Straits Echo, 23 November 1917
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Straits Echo
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Title Section35 1917-11-23 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THB FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. OL. I®* $94 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 23rd NOVEMBER, 1917. Single Copy. lO cents. Np. 276.35 words
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Advertisement1116 1917-11-23 1 rs.fi'U"* '&l /In >*•,,- S <-4L> V v? /r# *> j i w Ks *> Pi u <BANKS good chance Chartered Bank of India, Hongkong and Shanghai Nederlandsohe handel 1 Australia and China. Banking Corporation; Maatsohappij. ’Phone No 694, OR STOP OH YOUR WAY (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter.)1,116 words
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Advertisement10 1917-11-23 1 SJS M£LK s £**>«*• auY am *»v ?'*ec use TlO*« SnS?10 words
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Article2482 1917-11-23 2 WOMEN AND GIRL 3 SHOT BY OFFICERS. Mik Must bb Ambbicans ok Traitors. At the Auditorium, San Francisco, James W. Gerard told 10,000 people the story of the atrocities of war as it is waged by the Prussian war lords, and made a plea silencing tha2,482 words
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Advertisement278 1917-11-23 2 SIZE. x W. L. Range of Turkish TOWELS. Hare been popular with the public for years and well justify that popularity by the high standard of quality that is aiwavs maintained. They are thick, soft and absorbent. PRICE. 14 bj 28 inches 56 by 28 54 by 31 62 by278 words
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Advertisement303 1917-11-23 2 Knife-like Pains The sharp, shooting pains, the intense agonv of Sciatica, often make death prefer* able to life. Toe fiery darts that run from hip to htel, the sleepless nights, the cheerless day— why not stop all this and get back to health and comfort again? Little’s Oriental Balm is303 words
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Article495 1917-11-23 3 Anothsr Acquittal. Mr. W. D. Scott, Magutrste, Ipob,heard ft case on Wednesday in which W. Read. Assistant Building Inspector, Kinta Sanitary Board, was charged with cheating a Coinaman of Tanjong Rambutan in reßpsct ot $l. The cfftmce he wm alleged to have committed was that be bad495 words
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Article258 1917-11-23 3 S. Smith Son (Siam) Ltd. Nkw Bangkok Establishment, This company, the abridged prospectus of which appeals m our advertisement columns, has b?en started in Bangkok, primarily for the purpose of arquiring the goodwill of part of the business of S Smith A Son, Limited, whiob is recognised as one of258 words
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Article171 1917-11-23 3 (From Our Own Correspondent') Arumugam was given the option to pay a fine of IS. 58 or go to gaol for five days for travelling by train without paying the fareJl from Telnk Anson to Pandok Tanjong. Hako and Sanda Singh were fined |3 and 17 respectively for171 words
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Article407 1917-11-23 3 Ma C G, Ecclbs. Lieutenant Charley Gordon Eccles, R F.C., second son of R. Hr Eccles, Captaio, The Queen’s Own (Royal West Kens Regiment),of Chesham, B -ntharo, Yorkshire, and formerly of DurweD, was killed inaction on the 25th May last, while on patrol duty somewhere on407 words
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Article124 1917-11-23 3 The following ties have been fixed for Wednesday, the 28th instant: Doublh Handicap —B E Mitobell A J J L Harvey v R D Pitceathly A G B Crisp (2) J G Allan A H Starr v R E Prentis A A Wde W Harries (1). Championship-124 words
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Article438 1917-11-23 3 In The Shielding 8hadow the Electric J Polypcope has caught hold of a very ex- I pensive serial in 15 thrilling episodes, being one of the cleverest mystery serials that his f been released and which was played to full houses all over the world. Produced by the438 words
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Advertisement593 1917-11-23 3 f* p fn anjf Popular Play House TO-NIGHT I Where everybody goes empire KL Business Manager THEATR Thomas Shafto. cTlTanother Monster Program for Thur., Fri., Sat. Sun., Nov., 22,23,24,25 th FIRST SHOW AT 8 P.M. The International Film Service INC, Presents, THE MYSTERIES OF MYRA. FOUR NEW REELS most fascinating593 words
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Advertisement190 1917-11-23 3 BAXTER V Co.'s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANMLANDS, BDTTERY 8 Co. pgMppi— HTJW* notice. 1VTOTICE i« hereby given that the busi IN ness of Chop Heap Huat of No. 15b Beach Street. Penang as a going ““Cf* 11 including the book debt! and good will has been purchased by ua. All190 words
