Straits Echo, 1 October 1917
1917-10-01
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1917-10-01 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, MONDAY, ast OCTOBEK, 1917. Single Copy, lO cents. No. 23035 words
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Advertisement1261 1917-10-01 1 'U- < K V; L. f > ivO v: A' o£' m The Georgetown NORTHAM ROAD NS FARQUHAR STREET. Telegraphic address: Hokirateik. ’Phone No. 694 IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. CARS FOR HIRE A flaet of Brand ntw C-rs for hire day and night at moderate chargee. Motor Car Importers1,261 words
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Advertisement18 1917-10-01 2 V' A l RECOGNISED by SOLE AGENTS: HE LEADING BEAD ON lEE MEET. (INCORPORATED IN THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.)18 words
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Article1796 1917-10-01 3 Victor MacClure ] - The Motor Transport Volunteers. [By Victor MacClure Among the many vo’unteer formations that the war has brought into being in Britain there is none that can lay better claim to useful service than the Motor V olunteer Corps To underttand the working of this branch of Volunteer1,796 words
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Article227 1917-10-01 3 Another instance of tbe daring of Chinese gang rofcbors is reported. Two constables ware patrolling between Ipoh and Guntong, about two miles out from town, ati about midday on Tuesday, when they were suddenly confronted by Chinese and relieved of their rifloe, without being given a cbanc6227 words
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Advertisement536 1917-10-01 3 BT OKDfe OF .TILE CUSTOIHiN OF .ENEMY PROPERTY PURSUANT TO AN OIDER OF HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVEKNOR IN COUNCIL the matter of the Trading with the Enemy Ordinances 1914 to 1916 ad of the Alien Enemies (Winding up) Ordinances 1914 to '917 IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE I OF A Valnab’e Freehold536 words
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Advertisement71 1917-10-01 3 Teething Children. Teething children have mori or less diarrhoea, which be controlled by giving Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea S All that is necessary is to give the prescribed dose after each operation of the bowels more than natural and then castor oil to cleanse the system- It is safe71 words
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Advertisement10 1917-10-01 3 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Oars Is. 6J10 words
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Advertisement560 1917-10-01 3 oc A DC DUCDnc DC PALE WOMEN DC r in the n TroJi^ an Wh g d CoI Ur at H me grows pale and 8allow when th j fad i Dg 00, ur in cheeks and lips is accompanied by a loss of brightness in of the biood incraasmg560 words
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Article624 1917-10-01 4 THE NEW DIRECTOR. Fir Arthur Yapp. S r Arthur Yapp, ibe new Director of Pood Eaonomy, is min in the prime of life. Some twenty-fire years ago bis personlity attracted the att ution of a Y M C.A District Secretary in the M dlands and he w»s persuaded624 words
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Article282 1917-10-01 4 [To THi Editor or the Freo Preit Sir.—l cull the followiug from the published report of the bco’ble Mr. Darbisbire’s at the half-yearly meeting: “He (Mr. D»rbishire) was aware that there bad been a suggestion that highly paid Eurasians might be employed as sub-titutes for Europeans but282 words
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Article92 1917-10-01 4 Under the Increase of (War Restriction) Ordinance, 1917, the Governor, in pursuance of the provisions of section 3, has established the following R«nt Asses* ment Roard- For the R iral Area of Malacca i The Chairman, Ru al Board (President). Hon Mr. 0. H. N ven, Mr92 words
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Article654 1917-10-01 4 [Reuter’s Telegrams. Offcitiu Measures. London, Sept. 29. The following authoritative instances of successful encounters with enemy sub* marines illustrate the diversity of the methods employed to deal with them. First lustanoe. A torpedo boat sighted the periscope of a submarine to the starboard bow six hundred yards654 words
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Advertisement266 1917-10-01 4 BE&XBB m II GREATEST DUST GATHERER THE O-CEDAR MOP O-CEDAR MOP LEAMS AS IT POLISHES. O-CEDAR MOP. A pi" VO ar WBA 01 with a strong enamelled steel centre Inde*tructible Cleans and polishes at the aa<aa time, putting a high lustre on all varnished surface» There is nothing to equal266 words
