Straits Echo, 2 August 1917
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Title Section36 1917-08-02 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 15. $24 Per A naan. PENANG, THURSDAY, 2nd AUGUST, 1917. Single Copy, 10 cents. No, 170.36 words
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Advertisement1211 1917-08-02 1 i Hdnat® The Georgetown Motor Garage 7a, Penang Road. Tel. Address i Hokimteik, Penang. ’Phone No. 694 FOR SA.LE. TWO ONLY, 2 SKATER COMMONWEALTH PARTIN-PALMER CARS TWO ONLY, 2 SEATEE MODELEDE-LBXE TWO STROKE MOTOR CYCLE ■f BANKS A Fleet ot English and American Cars tor Aire day and night. Motor1,211 words
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Advertisement14 1917-08-02 1 II 1 3 tz: a il! n/ <3 l&g* vwl* iC-V ba $f eJiU14 words
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Advertisement30 1917-08-02 2 <jr USE RED dh@&'4 AWRY’S MEL BRAND BELTING SUITABLE FOR ALU MACHINERY SOLE AGENTS: SIZES T, 3*. 7 8 9", 10", 14' II STOCK LTD., (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)30 words
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1804 1917-08-02 3 THE ACCOUNTS OF RECENT EYE-WITNESSE3. We have had an opportunity in the past few days of seeing several travellers recently returned from Russia, including some who have a long and iatimate acqnaintanee with the country, and it seems to us, it may be useful1,804 words
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Advertisement276 1917-08-02 3 cr' V- 3$ WS MWi ,mC m Of an Chemist» ?r>4 If you are Run Down from overwork, suspense, anxiety, illness it appetite anil digestion are impaired and the nervous system in need of a tonic there is no treatment so generally successful as a course of Angier’s Emulsion. It276 words
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Advertisement81 1917-08-02 3 There are two stages in the status of a preparation sold to the public under recommendation. The first is an experimental purchase, as a trial. If that trial does not produce results the article is not bought agaiD. WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CORE, passed the experimental stage over 20 years ago.81 words
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Advertisement92 1917-08-02 3 Don’t Neglect 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 tco dangerous a malady to be trifled with.92 words
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Advertisement257 1917-08-02 3 SINGAPORE COLD STORAGE COMPANY, LIMITED. IMPORTERS OF AUSTRALIAN FROZEN MEAT AND PRODUCE ALSO ENGLISH FISH GAME. Telegrams: "Storage”, Penan Telephone No. 602. o r c D o D o [OI BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT TO H. F. H. 1 he Duke of Connaught T.S. R.H. Prince Princess of fe. k H.257 words
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Article1220 1917-08-02 4 The Boches were the first to appreciate the priceless value of sniping as applied to trench warfare. They must be given full credit for that- Doubtless the idea of lying unseen behind bullet-proof cover and taking pot-shots at unsuspecting and possibly unarmed adversaries, appealed to them strongly. After all1,220 words
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Article611 1917-08-02 4 London. June 21, In the House of Commons to day, Mr Bonar Law stated that the Government was still engaged in trying to arrange a conference with reference to the reform of the House of Lords In the House of Lords Lord Burnham asked when611 words
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Advertisement198 1917-08-02 4 THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS VALUE OF AT 3WHITEAWAY, LAID LAW Co., Ltd. CE SALE Linens Towels. 250 Dozen Typed Glass Cloths Size 28 by 19 inches 150 Check 20 by 20 300 Kitchen Cloths 22 by 2? 500 English Check Dusters 19 by 21 $3 30 per dozen. $4.80 $4.20 $1.95198 words
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Advertisement41 1917-08-02 4 Causes and Curs for Diarrhoea Overeating, a chmge in the temperature, mripe fruit, and impure wafer are some of .be 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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Advertisement10 1917-08-02 4 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d.10 words
