Straits Echo, 26 October 1917
1917-10-26
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Title Section35 1917-10-26 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES MID THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. IS. #34 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 26th OCTOBER, 1317. Single Copy, lo cents. No. 25235 words
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Advertisement1050 1917-10-26 1 J. to f a. i I ?r i'c.’ji s.: ->••■ The Georgetown NORTHAM ROAD AND farquhar street Telegraphic address: Hokimteik. ’Phone No. 694 IS ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. CARS FOR HIRE A fLet of n-w C*rs for hire day and at ui derate charges. Motor Car Importers Motor repairing by1,050 words
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Advertisement12 1917-10-26 1 S*s urrftK ,cj BtiVfO»BIHC IV *'«S U*£ ction* *ssr IS ess •s12 words
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Article1910 1917-10-26 2 Von Jagow Po.b i peak kb, We give below farther instalments of > Mr. J. W. Gerard’s Memii s IVod Jsgow was not a good speaker and the agitation against him was started by those I who asserted that in answering questions in I the Reichstag, be did1,910 words
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Advertisement302 1917-10-26 2 SE35' Indian Regd Design 3611. English Regd. Design 646,599. English Patent 13,033. Swiss Patent 84 328. Australian Patent I7> 6 <>7 fe£>/ -Mi Aivjs u 5 YOU PRACTICE ECONOMY WHEN YOU ADOPT THE “NOVELTY” Wrist watch band. The life of the leather wrist strap is of short duration It ia302 words
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Advertisement26 1917-10-26 2 BURRELL CO.’S BOILED RAW LINSEED OILS. SNOW WHITE ZINC, PAINTS TURPENTINE. To be had Retail Irom all the Leading Stores. SAN Co. Sole Agents, Straits Settlements.26 words
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Advertisement760 1917-10-26 2 ESTABLISHED 1874 THE ORIENTAL Government Security Life, Assurance Company Ltd UcorporateU ia la4ia, BRANCH OFFICE, SINGAPORE J. E. MaCTHEBSON, Secretary 8.8. ani F.M.B. Fonda exceed 130,500,000 00 Claim. Paid *26,000,***** LOW BATES LIBERAL CONDITIONS Apply for Prospectus etc. to Lim Eu Toh, Merchant, 158, Beach or 86, Beach Sheet. Penang760 words
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Article760 1917-10-26 3 Our Day Football. P R. C. vs. C. R. C. Great interest was evinced in the cap-tie competition, on the Esplanade yesterday afternoon, between the P.R.C, and C R O. in the semi-final. The latter was considerably strengthened by a few members from the F.M S., and no better team760 words
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Article214 1917-10-26 3 Saturday, Oct. 27 —’‘Our Day” Penanv, Sale of Badges 9ara to 1 pm Football, PeDang v (Malays) Esplanade 5 pm, Town Band, Runnymede Hotel Dinner, Dance, Fancy Fair, etc 8 p m. T wo Band. Saturday, October 27th.—Krian "Our Day,” Sports arid Drill for children of all214 words
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Article345 1917-10-26 3 [To th* Edito* of th* Strait$ Echo Sir, Among the subjects discussed at the last meeting of the L giBlative Council held on the 22ad inst., there are two items which are more than of passing interest to the permanent popnlation of the Colony. The Hon. Mr.345 words
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Article267 1917-10-26 3 [To thb Editor of thb Siraiis Echo.] Sir, Kindly allow me to say a few words with regard to the recently approved War Bonu~ ro Gove-nmcnt Servants. The clerks iD Government service work six hours a day, get free medictl attendance for themselves, wives and children and free267 words
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Article79 1917-10-26 3 At the Eastern Produce Exchange 179th Auction Sale the following prices were obtained per picul. Diamond Smoked Good from 9112 to Diamond Smoked Fair 95 to 110 Plain Smoked 88 to Diamond Unsmoked 85 to 88 Plain Uosmoked 79 to 93 B own Crepe 68 to 7879 words
