The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 11 March 1915
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Title Section21 1915-03-11 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 17,50 Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 eft. Vol. 13. Penang, Thursday, lltn MARCH, 1915. No. 10.21 words
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Advertisement296 1915-03-11 1 I j W///<//////////////Z///Z/////A ZZ/ZZZZ/ZZ///ZZZ/ZZZ/ZZZZZZZ//ZZZ/^ZZ/ZZ/ZZZ/A CONTENTS. IT I Leaders page. Miscellaneous j The Chamber of Commerce 293 The Prince of Wales’ War Belief Regulations Too Rigid 300 Fund 293,300, 308, 323 327 Russia and the War 307 Belgian Relief Fund 293, 800, 5 Judicial Reforms 313 327 308, 318, 323 The296 words
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Advertisement177 1915-03-11 2 I tl THE F I STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION. Published the day prior to the departure of each mail B for Europe, and contains the latest local and States E a news originally published in the daily issues, as well as 3 all important news from various parts of177 words
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Article1030 1915-03-11 293 True, though humiliating, it is to say that very often in the past when the Penang members of the Legislative Council have made representations to the Government in Singapore regarding the affairs or aspirations of Penang they have met with a reception that would cause less1,030 words
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100 1915-03-11 293 Mar. 2By Balance §3,705.47 3 Hon’ble A. T. Bryant, monthly subscription 100.00 Ilin Bee A Co., 15, Weld Quay 20.00 Kiang Hoon, 370 k, Chulia Street 500 Lim Chin Sah 5 00 Part of Asiatic Staff of the Asiatic Petrok urn Co subscription100 words
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Article239 1915-03-11 293 Mar. 2 By Balance §1,598.84 3 Jules Martin 100.00 Balance Mar. 3 §1,698.84 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $’0,(22.61 For the convenience of the public a telephone has been put up at the General Pont Office. Anyone desiring to use it can d) sj on putting a239 words
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Advertisement106 1915-03-11 293 722 3722 J-f 3 P r. Kr i -\l r\T> V ‘■f'crt s Published daily (except Sun lajs and public holidays) AT THB CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59, Baach Street, Penang. Price. Daily Local ...524 per annum. Outstation... Postage Extra. Mil Edition (Post Free) §17.50 CABLE ADDRESS: «ECHO-PENANG.” Telephone Nos.106 words
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Article699 1915-03-11 294 Mr. L. W. Learmount, of Messrs Paterson, Simons X Co, P-*nang, who in now on leave in England. has, with a whole-hearted content of bin firm, obtained a commission in the fLoyal F.yirig Corps and when the mail left Englmd wax expecting to take up bin duties at once699 words
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Article905 1915-03-11 294 Sir Charles Santley, whose eighty-first birth lav this i% made his debut so long ago as 1857 He was the first Valentine in Gounod’s “Faust” on its first production m England, and also the first singer in England to take the title-role in “The P lying Dutchman.” Not905 words
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Article113 1915-03-11 294 Ladies’.Spoon fjr March, 1915. Result. Miss Thomson 3up Mrs Hoefeld 1 Mrs Brereton Martin 1 Mrs Powell all square Miss Brown Mies Mahler 1 down Mrs Beath 2 Miss Barnett 2 Mrs Sellar 2 Mrs Gray 2 Mis Large, Mrs Mudie, M<s B Ross, Mrs Park, Miss113 words
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Article104 1915-03-11 294 lbs. The Sungei Bitu (Malaya) Rubber Estates, Ltd. 9,469 Vai D’or Rubber Estates, Ltd. 12,463 The Kurau Rubber Estate. Ltd. 20.500 The Malakoff Rublnr Co., Ltd. 3. S. (Bertam) Rubber Co., Ltd. 58,500 dbe Windsor (F.M.S Rubber Es- tate, Ltd People who are puzzled fir an explaD104 words
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Article1648 1915-03-11 295 (Reuter's Service.) Copy irt< Teter"'"- ADM’RALS’ despatches. BRITISH VICTORIES DESCRIBED. London, ircb r i* C ,tMe publishes the official The Lon*» 1Z Admiralty from despatches re?ene<l t Admiral Sir the north sea fight. Baattv rep.rts that the British Admiral 15wy r p engagement (hipB present m h(Reuter's Service.) Copy irt< Teter"'"- - 1,648 words
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Article588 1915-03-11 296 (Reuter i Service.) CMrrr.fc-ht a LLOYD-G ORGE’S RALLY. SATISEACfORY RESULTS. London, March 2. Mr. ployd G >rg -p-- j Bangor (in which be exh >rt* I the workmen of the United Kingdom to pit f •rui their best effort» during the war) h hiving a in(Reuter i Service.) CMrrr.fc-ht a - 588 words
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Article523 1915-03-11 296 (Reuter’s Service.) C ght Tel-gram. Received 3rd of March at 3-30 p m SMASHING AUSTRIAN DEFEAT. Petrograd, March 2. A Petrograd communique states “We continued the offensive on the Niemen and Vistula front. Our troops are making progress successfully north-west of Grodno. The enemy, resisting stubbornly, fell(Reuter’s Service.) C ght Tel-gram. Received 3rd of March at 3-30 p m - 523 words
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Article545 1915-03-11 296 (Rzuter'i Service.) pyn«h Tetegi»®. GERMAN AI TACKS REPULSED Piria, March 3. An evening c jmmuniQUe fetate» Between the -ei and ths Aisne artillery enj igi-m-at’ t c.k place to our advantage al'.Lig the whole front. From the Rhcimi sector the enemy deliver'-»! i‘.t 1 n-» in the(Rzuter'i Service.) ( pyn«h . Tetegi»®. - 545 words
