The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 29 October 1914
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Title Section22 1914-10-29 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. $17.50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 cents Vol. 12. r Penang, Thursday, 29th OCTOBER, 1914. No. 45.22 words
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Advertisement367 1914-10-29 1 I ZZ /Z,/,///////////////////. Z Z ZZ// ZZZZZZZZZ ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ//Z/ZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZ//ZZZZZZZZZZZ/ZZZZZZ /ZZ/ZZ/ZZ///////ZZZZ/Z//ZZZZZZZZ/Z > /ZZZZZZZZZ/ CONTENTS. I I I Leaders page. Miscellaneous (Con d.): page Pressing Forward 1,481 As Others See Us 1,487 I 5 The Suez Canal 1,485 The Emden and Madras 1,487 The Emden Again 1,485 Drake’s Drum 1,488 The Submarine Arm367 words
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Advertisement178 1914-10-29 2 v r d *S THE STRAITS lA llu I I MAIL EDITION. ■—> niI—aWMMPW II Jj Published the day prior to the departure of ?ach mail ,1 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States a news originally published in the daily issues, as well as all important news178 words
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Article1027 1914-10-29 1481 “Everywhere the Germans were repulsed,” That was the result of the attack of a few davs ago, delivered all along the line in the Western theatre of war. The Battle of the Aisne has proceeded and is continuing in methodical fashion and, as the Military correspondent of the1,027 words
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Article821 1914-10-29 1481 The Rev. E A Hone left I ooh on TuesI 'v, lor S<m ,r nd wi i I e away on duty till the end of the month. Mr. S' w Sin K m c def of our clerical 4 iff, who 1,, b“ n with us821 words
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Advertisement97 1914-10-29 1481 flag Wiurn mao» /AA B'Ww A, ftbliihed daily (except Sunday» and public holidays) AT TRI CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street, Penang. FEICf. D »ily Local 524 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. jfa”, Edition (Post Free) #17.50 CABLI ADDRESS H ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 NJ!—All97 words
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146 1914-10-29 1482 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded t) the Chartered Bank, Penang: Oct 20 By Balance $21,300 26 21. Sergt. M-«jor N. C. o’s and Sikh Police of Penang 109.42 Sergt.146 words
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Article151 1914-10-29 1482 Another Ship’oad Ready. Another boat is expected at PortSwettenham to take up a load of Chinese which has accumulated during the past few weeks. Applications for repatriation are being received gradually but more slowly than formerly, and the daily average is about 30. Applications from Perak have almost151 words
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Article1104 1914-10-29 1482 THE “EMDEN” AGAIN. SUBMARINE ACTIVITY. JAPAN’S PART. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 21st of Oct. at 415 p.m. THE BORDER FIGHTING. Pari» C ommuaique. London, October 21. A Paris communique issue 1 this evening says:—“The day has been characterised by an effort of the Germans at all points(Reuter's Service.) - 1,104 words
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Article134 1914-10-29 1483 *he “Emden” Again. London, October 21. 7 Lloyd’s agent at Colombo states that ti e Pmdea has sunk the BitLh steam »rs Hen Mohr, Clan ‘->rant, <'hi!kana and Troilus and also a dredger bound for Ttsmama. She has also captured the Exford to the South West of Cochin.134 words
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Article201 1914-10-29 1483 (Reuter's Service.) Copyn, t Telegram. Received 22nd of Oct. at 3 40 p m. Finance. London, October 21. The applications far s’x months’ Treasury Bills to the amount of 15,000 0 0 sterling totalled 13,000,0 ?0 at an average rate of 3| p“r cent. Berlin Communique, A mater(Reuter's Service.) - 201 words
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Article72 1914-10-29 1483 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 21. At the Singapore Chamber of Commerce Rubber Auction held yesterday 103 tons of Rubber were offered and 80 sold. There was a good demand all round with an advance in the price. Pale Crepe reached SI 14 p**r picul, Smoked72 words
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Article75 1914-10-29 1483 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 21. P-esiding at the third annual meeting of the Selangor Coconuts Comp my, L'd Mr. H M. Robson said that the European assistants employed by the Company, ii order to relieve the financial situation, were not driwing their full pay.75 words
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Article304 1914-10-29 1483 The Head Socialist Bu eiu has been transferred to Amsterdam. The G »rm ms have min* <1 th Scheldt as tar up as Bath, (lie outermost Dutch fort. A I'oL un airship descended at Biervliet inSouti I’land rs I's pilots wore interned. An epidemic of diptheria has304 words
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Article99 1914-10-29 1483 The Captain of the Scandia, now interned at Sabang, according to an announcement made in the Deli Com ant of the 20th instant, says that he will deliver up forthwith all cargo on board the Scandia consigned to neutral harbours. There is a case proceeding before99 words