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Advertisement919 1917-11-23 3 ♦3( The Greatest Wonder Attraction Ever Presented. Famous &I Serial Played to Capacity Houses All Over the World. Showing 3of the mo«t expensive masterpieces. So be sure that you Ju don’t miss seeing To-Night’s Programme—A Stupendous Change I THE SHIELDING SHADOW! Jj See Him To-Night! Watch Him Go!! Catch Him919 words
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Article, Illustration91 1917-11-23 4 MftM Andy (oeipt Sndtjfi and pdblis OHMION PRESS, Ltd. ■a, 59, Beaeh Street, Penang Vtaior IMtf Iml mIM p« (MMm« Postage Extra. Hail Mitten (P«« Pine) $17.50 «AM AMAIN SOHO —PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 M.B.—A 11 buainaM communications should bs addressed to THE91 words
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Article19 1917-11-23 4 Goatlt. —On November 22nd at Richmond, Cantonment Road, to Mr, and Mrs C. R. A, Goatly, a son.19 words
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Article1154 1917-11-23 4 We have been reading what Mr, Fisher, the Minister for Education, had to say > about the teaching profession daring a recent visit to the North of England, Some of his remarks apply with much foree out here and we propose to take notice of them. We have1,154 words
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Article69 1917-11-23 4 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $131.50, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $132, business done, (100 ton* sold) and in London at £285 spot and at £283.10s three month’s. Messrs, Boustead k Co. inform ns that the following were the quotations for69 words
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Article942 1917-11-23 4 Mr. R. F. Bradford has been offered the appointment of Treasurer to the Penang Free School. o o o We regret to learn that Mr. V. G. Bavi, j Assistant Superintendent of Polioe, is con- fined to his bed with fever. Mr. J. R. Nicholson, C. M.942 words
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Article843 1917-11-23 4 The Ban on Cream. 1 The Food Controller has n a I on cream. For four monthJ ber 8 to April go the“nS ab J?* Ds£| Britain will be unable to um lof luxury purposes.” We hivk 8r8tl# "H that the ban will gradually luxuries and that Christmas843 words
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Advertisement198 1917-11-23 4 THE WELL-KNOWN Akiha Rickshaws. A ride in one of these is a treat. For Smooth. Running and durable wear we recommend an Akiha SEEING IS BELIEVING.” INSPECTION CORDIALLY INVITED. PRICE EXCEPTION ABLY LOW FOR THE QUALITY WHICH IS SIMPLY Al. Sole Messrs: THE EASTERN TRADING Coy. Obtainable also at :—Messrs198 words
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Advertisement29 1917-11-23 4 IN AID OF THE RED CROSS FUND. If yon have not woo a prize IN THE SELANGOR or JOHORE LOTTERY Try your luck in the PENANG LOTTERY 888 PRIZES.29 words
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Article2672 1917-11-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] UTECTIVE OPERATIONSThe Toll of Prisoners London, November 22, 12.40 a.m. Sir Doughs H*ig report» that eight thoniand prisoners hare been counted, iaoloding 180 officers. Airmsn’s Diffloultiss. London, November 22, 12 30 a.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports •i Q ur aeroplanes attempted to work all d*y long2,672 words
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Article588 1917-11-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] ADMIRALTY REPORT. Enemy Flight. Locdon, November 21. The Admiralty gives the following details of Saturday’s action in Heligoland Bight s—"Towards eight we sighted four light oruisers on a northerly coarse, accompanied by destroyers and mine sweepers or patrol vessel'. The Utter escaped to the588 words
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Article26 1917-11-23 5 CFYom Our Own GorrespondmU) London, November 21, The prioei in the London Rubber Muket to-day were: Pale Orepe 2/6 Diamond Smoked Bhaat 2/526 words
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Article475 1917-11-23 5 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Pacifist Terms. Lotdor, Novi mber 21. A wirelesj Russian c ffioial message anncumKs “The All-Russian Congress of Workmen’s and Soldiers’ Delegates have ordered the Council of the Peoples’ Commissaries to assume power and to iffsr all belligerents an immediate armistice for the purpose of opening pourparlers475 words