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Article186 1915-03-11 297 story OF THE rising. Wetaketbe following extracts iroin the «rait» T<m«s of March 2 Urgent 2moiice. Rv order of Brigadier-General Dudley H. Ridout, Commanding the Troops btraiU of the trial ot No 1775 Naick Karim Buksh of the nth Light la uS the trial of tboabove-named Naick186 words
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792 1915-03-11 297 The Capture of Alexandra Barracks. The following accounts of the military operations have been oflidaily communicated to us: Report on operations of February 16, 1915, from Lieut.-Col C. W. Brownlow, R.G.A., to Headquarters, Straits Settlements. Sir,-—I have the honour to report that at 3 a.m.792 words
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Article619 1915-03-11 297 Sir, —I have the honour to report as follows on the circumstances leading up to the wounding of two Russian sailors on the evening of Thursday, February 25: At I p m. on February 25, detachment of 29 Russians with 2 officers, myself, and guides proceeded619 words
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Article1894 1915-03-11 297 WAAT HAPPENED AT ALEXANDRA BARRACKS. How the Ammunition Was Seized. The Court Martial upon two of (he mutineers, Colour II ivildir lutli z A Hand Nairk Karim Buksh, was continued throughout yrsterd iy, when the Court heard the story of the outbreak at Alexandra Barracks Lieut. C jl.1,894 words
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Article277 1915-03-11 298 The great interest taken in the University by enlightened Chinese has been further demonstrated by two generous donations offered by Mr. Ho Tung. One of these is an immediate gift of $50,000 to the Endowment Fund, with the proviso that part of the income derived therefrom shall277 words
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Advertisement45 1915-03-11 298 Trouble Averted, That little cold and sore throat of yours must beeh( eked at once or it may develop® into s nothing worse Take a few do es of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by al Dupynharies aud Dealers.45 words
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Article423 1915-03-11 299 rebels still at large. «afE area extended. received communication of lie followXofa telegram from tin Private to His Excellency which reached Pe °?i/is estimated that there are to date (3rd March) 49 men of the sth Native Light Infantry and 2 of the Malay States guides still423 words
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Article1148 1915-03-11 299 Annual Report The report of the Committee of Management ot the Penang Library-the Hon’ble A T Bryant(Chairman). Dr. T. C A veto, m, the Rev. F. W. Haines, and Messrs. A. W. B Hamilton, R H. Pinhorn, H. C. Sells, 0. V. Thomas and H. Welham (Libraiian and1,148 words
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Article423 1915-03-11 300 BAKING IMPORF DUFIES Further on Beer In a Government Gavtte Extraordinary dated Mirch Ist, substantial additions are made to the import (duties of the F.M 8. The new duties which came into effect on March 2nd, are as follows Tahle A. IMFORT DUFIES. Description of article Duty. Intoxicating423 words
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Article735 1915-03-11 300 Supp the authorities refuse th» IN DO place in any local dr ten the Volunteers for mm tw.ow the age o what h to b-jcomu u( thu«e who are Y d.-b.rn-i by their occupati .ua—which are often in the nature of -emt-public functions -from giving up the735 words
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53 1915-03-11 300 Mar. 3 By Balance 14,***** 4 G. N. Burnham, subscription for March 10.00 Clerical Staff of Paterson, Simons <Sc Co., Ltd Ist instalment 32 80 Staff of Brown, Phillips and Stewart, Feb subscription... 80.00 Balance Mar. 4 $4,133 27 Remitted to Loudon on53 words
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Article295 1915-03-11 300 Mar. 3 By Balance $1,698 84 4 H. Zachariah 10.00 Syed Mabdar 10.00 Syed Hamid 1.00 Jakfar 1.00 Golf Club Ladies Bridge Book, Feb. 2000 Balance Mar. 4 $1,***** Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $10,***** The output of the Ayer VVeng Mine for the mouth of February295 words
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Article492 1915-03-11 301 o .j Mrs. Hcops arj pm. <- Penang. w w r Mxxwell.wife f the S C’etary High* Com-Diss uer, goes Home y the Japanese mail to-day. We understand that Dr. V. B. Kyle of District Hospital, has resigned and is Sto day for borne. Dr. Kyle intends to proceed492 words
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Article1327 1915-03-11 301 Says the Free Pr< ss There is sai I lo be much satisfa (ion amongst the members of what is thought to be an unregistered secret Society named the Shipping Conference, on the roping in of the Ellermans line among- the numbers of the elect Merchants may not1,327 words
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Article986 1915-03-11 302 (tatcr’i Service) Cosryrujbt T REVIEW OF THE OPERATIONS. London, March 3 The Eya-witn*»», in hi* account of the operation* up to Fehrhary 26, state*“The put three dav* were quiet. A* already reported on the morning ol February 21, the enemy blew up a abort line of Irenche» eaat(tatcr’i Service) Cosryrujbt T - 986 words