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Article128 1914-10-29 1483 Another Big Unclaimed Seizure. On board the Blue Funnel s.s. Telemachus at Hongkong on October 14 P. C. Evans found ten boxes of tin, heavily coated with coal dust, on the spar deck, and, on examination, siw t hat the tins con'aimd 3"Olbs of opium, of an128 words
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Article649 1914-10-29 1484 Shantung Reli f Find -Domestic Loan- The Case of Li Po—Pinta Proclararion Kmdergarlen Tr.ining. Canton, October 12. A movement is on foot at Canton to organize a Shantung Relief Committee to raise funds to aid the destitute Chinese there caused by the Japanese invasion. It is not649 words
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Article280 1914-10-29 1484 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, N >w that the war in Europe has reached such a pitch and ni»ny B< itish subjects here have gone to the Front with still a number to go (so I wis told) if their off <rs be accepted,280 words
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Article111 1914-10-29 1484 Recently rumours have been purposely disseminated by the people of a certain nation to the effect that China were preparing for war against Japan and that a conference of the high military officers had been held in the President’s Office to discuss military matters In view that such111 words
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Article322 1914-10-29 1484 —MM. Mr. Frank Mills, late of the F M.S. Railways, writes to a friend in Kuala Lumpur as follows I volunteered for Service as soon as Germany staited to mobilize and have been writing to the War Offi-e ever since. I have received a papei telling me—MM. - 322 words
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Article126 1914-10-29 1484 Strange Story in thb Police Couit. An interesting little story was outlined to Mr. C. H. G Clarke, second magistrate, Singapore, on Tuesday, in a case in whichl woman named Hong Tho Cha was charged with the theft of clothing to the value of $2O The clothing,126 words
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Article115 1914-10-29 1484 The following import list shows bow war has affected imports at Belawan. 1913 Aug.-Sept. Aug.-Sept. 20 6 Motors *****3 *****3 Ito* Beer ***** ***** ki'os Bu,ter 8823 6015 ‘’.rrel. 4409f3 22'806 Hto. Flour. ***** ***** S lfiCUltS *****8 *****2 guild*" Provisions worth 4612 1776 kilos Han,s 4456 2991115 words
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Article627 1914-10-29 1485 —Ex. Th i fact that the Egyptian Government taking steps to remove enemy ships the Su°z C trial, where their presence giid to be inconsistent with the use of !hat waterway by other shipping, raises the whole question of the position of the (Jaual in International Law.—Ex. - 627 words
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Article236 1914-10-29 1485 Tho«e “good old sports who min the Emden and whose less fortunate trends roused tbe enthusiasm of s >me Kuala Lum pur residents to giddy heights a tow days ago, are at their old g ime agiin This time they have m ide quire a respectable haul,236 words
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49 1914-10-29 1485 Mr. W. G. Pet«r, Hon. Treasurer, sends us tbe following further list of contributions to tbe above Fund, for warded ti the Chartered Bink, Penang: Oct 21 By Balance 121,430 93 22 Gula Estate R. 55 Section 120.00 Balance Oct. 22. $21,550.9349 words
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Article58 1914-10-29 1485 Mr. W. G. Peter, Acting Mimg-r of the Chartered Bank, advises us that the f bowing amounts hive been receive I by him for the credit of the “Belgian Relief Bund” opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Oct. 21 By Balance $1,532 14 22 FT Ellis 25.00 A.58 words
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Article169 1914-10-29 1485 A wealthy Chinese named Kwan Hunghsiang, who has been acting as ch ef spy for the Germans in Tsingtau, was shot un ler order of the Prefect of Chimo. He paid the Kiauchau Government about 100,0 0 yen for the monopoly of Chinese drinks at Tsingtau last169 words
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Article523 1914-10-29 1485 Mr. Lucie-?mith, of Messis. Allen and Gb-'lhill, Bingap»r-‘, has been granted a commission in the new army. Mr. Ju-I ce Sv»combe Smith D, we are sorry to hear, 'ai l up with an attack of fever and unable io .tti n I court. Mr. A. W. .lust523 words
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Advertisement41 1914-10-29 1485 Chi Iren's Coujbs. Why let the children rock their little b-dies in su h a distressing minner whin y< u can so easily cure the r colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.41 words
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Article723 1914-10-29 1486 ALLIED LEFT WING. BATTERY’SBRAVERY. THE SUEZ CANAL. (Reuter's Serviced Copyright Telegram. Received 23rd of Oct. at 8 10 a m. CROSSING THE BORDER. Paris Official Despatch. London, October 22 A Paris offici i! despatch issued at 11 p ill says:—“A violent battle has raged throughout the day on(Reuter's Serviced - 723 words