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Advertisement501 1917-08-02 4 It’s a Bad Sign When you have that obstinate, cough which will not be Bhaken off. g There is no cough at any stage' whet old or young, but what attention l cough toon wreck, a strong constitution 8 >on makes one helpless, in fact a couoh a very dangerous501 words
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Article494 1917-08-02 5 The Police and The Public. General Rdout is a reasonable man, as well as an able soldier, and we have no doubt that ho has alroady acted on tin following paragraphs which we lift from th 9 Singapore Free Frees The dangers attecdtnt on the imposition of494 words
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Article174 1917-08-02 5 The output of the Rahman Hydraulic Tin, Ltd during the mcn-h of July was 400 pikuls. The output of The Rvhman Tia Co., Ltd. during the month of July was 601 pikuls (Mill 386,78 pis, Tribute 214 57 pis.) Messrs. Simc, Darby Cj. advise us that the outputs174 words
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Article89 1917-08-02 5 The following programme of music will be played at tha Esplanade to-morrow evening from 6 p m, to 7 p.m.: 1 Grand National Ballet Victoria and Merrie England Sullivan 2 Song Sunshine and Rain Harrison 3 Overture M zart Suppe 4 Waltz Alexandta GuDg’l 6 March Sergeants89 words
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Article208 1917-08-02 5 The following are the alterations in Messrs. A, A. Anthony Co.’s share list to-day s Ayer Panas Rubber Estates $ll buyers and $ll 50 sellers ;Balgowioe Rubber Estate $5 70 buyers and $6 sellers ex divid.; Bakit Jelotong Rubber Estate 0.75 buyers and 0.85 sellera; Glenealy Plantations $2.30 buyers;208 words
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Article132 1917-08-02 5 A Bbv named Tan Kerag Chuan *j:p;ared before Mr A. Cavendish in the Second Court this morning charged with cheating on three counts in respect of various sums. Inspector McLornon asked that the caia be transftrred to the District Court and that no bail be allowed. In answer132 words
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Article102 1917-08-02 5 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co at their 303rd Auction Sale tc-day Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 1 $126 to $l3O per picul Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 2 113 125 do Pliin Smcked Sbeat 109 110 do Unsmoked Sheet No.102 words
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Article101 1917-08-02 5 Both the acting Presi .'eit and Premier Tuan Cbi-jui hava sent telegraphic instructions to the province®, forbidding them to make any further movements of troops While appreciating the patriotic spirit and loyal motive which impelled them to mobilise their forces, as Peking is soon to be101 words
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Article59 1917-08-02 5 Penang Women Workers. j Amount previously acknowledged $5,471.53 I Mrs. Prmy 18tb July 10.00 Mrs. Jamieson 10.00 Mrs. J. N Hvma 10.00 Mrs. Ebden 10.00 Mrs. Winfield 1.00 $5,512.53 Hospital garments for soldiers ready cut out for workers will be given out at the Town 159 words
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Article24 1917-08-02 5 Straits 256,000, Penang 217,000, Tali Ayer 87,000, Rub.ni 63,000. Bagan Sarai 34.0C0, Batik Ribit 86,000. Stiawan (June) 8.750. K.M.S. 21.058 lb.24 words
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Article171 1917-08-02 5 Tbe July Monthly will be played for on Sunday and Monday, the 5th and 6.h August. Two European residences on the Batu Road, Kuala Lumpur, which were built twenty-one years ago bavr now boen condemned. They will be pulled down and the land will be utilised for171 words
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Advertisement412 1917-08-02 5 There’* only one Universal Theatre in Penang That’s the Empire SPECIAL To-night GRAND CHANGE To=night Empire theatric Business Manager Thomas ShaftoJl^J (< f > BLIJE-B1RD” PHOTOPLAYS PRESENTS IN FIVE BIG REELS THE GIRL OF LOST LAKE A Romantic drama of the great Out doors with a remarkable cast including Myrtle412 words
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Advertisement630 1917-08-02 5 AND FR otf r sivlryi Br 4K{ ‘V-.; B MiXTUR P 9 D=ai ii i>j <* ra ca 'll D n u D D WA.KTTED. KRANI for Tin Mine. Apply with particulars to THE MANAGER, Toe Ayer Wtmg (Rthman) Dev. Pros. Co Ltd 498 Kroh, Upper Perak. WANTED. ATiCCHAMCAL ENGINEER630 words