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Article448 1915-03-11 302 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN SUBMARINE SUNK. London, March 4. It is reported to-night that Admiral Egerton is satisfied that the small British collier Tkordi* sank a German submarine off Beachy Head, The Thordis has been placed in dry dock. An examination of the vessel showed that(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 448 words
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Article739 1915-03-11 303 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegra.n. dfsULT OF THE OPERA i lONS. RESUL London, March 4. ■ni i Imiraltv states that the'OiionjA, f entered the Straits on S and Xked Kort No. 8. The em /«plied. Our casualties were six ’s,mutoeously four French battleships entered the Gulf of Suus(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegra.n. - 739 words
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Article105 1915-03-11 303 (tteuter). London, March 3. The London market prices are as follows: Copper, 63. Rubber, 2/5 J. Linseed, Argentine 48/3, paid, Bombay 53/6, Delhi Wheat, 59/6 paid. Rubber, 2/3 J. i Mr. Philip Henry Holt,of Croxteth Gate, Ullet-road, Liverpool, lately a partner in the Ocean Steamship Company, formerly a(tteuter). - 105 words
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Article278 1915-03-11 303 A pleasant little function took place in the Guild Room yesterday afternoon (Rays Wednesday’s Free Press), when about a dozen members of the Committee and Guild gathered as representatives of the other members, to make a presentation to Mr. Walter Makepeace, their honorary Treasurer, who is278 words
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Article125 1915-03-11 303 Our Bukit Mertajam correspondent writes: At the Bukit Mertajam Police Court, before Mr. R Scott, yesterday, a Hokien named Khor Tong alias Khor Thean Sung, was convicted of defamation and sentenced to pay a fine of $lOO or to undergo imprisonment for the term of three months.125 words
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Article198 1915-03-11 303 To the Editor of the Free Press. Sir,—As there has been some discussion as to what is the effect of the above law here, the following remarks may be of interest to your readers: Where actual war is raging, a Civil Court, e g., the Supreme Cou t198 words
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Article1625 1915-03-11 304 PRAISE FOR A LOYAL INDIAN OFFICER. How the Outbreak Started. State* tbeS/reiD Time» of March 3 The Cou't Martial proceeding* were centime 1 throughout yesterday the ca»e cl Naik Rukhmudd o occupying the attention < f the Pre*id»?n». Leut. Col. C. VV. Brownlow, R. G. A. and the1,625 words
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Article1062 1915-03-11 304 GOVERNOR INSPECTS RUSSIAN DETACHMENT. A Large Assembly. Although tlie Russians who assisted in the recent till operation throughout the Island dtd not number as m iny as their French and Japanese allies, the reception which they received on the Esplanade on Wednesday evening, when they paraded for inspection1,062 words
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Article159 1915-03-11 305 Theft at the Circus. A Tamil, who was employed at Willison’s Circus and has since been discharged, was yesterday morning arraigned before Mr. G A. Hall on a charge of theft of a pair of trousers belonging to a Filipino who is in the employ of the159 words
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Article338 1915-03-11 305 At the instance of Inspector Lawrence, Traffic Inspector, four chauffeurs were charged before Mr. A. W. B. Hamilton with remaining at Weld Quay near Victoria Jetty for a longer period than the stipulated time allowed. Inspector Lawrence said that at 10.30 a m. on February 13 he was338 words
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Article658 1915-03-11 305 Foreigners whose lot is cast in the Far East, whether they belong to the commercial and financial classes or not, have (says the Hongkong Telegraph) a vital, though in many cases an indirect, interest in trade prosperity in this part of the globe. The Hongkong and658 words
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Article1446 1915-03-11 306 ENTHUSIASTIC MEETING AT THE P. C. C. A large number of the B'itith rem dent» in Penang gathered »t the Penang Cricket Club yetterd iv evening to diicuMi the formation of a Volunteer Veteran*’ Corps in Penang From the number of those pre re nt it is«appirent1,446 words
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Article480 1915-03-11 306 Practical Suggeitions from British MalayaIt would seem, from information to hand from the Eist by the Malay Stit.es Information Agency, that, the larger importing firms in Malaya are doing whit they cm to btain from England go 4s hitherto imported largely from Austria aud Germiny. It480 words
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Article259 1915-03-11 307 SITUATION entirely 81 satisfactory, a further casualty. We ba*e received for publication from th, Hon’ble Resident Councillor be follow- nf a telegram received from the MWcreUry of H. E. the Governor Definite information has been received that Mr. N F. Edwards, of Messrs Paterson, Simons, was one259 words
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Article266 1915-03-11 307 Cmation of Netherlands India Company. The articles cf association of Behn Meyer and Co. Handel Maatschappij,” wbich was registered as a Netherlands Indian limited liability company at Batavia at the beginning of January on the instigation of Iheudor Helfferich, acting as attorney tor Bibo, Meyer and266 words