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Article55 1914-10-29 1486 (Reuter s Service.) Co Pyright Telegram. KtemvEo 23rd or Oct. German Bo ast in 3 A 21. fivediys with th0 Or «tr<uaus nt t S° W firms the report that th»y u.T?"’ pouring reinf. rcements on to t coast, boastin. that they ar e an attack on England.(Reuter s Service.) - 55 words
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Article36 1914-10-29 1486 Poston, October 21 r 'ls cford has knoclied 0“‘ Smith in three rounds. w The above have j ust been hanW i„ ue from Reuter’s as a part ot ouoofye.te day s telegrams.] J36 words
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Article83 1914-10-29 1486 Preliminaries Commenced. (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, October 23. The preliminaries have commenced for holding a Prize Court at Singapore to adju icate n the qu st ion of the captu ed German ships. The masters of the vessels have been examined bv the Marshall of83 words
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Article40 1914-10-29 1486 (From Our Own Correspondent). Kuala Lumpur, October 22. The ss. Trolius sunk by the Emd a n carried 40/00 cises of rubber exported from Port SwetLmhani. It is believed that they were mostly insured against war risks.40 words
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Article46 1914-10-29 1486 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 22. The annual installation ceramony of the Worshipful Master of Read Lodge of Freemasons, No. 2337 E.C, took place last evening, Worshipful Master B Dx) installing Bro H. Redfwn Shaw as W. M. for the ensuing year.46 words
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Article163 1914-10-29 1486 The story about cats-o’-nine tada bein« found in the cabins of all the officers oH German warship wrecked m the Blt been described as and jet the is no reason to doubt that it is t Straits Times. Early in 1 broug ht to Sandakan, a163 words
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Article336 1914-10-29 1487 ftRITbH T COl pj SHANTUNG. .p rom Our Own Correspondent.) Peking, October 6. Chinese Press to day printed several tC aUl i received from the natives of Xmtutni, especially from Tsinan and T imo praising the good behaviour of the British troops from Tientsin. The grains state336 words
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Article154 1914-10-29 1487 Germans Fatally Fooled. Petrograd, September 27. After the withdrawal of the Russians from East Prussii tho Germans approached the frontier town of Wirbillen. The Russians occupying the benches replied weakly and tnoa ceased firing. The Germans continued their fusillade for an hour.and a half and then, as154 words
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Article48 1914-10-29 1487 eight vn. r 8 e r °fr’ n in addition to Wgt)7 v' rS m bfisonmont, were ordered for Asgizn f° n Was guilty at Ipoh eldprly w ith violence from an with Accused atta ked his victim pistol and shot him in the arm.48 words
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Article430 1914-10-29 1487 A visitor to Penang writes as follows I do not know how mu -h ihe citizens of Penang appreciate the beau’ies of this cosy, old-world city, but I am glad to record here that I have be n much struck with the vi-t improvements effected on430 words
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Article218 1914-10-29 1487 The Emden" and Madras. The dropping of shells on the Madrts shore might have done irreparable damige to objects of historical interest which could never be replaced, says The Statesman. Among them are the Roman Catholic cathedral of Sao Thome founded by the Por;uguese in 15 )4 and the church218 words
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Article1260 1914-10-29 1487 GERM \N FIRM FINED. Buore Mr G A. Hall in the District Court tl in morning, at the iu-tance of Mr. I 11. Sb v rns, A-sistant Superintendent of Police, Messrs. Bdm Meyer Co, who were iq r-.-cit-d by Mr. A Stiack, were .•summoned for atl m> ing1,260 words
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Article349 1914-10-29 1488 We have received the following notice from the E. E. A. C. Telegraph Company On and after the 26th October inst. telegraphic addresses registered prior to the Ist July, 1914 may ba used as the address but not as the signature in telegrams (a) between any two places349 words
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Article225 1914-10-29 1488 HENRY NEWBOLT - HENRY NEWBOLT. Drake he’s in his hammock an’ a thousand mile awav (Capten, art tha sleepin’ there below Slung atween the round shot in Nombre Dios Bay An’ dreamin’ ar I the time o’ Plymouth Hoe. Yarnder lumes the island, yarnder lie the ships, Wi’ sailor lads a-dancin’225 words
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Article235 1914-10-29 1488 Curtailment of New Works. The Government has issued a circular letter to all beads of departments respecting ne v works under the estimates for 1914-15, It states that no new services, even though provided for in the estimates, are to be embarked upon without previous reference to235 words
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Advertisement56 1914-10-29 1488 Ne W F ilS and Chamberlain’s Colic, Oho »ra._ j rhoca Remedy > a a, ‘Xwntery >» el h cures diarrhoea and J viol children or adults, and tb b cases of cramp colic or P s thig give wav to a few y or ta le by Safe. sure.56 words
