The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 13 May 1915
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Title Section21 1915-05-13 1 THE STRAITS ECHO, MAIL EDITION. 17.50 Per Annum- Single Copy, 40 cts. Vol. 13. Penang, Thursday, 13th MAY, 1915. No. 121 words
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Advertisement377 1915-05-13 1 1 I x if f/ff////a /tjf//////////////////////////////////////(// CONTENTS. Miscellaneous page. x irATMToa. pact The Prince of Wales’ War Relief x LIAD,iES PAO,S Fond 644, 646, 654. 659, J 5 Charms and Spells 643 ®?1 67.> s Italian Intervention 649 English as She is Spoke M 4 S S Pro Morituris 649377 words
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Advertisement174 1915-05-13 2 I THE I STRAITS <H« 1 MAIL EDITION. I 3 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail J for Europe, and contains the latest local and States t fl news originally published in the daily issues, as well as O all important news from various parts of174 words
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Article918 1915-05-13 643 It is when Eye-witness goes into the by-ways of his business as sole and special correspondent of the Press Bureau that he id probably most interesting. When he reales the deeds of deiring-do < f cur army ii Flanders he has the whole world for audience, but,918 words
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Article581 1915-05-13 643 -S.T. His Excellency the Governor leaves Ku.li Lumpur on his leturn to Singapore by the mail train on Friday night. The Perak staff of the Straits Trading Co Ltd entertained Mr. E. F. Mauldon at a farewell dinner at Ipoh on Friday before his departuie for home. Mr. W--S.T. - 581 words
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Advertisement114 1915-05-13 643 I R < I fil hb lbM Mj (except Sundays and pnbho holiday B at the CKITEEION PRESS, Ltd. No. 59. Beach Street. Penang. Price. Local $24 peronan. Outstation... Postage Extra. K*.l Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS echo-penang.” Telephone Nos. (Echo,. 586 Prinfinj Department 343 A’J—All business cc-r-nunicstion# should114 words
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Article997 1915-05-13 644 Better late than At last even the Singapore Club is to m ive in the matter of “Alien Enemy M •mb?rs,” as witness the following notice which appears in the Singapore papers Singapore Club. Notice is given that an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the club997 words
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Article41 1915-05-13 644 lbs. Sumatra Consolidated Rubber Estates, Ltd. 20,014 Bukit Mertajam Rubber Co., Ltd.... 37,344 Taiping Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 34,320 Sungei Siput Rubber Plantations, Ltd. 8,645 Sungei Revla (F M.S.) Rubber Estate, Ltd 6,531 Lahat Rubber Company, Limited 2,51641 words
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156 1915-05-13 644 May 4 By Balance ...$17,***** 5 R B Osborne, monthly subscription 25.00 Employees of United’ Engineers, Ld., monthly subscription 41.00 Balance May 5. ...$17,785 31 Remitted to London on 24 2-15 .£lO,OOO In view of the cowardly and unpatriotic campiign which the Morning156 words
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Article209 1915-05-13 644 In MalayaA club conversation: The tukang ayer said he had a hari bpsar on and wanted two days’ leave I told him ho could go if ho found a g nti Then ho asked for his gaji, bat I hadn’t got the duits on me.209 words
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Article165 1915-05-13 644 Chief Officer Disembowelled. Siys the Malaya Tribune of Tuesday evening The s s. Donggola of the K. P. M. arrived in the port on Sunday morning from Ben gat. During the voyage some trouble had occurred between the chief officer aud a Malay passenger, named Dormin, and165 words
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Article230 1915-05-13 644 The following statement is issued with the consent of His Excellency the Governor for public information Affairs in Kelantan are not likely to take any serious aspect, the disturbance, wbic was purely local, being practically at an end. The speech which Mr. E. L. Hamiitonde* livered at the meeting230 words
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Article1307 1915-05-13 645 amothbb Warning /n about What is happening in Speculation abou 0 A)1 we are COU Kel»»W. ld b omeD t is that trouble rMd tion “Is ari.su an i that it of 8009 dewr ptw dieufi a preeauhaS mXure to send up a small military tionary1,307 words
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Article677 1915-05-13 645 I To The Editor of the Malay Mail.] Sir, —Before any further steps are taken with regard to the F. M. 8. Convalescent Home, might I be allowed to make a suggestion. The assistance that it is proposed tc give is obviously not going to make any677 words
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Advertisement47 1915-05-13 645 Senes the Whole Family. The fame of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is world wide. It is good for the deep seated cough of the -adult or the croup and whooping cough of the children. The same bottle serves the whole family. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.47 words
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Advertisement10 1915-05-13 645 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cere. 11. <410 words
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Article615 1915-05-13 646 Scene in the Prison. We have already reported briefly the verdict and sentence of the f 1 ield General Court Martial in the Mansoor treason case, but the following more detailed account from the Singapore evening paper of what actually took place when the sentence on the615 words
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Article398 1915-05-13 646 THE COURT MARTIAL. Tuesdat’b Proc edings. This morning (says luesday s Straits Timu) at the Court M artial there was brought before Major Scott, sitting as President, Major Edge an 1 Capt. Ball, one of the men, Naick Karma Khan, of the party of nine which came into398 words
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41 1915-05-13 646 May 3 By Balance 17,699.31 4 Asiatic Staff of Asiatic Petroleum Co Ltd, monthly subscription 10.00 Mr. and Mrs. O M monthly subscription 10.00 Balance, May 4 ...817,719.31 Remitted to London on 24-2-15 -£lO,OOO41 words
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Article61 1915-05-13 646 May 3 By Balance >’,518.64 4 Mr. and Mrs O. M., monthly subscription 5.00 By Balance, May 4 81,523.64 Amount previously acknowledged 11,744.74 Total ...813,268.38 The Electric Polyscope Co. wai well patronised last night and the best films shown were The Paper Trail” and Dearlv Bought Friendship”61 words