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Article, Illustration95 1917-08-02 6 daily (except Sundays and public i holiday») ax m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Beach Street, ”enang. Fuel' Daily Local $24 per annum. OaUUtion... Postage Extra. ifEdition (Post Free) $17.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 345 N. B. —All business communications should be95 words
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Article1344 1917-08-02 6 Mr. A. Henderson, as a member of the British War Cabinet, does certainly seem to have blundered badly about the manner of his going to Paris. But if his faux pas costs him his seat in the Ministry the loss will, we think, be the nation's for1,344 words
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Article738 1917-08-02 6 Mr. Percy Pinckney, the well-known Visiting Agent, is in Peaang. Mr. B. E. Mitchell has been appointed Assistant Secretary of the Penang Cricket Club.- Mr. A. Cavendish sat in the Second Court to-day in place of Mr. 8. H, Langston who is still laid up with fever.738 words
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Article100 1917-08-02 6 A Germ in submarine sank a Scheveningen t-awler in the “safe” zone, to the great consternation of Dutch shippiog circles. Heir Erzberger, an influential member of the Centre Party in the Reichstag, declares that there exists a basis for peace by means of an agreement with England100 words
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Article67 1917-08-02 6 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefiaed) is quoted here to-day at $111.75, buyers do sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $112.75, business done, (120 toes sold), and in London at £247 spot and £243 three months. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform ns that the following were the quotations for Rubber on67 words
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Article30 1917-08-02 6 C trom Our Own Correspondent.') London, July 31. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were Pale Crepe 2/fii Diamond Smoked 2/5 London, Angust 1, Unchanged.30 words
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Article1059 1917-08-02 6 Cruelty to Animals. A writer in the Malaya Tnlmnc tel!, P .t.fol stn.y of systematic cruelt animals in an article on the bird and k 1 shops in the Southern Settlement r disclosures are enough to make tho weep and to cause any decern 8 person to burn1,059 words
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Advertisement254 1917-08-02 6 »**********000*00 SCHOOL CHILDREN’S EYESIGHT IS the PARENTS' RESPONSIBILITY. Our methods of testing Children’s sight are most successful. If your child screws his eyes up to see clearly there is almost certain to be eye trouble of some sort. If he holds his book near to his face, his eyes are254 words
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Article2051 1917-08-02 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] (JAINS IN FLANDERS. ALLIED CO-OPERATION. Sir Douflea Haif'e ReportLondon, August 1, 1,15 p.m. Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig reports» The Allied operations were successfully continued despite unfavourable weather. We have entered the enemy positions and advanced our line on a front of over fifteen miles from2,051 words
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Article709 1917-08-02 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] ADMIRALTY REPORT. Sligkt Decrease. London, August 1. The Admiralty reports that the arrivals at British ports for the week were 2.747 and the sailings 2^776 Total 5,523 The vessels sunk were:— Over 1,600 tons 18 Undw 3 Total 21 Nine vessels were unsuccessfully attacked [The709 words
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Article715 1917-08-02 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MR. HENDERSON S POSITION. Strong Opposition to His Policy. Luodor, August 1. The Timet states that Mr. Henderson’s visit to Paris has caused a crisis in the Labour Party. It is understocd that the Ministers informed him yesterday of their anxiety to see him715 words
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Article588 1917-08-02 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GROSS MISREPRESENTATION. M. Rikoi's Explanation, Pane, August 1. In the Chamber of Deputies M. Ribot, French Piemier, referred to tbe speech of Dr. Michaelis, cabled on July 29, regarding the alleged arrangement between France and Russia which transpired at a secret meeting of tbe Chamber588 words
