Straits Echo, 28 September 1917
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1917-09-28 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. *wi VOL. 15. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER, 1917. Single Copy, lO cents. No. 2JS8.35 words
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Advertisement1137 1917-09-28 1 Vnr" in 5; pv life K ra S£ Ij$s V3. The Georgetown NORTHAM ROAD AND FARQUHAR STREET. Telegraphic address: Hokimteik. ’Phone Mo. 694 IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. CARS FOR HIRE A fl*et of Brand rcw C»rs f< r hire day and night at mcdei«.te charges Motor Car Importers Motor1,137 words
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Advertisement9 1917-09-28 1 riSP*® Ail.intatiTu -> r p* Fill o te S tm*<i9 words
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Article2503 1917-09-28 2 Ship Proposal Rejected, The following are further instalments from the Momoirs of Mr. Jimes Gerard, formerly American Ambass%dor at Berlin These proposals were about the sailiog from America of what might be called certified ships, to be painted and striped in distinctive way, to oome from certified2,503 words
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Advertisement59 1917-09-28 2 IU LEADING PENANG EOOI STORE. ALL VARIETIES OF WP III II I IIP—WEAR Tremendous Assortment. Value Unequalled. Whiteaway, Laidlaw a ad Company, Limited. [INCORPORATED IN ENGLAND.] rmrrrrv w I Packed in Tins of 1 Kilo and in Bottles of 500, 250 and 100 tablets. FOR PRICES APPLY TO:.H.SLOT&CI Penang Taiping.59 words
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Advertisement49 1917-09-28 2 It’s Astonishing Sluggish Liver when they can cure the trouble by an occasional does of PINKETTIS, the tiny laxatives that work as gentle as nature. Do not gripe. SO eeati par phial at roar drwggist'e ar direct by Mail oa receipt ol price Ireaa DSL WILLIAMS* MEDICINE COMPANY. SINOAPOBB.49 words
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Advertisement162 1917-09-28 2 To Be Shot at Sunrise would seem a welcome relief to many who suffer ike red hot pain thrusts of neuralgia. These are the hopeless torture-wracked beings who lire in the shadow of constant dread of the stabbing, twisting, unbearable sudden pains and spasm of neuralgia. LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM has162 words
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Article1222 1917-09-28 3 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MR. ASQUITH AT LEEDS. No Paper Pacta. London, September 26. Mr, H. H. Asquith, speaking on Britain’s war aims at a meeting at Leeds, emphasised that with negligible exception we had presented an unbroken front and unshakeable resolve for three years. We did not require1,222 words
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Article97 1917-09-28 3 (From Our Own Correspoitdent-) Singapore, Sept ember 28. At tbe Singapore Rubfc er Auction the following prices were obtains d Smoked fine ribbed $122 to $1 27 per picul Ordinary to Good 114 121 do Plain smoked 114 do UoBmnked 99 120 do Crepe fine pale 12497 words
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Article87 1917-09-28 3 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their 319th Auction Sale to-day Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 1 $122 to $124 per picul Smoked Diamond Sheet No. 2 108 118 do Plain Smoked Sheet 105 do Unsmoked Sheet No. 287 words
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Advertisement283 1917-09-28 3 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX x M——I I EMPIRE jngjTHEAIREj beooming a recognised fact that each new Empire Programme beats the one before. The al I new change to-night is guaranteed by the management to meet with the approval of every patron. The whole show from 8 to 11.30 is bright and283 words
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Advertisement356 1917-09-28 3 o o AND < 7^ Rak M MIXTURE. I£ Tie Perak River Valley Robber COMPANY, LIMITED. Declaration oi Interim Dividend and Notice of Closing Transfer Books. Notice is hereby given that a Third Interim Dividend of 5 per jent free of War Tax has been declared by the Directors, on356 words
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Article, Illustration93 1917-09-28 4 PAGiM daily (exoept Sundays and puklio CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. ■a, 59, Beach Street, Penang. PnicH' Daily Leeal 914 per annum. m Ortrtatiow.— Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Port Free) «17.50 cable asDnnss: ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 543 N. B.— All buiinMa communication* should b* addressed93 words
