera Company—" High Jinks —Empire Theatre. Ipoh Gymkhana Club, A G. M, Friday. July 13 Town Band, Esplanade Bandman Opera Company—" The Bing Boys ate Here”—Empire Theatre. Saturday, July 14 Bandman Opera Company—" Mr. Manlialtan”—Empire Theatre. King98 words
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Article1433 1917-07-10 6 How to Restore Control. It is a striking fact says, the Wettmiiuter Gazette that notwithstanding the vast social and political changes of the last two centuries, our forms of Government show little alteration. In spite of much talk about the reform of procedure, Parliament still1,433 words
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Article564 1917-07-10 6 s A Test fob Poison Gas. 3 y Tho general public knows little, says a y writer in the Daily Mail, about that most t I useful and life-saving animal—the trench canary. 0 He or she, whatever may happen to be its g Bex, is-quite unknown to564 words
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Article912 1917-07-10 6 Hjalmar Branting, the leader of the Swedish Socialists, has just returned to Stockholm from Petrrg at». The following impressions of bis visit ate taken from the Aftenpoeten, and are of great interest as showing the failure of the Russian peane-st-any-prioe party: It was an absolutely912 words
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Article112 1917-07-10 6 PUWANO, J HIT 10 (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank London, Demand Bank 2 41 4 months’ sight Bank." 2/4 11,1 n A Documentary 2/4 27/qo Calcutta, Demand Bank *2 3 days’ sight Private... Bombay, Demand Bank Moulmein, Demand Bank 3 days’ sight Private’.” S Madras Demand Bank 3112 words
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Advertisement10 1917-07-10 6 For Chronic Chest Complaint», Woods’ Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d10 words
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Advertisement50 1917-07-10 6 Middle-aged people are often »flbcted with that distressing ailment, windy spasm», tbev seem to cut like a knife. Sufferers should get a bottle of WOODS’ GRE4T PEPPERMINT CORE, The very first dose will bring relief and prove its value. Sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere at 80 cent* per pottle.50 words
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Advertisement41 1917-07-10 6 Causes and Cure for Diarrhoea Overeating, a change in the temperature, unripe fruit* and impure water are some of the causes of diarrhoea. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cures these bowel disturbances promptly. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers,41 words
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Advertisement63 1917-07-10 6 Can You Afford the Risk? Were jou ever seised with a severe attar* of «.poeho or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea B»medy in the house? Don’t take such nsk.. A do., or two will eWyou befom a doctor coold possibly be died, and it ce™er63 words
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Advertisement393 1917-07-10 6 THIRD ANNIVERSARY OF THE WAR. A MEETING of the public will be bald at the Chamber of Commerce at 4.30 p. m on Monday 16th July for the purpo» of drawiag up a programme for the observance of the Anniversary of the War. JOHN MI rCHELL, a. f. Goodrich! Penang393 words
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Article857 1917-07-10 7 THE INEVITABLE REACTION A WARNING. By the Hon. Sir John Taverner, K.C.M.G. The general community, vitwed from a j financial standpoint, haa been roughly l divided by the war into two main classes On the one hard is the class comprising all those who feel the pinch of857 words
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Advertisement405 1917-07-10 7 m 1 l i t 2L m 7Zs/A the best lamp for every purpose HALF-WATT LAMPS ARE STOCKED] From 100 to 2,000 C.P., for 230 Yolts. 60 to 1,000 C P., for 110 volts Special New Types JUST RECEIVED “ARGA" HALF-WATT TYPE LAMPS. 230 Volts, 60 O.P. 110 Volts, 25405 words
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Advertisement58 1917-07-10 7 Blazon Type Not Necessary, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarr rhoea Remedy needs no glarin'* headlire to attract the public eye. The simple statement that allchemists sell it is sufficient, as every family knows its value. It has been used for forty vears and is just what its name I implies.58 words