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Article1682 1914-10-29 1489 Selango r Coconuts, Ltd. —M.M. THIK > nNNUAL MEETING. o. p RB sENT Financial Position. t. rJtbird annual general meeting on this ai 1 e was held at Kuala Lumpur on the b< cW aD j. Al. Robson in the a] 17tb instam, cb Aft the notice convening the meeting—M.M. - 1,682 words
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Article175 1914-10-29 1489 In many a ghastly mound they lie, the dead No peaceful coffin, but the field their b,d No decent shroud: stark corpses filhd with lead Their only covering. No dear ones’ whispered farewells ease their end No reverent mourners to the grave fide weed Their way. No175 words
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Advertisement11 1914-10-29 1489 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, Is. G 111 words
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Article343 1914-10-29 1490 P. W. Seeiion Opened. On Monday, an important event in the history of the railways of Malay i took place without any ceremony the opening of the Province VVellesly section of the Railway from Bukit Mertajam to Kedah, which is ultimately to form part of the connecting343 words
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Article132 1914-10-29 1490 The following was the result, of the play for the Ladies* Monthly Mudd for October: Mrs Edwards 374-42 =79 —10=69 Mrs Hogan 454-46=91 —17=74 Miss Warham, Mrs Rose, Mrs Neubronner, Mrs Crichton, Mrs Dunn, Mrs Low, Miss Brown and Mrs Armstrong also pl iyed but returned no132 words
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Article646 1914-10-29 1490 —MM, By this time the pretty little scheme devised by those smart follows who manufacture news for consumption in Germany and abroad ought to bo blown skv-higti. We are not sure that the schema is" quite so or ginal as the promoters appt ar to believe. From—MM, - 646 words
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Article554 1914-10-29 1490 C. 8. Alexander c-ar.e of th., °J a 9 k proceed to take im L^ Ur y« will I manual Adviser, Johore. 18 duties a 8 L'be Emperor NioUl... the appointment, of Colonel Nil- i P,)ro <l «1 ‘‘"extra military Embassy, and he b a arrived take554 words
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Article986 1914-10-29 1491 (From Oar Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 21. Doctor Sansom’s lecture, upon the health o f soldiers in camp and field, at the Se’angor Club on Monday evening was a very interesting one. The lecture was largely attended bv non-volunteers as well as by volunteers The Doctor986 words
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Article159 1914-10-29 1491 A smart cipfure was made the day before yesterday by Detective Inspector Cockle. He had arrested Teh Yon at 177 a, Perak Lane for being in fraudulent pos-ession of property. Further investigation and enquiry led him to proceed to 25, Biidge Street, where Tuck Toon aud his. wife,159 words
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Article148 1914-10-29 1491 Mr. W. G. Peter, Acting Mtnigr of th< j Chirtered Bank, advises in th it the f 11 »w--ing amounts hive been ec ivil by him fo” the credit of the B dgi.io R-li >1 Fund” opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Oct. 22 By Balance $1,577 14148 words
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723 1914-10-29 1491 Mr. W. G. Pet nr, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the fo l jwiug further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bink, Penang: Oct 22 By Balance 121,550 93 Amounts collected by G. C. G. Muller Esq., District Officer,723 words
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Article1409 1914-10-29 1492 ALLIED LEFT PRESSING FORWARD. INDIAN TROOPS IN ACTION. ADMIRALTY DESPATCHES. Received 24th of Oct. at 8-5 am. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE BORDER FIGHTING. Paris Communique. London, October 22. A Paris communique says On our left wing considerable German forces have continued tieir violent attacks, notably around Dix1,409 words
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Article91 1914-10-29 1493 The Batavia Rubber Co ngress. List of Awards. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, Octob?r 21. The Straits Times correspondent at the Bitavia India Rubber Congress wires that the following awards have been made World’s Cup —Belgian Congo Company. Batavia Cup 1914.—The Planters’ Association of Djember SOERABAIA HaNDELSBLAD Cui’.—The Francis Peek91 words
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Article79 1914-10-29 1493 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 24. The Ipoh Gymkana Club meeting to be held on Friday and Saturday next promises to be a highly successful one. There are 135 nominations, and entries from Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Tai ping, Penarg and Seremban. So i.e are very79 words
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Article65 1914-10-29 1493 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 23. fcungei Buloh Rubber Co., Ltd., have Glared an interim dividend of 10%. aunpei Chob Rubber Estate Co., Ltd oce p 1)1 a &d Sungei Kari Sumatra Rubber Mate a final dividend of 12|% ciaS Britain has already’ expended «0.00U.00065 words
