Straits Echo, 26 November 1917
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Title Section35 1917-11-26 1 Straits Echo DAILV CHRONICLE OF EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS. THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. POL. 16. #34 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, 26th NOVEMBER, 1017. Single Copy, lo cents. No, 27835 words
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Advertisement1253 1917-11-26 1 r u"- tmmnm '“>» ,r7pr?. fe/L I vPv t'-^r vjr 2-ss .J CoOOOOOOOOOOOOO^ -< BANKS (IOOD ii I Chartered ank of lndl Hongkong and Shanghai UUUI/ I Australia and China. Banking Corporation. ’Phone No 694 OR STOP ON YOUR WAY HOME FOB MICHELIN TYRES At Georgetown Motor tap appointed stockists.1,253 words
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Advertisement92 1917-11-26 2 c* Sv 'J V /I IS Ci .'tvaw->-Cl r: V ffi -■r-- y jjy v im 4*m £&j£* it,' £MS fife JP* Ifll «p 5 J& Hnoftl a? S'J 5 'Pi •V 7/>r/ 4 M 1 IV x K-M y j» tf? -Jr i 1 V' f :^>>* 4. '<*&’?!92 words
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Article1454 1917-11-26 3 An Exciting Battle. I have just seen a little captive mongoose kill a splendid cobra, fifty nine inches long, in open fight—the arena being his own circular cage of wire netting, less than six feet wide, set on a bit of lawn at the back of the1,454 words
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Article570 1917-11-26 3 What Coal Tar is Doing. When gas is distilled the coal tar condenses in the pipes. For yeirs every gas works had to contend with it as an extremely bothersome by-product. It was worse than waste, for vegetation died whereever it was spilled streams were570 words
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Advertisement1000 1917-11-26 3 s. SMITH 8 SON (SIAM), Ltd. (INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES’ ACTS, 1908 TO 1917) W»tcbm»k® r8 Jeweller», Silversmiths, Merchants, Importers and Exporters of Scientific Instruments, Motor Accessories, &c. CAPITAL £20,300, DIVIDED INTO 20,000 Six per oent. Participating Cumulative Preference Shares of £1 each .-£20,000 AND 6,000 Deferred Shares Is. each1,000 words
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Advertisement43 1917-11-26 3 Early Colds. Be careful of tbe colda you take at tb b time of tbe year. They are particularly dan* gerous- A neglected cold may mean a win* ter-lorg cold. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Kemedy at once, For sale by all diapenearies and dealsra.43 words
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Advertisement944 1917-11-26 3 i SPV'Z 1 V* V t*. JN ®¥s Q G> Z 7) fir*’ iTzX-jJW v -a..^ rP 2 Yet in the fame Sargof makes Pony, P<eiv»,h Pfcple P omp n l P*ml.»r, SARGOL, the conc(ni.ra(ed fcod tint pu?a < n coo Lea t>y 11 sl>, 6C!un! iuK- if V 1944 words
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Article932 1917-11-26 4 Major W. Payne. ] - [By Major W. Payne.] Who will finish the war for us P Bless you, there is no doubt about it at all. What the Veteran Army began in 1914 the Air Boys of 1917 will complete. They are simply irresistible. The Beebe will not like them at932 words
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Article133 1917-11-26 4 The famous Mildmay centre in North London is now in full swing as a Y.M.C-A. Training School and Bible Btudy centre. Twenty men (all physically unfit for active service) are its first group of students. These will be polished up for a few weeks and then sent133 words
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Advertisement283 1917-11-26 4 IXXX>O<XXXXXXXXXX>©<X>O©O<XXIC W. L. Range of Turkish TOWELS. Have been popular with the public for rears ami well justify that popularity by the high standard of quality that is aiways maintained. They are thick, soft and absorbent. SIZE. 64 by 2b inches 56 by 28 54 by 31 62 by 30283 words
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Advertisement695 1917-11-26 4 A Stubborn Foe, To conquer an obstinate enemy requires persistency and perseverance. It is the same with Rheumatism, the dread foe of mankind, which ranks foremost in stubbornness. To eradicate it from the system, vou must use the rigLt wespon, Little’s Oriental Balm is the only remedy that can overpower695 words
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493 1917-11-26 5 [Reuter's Telegrams] London, Not. 24. I An official announcement regarding the l campaign in Palestine states “We stormed on Wednesday Nebisamwi Bridge which is the site of ancient Mizpah, fire thousand yards to the west of the Jerusalem-Nablus road. We beat off re* peated counter-attacks.493 words
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Article124 1917-11-26 5 In to-night’s complete ohange of programme the Empire Theatre is presenting An .extra special bill which is beyond the ordinary. There is no donbt that the ball will have its usual quota to witness two further chapters The Test of Death and The Crafty Hand of M The124 words