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Advertisement782 1917-10-01 4 Kill Pain Before Pain Kllk you Attack* of neuralgia, constant pai or the dread of tha sadden shooting pair, are a continual wear and strain on the ritsfoices of the sufferer. Unless relief is obtined a breakdown is sure to follow, LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BAlf brings carttia and epaedy relief to782 words
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Article1266 1917-10-01 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Soutk-East Coast Attacked. London, Sept. 29. A British official report says Aeroplanes attacked the south-east coast in the evening and, it is reported, I various points along the coast of Suffolk, Es" I sex and Kent. The majority did not venture I far inland. A1,266 words
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Advertisement656 1917-10-01 5 WHAT you WANT WE HAVE TO-NIGHT AT Pen.nfs Popular PUy House Where Everybody Goes. f EMPIRE jSsjTHEATRE I FILMS OF THE HIGHEST ORDER FOR Mon., Tues. Wed October Ist 2nd 6t 3r d WARY FULLER IN “A HUNTRESS OF MEN” JOS A most perfect Dramatic Masterpiece Feature GIRARD AND SYDNEY656 words
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Advertisement257 1917-10-01 5 r <$> 0 o AND B < s/ D 0 D M Sn£D MIXTURE. '%*4. V-T i. if x* t r I ESTATE SUPPLIES. NEW SHIPMENTS JUST ARRIVED. to a a D ACETIC ACID 99 per cent. Glacial. MOMI CASES Size 19" by 19" by 24' Porcelain Cups Flat Bottom257 words
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Article, Illustration100 1917-10-01 6 MbM daily (txoepfc Sunday» and public holidays) -MU ax m CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. B* JW. %<K Bmch Street, Penanf nioi; ii, DuOy Leaal 934 per annum. Otelatinn Portage Extra. MbR BiMte (Port Free) 917.50 4 CARL» addrss*: b ECHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343100 words
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Article1207 1917-10-01 6 The optimism displayed by General Maurice in summing up the military 1 situation as it stands to-day is all the more welcome when we realise that military men usually show a tendency to err on the side of caution. He has not confined his remarks to the successful1,207 words
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Article907 1917-10-01 6 M*-. W. Btnarti of Genuang, Johore, is shortly proceeding Home to ioin up. 0- 1#» .9%0 ft f Mr. S. H. Langston has been appointed an Assistant Registrar of Imports and Exports.'** •00 1 m The leave of absence of Mr. Jastice Sproule is for four months,907 words
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Article1000 1917-10-01 6 Russia. M. Kerensky is still occupied with domestic reorganisation. His War Cabinet of five did nqtjhqlg together very long and his principal Co-adjutor M. Terestchenko has resigned. Everything now depends on two things. The first is self-suppreuion on the part of the Council of the Workmen’s and Soldiers'1,000 words
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Advertisement259 1917-10-01 6 There is no true saving where quality is not considered It is not chance or magic but quality alone that makes Bati’s** Tyres so famous. They are made of British material and like the British simply cannot'be beaten. Je r i u Motor Cycle Tym. T, COVERS. 26 by 2*259 words
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Advertisement27 1917-10-01 6 OUR DAY; 1917. > j GRAND DINNER, DANCE t t AND f FANCY FAIR RUNNYMEDE HOTEL Saturday, October 271 A 1 I' i NETT PROFITS TO THE FUND.27 words
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Obituary15 1917-10-01 6 Death, 1 Eabl—Afthe E. Hotel —on Satnrd»y, 29th instant, Flora, widow of Percy William Earl.15 words
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Article611 1917-10-01 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] COUNIER-ATTACK* CEASE. Patrol Eseovfttera. London, September 29, 12 15 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports “There hare been no further counterattacks, and infantry encounters were confined to patrols. We took a hundred prisoners. ••A strong enemy party in attempting to approach the lines early this morning to611 words
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Article557 1917-10-01 7 [Reuter's Telegrams] Comparative Lull. London, Sept, 30. A French communique states: The day has been quiet except for cannonading on the Aisne and on the right of the Meuse. There has been no infantry 1 action,’’ Artillery Fighting. London, Sept. 30. A French communique states There was very557 words