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Article873 1915-03-11 307 How much food for thought is there not in the following little paragraph which appeared in one of the London newsp ipers just a year ago to day Our financial prudes bemoan our increased expenditure on armament-;—some ten millions in twelve years, all told. What have873 words
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Article310 1915-03-11 307 FURTHER CAPTURES. We have received for public it ion from the Hon the Resident Councillor, the following copy of a telegram received from the Private Secretary to H.E. the Governor yesteiday: Four men of the sth Native Light Infantry were captured since the report of yesterday. The310 words
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Article604 1915-03-11 308 Mr. A. M Jook, who hi* b?en with the Strait* Trading Co I ,r mmm year», ba* gone homu <>n leave. —.S' IP. Mr*. Dougli* Campbell, *ife of tbe A'lviver to tbe Sult in of Johore, go#;* borne by the Japanese mail to» lay. Mr. FA 8 McClelland, of604 words
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Article964 1915-03-11 308 ins- tbr» words of thorn g pw.ur.ph from th‘- at th.. M.-tbodMio.l ItombMhral wrtk l«t« alln.ion. to th- Al wf."har<- been Sltedud. W.drf«,fwSfr* W- g niflcent nation with nn will be th<«v are b-ing taught in Calc i a J > glsd to h«-ar’ (Loud cries of Hoc964 words
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50 1915-03-11 308 Mar. 4By Balance 34,133 27 5 J. W. Wilson 75 00 Staff of Presgrave Matthews for Feb. 20.00 Government Monopolies, Feb. subscription 06.50 F. Appleton, Chief Officer of as. Avagyee 5.00 Balance Mar. 5 34,329 77 R emitted to London on 24-215 -£lO,OOO50 words
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Article65 1915-03-11 308 Mar. 4 By Balance 5 J. W. W 2500 A. L. Jumeaux Balance Mar. 5 31J70.84 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323. Total $10,094.64 '1 he Franco-British squadron, op-rating in tbe Dardanelles, consists large armoured ships and 20 torpedo Before the bombardment commenced, hydr- planes threw bombs on tbe65 words
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Article461 1915-03-11 309 (Roller's Service.» Copyright Telegram AUSTRIA’S IMMENSE LOSSES. L indon, March 4 Petrograd communique states: .\be Au,tri.»’ i“ El9tern Ga ,c,a are to maintain tbeir po.rt.ons on tb w”capturad daring the day in ths Carpathians and in Galicia 47 officers and vX men as well as sixteen quickfirars(Roller's Service.» Copyright Telegram - 461 words
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Article453 1915-03-11 309 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. FRENCH AVIATOR’S SUCCESS. Paris, March 4. A French aviator threw bombs with complete success on the German powdermagazines at Rottweil, in the Elack Forest. Allies' Continued Progress. Paris, March 5. The communique, issued yesterday evening, states: Another trench was occupied by us in(Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 453 words
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Article263 1915-03-11 309 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FORTY GUNS DEMOLISHED. London, March 4. The Admiralty states that the attack’on the Dardanelles was continued on Wednesday The Admiral has not yet reported the results obtained within the Straits bv the warships. The Dublin outside the Straits demolished an observation station on(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 263 words
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Article44 1915-03-11 309 Louden, March 4. The following is a list of the British casualties Killed: F. Grantham. Wounded: H. Disbrowe, G. Fursdon, R. B. Warton, Missing M. Chidson, D. Sanders. Previously reported wounded but now reported not wounded: Lieutenant G. H. Cartwright.44 words
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Article79 1915-03-11 309 London, March 5. The engagement is announced between the Hon. Neil Primrose, M.P, youngest son of the fifth Earl of Risjbory, to the Lidy Victoria Stanley, daughter of the Earl of Derby. Hon. Neil James Archibald Primrose was born on the 1 I’h December, 1882. He was educated79 words
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Article408 1915-03-11 310 The I’cnang Nuriitg A*s,c ati n wan founded in 19 Sme tb«-n it ban b<x-n doing very useful work and has rnunt med 9 fully trai d uip-j fif attendance on patien*» at their own hou>»‘But there is likely to be a shortage of fundi thia year408 words
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Article201 1915-03-11 310 To thk Editob of thm Straits Echo. Sir, It is with great interest and lienefit that I read the art do on Chap Goh Meh,” which appeared in your piper us well as the Piuanj Gatftte of the 2nd inst. It is only a matter of time201 words
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Article1179 1915-03-11 310 The "Old” 'ew Year—Annual Collections Trade Condtior.J More Gamb irg Alert Detectives The Boundary Q jestion. (Frwi Our Oven Correspondent.) Canton, February 18. The feeling ofreiction in favour of the old had full play the last few days in Canton when all the ancient practices of celebrating1,179 words
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Article1809 1915-03-11 311 Its Eaiu-t History. SCt of tb, origin of Presbyterian worship 10 VANO Presbyterian Ministers or fenan Church. JBSMBS7 Kev Charles Moir 858 1865 Kev. W Burns 1R72 Rev J,)hn Kirkwoo<l 873 Rev I)aniel Gunn 1874-1875 Kev. William Proctor. Rev. William Murray, m.a, inducted February 14tb, 1893. Rev1,809 words