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Advertisement330 1917-07-10 7 THE EASTERN PRODUCE EXCHANGE. 27. Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Ghaut. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. The 149th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Thursday, thz I2lh July, 1917. Auction Sales of Rubber helJ twice a week, on every Monday and hursday, Sales330 words
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Article652 1917-07-10 8 Smaller Papers, Shorter Words It’s no use blinking the truth, til the menace of the U tos is removed we ehal al have 2 cut down our lives 2 the abso min We must eat less bread, curb our appeys 4 the good things of life,652 words
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Article318 1917-07-10 8 The Mongolia has been lost presumably somewhere in the Indian Ocean, and more than ever may we in this part of the world be expected to be thankful if we do get a European mail once a fortnight. That after all is quite a secondary matter, and so318 words
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Article313 1917-07-10 8 Penang, ICth July 1917. Beef Soup per catty 16 Roast 26 Pteaks 26 Stew or Curry Meat 18 Rump Steak .1 26 Ox Tail each 40 Tongue j>o Feet t* 30 Heart Liver par catty 40 Fillet of Beef 00 Pore— Pork par catty 38 to 40 with313 words
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Article219 1917-07-10 8 Penang, July 10. 8. P. Tapioca $lO buyers. I M. P. Tapioca 104 sales; 1 Gold leaf 72 Pepper (W.Coast 3 lb. 5 0z).516 1/2 buyers Black Pepper 25.00 buyers 1 White Pspper 40 nominal 1 Trang Pepper ...$32 season over Mace $llO nom. Mace Pickings 48 sales. Cloves219 words
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Advertisement436 1917-07-10 8 FOR SALE. MOTOR CARS OF WELLKNOWN BRITISH AND AMERICAN MAKE. NEW AND SECOND HAND. 2 Seater A. C, complete with Dynamo Lighting set 2 Seater Straker Squire I 5 Seater Regal 5 Partin Palmer 7 Ford Landaulette ALSO A NUMBER OF LIGHT AND HEAVY WEIGHT MOTOR CYCLES. TRIAL RUNS MAY436 words
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Advertisement92 1917-07-10 8 Don’t N«gleet Your Family, When you fail to provide your family with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at this season of'the year, you are neglecting them, as bowel complaint is sure to be prevalent, and it is too dangerous a malady to be trifled with. This92 words
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Advertisement115 1917-07-10 8 1 T)restotie i 1 2 TYRES FAMOUS FOR I I I I I i EFFICIENCY I S 8 j FIRST ON THE ROAD 1 a a AGENTS: LAST OFF THE RIM I |R.T. REID& Co., Penang. BRINKMANN Co., Singapore. i THE WATERHOUSE Co., Ltd (incorporated in the u.s.a.) Muar, Malacca115 words
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Article1166 1917-07-10 9 When the German Chancellor spoke last Tuesday, it was generally expected that he would restate his peace terms- He was asked to do so from two opposite quarters of the Reichstag; and these formal demands, of which notice had been given were only the climax of1,166 words
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Advertisement138 1917-07-10 9 OVER 6,000 MILES OIM A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED TYRE AND STILL RUNNING. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED. SOLE AGENTS G. H. SLOT Co., “ox PENANG AND PERAK. XXXXXWXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx STELASTIC TYRES. The only Tyres holding the R.A.C. certificate for 5,000 miles without cuts or punctures, BRITISH AND HADE IN138 words
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Advertisement631 1917-07-10 9 NOTICE I A. K. Mohamed Ibrahim hereby notice that the business heretofore carried on by me under the name of A. K. Mohamed Ibrahim will henceforth be carried on from the let July 1917, by me under the style or name of K, M. Mohamed Ibrahim and Company. 441 A.631 words
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Advertisement1529 1917-07-10 10 P. o.—British India AND &PCAB LINE (Companies iNCORrOEATM IN ENGLAND.) Bla.il and Pasaentfev Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTIES GOVERNMENT) Tor Si«*ai»re, Chiix, Japan, Cwylon, Australia, India, Aden, Egypt, Mediterranean Porta and London. MAIL LINES. Hombward (for Europe.) Outwarb (for China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SERVICE. Tke Intermediate1,529 words
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