Straits Echo, 28 December 1917
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Title Section35 1917-12-28 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. fOL. 15. S*4 Per Annum. PENANG, FRIDAY, 28th DECEMBER, 1917. Single Copy* lO cents. No. 305«35 words
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Advertisement1112 1917-12-28 1 1 a 1 If. 'W 7 7 l I-—*' I GOOD CHANCE ’Phone No 694, OR STOP ON YOUR WAY HOME FOB MICHELIN TYRES At Georgetown n (BANKS. > Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. (Incorporated in England by Royal Charter.) Mb APPOINTED STOCKISTS. Motor Repairers and Cars Rebuilt.1,112 words
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Article1799 1917-12-28 2 ADVICE TO THE ANGLO-INDIA.N COMMUNITY. An Interesting Lecture The Hon’ble Mr. J E. Dubern on Tues d*y delivered an address at the Community Hall, at the corner of Dalhousie and Barr Streets. on the snbj ist of Toe Problems of Anglo-Indian Education.” The address was one of a1,799 words
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Article312 1917-12-28 2 Charge Against Monopolies Orricxß In the third pofles court at Sioonpore od Monday afternoon Mr, A. E. Ptttinson supervisor of the Government Monopolies, was charged with committing extoition from a Chinese ohandu dealer with a shop in Seletar Road. Mr. Bittenbarg was for the prosecution and Mr. H.312 words
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Advertisement276 1917-12-28 2 I /g ‘V at Whiteaway’s j We cordially invite you to come and inspect our huge stock of Toys. We have a L fin e selection suitable for Children of all ages. B low we give a few of our popu’ar lines 9 pong 1 PING sli2 *3J2 Complete Set,276 words
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Advertisement670 1917-12-28 2 Driven Out Whenever Littles Oriental Balm *»nte r s a home th-i neadaches d iven out By «imply rubbing in a little of this sure! acting remedy the most stubborn ache or pain is so jn brought to terms, Woeu jou apply LITTLE’S ORIENTAL BALM you can feel thi pain670 words
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Article362 1917-12-28 3 Oar Taiping correspondent writes: Tbe following cases were disposed of by Mr H.A- Forrer at the Taiping Courts: For bt aiiag a pail of latex from Durian Estate valued at $2 Hasan bin Alum was fioed $l5. On Friday tbe 21st instant Ramasamy appeared on a charge362 words
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Article338 1917-12-28 3 Oar Bakit Mertajtm correspondent, writ- < ing yesterday, states: At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court before Mr. W. E. Patten, to-day, a young Ma'ay Darned Bakar bin Tahir, was convict- 1 d of theft in a dwelling of one silver cigarette case valued at $3, and ten338 words
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Article306 1917-12-28 3 Messrs. Macphail Co. say in their < report: The rnbber share market has been a little 1 more active for the past few days, the recent < rise to 2.5$ of the commodity in London having a stimulating effect. Prices have not advanced materially however and the306 words
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Article902 1917-12-28 3 From, Our Alar Star Correspondent Alor Star, December 27. Preparations are being made to bold ao Our Day” function in Alor Star during the Etster holidays. A strong General Committee consisting of the following gentlemen has been elected :—H. H Regent (Chairman), Wan Yabia (Vice-Ch-irman), Mr. J. W-902 words
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Article909 1917-12-28 3 Thb Poon Casm. Mr. Joshu Jxmes Poon fought hi 9 Appeal case on Oct. 18 at the Clerkeowell Sessions btfore Mr. Lawrie, and won it. It is a very interesting case (says the London correspondent of the Free Frett and raises many curious points, the most important909 words
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62 1917-12-28 3 Amount previcuily acknowledged $176,376.44' Additional amount o'a DindingB Our Day 782,01 Proceeds collpcting box Prye River Dock p. Mr. Weatberstone 3’30 Proceeds entertainment Britannia Opera Co 620.00 Amount collected by Mohamed Rous 81.00 Anonymous 100,00 Collected by Secretary to Municipality 255 06| Proceeds62 words
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Advertisement481 1917-12-28 3 tt- tter-» tt- >— tt8H» ttse- Sr8r* tttt- tttt* tts* tt* SH ttBIG HOLIDAY ATTRACTION CMPIRETHEATRC ■■Business Manager Thomas Shat to. [g Immense Procram of ail star features for 27, 28, 29 30th, Dec, 1917, FIRST S W AT 8PM. PROMPT Fascinating-Mysterious-Sensational-Thrilling Universal Great Detective Serial. 2nd show at 9-15.481 words
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Advertisement298 1917-12-28 3 WANTED. CASHIER WANTED for business *t A lor Stir, Security $10,000. State what salary required. Apply to LIM CHENG EAN, No. 3, Union Street, Penang. New Year Holidays. The Exchange Banks will be closed on Monday, 31st December, and the following day, 1st January, 1918, New Year’s Day, which have298 words
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Article79 1917-12-28 4 The Straits echo” INCREASE IN PRICE. The price of the Straits Echo will be raised from the New Year to $2.50 a month or $3O a year. The Directors have been very reluctant to take this step and have delayed doing so as long as they possibly could. Unfortunately, the79 words