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655 1917-11-26 5 [Reuter's Telegrams] Britain’s Deadly Grip- London, November 25. Receiving a representative deputation of employers and workmen of the shipbuilding rade who submitted joint suggestions with a view to securing the greatest possible output of new ships, Mr. Lloyd George B&id, This is quite a655 words
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Article614 1917-11-26 5 K. 0. M. G. INSIGNIA. Proora.mii* or Forthcoming Ceremont. We T-0.M learn officially that the following in the proposed programme of the presentation cf the Insignia of the Knight Commander of the Moat Distinguished Order of Siint Michael and Saint George to His Highness the Sultan of614 words
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Article109 1917-11-26 5 It is not an exaggeration to say that the Kuala Kangsar Boad Theatre Hall was orowded on Saturday night so much so that there was not even standing room available and the booking office bad to be closed. The piece chosen was that most interesting one109 words
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Article48 1917-11-26 5 The following programme of music will be played at the Esplanade this evening at 5 p.m. 1 Selection From the operetta Das Model Suppe 2 Gallop Velocipide Depries 3 Waltz Boses Bed and White Meiasler 4 Intermezzo Merry Thoughts Anthony 5 Maroh Semper Fedelis Sousa48 words
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Advertisement521 1917-11-26 5 se ars' «H sSr* st8t- 8r* X' 8fr- 8H GtSf ast- x Ix« f* a- X* im~ TAKE I\OTE—BE EARLY COMING MONDAY XTRA SPESHUL ATTRACTION. Penang s Iflodel Picture Palace, EMPIRE THEATRE Business Manager Thomas Shaft©. Costly Double Program for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, November 2bth, 27th and 28th, showing521 words
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Advertisement442 1917-11-26 5 FOR MOTOR CAR INSURANCE YOU CANNOT DO BETTER THAN The Excess Insurance Co, AGENTS; ADAMSON, GILFILLAN V CO., LTD. IhCOBPORATBD IN ENGLAND Commercial Union Assurance COMPANY, LIMITED. (Incorporated in England.) Head Office: LONDON. Ba»tern Branch SINGAPORE. FIRE, LIFE, MARINE AND GUARANTEE DEPARTMENTS For particulars apply to A. A. ANTHONY A442 words
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Article, Illustration95 1917-11-26 6 dulj (exoept Sudtji «ad paklio i hobd»ys) AS TWW (jBTBION PRESS, Ltd. p», 59, Bmnh Street, Penang. Faxon; D mUj Leeal «.ft4 pw am». Postage Extra. |yil SdMfcsa (Post Fm) $17.50 Oilll iODMII ECHO—PEN ANO” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 fi.B—XW buiin«M communications should bs95 words
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Article1289 1917-11-26 6 Some curious bits of news are allowed to come over the wires at times, for reasons known to the censor and to the censor alone. Not the least curious that has oome for some time is this i u The Daily Tslegraph military correspondent denies that Mr. Lloyd1,289 words
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Article881 1917-11-26 6 Cap* J. C. G. Spooner, R. F, A., has been wounded. L Mr. A.H. do R. Fonseoa, Revenue Auditor, Selangor, baa gone on leave. Mr. E. W. King, late of Kuala Lumpur, j in now at a R.F. A. training dep6t. Col. A R. Adams has resumed881 words
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Article1020 1917-11-26 6 Bombay Milk Supply. It is claimed by ttie Bombay Health a* cer that the public of that city has he J ed by the system of licensing the milk. The system has not, of oourie it a pure supply by aDy means, that i? say, it has not1,020 words
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Advertisement204 1917-11-26 6 There’s None Better Than The Best. BATE’S USES!!. Over Sixty Years' Reputation!!!. 1 A Bate’s Tyre is not only the safest on the market, but the resilience of the rubber gives a buoyaDoy and a sense of comfort end confidence, which add to the joy of cycling end give most204 words
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Advertisement29 1917-11-26 6 IN AID OF THE RED CROSS FUND. K you have not won a prize IN THE SELANGOR or JOHORE LOTTERY Try your luck in the PENANG LOTTERY 888 PRIZES.29 words
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Article1951 1917-11-26 7 [Reuter's Telegrams.] Later Developments. London, Novermbar 24, 1.40 p.m. Sir Douglas Haig reports ••The operations were continued to-day «gainst the enemy’s positions to the west of Cambrai. The latest reports state that the operations are developing satisfactorily. "Hostile artillery was very active in the neighbourhood of Passchendaele.” Guns1,951 words