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Article2303 1915-03-11 312 GRAPHIC STORY OF MURDER BY SEPOYS. How Cai’T. Izard was Shot. Say* the Sfraih Tim*i of March 4 Yesterday afternoon. t he frit lof N iik Rukhmuddm being cooc-ude l, the Court M irtial appointed by the Gen<ral Officer Comm lading, and presided over by Lieut-Col. C. W.2,303 words
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Article562 1915-03-11 313 War Office Appreciation. The General Officer Commanding the Troops, Straits Settlements, has much pleasure iu announcing that he has received a cable from the Secretary of the War Office, of which the following is an extract:—“The Secretary of State desires to convery to the troops under your562 words
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Article173 1915-03-11 313 In accordance with the suggestions raised by the committee members of the above Association, at the meeting on last Saturday night, a programme was drawn up for the coming two months’ talks and addresses. The items include alternate devotional and literary talks, preceded by an hour’s outdoor game173 words
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Article194 1915-03-11 313 Prksgravk Cup for March. The following is the result iu connection with the competition for the above P T Allen 1 down SF B Martin 2 W R Armstrong 3 A M Sellar 3 C B Redway 4 F Duxbury 8 Messrs CT| Beith, E R Henderson,194 words
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Article915 1915-03-11 313 One of these days we shall have an Attorney-General of the Straits Settlements who will be a devotee of the quiet life and then, paradoxical as it may sound, we may hope to get a few legal reforms executed. We are not going to say anything unpleasant about915 words
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Article308 1915-03-11 314 We hare needed for publication from the Hon'ble Resident Councillor the following copy of a telegram received from the Private Secretary to H.E. the Governor yesterday One capture reported to-day, the 7th March. The findings and sentences of the Court Martial on 11 mutineers will be promulgated308 words
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Article1863 1915-03-11 314 (Relief's Service.) O/pyrght T-i-ir*'’ 5 GERMANS SUFFER SEVERE REVERSE. Paris, March 7. The communique, issued last night, North of Arras our counter-attack in the region of Notre Dame de Lorette continued to make progress. “The Germans, who brought large forces into action there, suffered a severe reverse.(Relief's Service.) O/pyrght T-i-ir*'’5 - 1,863 words
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Article439 1915-03-11 315 (Reuter's Service.) Co y ight Telegram. GERMANS DRIVEN BACK Petrograd, March 7. A communique states: “On the left bank of the Niemen the Germans have been driven back behind the railway station at Simno. The Germans were also driven back in the Liepuny district. “Obstinate fighting continues(Reuter's Service.) Co y ight Telegram. - 439 words
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Article1640 1915-03-11 316 (Reuter T Service.) OPERATIONS OFFICIALLY DESCRIBED. London, March 6. The I *ren» Bureau publishes a despatch from Vice-Admiral Carden, who states that the bomba'dment of the Dardanelles wan continued <>n the 3rd instant and subsequent days. Skirmiahe* with the Enemy. The battleship» and seaplanes were active despite(Reuter T Service.) - 1,640 words
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Article44 1915-03-11 317 T Liverpool, March 5’ bales and P °f r i S f C ttoU amount to 7,000 WwT’ 2l9baleB The WbHor“T C h Bter is a m °derate iWhbrS “Tb“ imti: i'" rt 7 s lud Tbe market iu ho w44 words
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Article67 1915-03-11 317 Prospectus Issued. The nrosnor.t Loudo March 6. Th «ownmen?Vl, Ci pitalis *2,000,000 •B‘iostfour p„ r c i J UCo *1.500,000 Bir Mark Ou, !ol,()atureii “®P»ny and Sir v ehl ruu of tha ®H*rt Claughton Adam with Sir •™«ent on the beard < f 7 preseut the67 words
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Article66 1915-03-11 317 London, March 6. The Board < f Trade returns for February have been published Imports showed an increase of £3,215,163 ever tbe corresponding period last year. Experts decreased by £15,084,860 The increases in imports were accounted for by food, drink and tobacco to the extent of £7,119,226 and66 words
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Article43 1915-03-11 317 {Reuter.) London, March 7. At a meeting of the Indian Association in London a resolution was carried in silence, the members standing up, expressing profound sorrow at the irreparable loss sustained by India by the death of Mr. Gokhale.{Reuter.) - 43 words
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Article79 1915-03-11 317 Reuter.) London, March 5. The London market prices are as follows: Copper, 63 Rubber, 2/s}. Linseed, Argentine, 47/6. Wheat, easier, White Karachi 58/9 Delhi 59/-, Rosafe 59/6 Hemp, 27}. Lead, 21. Tin,:lB3. Iron, 57/3. Linseed Oil, 29/6. Shellac, steady, March 62, May 63. Coconut Oil, 48}, 48, 51,( Reuter.) - 79 words
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Article89 1915-03-11 317 Appeal Allowed. {From Our Own Correspondent) Kuala Lumpur, March 6. In the Court of'Appeal, judgment was delivered in the cisj Panicker v. the Public Prosecutor. The appeal was watched with considerable interest by the members of the planting community. On a majority decision of the Court, tbe89 words