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Article227 1917-11-23 5 The following articles will be found ou our outside pages Page. 2. —Gerard on Prussian Atrocities. 3. —Roll of Honour, Taiping Cases. P.C-O. Bowls Tournament, Building Inspector's Trial. 8. Smith A Son., (Siam) Ltd. 6 —New Uses For Concrete. Modern Mail, Jerusalem. A War-Time Autumn Day. A Word to227 words
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Article1049 1917-11-23 6 Roads and Ships Concrete road* are a novelty in this country, writes the Engineering correspondent of the Daily Telegraph, though at least 50.000,000 square yards of such roads exist in the United States» The war will probably give an impetus to the concrete road movement in1,049 words
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Article1110 1917-11-23 6 J. C. Bristow-noble - By J. C. Bristow-noble. A few phe*Bants in ail the glory of their winter plumage chatter on the oat stubble; a robin perches on a rail, sings a note or two and then fli?s away; a cock crows occasionally in the farm-yard plovers and gulls cry1,110 words
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Article1447 1917-11-23 6 Fashions In Body Armour. When modern arms came in armour went oat. It bad b9en us’d and approved from time immemorial by man who were brave as could be, but also not without sense. Then it was abandoned because it coaid no longer do its work, and its1,447 words
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Article556 1917-11-23 6 In thi War. The American missionaries, who have just returned from Turkey, Asia Minor, and Syria say that Jerusalem has been strongly fortified by the Turks under German direc- tioD, and that the Turkish forces, with ample modern guns and munitions, and led by German officers of high rank,556 words
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Article1621 1917-11-23 6 Robert Blatchford - LETTING FRANCE AND AMERICA SPEAK THE TRUTH. (By Robert Blatchford) Mr. Robert Blatehford writes in the Illustrated Sunday Herald May I be allowed to preface this article with a solemn affirmation that I am not a prophet Thank you. One of nay commen- > tators1,621 words
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Article66 1917-11-23 6 Friday, Novum** 23; St, Clement. Town Band, Esplanade. Penang Boy Scouts—Presentation of A wards.Anglo-Chinese Bchool, 4.30 p m, Saturday, November 24. P, V. Field Operations, Sunday, Novumbue 24. 25th after Trinity. P. V. Church Parade, St, Andrew's Church, 5.30 p.m, Penang Swimming; t Club, November Handicap Raoes.66 words
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Article153 1917-11-23 6 The following programme of musio will be played at the Esplanade this evening at 5 p.m. 1 Selection Ist. Sambo’s Holiday Tohoakoff 2 Bal Costume Toreador et Andalouse Bubinitein 3 Selection The'Mill in the Valley Baner 4 Waltz In the Moonlight Crowe 5 March The Electric Wave153 words
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Advertisement42 1917-11-23 6 Early Colds. Be careful of the colds you take at this time of tbe year. They are particularly dan* gprous- A neglected cold may mean a win-ter-long C old. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at onoe. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.42 words
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Article1855 1917-11-23 7 Some Lessons or the Wik, No man in Europe is better qualified to speak of the effect of the great war on industry than Sir Robert Hadfield.who is not only at the head of one of the greatest industrial enterprises in the world but who, it1,855 words
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Advertisement970 1917-11-23 7 s. SMITH S SON (SIAM), ltd. (INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES’ ACTS, 1908 TO 1917) tcbm»k® rB, ewe erB Silversmiths, Merchants, Importers and Exporter! C of Scientific Instroments. Motor Accessories, Ac. CAPITAL £20.300, DIVIDED INTO no Six per oent- Participating Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each...£20,000 tf™ r AND qOO Deferred970 words
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Advertisement52 1917-11-23 7 r 3D< 1 It’s Astonishing Sluggish Liver j when they can cure the trouble by an occaeional does of PINKETtEB, the tiny laxatlyee that workaa gentle as nature. Do not giipe. SO ceats par phial at your druggist'a or direct by mail on receipt ot price from DR. WILLIAMS* MEDICINE52 words
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Advertisement1883 1917-11-23 8 BRITISH INDIA AND APCAR LINE, (Companies Incorporated* in Em. land MAIL AND PASSENGER SEfiVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SAILINGS(Under Contract with Hia Majesty’s Government.) The Company’s MAIL SERVICES EAST OF BOMBAT are at present suspended Passengers for Europe are booked via Bombay as opportunity offers and as far as aeeoiuaodetion is1,883 words
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