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Article587 1917-11-26 7 [Reuter's Telegrams] ITALIAN COUNTES-ATTACKS. Enemy's Severe Losses. London, Not. 24. An Italian semi-official announcement, describing the enemy attempts to break through between the Bienta and the Piave on Norembtr 21 and 22, says i—- Most of the enemy masses on Thursday exerted pressure on the Mount Gomba-Monte-Monfenera sector.587 words
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Article892 1917-11-26 7 [Reuter's Telegrams] THE BOLSHEVIK PEACE MOVE. American Opinion. Washington, November 24. Officials regard the Bjlshev’k move fe■ an armistice with a view to peace negoli<tions as an act that places Russia almost or the list of unfriendly nations, owing to tb<r advantage the new course give Germany. General892 words
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Article97 1917-11-26 7 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Page. 3. —Mongoose and Cobra. The Black Slave of Civilisation. 4. —Tbe A Fours”, The R c d Triangle. 5. —Sultan of Perak. To-day’s Band Programme. Telegrams. 8, —Floods iu China. The Edmonds Murder. Shares. Subscriptions for War Purposes.97 words
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Article37 1917-11-26 7 (.From Our Oum Correspondent^ London, November 23 Tbe prices in tie London Rubber Market :o-day were: Pale Crepe 2/5J Diamond Smok'd Sheet 2/4£ London, N.vemb r 24 Pale Cippe 2/54 Diamond Smoked Sheet 2/5*37 words
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Article233 1917-11-26 7 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $130.00, buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $130.50, buyers no sellers, and in London on Saturday at £282 10s. spot and at £2Bl 10s. three mouths. At a meeting of the Council cf the Royal Colonial Icstitute held on233 words
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Article1050 1917-11-26 8 [To THi Editor of the Straiit Time».] S.r, I shall be much obliged if you will kindly publish the following appeal of the Cbiaesa Rad Cross Society at Shanghai I whioh I have translated into English for the information of your readers who may be interested in1,050 words
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Article851 1917-11-26 8 Final Act of a Local Sensation. The curtain has fallen over the sensational Edmonds muider case by the banishment to China of the five Chinese who were arrested by the Police in connection with the crime Ng K*m, the man who was charged with the actual murder851 words
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Article149 1917-11-26 8 The following are the alterations of Messrs. A. A. Anthony Co.’s Share List to-day:— Ayer Kuning Rubber Estate $1 45 sellers Bukit Jelotong Rubber Estates $0.82£ sellers Cbanekat Serdang Estates $9 40 buyers and $9.70 sellers Haytor Rubber Estates $lO 50 buyers and $ll sellers; Jeram Kuantan Rubber Estates149 words
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531 1917-11-26 8 Bt T, R. Jernigam in the China Pre»* It is not the policy of the writer i to undertake the office advising China about her domestio affairs. I hope i and believe that representative government < will be established and that it531 words
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Article464 1917-11-26 8 Field Opbbatioxb. The Penang Volunteers and the P. V. Cadet Corps took part in very interesting field operations on Saturday afternoon the defending force not only eucoeeded in check* ing the enemy from securing his objective but surrounded and annihilated them. The general idea was that an enemy464 words
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Article746 1917-11-26 8 Me. Mack Bags a Young Tusker j Mr. C. H. Mack, Sungei Krudda Estate, has jnst bagged bis seventh wild elephant, which for some weeks past has been doing great damage to Malay holdings and some i estates near Lintang Estate, says the T.O.M Oa Wednesday, just746 words
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Article351 1917-11-26 8 Gamino at Poh, Two Chinese were charged by Inspector McLernon with gaming in public at Armenian Street Ghaut last night. Inspector McLernon said that about half past seven last night be received information that a big gamble was going on at Armenian Street Ghaut. He proceeded to the351 words
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Article879 1917-11-26 8 Official List. [To THi Editor of the Strait» Echo.] Sir, I have the honour to forward a list which shows in alphabetical order the various private subscriptions that have been raised in the Colony and the Malay States for purposes connected with the War and the879 words
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Article491 1917-11-26 8 The local rubber market is looking any. thing but prosperous at presen*, recent auctions having shown a decided fall in price the top pri(ni for sheet being $lO4 this week ♦a against »120 four weeks ago. There are too many experts in the market for u 8491 words