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Article90 1917-10-26 3 Quarter Mils Club Championship and Sealbd Handicaf Racb. The above rice will be held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, the 28th instant. Altogether four prizes will be awarded: first and second priz°s on the scratch result of the race, and first and second prizes on the handicap90 words
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Article56 1917-10-26 3 Football Our Day.” The following programme of music will be plated at the Esplanade to-morrow evening. 1 Selection The Emerald Isle Sullivan 2 Two Step Dixieland Hares 3 Selection The Toreador Moncktou 4 Waltz Lao D’Araour Hartmann 5 One Step I'm afraid to come Home in ♦he56 words
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Advertisement316 1917-10-26 3 EMPIRE THEATRE j i IN THE FIRST SHOW The Mysteries of Myra 5 Reels Reels 5 IN THE SECOND SHOW IRON CLflW Chapters 13 and 14 CHARLIE CHAPLIN 2 Reels UNIVERSAL GAZETTE 1 Reel ■w METRO Quality Pictures Coroporation presents FRANCIS X BUSHMAN and BEVERLEY BAYNE IN “The Great Secret316 words
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Advertisement653 1917-10-26 3 i I 1 1 I QUALITY is the point which is necessary in an enjoyable Cigarette. gs* v l R.GIN IA g C 1CaR.ETT£S-^^^ ®R>i>TCi. 10^0°?^' I y I 2 I 2 2 2 3 2 2 $S 3 2 2 2 55 3 3 2 2 2 3 2653 words
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Article, Illustration100 1917-10-26 4 NOaM daily (except Sundays aad paUie t holidays) 1 ax rmm CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. gt, 59, Beech Street, Penang. Fftiou 1 Daily Leeal 9*4 see per annum. Untetsti" Postage Extra. Ediftka (Pool Free) $17.50 oaJSLa addkuss ECHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.B. —All100 words
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Article1218 1917-10-26 4 The decision of the United States Government to impose a complete system of rationing on all neutrals suspected of supplying food to Germany will be re ceived with great satisfaction in the Allied countries. The neutrals have offered the strongest opposition to any embargo since the American interrention.1,218 words
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Article949 1917-10-26 4 Mr. W. A. Millner, of Batu Caves, is off Home to join up. •as Dr, F. R* Bayers will spend the week end at Belle Vue Bungalow, Government Hills. Mr. and Mrs, J. R. Murray sod infant returned from home via Singapore this morning by the s.s.949 words
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Article593 1917-10-26 4 [Ravm’a T«L»a*Aiu] Rttui*» Fleet Reerfy, Helsingfors, Oct. jr The Eassiao fliet is in complete readina* guarding the entrance of the Gulf 0 f R land. The orews of the ships who a”, ashore here are unanimous in praising the skill of the Admiral in eraouatin* link Sound.593 words
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Advertisement156 1917-10-26 4 X EASTERN TRADING Co. Engineering Department. Steelwork, Reinforced Concrete Work, Electric Light Installation, Engine Installation and other contracts Undertaken. Free advice on Ordering Mining Accessories and Engineering Goods, Estimates Free of Charge. All work will be carried out under capable supervision. the EASTERN TRADING CO., PSNANG and IPOH. YOU CAN’T156 words
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Advertisement28 1917-10-26 4 IN Alt* Of IHE RED FUND. TO-NIGHT, hENaNG CINEMA TO-MORROW At S pm FOOTBALL PENANG vs. KEDAH MALAY TEAMS AT THE PADAVG. SATURDAY NIGHT RUNNYMEDE DINNER AND FAIR.28 words
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Article553 1917-10-26 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] Sir 0o«gl»s H»is* Rrport. London, October 24, 11 25 p m. 8ir Douglas Haig reports m We captured a few prisoners last night M the result of patrol enoounter. to the ,outh*west of Havrioourt. .•Enemy artillery is active against the Hosthulst forest positions. We carried out553 words
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Article652 1917-10-26 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Norik of tke Aisae. London, Oot. 25, 4 25 p.m. A Frenoh communiqud statee: The situation north of the Aisne in the sector of Braye-en-Laonnois—Chavignon is unchanged. In the night time we readvanoed in the Chavignon—Mont des Singes front and reached Ncgay Farm. We oaptured over652 words