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Article533 1915-03-11 317 Mr. Pall Singh is appoint/ d dej uty to the Veterinary Surge >n, Malacca. Capt J. G. Cheney left for the F.M.S. this morning by train on a business visit. Mr. F. C. Lean, partner in Messrs. Hoc fold Co., has returned from leave. Mr. Fleming, who used to533 words
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Obituary163 1915-03-11 317 Obituary. The Earl of Cadogan. London, March 6. The death has occurred of the Earl of Cadogan L We take the following from IF/to’s IF/to George Henry, sth Earl of Cad< gan, kg., p c j.p l l d a hereditary tiustee of the British Museum, was born on May163 words
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Article1062 1915-03-11 318 One of our colleague» oq the Fr*?e Preu, who doubt leva know» what bo is talking about, opioea that rno*t of thane jealoun women could he cured if they would only take one good, uteady, and impartial look at their huabinda.” It in a very good thing for1,062 words
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Article217 1915-03-11 318 Mar. 5 By Balance $1,770.84 t) Proceeds of sale of a deck chair on s.s, Atsuta Maru, £l4 120.40 Balance Mar. 6 51,891.24 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $10,215.04 From a source which we hav3 hitherto found reliable, we learn that the well-known rebel, Chen Chi-mei is217 words
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Article678 1915-03-11 318 YESTERDAY’S FIELD DAY. The Penang Volunteers who are at present being mobilised, together with the Cadet Corps and a party of the Malay States Guides, had a field day yesterday morning in the vicinity of the Chinese Cemetery at Mount Erskine, which proved to be one of the678 words
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Article98 1915-03-11 319 THE ANNUAL MEETING. (From Our Own Correspondent). Ipoh, March 7. At the annual meeting of the Federated Malay States Chamber of Mines, Mr. Alma Biker was elected president for the ensuing •ear and Mr. R P. Brash vice-president. Mr. F. C. Mair, the retiring president, in98 words
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Article377 1915-03-11 319 Following are the agenda for to morrow’s meeting of the Municipal Commission 1. Minutes of last meeting to be read and confirmed; 2. Any special business the President may bring forward; 3. Questions 4. Some bills to be passed 5. Applications to join Provident Fund 6. Tenders for377 words
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Article1312 1915-03-11 319 Tom Wright. ] - [By Tom Wright.] I—moi gui vous have just been reminded thoughtlessly by a daughterperson of a Birthday. I have a new tobacco pouch which I certainly shall not put in the place of my ragged but roomy old friend. She -thedaughter- person— remarked a remark to the effect1,312 words
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Article2175 1915-03-11 320 TRIAL OF THE ACCUSED. Denial of Chamois The Court Martial th miming («ays Fridiv’- Slra.il» Tirn<‘ bef ,r« Lieut Col. C. W. Brownlow, EGA. M »j<»r H. Harris Edge. sth Shropshire Light Infantry and Oapt. L. Ball, sth Light Infantr when the trial ot the Sep*,y Kanul2,175 words
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Article1817 1915-03-11 321 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 4. so unaccustomed to naval become drunken on the successes o (r f} iree o f trivial SUCWSS a stealthily sneaked here torpedoed a cross-channel steamer or b chased two or three others, sank a cargo of coals and then scurried1,817 words
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1359 1915-03-11 322 A year ago the freight on rubber by Conference «V-aimjr* from Penang to London wan 65 «hilling* a t »n. Gradually, by increate* of 10 «billings, it has been screwed up* until it hat been nearly double*! and stands to-day at 102 shillings This works1,359 words
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Article661 1915-03-11 322 The eldest son of General von Kluck was killed on January 28 during anartillen duel near Middelkerke. Mr. R. L. I). Woodhouse, of the U Q i on Insurance Society of Canton, Ltd., Singapore has so far recovered fr»>m his wounds that he was able to procee»J by the661 words
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Article935 1915-03-11 323 rhe German Army in War, by A. BiilurJ Abridge. London: Methuen ‘°Tbe'''great stru le D 0" D P M ba3 naturally been product va of a Somber of books dealing w.th prac 1S everv aspect of the situation. Io the p liivman takes an intelligent L935 words
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52 1915-03-11 323 Mar. 6 By Balance $4,329.77 8 Pritchard &Co Feb. subscription 100.00 Members of Choo Aik Kongso 293.00 Staff of Huttenbich Bros Co., Feb. subscription 100.00 Tan Khean Sang 5,00 Yong Lee 5.00 Anonymous 35 00 Balance Mar.. B... $4,867.77 Remitted to London on52 words
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Article126 1915-03-11 323 Mar. 6 By Balance $1,891.24 8 H. D. Nicholson 10 00 Pritchard A, Co.’s Weighing Machine 18 74 S. C. G. Fox, Taiping Concert Fund 461 00 Balance Mar. 8 $2,380.98 Amount previously acknowledged 8,323.80 Total $10,704.78 The Report of the International Rubber Congress and Exhibition held126 words
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Article1088 1915-03-11 323 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. THE MINISTRY RESIGNS. Athens, March 7. In the Chamber of Deputies yesterday, M. Venizelos announced that the Cabinet had resigned owing to the King’s disapproval of the Government’s policy. The Policy of Neutrality. Athens, March 7. In the course of bis speech in(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,088 words