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Article1207 1914-10-29 1493 DUTCH JOURNALIST 3 GRAPHIC Amsterdam, September 22. F.ans van Erlevoordt (Carl Covey) chief editor of tbe Dutch illustrated paper Het Leven, who on Siturday returned from the centre of France, was present at the big battle near SoLsons. The following interesting description of his travels has1,207 words
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Article1725 1914-10-29 1494 [The Sixteenth Instalment of these Notes appeared in the Echo of October 17th J Of seven days spant at this Broad, four have been wet, squally, and bitterly cold and July not ended yet! It is enough. I go hence, in search, if not of sunshine, of1,725 words
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Article182 1914-10-29 1494 t over ».vv (From Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, October 23. The T.oilus, captured hy the 1W«. contained a big cargo of rubber. The pnee has risen 2d ptir lb. The London correspondent rf'h’ a„d ifili'art/ Ga'Me cables: J T< legraph Petrograd correspond nt A ko.si-i-1t over ».vv – - 182 words
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Article190 1914-10-29 1495 MEETING AT SINGAPORE. (From Our Own Correspondent). Singapore, October 24. At a crowded Volunteer meeting H E the Governor, Sir Arthur Young, General R N R. jefcde, the R ght Revd. C. J Ferguson n iT ie,’Bishop of Singapore, and LieutenantColonel G. A Derrick, Commandant of the 8 V.190 words
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271 1914-10-29 1495 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon. Treasurer, sends us the following further Ist of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang Oct 28 By Balance «23,939.59 24 Amount collected by Capt. D C. Macintyre 50,00 A Penang Volunteer’s pay... 17.28271 words
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Article652 1914-10-29 1495 Dr. A L. Hoops, whose letter wo publish in another column, and to which we wuuid draw special attentiun, points out a way whereby the fl »w of our charity will not be impeded but will continue throughout the stiuggle in which we are at present engaged. The652 words
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Article604 1914-10-29 1495 Mr. Ambbe-, of the Victoria Institution, Kuala Lumpur, anl Mrs. Ambler left Penang for Hom by the P. and O. steamer on a hoii lay of n ne m nths. Mr. S. J Ju lab, who has been laid up in the G neral Hosp tal with604 words
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Article2750 1914-10-29 1496 FIGHTING AROUND NIEIPORT. NAVY CO-OPERATINC. RUSSIAN SUCCESSES. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 24th of Ocr. at 7 pm. THE BORDER FIGHTS. PARIS COMMUNIQUES. I London, October 23 i A Paris Communique says .-“Very strong German forces weri signalled yesterday and have attacked with the greatest violence throughout the(Reuter's Service.) - 2,750 words
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Article261 1914-10-29 1498 Our Kuala Lumpur correspondent writes: A limited liability company for the purpose of punting and publishing in Kuala Lumpur a daily newspaper to be called the Selangor Standard and to carry on the business of printing and publishing in all its branches, Ins boon registered261 words
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Article322 1914-10-29 1498 The Germ in Government have comman de red four torpedo boats that were being built for the Dutch Government at Settin Minister Ranbounet his ordered four more to be laid down in Dutch Shipbuilding yards and has asked for a first vote of 900,000 guilders to carry322 words
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533 1914-10-29 1498 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, At this crisis, when all Britons want to do their Duty, two ways are possible to most of us: first, Personal Service, and second Financial Help. I. Personal Service -We must make ourselves tfficieut to defend ourselves.533 words
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Article156 1914-10-29 1498 The Bar Cup. 111 Mary Ann 117 r i m. Borneo Cup. R' membrane, 11. 7 MieM&L, Count,,, 10.2 B4tß. x I!r >' doM 910 Maori Boy 1 t Civil Service Bowl Intombi 11.5 Dutchi9 rTW l I l 1 Busted Flush 11.0 Novwu J Lucifer 10.12 Impenul156 words
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Article294 1914-10-29 1498 The British Admiralty, by an astounding faux pis on the part of the Kaiser only a few mo* ths ago, his come into the possession of a German secret, which must greatly relieve the anxiety of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe. It happened in this way Amongst the294 words
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Article3800 1914-10-29 1499 NEW INFANTRY UNIT INAUGURATED. -3. r. i‘- The Singapore Volunteer Drill Hall was rowded on Friday evening with an audience C f jealous patriots. The occasion w s a meeting called for the purpose of discusring the proposal that an infantry unit of thelB.V.C. be formed. This proposal-3. r. i‘- - 3,800 words
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Obituary175 1914-10-29 1500 Obituary. (Reuter). London, Octob < 2o General Sir Charles Whittingham Horsley Douglas is dead w bittingbam [General Sir Cha on the Horsley Douulas, G. C. R, H gh 17th July, 18- 0. Be J olu eu Adiutant landers in IBG9 and served as-thmr during the Algbau ar. H« the march175 words