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Article65 1917-11-26 8 Monday, Notxmsbb 26. Town Band, Esplanade. Municipal Commission, 4 p.m. WuDWUSDAT, NOTUMII* 28. Town Band, Esplanae. Thursday, Notimim 29. Full Meon. Fbiday. Nothmbm 30, Town Band, Esplanade. St. Andrew. St. Andrew’s Society, Our Day” Dinner, E. A O Hotel. Satubday, Dioimbm 1. Queen Alexandra’s Birthday. Tajping Our65 words
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Article738 1917-11-26 9 Hiktb fob the Middle aged. Doctors' consulting rooms furnish many examples of the breakdown that overcomes busy men who neglect to keep the body maohioe in perfect working order. These professional and businessmen blame hard work for their condition, but in a very Urge proportion of738 words
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Article275 1917-11-26 9 The World’s Debt. M. Charles Gide, th 6 eminent French economist, has in an article in La Bemaine j Litteraire attempted to deal with the financial aspect of the war on the basis of the recent statement of the American Secretary for War, that fin United States was275 words
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Advertisement1906 1917-11-26 9 COUCHS, COLDS all Broaekial Trouble* Cured by VINO'S LIGHTNING COUGH CURE No curative preparation can possibly be quicker in action than Veno’s Lightning Cough Cure. You don’t have to wait for the t ffect, relief comes with the first dose, and in ordinary cases cure follows with a rapidity which1,906 words
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Article1030 1917-11-26 10 A ooupls of years ago wo mis-tcok Hill 70 by a misplaced comma, and although the fact is not generally recognised in our school», it may be urged that, from the practical point of view, correct punctuation is morB important than correct orthography Look after tfca commas,1,030 words
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Article801 1917-11-26 10 A Severe Economic Crisis. The Daily Graphic gives from what describes so a ro,i*ble source, some accou of the economic situation in Germany a Austria-Hungary during June of this yoi The task of holding out until the harvt has been achieved at the cost of muoh su ering801 words
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Article138 1917-11-26 10 It IS notified for general information thit' the High Commissioner informed the Secrr- 1 tary of State for the Colonies by telegraph that a resolution was unanimously passed by the Federal Council on the 13th November, I 1917, approving a further war 'o the Imperial Government from138 words
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Advertisement49 1917-11-26 10 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prevent an accident, but it is not impossible to be prepared for it. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is not beyond anyone’s purse, and with a bottle c>f this liniment you are prepared far most anything. For sale by all dispensaries and dealars.49 words
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Advertisement377 1917-11-26 10 uc. )C Dncz>nc dcl: Is You*- Child Pale? 'When ach'.d formerly 1 right and activo loses colour, suffer, r Vadache. bleeding at the noso, finds play an effort and prefers to sit ,\in fr0, 5 mope there is every rearon to fu.pect that the blood is getting thin tho child377 words
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Article921 1917-11-26 11 The Two Elements, The United Kingdom, completly surrounded by water, and tte centre of a vast maritime Empire, is making war, writes Mr. Archibald Hurd in the Daily Tel* graph, under disadvantageous circumstances on a country almost eompletely surrounded by land In the years before921 words
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Article586 1917-11-26 11 In a former ar-icle iefc enoe was made to the suggestion that the Fleet should, contrerj to the precepts of the past, go in And force the Germnn fl j et to fight. In the long period of naval warfare daring the latter years of the586 words
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Article377 1917-11-26 11 An amusing point is made by the Law Journal in a comment on the practice of protecting the roofs of large buildings containing property of special value with bomb*proof shelters and sandbag contrivances to throw off bombs. Is it legitimate, asks the journal to erect on your377 words
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Advertisement696 1917-11-26 11 NOTICE I, the undersigned Yeoh Paik Kest hereby K ,Tfl notice tb t I retired from the firm of of Tiang L>e <k Co. Penang sod Kuala Lumpur as from the Ist day of January, 1917, and that my interest and responsibility in that firm has ceased as from that696 words
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