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Article397 1915-03-11 324 (Peßer’i Senia) ARSON SUSPECTED. London, March 8. The Aw York correspondent of the Da< y Chrontcl- -avs it h feared that the La TourraiM h the victim of a German arson con-piracy. '1 nere was a close investigation of the cargo and passengers before the vessel(Peßer’i Senia) - 397 words
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Article567 1915-03-11 324 (Reuters Service) Copyright Telegram. London, March 8. A German submarine chased the Blue Funnel liner Linychow for half an hour off land’s End on Thursday. As there were six neutral ships ahead of the Linychow, the submarine had come to the surface to develop speed. The Lhrjckow(Reuters Service) Copyright Telegram. - 567 words
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Article1213 1915-03-11 325 I Art the white-washed wall of every "?UMbel you shall Hud the oleograph-b-tl J f s L oy d u9 Georgius, P 5“ boroe iu dexter baud and bundle scrip fast held to saintly b C"smiles to re-read this satire of an i° st Cotten political controversy, but1,213 words
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Article122 1915-03-11 325 SENTENCES PROMULGATED. MISCREANTS’ RAPID EXECUTION. The Hon’ble Resident Councillor forwards us for publication the following copy of a telegram received by him yesterday from the Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor The sentences on four mutineers of the sth Native Light Infantry and on seven of122 words
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Article312 1915-03-11 325 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 8. At a meeting of local Mohammedans a resolution was carried declaring the absolute loyalty of the Mohammedans which never has changed and never will change.” ’The Colonial Secretary attended the meeting. Ki Chi and Khu Pu Sin, who were charged at312 words
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Article120 1915-03-11 326 Caledonia v. Butterworth. The above fnateh wan p ayed at Caledonia Ettate on Sunday afternoon, and resulted in a win for the h >me iide by 9 matches to 2 The original intention wan to play tingle* in the forenoon and fourtomen after tiffin, but owing120 words
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Article278 1915-03-11 326 The fol'owing was the result of the ■booting at Kainpong Bahru on Monday afternoon: H’cip 150 Total yds. Spoon shoot, Miss Sellers (Winner) 623 28 34 23 Miss Prichird 12 22 22 34 22 Mrs Hart 5.16 29 34 16 Mrs Frayne 1805 16 340.» Mrs Hardinge 17 00278 words
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Article671 1915-03-11 326 E.joi.-i Charge Dismissed. The preliminary inquiry int> whi -n a wed-known M o.n*, Dam > Mohatw d Nuordin Meah. wa, cba erimmihotim iation and ciu.iag a" 10 rrr. turned hy.fr n 0.,,, Mure Mr- V. O. t*~ hiel tbe Second Court. Mr Isaac Tambyah appeared for671 words
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Article209 1915-03-11 326 Surveys to be Undertake*. Calcutta, February 14 A a r--u’.t of the fact that at the time of the Em'l'-n- ictivities Burma, except for t b e telegraph, was entirely cut eft from civili. -ition, receiving no inward and despatch;nc n > outward m tils for over209 words
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Article397 1915-03-11 326 It is not inopportune to recall, says tbe Financial News, that Germany at one time endeavoured to secure something more than a commercial footing in Malaya Iler aim was to construct a railway, with German monev, from Bangkok, through the native Malay States, down to the397 words
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Article1359 1915-03-11 327 well-ioformed correspondent we Fro 1,1 the following communication the article published in this Su“ n 011 MoD(h y f the ..Ta the recent leading article of the Founder the above heiding, one S resection in the Criminal Procedure Kj which calls for immediate change, was t referred to:1,359 words
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Article62 1915-03-11 327 SIXTEEN REBELS CAPTURED. The Hon’ble Resident Councillor forwards us for publication the following copy of a telegram received by him yesterday from the Private Secretary to His Excellency the Governor Owing to the harassing and hunting down of the rebels 16 have been captured to-day. Estimating that62 words
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Article68 1915-03-11 327 (From Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, March 9. In the Supreme Court to-day, before Mr. Justice Woodward, the Attorney General asked the Court to condemn the collier Pontoporos which was captured by the H. M. ship Yarmouth, while serving the Emden on the Sumatra coast. Sir Evelyn Ellis68 words
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250 1915-03-11 327 Mar. 8 By Balance $4,867.77 9 Societa Italiana Ester mo Oriente Ld, monthly contribution for Jan., Feb. and Mar, in addition to contribution at home 45.00 G. Gibelli, monthly contribution for Jan., Feb. and Mar. 30 00 Balance Mar. 9 $4,942 77 Remitted250 words
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Article516 1915-03-11 328 «Reuter* Service.) SEVERAL FORTS SILENCED. London, March ‘J The Admiralty announce* that the operations in tbe Pird inelk ■> are progren-iug. Favoured by tine weather, the Queen Elizabeth and other British battleships on Saturday renewed the attack on the tort* of the narrows by indirect tire aero.»«Reuter* Service.) - 516 words