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Article93 1917-08-02 7 The following articles wiii be found on our outside pages Page. 3. Some Aspects of the Rmsitn Revolution. 4. Sniping. Reform of Home of Lirds. 5 —ln Two Capacities. Tin Outputs. To-morrow’s Band Programme. Shares. Alleged Cheating. Penang Rubber Auction. Restoring Order in China. Queen Mary’s Ne»dlework Gaild June93 words
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Article800 1917-08-02 8 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] A Cardinal's Opposition. 0 tiw*, August 1. Six new members of the Senate were sworn in, in the Upper House ersuriog a majority for the Compulsion Bill which enters the second reading stage tc-morro^. Cardinal HegiD, of Quebec, has initiated an opposition to oonscription among800 words
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Article814 1917-08-02 8 Handicaps and Drawieo Appended are the results of tbe handicapping and the drawing for the tennis tournament under the auspices of the Penang Cricket Club Ladies’ Double Handicap. 1 Mrs 3 uter and M l6B M Pritchard bye —30.2 Mrs Wood and Miss Hooker 1 Mrs Adamson814 words
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Article637 1917-08-02 8 Field Operations, Field operations will be held on tbe 18th instant. Time, place and details of scheme will be notified later. Ceremonial Parade. Saturday, August 4, beiog the Anniversary of the entry of the British Empire into the War, compulsory Ceremonial Parade will be held at the Esplanade637 words
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2099 1917-08-02 8 [To the Editoe of the Strait s Echo,] 1 Dear Sir, Apropos tha question of the revision of the salaries of the Civil Service and the police force, at the recent M eting of the Ftd j ral Council, if the report is correct, s2,099 words
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Article478 1917-08-02 8 I (Toth. Born, o» th. Timet of Malaya Sir. —After your excel 'ph* 3 > stimulate ir.fcreet in the foed iSIJ' 10 th s country, which you t( ok of columns of your p#p J wb en Z Commissioner had expressed a wi^ h see Malaya more478 words
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Article254 1917-08-02 8 Thuesday, August 2. Penang Polo Club, A, G. M., Meicantile Bank, 2 p.tn. Feiday, August 3. Town Band, Esplanade. Full Moon. Kolim Our Day” Celebrations. Satueday, August 4, Government Holiday. Kulim Our Day” Celebrations. War Anniversary Demonstration. Sunday, August 5, 9th after Trinity. Kulim "Our Day” Celebrations.254 words
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Advertisement53 1917-08-02 8 Cramp Colic. No need soffarinfr from cramps in the stomach, or intestinal pairs. Chamberlain’s Co ic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to relieve the most severe cases. Get it to day, there will be no time to send for it after the attack comes on. For sale by all53 words
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Advertisement70 1917-08-02 8 Can Ton Afford the Bilk? Were you ever seized with a sevsre attack of cramp colic or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cbolpra and Di ar rhoaa io the house? Poo’t t*ko BUC^ risks, A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called,70 words
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Article958 1917-08-02 9 GREATER WEIGHT AND STEADINE3B DEMANDED. “Spectator's Criticism, In tte Spectator fo hand by the mail i there appetrs a timely and weighty a»tide criticising the “levity ”of the Government —by which, our crntemporary ia careful to explain, it does not mean frivolity, “but as the opposite of weight958 words
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Article1065 1917-08-02 9 Court Circular. Grand Palace, Bangkok, Monday, July 23. This afternoon at Amarindra Hall there I was held a general official aud ence, at which His Majesty the K og was phased to deliver a Rpyal Speech from the Turone, There were also present oa this occasion1,065 words
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Advertisement707 1917-08-02 9 the eastern produce exchange. 27, Beach Street, at the corner of Beach Street and Church Street Gh&ut. CAPITAL $120,000. Auctioneers Brokers. Owing to the Public and Bank Holidays The 155th Auction Sale of Rubber WILL BE HELD On Tuesday, the 7th August, 1917. Auction Sales of Rubber held twice a707 words