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Article1307 1917-09-28 4 Mr. Asquith's important pronouncement I on Britain s war aims, coming ai it doei when ‘Germany ii striving hard to patch up a ‘‘white peace”, will be read with deep interest by every one. At the back of I the German mind is the idea, fixed and1,307 words
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Article783 1917-09-28 4 Mr. R. P. Brash, who was on a visit to Penang, returned to Ipoh yesterday. Mr. E. W. Neubronner, Financial Assistant, District Office, Grik, is in Penang. Mr. H. V. J. Twamley, of the Survey Department, Alor Star, arrived here by mail train to-day. Mr. L. 0.783 words
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Article22 1917-09-28 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at 1111.25, ard in Singapore (ie-hned) at 1112.25, business done (125 tons sold).22 words
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Article815 1917-09-28 4 A Pretty Quarrel. A pretty bout that between the Rnn C. W D.rbiabire aad Editor of the Si Times over that very controversial the habits and habitat of the Cathbit'" It gives snap and sparkle even to r lative Council debate, and that is .a. 8 11 good815 words
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Article112 1917-09-28 4 G.O.C.’s CABLE. Aid War Offiee Reply. Singapore, Sept. 27. Major-General Ridout, G.O.C, cables ai follows:— Some days prior to the meeting of the Legislative Council on the 24 h inst. a cable was sent to the War Office asking whether 'A’ class men, who in the opinion of112 words
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Advertisement186 1917-09-28 4 Do you want the best value WE GIVE IX. Something useful for Hari Raya Hadji Fresh s'ock of Children’s Cashmere Frocks, colours Fink, Sky or Cream, 18 ins. and 20 ins. Price $2.50. Silk Bonnet, all colours, sizes to fit all heads. PRICE $1.50. V-, Qfl A unique display of186 words
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Advertisement21 1917-09-28 4 OUR DAY, 1917. Sc O. HOTEL SPECIAL DINNER October. 10 th TABLES CAN BE RESERVED FROM MONDAY IST PROXIMO. JANGAN FORGET.21 words
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Article2182 1917-09-28 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] GREAT AIR DUELSSir Douglas Haig'a Report. LondoD, September, 26, 11.35 p m. Sir Douglas Haig reports "Aviation aeroplanes were extremely active yesterday. Successful raids were made on the aerodrome and railway sidings near Ghent where a large fire was started also on the aerodromes at Courtrai,2,182 words
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Article543 1917-09-28 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] I Off tke Caurlasd Coast. 1 1 London, Sept. 27. A wireless Russian official message states;— The enemy penetrated onr trenches to the south-west of Gory, Seretb, Onou and Dory. We counter-attacked and restored (the position. German aerial forces and submarines I I are endeavouring to543 words
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Article457 1917-09-28 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Relation with Germany. Buenos Aires, September 27. I It is stated that the President his opp >sed Ito an immediate rupture of relations with I Germany peadiag the deciphering of certain I documents. It is believed that the PresiIdent intends to organise uniform action with457 words
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Article156 1917-09-28 5 (From Our Own Correspondent Loudon, September 26. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/9} Diamond Smoked 2/7$ [The Market Report of Messrs. Aldens Successors Ltd, dated London August 9, states: Spot Crepe has rison to 2/7d and Chfober December has been done156 words
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Article561 1917-09-28 5 [Reuter's Telegrams] Posit.o<« with Ike E*te»te. Wabhingtor, Sept' mfcer 27. President Wilson has oppostd the acceptance of the British House of Commons’ invitation to the Congressmen to visit the Western f out and the French invitation I -hat the Crrgress be represented by sn561 words
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Article94 1917-09-28 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 2— Ambassador Gerard’s Memoirs. 3- —Telegrams. Peoarg Rubber Auction. Fingapore Rubber Auction. 6. King George’s Fund for Sailors. Recruiting in Southern [ndim. A Mythical Robbery Health on E*tat 0 s. Public Amusements. Grand Theatre of Varieties. The Week’s94 words
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Article4031 1917-09-28 6 CHAIRMAN’S REVIEW OF HALF YEAR’S TRADE. The Military Service Bill. The half-yearly meeting of the Singapore Chamber of Commerce was held in tbe Exchange Room on Tuesday. The Hon. Mr. W. W. Cook, the ebairmat), presided, and the other members present were: the hon. Mr.4,031 words