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Article1122 1917-10-01 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] IMPERIAL CHANCELLOR’S SPEECH. Reletieee with NeutralsAmsterdam, Sept 28. Dr. Micbaelis, speaking in the Reichstag, declared that Germany’s relations with centrals were satisfactory and undisturbed by the exertions of the enemy press. Germany would continue to participate in provisioning neutrals. “laexorable Effects of Submariaism." The Imperial1,122 words
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Article105 1917-10-01 7 {From Our Own CorresporuJejiL) London, September 28, The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were: Pale Crepe 2/8f Diamond Smoked 2/6f London, September 29. Pale Crepe 2/8| Diamond Smoked 2/6f [The Market Report of Messrs. Aldens’ Successors Ltd, dated London, August 23, states. The market has105 words
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Article55 1917-10-01 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $110.50, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $ll2, business (75 tons sold), Messrs, Boustead Co. inform us that the following were the quotations for rubber on spot in London on the 28'h inst. received yesterday Plantation Ist latex55 words
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Article1055 1917-10-01 7 [Reuter’s Telegrams] M. TERESTCHENKO'S WARNING. A Polity of Paradox's, Pctrcgrad, Sept. 29 M. Terestchenko, kha Foreign Minister wbo has resigned, is temporarily carrying on. He made a statement urging that from henceforth Russia's policy ehould not be the policy of paradoxes as in the last Lw months. Acting on1,055 words
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Article69 1917-10-01 7 The following articles will be found oo our outside pages Page. 3. —An Excellent Auxiliary. Daring Gang Bobbers. 4. —Telegrams Pood Economy. Tfce Eurasian Question, Kent (Assessment Boards. 5. —Telegrams. 8, —M. P. A. A. London Rubbtr Market. Shares. Mutiny Memorial. 9, dmall Cbarrc,” The Volurt^es The Week’s Even's.69 words
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Article4814 1917-10-01 8 QUARTERLY GENERAL MEETING. A Record Attendance. The second quarterly general meeting of the members of the Malaya Peninsula Agricultural Association was held at the Eiian Club yesterday. The attendance was a record one and include the following Messrs. J. W. Kennedy (vict-President) in chair, A. R.4,814 words
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Article114 1917-10-01 8 The following are the alterations in Messrs. A. A. Anthony A Co.’s, share list to-day Balgownie Bnhber Estate $6 20 buvers and $6 50 sellers Kedah Rubber Co. $4 buyers and $4 15 sellers Malakoff Rubber Co. $4 50 buyers and $4.75 sellers; ex div. Perak Valley Rubber Co.114 words
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Article81 1917-10-01 8 The above show intends taking its patrons by surprise by not including in the hand bills all the pictures to be shown at, to-night’s grand change of programme. It includes only three The Huntress of Men” the title of which is a sufficient advertisement, the concluding episodes of81 words
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Article1016 1917-10-01 8 Unveiliko Ckrkmont. I The Victoria Memorial Hall, Singapore, on Friday afternoon was the scene of a ceremony, which brought to one’s mind those anxious days of February, 1915, —tha unveiling by Sir Arthur H. Young of a memorial plaque erected on the vestibule of the Hall to the1,016 words
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Advertisement80 1917-10-01 8 translation The UNDERSIGNED ««dertake» to translate any docament from Englis l into Chinese and vie» versa. Also Chinei accounts into English. Fees according to the following soale (1) For translation for insertion in the Straiti Echo or the Pinang Sin Poe or to be printed by the Jobbing Department of80 words
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Article492 1917-10-01 9 [To The Editor ot the Malay Mail.] Sir —Io your correspondence column of Wednesday last T. P- T. suggests using podage stamps in the place of small coin. This is an excellent idea, though not at all a new one, such postage currency a9 it was then oalled—having492 words
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Article264 1917-10-01 9 Second-Lieut. Bartley, 5.V.1., Malay Co., is promoted temporary Captain while commanding the company, and Pte. H. F. Monk, 3. V. R„ is appointed temporary Lieutenant while attached to the Malay Company. The Governor has approved of the following promotions in the Penang Volunteers: Lieut. E E. C ilman.264 words