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Article422 1915-03-11 328 (Reuter’i Service.) Cowr «hi T*l-<ra-n. ALLIES' PROGRESS CONTINUES. Paris, March 9. T h i afternoon’s communique states “Oar progress at different p jlu Champ gne in ret-»d and at. the fcQ( 0 day we captured some trenches north-west, offhuaiu and about five hundred metres between Perthes and(Reuter’i Service.) Cowr «hi T*l-<ra-n. - 422 words
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Article402 1915-03-11 328 (Reuter’s Service.) pk tfht Telegram RUSSIAN OFFENSIVE CONTINUES. Petrograd, March 9. An official statement i-ays In the region of Suwalki the enemy attacks were repulsed and on the front Mariampol- Simno -Augustowo our offensive cortinur s. “Tbe German < ffensive has been arrested in the region of(Reuter’s Service.) (■ pk tfht Telegram - 402 words
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Article647 1915-03-11 329 (Reuter’s Service.) CoDi'ni T,;lfce a R jme, March V. i n aphids t b 8 w o i k s .ts*»'” r should work and conto ll f ltaly t 0 em6rg P-rXXd UO"my was ready w X e o"- Ch U thS UmeOfthB K B,Co“r(Reuter’s Service.) CoDi'ni *- T,;lfce’‘a '■ - 647 words
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Article165 1915-03-11 329 London, March 9, At an important and representative meeting held at the Caxton Hall a resolution was passed expressing the meeting’s deed sense of sorrow over the irreparable loss caused by the untimely death of Mr. Gokhale who consecrated his life to the service of his165 words
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Article93 1915-03-11 329 London, March 9. The Jockey Club has called a meeting for the 16th instant to consider whether racing shall be continued during the war. Lady Aileen Robeits in a letter to the Times, referring to the recent letter of Loid Hamiltcn of Dalzell stating that Lord Roberts93 words
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Article92 1915-03-11 329 (Reuter.) London, March 9. The London market prices are as follows: Copper, 6 L Linseed, Argentine, 48/-, Bombay 53/9. Cotton seed, 150. Wheat, White Karachi 58/6, Delhi 58/9, Rosafe 60 3 Afloat 2,335,000 quarterns. Wheat, 59/3 paid. Hemp, 28 paid. Lead, 21’. Tin, 185. Iron, 57/11/-. Peas 53/6.'(Reuter.) - 92 words
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Article458 1915-03-11 329 -MM. The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys Co. by auction and private treaty yesterday. 50,000 lbs. were sold Diamond smoked sheet $ll4 to $l2O Plain s’oB $ll2 Unsmoked sheet $lO4 $lll Fine Pale Crepe $llB Blanket Medium Pale Crepe $lO9 $ll5-MM. - 458 words
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Article995 1915-03-11 330 Th ng* we shoul 1 like to s done: Mr. Wilkinson th*n ro-e t > -p»:ik and »<» received with l'>'i I /nurmurt (A approva There are plenty of useful planting j >bi going io the Straits at. present, not for managers but for g < 1, hardworking995 words
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Article241 1915-03-11 330 Ordinary Meeting. An ordinary meeting of the Municipal Commissioners was held at the Municipal Office yeste’day afternoon. Thera were present Messrs. W. Peel (President), P. T. Allen, J. Mitchell, F. Duxbury, Quah Beng Kee, L M Bell (Municipal Engineer) and L. A. C Biggs (Secretary). The minutes of241 words
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Article697 1915-03-11 330 A Penang Warder’s Letter. One of the Pen mg warders now serving with the Royal Engineers in the British Expeditionary Force in France has sent to a friend here the following letter from the front: 2nd Fd. Coy. 11 E. Bth Div. B. E F. On Service.697 words
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Article2466 1915-03-11 331 trial of the guides. Accused in the Box. Tha seven men from the Malay States who were before the Court in ldeS ‘ra a week ago, were again brought the charge against opened the de- J-said he would put each of the seven 'Tinto the witness box, and2,466 words
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Article1090 1915-03-11 332 hr.-e «inc; the fatal 1 i jivt agai i in Singapore, Tunet of Monday. tut ..vn the Goll course. h.„. Ue-n reopeDe-1. We are pretty much f tL Ugh the anxious task ot l f )Lfl ctmg evidence and up t n nt puoi-hrnent where it is due1,090 words
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Article200 1915-03-11 332 Statistic? prove that M daria kills more people every year in the hot countries of the Eist tlia i any other disease, an appalling fact when one considers that most of these deaths were preventable. Not so many years ago Science was still groping in the dark200 words
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Advertisement57 1915-03-11 332 Be it Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be nude than Chamberlain’s Cough lieinedy It relieves the lungs opens the .-‘cr»-ti< ns, aids expectoiation ami iwMst* udure m restoring the ystc-m to a healthy c mdito n. Besides.it C» nt am» no opiates ami is perfect.y safe to tike.57 words
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Article1433 1915-03-11 333 SF.P. A Crowded Meeting. fUturday afternoon was the occasion of Saturaay o f the Mussulman the great pub i togother by tbeir JX to aiEr.n their loyalty to H M. the There must have been at least three Sau?Mabomedans present in the MemorW H»H Bi<leB a large concourse– SF.P. - 1,433 words
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