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Advertisement49 1917-08-02 9 Do not allow youJs«lf to become a victim to recurring Fever. There is a sure remedy at hand in WOODS’ GREAT PEPPERMINT CURE. a truly marvellous specific in all conditions of fever and internal ccmplanl a. It is sold by Dispensaries and Stores everywhere at 80 cent per bottle.49 words
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Advertisement441 1917-08-02 9 ESTABLISHED 1874. THE ORIENTAL Govermnent Security Life Assurance Company Ltd, I»corpor»te4 it ledia. B a NCFI OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. II IIA.CPHKRBON, Secretary S S. ani F.Af.F, Funds exceed $30,500,000.00 Claims Paid $26,000,000 GO LOW RUES. LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc, to .Lim Eu loti, .Merchant, ISS, Beach or 66,441 words
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Article944 1917-08-02 10 A German Forecast or the New Peace Tktre ia a curious flight of face? in one of the recent cumbers of Harden’s Zukunft on what the world will look like three months after the ending of the war. It pictures a world at peace, in friendly international944 words
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Advertisement133 1917-08-02 10 o 'V' SI dk&*. ON A HENLEY ALL BRITISH SPECIALLY TOUGHENED TYRE AND STILL RUNNING. NEW SHIPMENT JUST ARRIVED SOLE AGENTS PL*m 45*. G. k in CO., tor. PENANG AND PERAK. e is I 1 m A 'V THE BEST LAMP FOR EVERY PURPOSE HALF-WATT LAMPS ARE STOCKED! r T133 words
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Advertisement69 1917-08-02 10 Can You Afford the Risk i Were you ever seized with a severe attack ot cramp colic or diarrhoea without a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in the house? Don’t take such riaks, A dose or two will cure you before a doctor could possibly be called,69 words
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Advertisement351 1917-08-02 10 >/ is ft > -V SI :4 x EMi3 rrm r~U'T m Jjgfe r~ °s 'J SL Summer Days Are Flesh Building Days Gain Healthy Flesh —Increase Your Weight From Ten To 1 hirty Pounds—By Taking Sargol Thin Men and Women tay "I’d giro ao*t anythmg to put on a351 words
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Article3391 1917-08-02 11 §f Life in a Famous Corps. Most people know that France, in addition t to her conscript army, maintains a force of I foreign troops or mercenaries—if, indeed, f can be called mercenaries who give their I military services for the sum of rather less I than3,391 words
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Article297 1917-08-02 11 FOURTH MAN ARRESTED. Is the Chain of Evidence Complete? The Perak Detective Force arrested a couple of days ago tha fourth and last Chinaman of the party of robbers who are alleged to have murdered Mr. John Edmunds in Lahat Road, Ipob, shortly after midnight297 words
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Advertisement241 1917-08-02 11 mt» HE SANITAS COMPANY LIB., •w LONDON, ENGLAND. I SOLDIS” is a perfectly homogeneous coal I I Tar Disinfectant which I mixes nicely with water, i giving a good white emI ulsion, and isa thoroughly j satisfactory disinfectant I for general use. I I ■S'OLDtS a Trade 1 tu' Ch241 words
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Advertisement54 1917-08-02 11 GROSS HERMANOS, MALAGA, SPAIN. SHIPPERS OF HIGH CLASS PRODUCE AND GROCERY LINES, INCLUDING 5 RUSINS, DRIED FIGS. ALMONDS, NUTS, LEMONS, GRAPES, OLIVES, PURE OLIVE SALAD OIL WINES, CHICKPEAS, ANISEED, CUMIN SEED, Etc Reliable Agcats wasted ia all large (owes Highest refereaees aa i samples on applicatioa, Write for our lllustr»'ed54 words
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Advertisement1687 1917-08-02 12 P. o.—British India AND &PCAR LINE (COM PARIES INCORPORATE» IN ENGLAND.) Mall and t-'».»»en£er bervioe». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (CRDRR CONTRACT WITH HIB MAJRSTX’S GOVERNMENT) For Singapore. China. Japan, Ceylon, Australia, India, Aden, Kgypt, Mediterranean Ports and London. MAIL LINES. Hombwaed (for Eubopi) OtrwAß» (roK China.) INTERMEDIATE DIRECT BERYJCE. Tke1,687 words
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