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Article1259 1917-12-28 4 When this devastating war will enc is utterly uncertain: what ia certain is that when the end comes at last it wil find all the belligerents face to face with social and economic problems more tremendous than any they have been called upon to solve before. The1,259 words
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Article971 1917-12-28 4 Mr. and Mr«. St. Alban Smith of Johore are on a visit to Penang. Dr J. E Aeria, Chief Medical Officer, Muar, Johore, armed here to day on a riait to hia relatives. The Eer. W. Eunciman, formerly of Singapore, haa gone as a Presbyterian Chaplain to971 words
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Article574 1917-12-28 4 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] MAXIMALLSTB AND THE PEEBB, Ukrainian SuccessesLondon, December 27, Beutor’s correspondent at Petrograd states that the Putiloff Works in Petrograd and the Metallurgical Works employing 30,000 and 8,000 workmen respectively are beginning to pay off their employees. The People’s Commissioners recently prohibited newspapers from publishing paid advertisements574 words
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Advertisement157 1917-12-28 4 x=& MOSAIC TILES. THE BEST THING FOB YOUR FLOOR CHEAP and LASTING /ind ARTISTIC IN APPEARANCE. IMPROVE WITH USE. A room 10 feet by 10 feet will only require 225 Tile?. We can lay them for you at moderate prices. Hundreds of patterns to choose from. WE SOLICIT YOUR INQUIRIES157 words
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Advertisement29 1917-12-28 4 IN AID OF THE ffED CffOSS PENANG LOTTERY STILL BOOMING Over 27,000 tickets sold. LAST WEEK FOR SALE OF TICKETS Closing Thursday. Jany., 3rd, 1918. DRAWING JANUARY 5th, 1918.29 words
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Article446 1917-12-28 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams] THE NEW FIRST LORD. A Further Explanation. London, December 27. The dramatic changes at the Admiralty reoall Sir Eric Geddes’ audience on Christmas Day with the King at Sand>ingbam whiob gave occasion to much speculation The new appointment greatly surprised ail but is generally regarded446 words
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Article746 1917-12-28 5 Admiral Heiderioi'i Criticism. We publish to-daj (says the Daily Mail ol October 25) an important article on the Admiralty by Admiral W. H. Henderson, whose name carries the greatest weight with all thoughtful officers of the Royal Navy. For the benefit ot other readers we may746 words
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Article248 1917-12-28 5 Says yesterday’s T.O M.i The sad news has been received in Ipon bv cablegram from Tokio of the death from smallpox of Mr. Alexander O. Perkins, General Manager of the Malayan Tin Dredging Company, Batu Gajah. Mr and Mrs Perkins had left Perak for248 words
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Article20 1917-12-28 5 Latest Quotation* Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-foy at »137. done? (100 -0302 .pot -a at .£295 three months.20 words
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Article1208 1917-12-28 5 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Colonel Hoskins’ Report. London, December 27, 3.10 p m. The London Gazette states that the despatch of Colonel A, R. Hoskin», descrit. ing the operations iu East Afiica from January 20 to May 30, deals mainly with the great difficulties of the rainy season which1,208 words
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Article218 1917-12-28 5 The Installation of the Lodge Royal Prince of Wales took place in the Freemasons Hall, Northern Road, last night, The Installing Master was Wor. Bro. R. Owen, assisted by other Past Masters, After the ceremony of installing the Worshipful Master and the cffice-boarers cold supper was served218 words
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Article111 1917-12-28 5 News has been received in Ipoh by telegraph that Monday next, December 31, has been gazetted a public holiday. Enquiries made locally have not resalted in any sufficient reason being given for this extra holiday, except perhaps that the Government wishes to give its steff three dear111 words
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Article75 1917-12-28 5 The following articles will be found on our outside pages Pages. 2.—Education Problems Alleged Extortion. B.—The Taiping Courts. Bukit Mertajam Cases. Singapore Share Market. Kedah Notes. Chinese in England. Penane Our Day Red Cross Fund 1917. 6 —Women and Work. Plain Tales from the Gun. Decay of German Moral.75 words
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Article1940 1917-12-28 5 Censor! Censor 4f We shall discuss any subject we like witl no authority save our own inclination.— Malaya Tribune. Rubber. Rubber prices have been firming steadilj lately. Some interesting developments as regards the important allied questions of production and tonnage in 19i8 may be expected in the course1,940 words