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Article99 1917-10-01 9 Mohdat, October 1. Town Band Esplanade. I Jewish Holiday (Tabernacles First Diy.) Full Moon. Wednesday, Octobee 3 Town Band, Esplanade. Nellmay Rubber Co, Ltd-, A. G. M,. I Kennedy A Co., 2.30 pm. Thursday, October 4, “Penang Impressiooists Exhibition inj mid of St. Dunstan’s Institute for blinded99 words
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Article509 1917-10-01 9 The burden of the great apeeoh bj the British Premier on the oooaaion of entering the fourth year of war was that there must Ibe no next time.” There need be no danger of one if we but choose to go forward with a single purpose. Russia509 words
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Article323 1917-10-01 9 The Lord Bishop of Singapore presided at the opening of a small ward at the Malacca Women’s Mission on Tuesday morning. The Bishop said he was grateful for the response whioh had been made to the appeal for a Malacca Church Army Tent in che Western front,323 words
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Article220 1917-10-01 9 Sportsmen in Psrak will be interested to hear that Mr. John Gilfillan, manager of UluPiah Mines, shot an unusually large wild goat on the limestone hills near Tambun on Wednesday evening. Wild goats, whioh were found in many parts of the Peninsula 20 years ago, are220 words
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Advertisement1319 1917-10-01 9 Mart. Penang Auction P Si by order of the receivers appointed by the supreme COURT OF THS STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SETTLEMENT OF PENANG. IM W« po4 Tail 4 □< ther ber I trie* 8UIT 1913 No. 388BITWRBN QUAH ENG HEOH and KHOO SIT CHEANG, Flaintif s AND TO TAN S1EW EIM,1,319 words
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Advertisement12 1917-10-01 9 For Children’! Hacking Cough at Night. Wood* Great Peppermint Cure li, 6d12 words
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Advertisement340 1917-10-01 9 PENANG’S RENDEZVOUS Penang Cinema The Best Show wtth the Best Orchestra TO BE SCREENED AT 930 PM. 3 “THE MEXICAN RAIDERS" Something that makes you Tight Reels Reels Throo An enthralling film protraying fighting in Mexico A film of the Century, that was prcclaimed the finest ever shown in New340 words
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Article1081 1917-10-01 10 The pr*f>eut is a supnun m >mr>* t for Cbira O to th great war in Eu ope t- e world >s, a* jr »e e, at the' parting of tlie w»yp, *ll d it re»ts with China to d aide b*r d stiny in Ibe1,081 words
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Advertisement344 1917-10-01 10 KTOTICE. From i.t September, 1917, ail the interest and business in rubber dea’ing in the name of Kong Eng Co, and Bukit Mmtajam Rubber Factory, at Nos. 27 and 28 Station Road. Bukit Mertajam, hive been sold to me Mr. Lim Kong Eng has no further connection with the above344 words
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Advertisement12 1917-10-01 10 For Children’s Hacking Ccugh at Night. Woods’ Great Peppermint Care Is. 6d12 words
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Advertisement385 1917-10-01 10 Wm 'V,. 1 S3 r;:3S v i m ĕ=f i i. v 89 8> SUPERIOR TO ALL. m i niir i'Ssg Mfe:,-,, T >K.’V-W S5&S.f» Si* SSĕSST. ’’i?/ l £j£)r^* y=r -5 k/ *m. m r< /?W iv Ili.l I Pork and Beans Ox Tongues Lunch Tongues Breakfast longues Boneiess385 words
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Article2753 1917-10-01 11 Siskiso of ‘'Sussex.” We give below farther details of Mr. Gerard’s Memoirs:— The Sussex was torpedoed on March 24 near the coast of France. Four hundred and thirty-six persons, of whom seventy five were Americans, were on board. The captain and a numrer of the passengers saw2,753 words
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Advertisement43 1917-10-01 11 Every Day PINKETTS, the tiny laxatives that correct constipation, cure sick head aches, stimulate a sluggish liver and keep one fit always. 80 cents per phial at sour druggist's or direct by mail on receipt of price Iron DR. WILLIAMS* MEDICINE COMPANY. SINGAPORE.43 words
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Advertisement1343 1917-10-01 12 p. Oc—British India AND &PCAR LINK (Companies Incorporated in England.) Mail and PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (totdbr oontract with his majesty’s government) Thu Company’s MAIL 8ERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at present suspended. Passengers for Europe are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as far as aoeoxaodation is available.1,343 words
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