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Article2048 1914-10-29 1501 Indra Kumar - AN EDUCATED INDIAN ON THE QUESTION. Indra Kumar g ir Frank Swettenham’s letter in TAe of September 14th on the above Object requires more than a passing notice Tn this part of our Empire, Sir Frank had occupied a very prominent position on the public2,048 words
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Article278 1914-10-29 1502 To the Editor of the Straits Echo I) 'ar Sir, Your edition of Wedue.day, 2ls* Oct. has just been received here and most people in Kuala I unipur an' feeling justly annoyed at-the grossly exiggerated account oi the visit of the German prisoners of war to278 words
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Article257 1914-10-29 1502 Under the auspices cf this Society, a meeting was held in theF<ee School Hall on Saturday, the 24th On account of the inclement weather there was only a small attendance. The Chairman, Mr. Isaac Tambyah, remarking that a gentleman like Rev. 1). M. Toomey did not257 words
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Article1518 1914-10-29 1502 T. W - T. W. Occasionally, my r aders must hive concluded me to be an offensively superior person. Occasionally (and this may be regarded by logically ineffectual persons as aco incidence) they must, have attained a correct conclusion. 1 was never one of those fellows b ind to1,518 words
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Article90 1914-10-29 1503 The following was the result of the shooting at Kampong Bahru this morning: Deliberate Firing. 200 yds. Mrs Liston Miss Mathieu 28 31 rs Wright-Motion 28 150 yds. Mrs Liston 33 Mrs Wright-Motion 30 Miss Mathieu 29 100 yds. Miss Mathieu 31 Mrs Wright-Motion 30 Mrs90 words
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Article175 1914-10-29 1503 The following was the result of the play for the M nthly Medal for October: A F Goodrich 46 42=88 5= 83 H B Pike 47 49=96-12=84 Messrs P T Allen, G A Hall, F Duxbury, R R Turner, 11 G R Leonard, J CrabbWatt, J L175 words
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203 1914-10-29 1503 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, October 21 The Bar Committee to-day paid tribute to Mr. Justice Woodward who proceeds on Monday to Singapore as Acting Chief Justice. Mr. F. G. Bryant, the Senior Member of the Bar, referred to the cire Mr Justice Woodward always bestowed203 words
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Article336 1914-10-29 1503 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, October 27. The Straits Times has cabled to Lord Kitchener, offering a Malayan Contingent of 1910 to act in any capacity. The Government are paying their passages. The Government Gazette announces that the Government will pay the passages of men who are336 words
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Article493 1914-10-29 1503 It is good sometimes to liy hold of a hard, solid fact like the ruling of the Kuala Lumpur Court in a recent case, referred to l»v our corresp ndent in another column. One may not call a Chetty Ch-laka babi t however much one may want493 words
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Article121 1914-10-29 1503 ilin'iuu WUt —M. M. Selangor Chapter H. R. A. At the last meeting of the Selangor Chapter, H. R A held in Kuala Lumpur, the following officers were elected for the year 1915 Ex. Comp F. H English, Z.; Ex Comp E. A. A'h If. Ex Comp E. W.ilin'iuu WUt —M. M. - 121 words
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Advertisement22 1914-10-29 1503 Death. Li.m —On October 27, at No. 18, Muntri Street, Lim Khye Cho, aued 61. Rmgoon, Singapore and China papers please copy.22 words
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Article1393 1914-10-29 1504 NAVAL CO-OPERATION. BRAVO H.M.S. “FORESIGHT"! FIGHTING ON THE YSER. (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. Received 26th of Oct. at 4-5 p.m. THE BORDER FIGHTING. Paris Official Announcements. London, October 26. A Paris official announcement says:— “The tierce German attacks to the west and south of Lille have bee a(Reuter's Service.) - 1,393 words
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86 1914-10-29 1505 Liquidator's Troubles. (From Our Own Correspondent).' Singapore, October 27. Marshall Guest, the liquidator of the Singapore Dairy and Poultry Farm, who was ordered to pay 82,261 into Court by yesterday did not at’end Court. Chief Justice Bucknill said he did not like to send86 words
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Article61 1914-10-29 1505 A Brush with the Police. (From Our Own Correspondent.) K. Lumpur, October 27. Twelve Chinese with fire-arms attempted to rob the house of a European at Kampar, Perak Mr. McDonald was wounded but Inspector Riley managed to kill one of the robbers and wounded two more. The61 words
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Article42 1914-10-29 1505 (From Our Own, Correspondent.) Singapore, October 26, The Singapore Prince of Wales’ bund n °w au] OU(J t s to 816.623 HE. the Governor an J Lady Young nave subscribed 82,5U0, ••«txtoi Bkso is xur local distiess.42 words
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Article330 1914-10-29 1505 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, Apropos of Dr. Hoops’ letter in yesterday’s issue, you pointed out the value of the suggestion he nude regarding monthly subscriptions, but 1 am afraid it cann it be carried if to practical effect hi re without the assistance330 words