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Article566 1917-10-26 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Sir Edward Ctrl»» »t Liverpool, London, Oct. 26. Sir Edward Carson, speaking at a War Aims meeting at Portsmouth, said that we had entered on a phase of the war which j none could contemplate without grave j anxiety. Although trained since the commencement of566 words
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Article75 1917-10-26 5 The following artioles will be found on our outside pages 1 Page. j 2. —Gerard’s Memoirs. 3. “Our Day” Football. Legislative Council Meeting. Eastern Produce Exchange. Mercantile Clerks. To-morrow’s Band Programme. Penang Swimming Club. 6. Children’s Aid Society. Council Representation. The Econo mica of Empire. Alleged Cheating. Singapore Rubber75 words
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Article2175 1917-10-26 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] DISCUSSION IN THE LORDS. Lori Sylcakia’i Views, Loudon, October 24. In the House of Lords, Lord Sydenham reviewed Mrs. Besant’s case and moved for the following papers the admirable reply of the Viceroy to the press deputation, the March speech of Lord Pentland, the note2,175 words
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Article59 1917-10-26 5 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $118.50, business done, in Singapore, (refined) at $ll4 buyers no sellers, and in London at £247, 10s. spot and at £247 ss. three months. One thousand two hundred and thirty-one coolies arrived to-day; 495 go to Pulau Jerejak for quarantine59 words
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Article1015 1917-10-26 6 Govbbnok's Spbbch at tbb Annual Mbbting. At tbe annual general meeting of the Children’s Aid Society held on Wednesday at bingapore in the Municipal Board Room, the chair was tsk*-n by His Excellency the Governor (Sir Arthur YonDg, G C.M G who is tbe Society’s president, and1,015 words
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Article1044 1917-10-26 6 The debate on the Budget did net ri8e —and seldom does nowad «y- —to any great heights ef her of interest or diction, but tbe hon’b’e Dr. Lim Boon Ken certainly brought one element of comparative novelty into it by his rele ences to a possible extension of1,044 words
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Article1034 1917-10-26 6 It has been announced in mail week that a Committee ©f Ministers is to concern itself with M the best methods and machinery for providing specially favourable treatment and facilities” for Imperial produce within the circuit of the Empire. If it would in any way help1,034 words
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Article600 1917-10-26 6 The esse Mobsmed Kassim, a cook on an Indian stiamer, wfco was charged with charting in respect of $95.25, being money belonging to seven coo.lea and a minor for tickets to India, was continued m ibe Second Court to-day. Mr. G. N. Saye, wto appealed for tbe defer.ee,600 words
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Article83 1917-10-26 6 (From Our Own Oovresponierd.) Singapore, O tober 26. At the Auctions tbe demand was fair and prices have improved Smoked fine ribbed... $ll6 to $l2l per picul Ordinary to good 108 114 do Plain smoked 95 105 do TJnsmoked 100 109 do Crepe fine pale 120 12483 words
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Article221 1917-10-26 6 Penano vt. Kedah. The Hon. the Resident Couuoilltir, Mr. W. C. Michell, has kindly offered to sot tbe ball in motion to-morrow at 5 p m. A well-known neutral is being asked to referee. Combination, especially in the forward line, is wbat tbe Selection Committee lave put foremost in221 words
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Article1092 1917-10-26 6 (Br H. B, C. POLLAB»). While the attention cf tba worid has been rivettad upon tbe progress of tbe actual figdiing in tba field, watching th9 ebb and fljwof month long phases, there has been p ocetdicg a sep* ate kind of war but ooa that U1,092 words