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Article978 1917-12-28 6 0B3KRTH. ] - the VOICE OF THE GUNS. [By 0B3KRTH.] Tbe batte y had gradually been sbapen and fused in that upland camp we have called Wirrall’s End. The material which came from tbe dep6 l was good, and the steady pressure of discipline had gradually induced that978 words
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Article1013 1917-12-28 6 Colonbl Fnyler - THE WAR MINISTER’S ADMISSION. Bx Colonbl Fnyler. Toe gereral military situation may appear obscured or rather confused to tbe casual student who allows his attention to be distracted bp»ween Allied reports of successes on the Western front. Allied conjectures on tbe not distant fruit of those1,013 words
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Article1007 1917-12-28 6 Exigencies of war are turning our attention more than evar to the womanhood of tbe nation as a working asset. And with the tremendous ii-fljx of feminine workers in every phase of life comes tbe necessity of finding a newer and wider scope for women’s energies. After-war1,007 words
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Article929 1917-12-28 6 HOW IC MUST COME. A Spontaneous Outbreak Doomed to Failure. By the Bijht Hon Sir Frank Lasedles P. O'., OGB. (Former British Ambassador in Berlin A short time ago I thought a revolution was next door to impossible in Germany. The discipline seemed to me to be929 words
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Article1235 1917-12-28 6 H, J. Mackinder, M P - A RECORD AND A TRIBUTE (By H, J. Mackinder, M P.) Tbe Allied Parliaments Committee recently s n‘ to Ita'y a small group o' delegates. Wa were one Member of tbe House uf Lords and six Members of the Hmse of Cemmons, seho ed from the1,235 words
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Article100 1917-12-28 6 Friday, December 28. Town Bind, Esp'an&de, Full Mood, Innocents’ Day. Y, M C. A. aud Boy Scout Eutsrtain. ment, Ipoh Town Hall, Saturday, December 29. Penang Cluh R-d Cross Dance. Children’s Eateitainment, Parish Hall 6 p.m. 1 Variety Entertainment at Town Hall in aid of the proposed100 words
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Article86 1917-12-28 6 The Siielding; S’cadow," the sensational serial which is beiDg screened at the E ectric -'clyscop?, is full of excitement. Two further episodes of this wonderful serial will be shown at to-night’s obange in conjunction with two other feature films in ■'At Handgrips with Diath” and Far from Home,"86 words
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Article96 1917-12-28 6 The Britannia Opera Company gave a very successful entertainment last night at the Kuala Kangsar Road Theatre Hall in Patierit Griselda,” There was a large attendarc? despite the short notice given that there was to be a performance on Thursday night, genfrilly a holiday for the members96 words
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Article315 1917-12-28 6 The following programme of music will be played at the Golf Club to-morrow at 5.45 p.m.:— 1 The Gaiety Bappey 2 Galop Clear the Road Thiere 3 Selection La Petite Mademmoiselle Hare 4 Waltz Fiddle and I. Boeder 5 Polka Merriment Piccolo Solo Wood 6 March The315 words
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Advertisement47 1917-12-28 6 Accidents Will Happen. It may be impossible to prerent an acoident, bat it is not impossible to be prepared for It. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is not beyond anyone's parse, and with a bottle of this liniment yon are prepared for almost anything. For sale by all dispensaries47 words
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Advertisement12 1917-12-28 6 For Children's Hacking Congh at Nighl Woods' Great Peppermint Care Is, 6d,12 words
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Advertisement40 1917-12-28 6 Early Colds. Be careful of the colds you take at this time of the year. They are particularly dangerous. A negleoted cold may mean a win-ter-long oold. Take Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy at onoe. For sale by all dispensaries and dealers.40 words
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Advertisement12 1917-12-28 6 For Children's Haeking Cough at ftight. Wood' Groat Poppermiat Care la, 6d-12 words
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1581 1917-12-28 7 PREPARATIONS FOR 1918. The Importance ox the Next Two MiKTHS. The Cabinet decided last spring that, in the national interests, three million additional acres of ert p would have to be grown in this count y for the harvest of 1918, and it is to this task1,581 words
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Article202 1917-12-28 7 An order of tha Governor in Council published in Friday’s Gazette makes the following rates of postage applicable from JaD. 1, 1918— LettersFor FM S. Johore. K<*dah, Kelantan, Perlis, T'flnggann (including K-maman) British Birneo, Sarawak and Brunei—4 cents up to 2 oz, 2 cents for each additional202 words
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Advertisement497 1917-12-28 7 Q c JZ DDdDnc BE PREPARED TO EIGHT. N»tnro is always fighting to keep us well TJinW i forcpp rf fa e ,th witb,n oar bodies keep the disease germs in a 00, d,l,OB f tl »o expelled entirely but they are kept harmless. 'jetton They Some indiscretion ia diet497 words
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