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Article214 1914-10-29 1505 Arrival at Singapore (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 27. One hundred and nine mon of the Shanghai Contingent have arrived hero. In a cricket match with a local team the Shanghai team scored 106 and the Singapore eleven 145 for 7 wickets. Mr E. D. Lane,214 words
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Article284 1914-10-29 1505 An electric crane has arr.ved for use at the large wharf at Soerabaya. An enormous jungle fire is blazing in Centril and West ru Borneo. A. Pedersen, Esq., Administrator of Naga limbool Estate, Sumatra, has gone on leave. A Batavia telegram of the 23rd instant states that284 words
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Article83 1914-10-29 1505 A farewell dinner wis given to Mr. Ju-tice Woodward on Saturdry at, Mr. F. N. Smdereou’s residence by the m niters of the Bar. The btate Band was in attendance At the Golf Club on Sunday the members gave a farewell lunch to Mr. Justice Woodward, who83 words
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94 1914-10-29 1505 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon Treasurer, sends us the following further! st of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang Oct. 24 By Balance ...824,383.79 26 The Chersonese Club, Kuala Kurau 218.00 Eastern Engineering Co., Ltd., in Liquidation 148.6994 words
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Article887 1914-10-29 1506 (From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, October 24. Our lexicographers will have to find another meaning for the word decimate in future editions of their dictionaries This word, as used in the newspapers almost every day, is intended to convey and does convey to the public that887 words
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Article85 1914-10-29 1506 At the Penang Chamber of Commerce Rubber auction to-day 36,530 lb. of rubber were offered for sale anl 15,682 lb. sold at the following prices Smoked Sheet (No 2) to I 70 Plain Sheet 75 SBO Unsmoked Sheet 68 80 Plain Sheet 62 83 Fine Pale Crepe85 words
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Article181 1914-10-29 1506 OFFER TO THE VICEROY. To Serve as Private. The Aga Khan, who was making a tour among his Ismalia followers in Africa when i;he war broke out, has arrived from South Africa, says The in mail week lie telegraphed from Zmzibar to his adherents n India, the181 words
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Article533 1914-10-29 1506 Lost for Six Week». I and the of I cru IB6rB which r h h German commerce raiders j, I tamed, says the and p to In ob. I U>e official statement t U t I hm,e>l had been complete!, I weeks. She left it, > J533 words
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Article591 1914-10-29 1507 for the future of Islam as a religion, no (Dri would now concur in the terrible indictments levelled against it by Sir William Muir, or accept his gloomy prognostications a 8 to its paralysing influence ou the human will and on the Ide of nations. History bears Witness591 words
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Article353 1914-10-29 1507 Dr. R. Hanitsch is returning to Singapore in the course of the next few days. We (S.F.P) h ar tint Mr. Granville M O Hara of the Fmest D partm-nt, who was on leave in Ceylon, his joined the Ceylon contingent, for the War. Leave granted in353 words
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52 1914-10-29 1507 Mr. W. G. Peter, Hon Tre surer, sends us the following further list of contributions to the above Fund, forwarded to the Chartered Bank, Penang Oct. 26 By Balance ...824,775 48 27 Chettv Community I,ol'o 00 R. T Reid 50 00 Balance ct52 words
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Article91 1914-10-29 1507 Mr. W. G. Peter, Acting Manager o the Chartered Bank, advises us that the following amountshave received by him for the credit of the Belgian Relief Fund opened by Mrs. John Mitchell: Oct. 24 By Balance 81,685.88 27 R T Reid 50.00 F Duxbury 50.00 In Mem91 words
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Article726 1914-10-29 1507 POSITION OF SHIPS DETAINED LOCALLY. Issues to be Decided. As there is no \e y <1» fi .i»e understanding generally as to the position and prospects of the capiu»eJ German ship* at present wdt< mg the jurisdiction of the Prize Court in Singapoio, it might be well726 words
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Article1230 1914-10-29 1508 FIGHT ON THE YSER. A SUCCESSFUL RUSE. GERMAN SUBMARINE RAMMED. (Reuter's Service.) Copyrigl t Telegram. Received 28th of Oct. at 9 am. THE BORDER FIGIIING. Press Bureau Announcement. London, October 27. The Press Bureau announces that the situation continues satisfactory. The lighting is severe and continues but «round(Reuter's Service.) - 1,230 words
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Article81 1914-10-29 1509 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, October 28. At the Rubber Auction at Singapore 97 tons were offered for sale and 67 tons were sold. The auction opened with low offers below those of last week, but later there was a good dem ind for standard qualities and81 words