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Article332 1917-09-28 6 Sequel to Tbluk Anson Incident. It may be remembered that a few weeks ago it was reported that a daring gang robbery had been committed in the heart of Teluk Anson town, a well known Chinese nonia being stopped by gang robbers in bread daylight and relieved332 words
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Article357 1917-09-28 6 Appeal by H R H. The Duke of Connaught. ThB great Marine Charities of this Country have through long years rendered continuous and much needed service to the seafaring Members of the Community. Owing to the stress of War, heavy calls have been made upon357 words
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Article255 1917-09-28 6 There has been a slight improvement in the amount of recruiting by licensed kanganis for Government departments, says the report on the F.M.S. Labour Department for 1916. But the figures are still far short of the results attained in 1914 wider the scheme introduced and discontinued255 words
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Article244 1917-09-28 6 t r^P° rt 0D the working of tin pMq Labour Department for 1916 says tbat beilth on estates in almost all districts ha* been good. In tne two most unhealthy t.ictv, Bataog Padang and Kuaia thod»ath-rates for Indians alone are 2491 acd 31 29 per mille, respectively244 words
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Article99 1917-09-28 6 It may be a bng way from Leicester Square but from all that we can gather the Music Hall of the 19th of next month promises to be a lively show. A full Oicheetra will give popular selections during the intervals and between the “turns.” Dollar99 words
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Article215 1917-09-28 6 EMPIRE THEATRE. The above show was so packed lait night that there was only standing accommodation for late comers. Every item of the programme, which was of the highest order, was greeted with loud applause, a sufficient indication of its excellence. During the first show two further episodes215 words
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Article240 1917-09-28 6 Friday. Septrmbrr 28 Town Band, Esplanade. Saturday, Sbptbmbbr 29. Michaelmas Day. Rahman Hydraulio Tin Co„ Ltd A G.M., Messrs. Adamson Gilfillan Co.. Ltd., noon, Sunday, Sbptrmbrr 30. 17th after Trinity. P A. A., Second Quarterly General Meeting, Krian Club. Pant Bpntar, 11 ».m. Monday, October 1. Town240 words
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Article2214 1917-09-28 7 Tbe Fourth Year. CFrom Our Own Correspondent.') London, August 10. If the essential principles of the new offensive be retained there is every reason to believe that tbe fourth year o£ the war —on which we have just entered—will be much speedier in its effects than2,214 words
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Advertisement739 1917-09-28 7 MOTICE. FROM lit SEPTEMBER, 1917, all the interest and business’ in rubber dealing in the name of Kong Eng A Co. and Bukit Mertajam Rubber Factory, at Nos. 27 and 28 Station Road, Bukit Mertajam. ha to been sold to me. Mr. Lim Kong Eng has no further connection with739 words
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Advertisement328 1917-09-28 7 A Clerk for an office near Ipoh knowing well to speak, read and writs English and Siamese (Bangkok) with also a fair know* ledge of type writing in English Salarj per mensum $75/—; quarters and light free-• Apply stating prerious experience to Box No. 333 598. C/e Straits Echo. NOBEL’S328 words
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Advertisement555 1917-09-28 7 BAXTER &> Co.'s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY C Co. KTOTICE. TENDERB will be received at the Office of the Honourable Resident Councillor. Penan?, up to noon on 2nd October, 1917, for the following services for the Oovernment Monopoly Department, Penang, for the year 1918. (1) Supply of best Amoy555 words
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Advertisement1332 1917-09-28 8 P. 0.—British India AND &PCAR LINK (COMPABIBS InCORPOBATB» IN ENGLAND.) Mail and Pauenfer Service». PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (W9IK CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJK3TT 8 GOVERNMENT) The Company’» MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Passengers for Europe are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as far as1,332 words
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