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Article741 1917-10-26 6 In the Disc, mi Court, yesterday the hearing was resumed of the case against a Chinese woman named Lick Nya £i w h 0 j 8 accused of criminal breach of trust in resnect of /jewellery valued at 11,950. Mr, G. N. S*ye appeared for the741 words
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Article49 1917-10-26 6 Friday, OeTOBBB 26 Town Band, Esplanade. 0 P.C.C, Annual General Meeting, 6W* Saturday, Octobbb 27. Town Band, Golf Club. Sunday, Ootobbb 28. 21st aftGr Trinity. St. Simon and St, Jude, Monday, October 29. Town Band, Esplanade. Tuesday, Octobbb 30 Municipal Commission. Wednesday, Octojb»» Town Band. Esplanade.49 words
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Advertisement11 1917-10-26 6 ChiHr®n’s Hacking Cc.wgh at Nigi»f. Wc-db’ draat Peppaiiniot (J»ra la 6d.11 words
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Advertisement38 1917-10-26 6 Children’s Colds. Why let the children rack their little bodies in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their colds with a Lottie of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, 4or iaio b J all diapensarie* and dealors38 words
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Advertisement60 1917-10-26 6 Sunshine and Common Sens»Don’t d stor jour blood for rheumatism. Uae an external application of Chamberlain s Pain Balm. Jn a few days it will get jou up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rictx red blood to jour veins and soon rid the sjstem of60 words
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Article1190 1917-10-26 7 My attention waa first drawn to the above r subject, said tbe Antiquary, by the discovery, during blasting operations on the Italian front, of a Roman inscription. This was, unhappily, much mutilated, but it appeared tocong'Bt of a s-ot of rude hexameters which—according to my theory—had been1,190 words
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299 1917-10-26 7 Interesting information has been received recently concerning Singapore Frenchmen at the front, says the ST. Mr Raymond D-llon Cornock, the Bleuet” of tbe class 1918, is now in full training at Fabaise, in Normandy, while his brother Roger, who has seen hard fighliog at Verduo,299 words
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Article265 1917-10-26 7 Possibility or Establishing a Local Mint. In view of the possibility of the Colony’s coinage being minted here, Government < ffioials have recently visited Bangkok to ex mice tbe working of the Siam Mint. The Bangkok Times of October 18, says: Tbe Straits Settlements have no mint265 words
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Advertisement648 1917-10-26 7 COJP RETURNS 8 S*Vi WEEDING. jyHO CROPS IN A YEAROftJ nar Rubber in>e planted with c< ff»e 6 ''lohirnt* Coffee Nnreeri»» After 18 of thousands nioDtt* f Tiberlan Coffee Nurseries. After 24 jpootb* e *ob tree givas bearing of thousands of seede. Sold in lots or 100 on 1000. Apply648 words
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Advertisement103 1917-10-26 7 Diphtheria—How It May Be Avoidef. Diphtheria is usually contracted when the child has a cold. The cold prepares the child’s system for the reception and development of the diphtheria germs. When there are ctses of diphtheria in the neighbourhood children tbat have colds should be kept at home and off103 words
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Advertisement1319 1917-10-26 7 1 1 Swellings Disappear when you rub in Little’s Oriental Balm The pain goes right away and the swelling itself disappears with a few applications. It is utterij useless to suffs r It is useless to pay big doctor’s bills and then to fiod your* self no bitter. For 11,319 words
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Advertisement1069 1917-10-26 8 p. BRITISH INDIA AND APGAR LINE. MAIL (Companies Incorporated in England) AND PASSENGER SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS. (Under Contract with His Majastj’s Government.) ThrCompany’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAY are at preeent suspended. Passengers fer Europe are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as f accommodation is available.1,069 words
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