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Article48 1914-10-29 1509 New» Emergency Bill. {from Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, October 27. A Supplementary Order for the meeting of the Legislative Council on Friday mentions the first reading of the Naval and Military News Emergency Bdl, securing the control of the Press during the war.48 words
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Article109 1914-10-29 1509 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Karnpar, October 28. A gang of twelve robbers attacked Mr. A. E. U. McDonald, Mining Engineer of the Sociĕtĕ des Etains de Kinta, Karnpar, at midnight on the 26th at his house on the mine. In self defence he got bis elbow109 words
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Article134 1914-10-29 1509 The Defeated Third Army. It is announced from Berlin that General Colonel Von Hausen, of the cavalry division, as been taken ill, and has been replaced by commander-in-chief. To the position us vacated by the latter Infantry General on Claer, in command of the Seventh noy Corps, has134 words
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Article884 1914-10-29 1509 il'i’oin Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur, Oct 27. i last, the 2 th inst, the four hundrrd and ninety-ninth anoiversiry of the battle of Agincourt, the seventieth amversary of Balaclava, the fourteenth anniversary of the annexation of the South African Republic by Britain; and incidentally the day884 words
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Article95 1914-10-29 1509 Brethren on the fi u ld of war, Bear aloft your arms and head Here, wo bless you from afar— Ever your enemy’s dread, Stiike for India long and well, Strike till Hist’ry echoes back, Strike till bubbles from the hell Burst upon the German pack.95 words
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Advertisement108 1914-10-29 1509 Diphtheria— How It May Be Avoided. 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 ire cases of diphtheria in the neig‘ b<>u»hood children that have colds should l»e ke t at108 words
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Advertisement64 1914-10-29 1509 Sunibne and Common Sense. Don’t d ictor your blood for rheum Vi-m U'O an external applieati n ot C amb»*rlain’s Pain B.lm. In i few d tys it will get you up and out into the sunshine, then nature will restore the rich red blood to your veins and soon64 words
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Article1335 1914-10-29 1510 ?—s.v. The success of the new voluatjor unit i-, we think, fully assured, an 1 instead ot proving an obstacle to the existing units there is good reason to bdieve Hat it will assist them. We offer ou•• congratulations to Mr. Frank Adam, unfortunately absent,?—s.v. - 1,335 words
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Article119 1914-10-29 1510 T 0. M. Ipoh Residents Taken To Singapore. Messrs Mulbr, Wille and Schreider left Ipoh on Sunday under escort consisting of Privates Kiddle, Downer and Saye of the M. S. V. R. and Inspector Hanlon, for Sing >pore, where they will be interned a prisoners ofT 0. M. - 119 words
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Article558 1914-10-29 1510 I report on elucationinVhe”^ l luents for 19 3, th I Iho total revenue collected f, I A lucation I --/..38 bl m 1912. Tbs toH a43lQBt I by Gweuineit and eombii.el was 5495,***** t a ,i ßm expenditure $2ll 191 n.. "-e nit in 1912.558 words
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Article724 1914-10-29 1511 JAPAN AND CHINA. fFrom Our Own Correspondent) Peking, October 12. The Government has telegraphed to tLb Provinces to the effect that in vie ar of the 'sting critical moment, the Government has increased the troops in Shantung, but ~h augmentation of the military strength g no thing724 words
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Article331 1914-10-29 1511 A Complaint from Malaya. We have before us, says the Commercial Motor of Sept. 24th, a letter from a correspondent in the Federated Malay States with regard to the excessive taxation which motorbus" have to bear there. He tells me that the position is the sime in331 words
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Article229 1914-10-29 1511 Ten Thousand Pounds for War Relief. The Legislative Council meets ou Friday next, when the following is the agenda for consideration M tions by the Treasurer:—That this Council approves a vote of $85,714 28, the equivalent of £lO 000, as a contribu* ion from public funds to the229 words
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Advertisement61 1914-10-29 1511 Children’s Coughs. Why let the children rock their little bodies* in such a distressing manner when you can so easily cure their colds with a bottle of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers IN LONDON, ENGLAND. THE LANGHAM HOTEL, Portland Place and Regent St., London, W.61 words
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Advertisement293 1914-10-29 1511 TRY— Beecham’s Pills, they are just the thing as a family medicine. Nothing to be compared with them has yet been put before the public. For over half a century this medicine has been an easy First Favourite in countless households and the name and fame of Beecham’s Pills have293 words
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