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Article673 1915-05-13 646 Were some of those former leaders of th Unofficial Members of Legislative Council* whose presence at their end of the Tabl added a strength and character to its n ro ceedings, remarkable even in those dayi when heads of firms were of more mature age than now,673 words
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495 1915-05-13 647 nt /1 nUrke’s article in the CwrnSirEdord for mg hill^gazme ifor P H awkins (aftercriticism* ot Mr u wards Lord Bramp o®)- t as the „q: r Henry Hawkins, nesays, tJudg t o VTbatX° r of what justice of truth and 'tgoL on to495 words
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Article490 1915-05-13 647 (Peutei’s Service.) Copyright Telegram GROUND GAINED. Paris, May 4, 5.40 p.m. A Paris communique states Yesterday night, the British repulsed a n attack northward of Ypres. We gained ground at Bagatelle.” New British Line. London, May 4, 10,55 p.m. An official announcement states “Field-Marshal Sir John French(Peutei’s Service.) Copyright Telegram - 490 words
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Article442 1915-05-13 647 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. SIR JOHN FRENCH’S DESPATCH METHODS OF OPERATION. London, May 4. Field-Marshal Sir John French, in his report on the use of poisonous gases by the enemy, said that these gases had been ejected from pipes laid in the trenches and also by shells which(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 442 words
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Article383 1915-05-13 648 (Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. GERMAN CLAIMS REFUTED. A RUSSI'N VICTORY. Petrograd, May 5. A Petrograd communique does not confirm the Austro German claim of a great victory in Galicia. The communique states A series of battles developed on Sunday and Monday in Galicia from the Vistula to(Reuter’s Service) Copyright Telegram. - 383 words
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Article400 1915-05-13 648 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. T. 0 M. DETERMINED ENEMY ATTACKS London, May 4. The Press Bureau states that on the nights of May 1 and May 2 the enemy in the Dardanelles attacked our positions strongly, determinedly, and in mass, constantly bringing up fresh troops. All Repulsed. The(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram.; T. 0 M. - 400 words
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Article378 1915-05-13 648 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. CHANCELLOR’S SPEECH. TAXATION UNCHANGED. London, May 4 In the House of Commons, Mr. Lloyd George, in his Budget speech, said that the taxation would be unchanged. Duration of the War, i The time was inconvenient for a review of the financial p isition which(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 378 words
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Article148 1915-05-13 648 (Renter.) Law Courts Destroyed and Judge KilledMadrid, May 5. A terrible fire here has destroyed the law courts, a great seventeenth century building. A judge named Arana was killed while trying to save official papers and many fire* men were injured. On Ist inst. the King(Renter.) - 148 words
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Advertisement39 1915-05-13 648 Chamberlain's Tablets. These Tablets are intended especially for disorders of the stomach, liver and bowels. If you are troubled with heartburn, indigestion or constipation they will do you good. Try them. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealer a.39 words
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Article807 1915-05-13 649 b rSt.S. ”S f to rtm ba. definitely failed, and B “'l flyman people are being prepared ttat the Germa p p entry o f bj their BW "P"P" S fI t of Italy into the lh ™”iV Side of the Allies. Since the 7 S'neitter ."“X Go807 words
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Article987 1915-05-13 649 No doubt the gentlemen of England who sit at home at ease down in Singapore and direct the destinies of this Colony, while brave men are dying—incidentally so that the Empire can go on providing the money for the emoluments, the entertainment allowances and the upkeep of the987 words
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Obituary127 1915-05-13 649 D< CHBE.-At 2 a.m. this Mbs. G° h Al j flnC 0 in Church Street, morning at be s n^9 Wong Tek Yeong Mrs-Gob Talk Ch e o’ D Mr<Goh Talk Chee, ft S'X of*• Goh Sqon g aged 47. Death. Hie Seang.-Oh May 5, Mn C nT Knmat Mrs.127 words
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Article933 1915-05-13 650 Now th it, following King Georg-;’■< example, all the members of the Governin u nt have banished alcohol c b verages from th<-ir tables, a passage in Spencer W alpole’s Life of Lord John Russell forms curious reading William IV. was at first very bitter against the Whigs,933 words
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Article335 1915-05-13 650 Letters, articles, and speeches protesting against the treating habit have been published until one almost tires of their monotony. Yet we are very glad indeed to see that His Excellency the Governor had a few words to say about it while he was opening the new Y.M.C.A.335 words
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Article431 1915-05-13 650 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright fell gram. USE OF POISONOUS GASES ALL ENEMY ATTACKS FOILED Paris, May 5,3 35 p.m. A Paris communique states: Northward ot Ypres tbe German, terday evening attacked the British i u wing and were repuUed. They we,, t taken in the fl ink ry(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright fell gram. - 431 words
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Article973 1915-05-13 651 (Reuter s Service.) Copyright'Jelezram. G 4S METHODS. VIVID DESCRIPriON OF THE FIGHTING. London, May 6. The E J B u V X e s S 'recount^the detail of W»>< of Vapour. Q oases the gases did not reach In S Imes Our meu awaited, not tb9 British u(Reuter s Service.) Copyright'Jelezram. - 973 words
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Article491 1915-05-13 651 (Reuter s Service.) Copyright Telegram MAGNIFICENT BRITISH CHARGE. RUNNING BAYONET Cairo, May 5, 6.30 p.m. The British at the Dardanelles were magnificent. They jumped from the boats at Bedd-el-Bahr, waded neck high in the water and took three successive ridges after a running bayonet fight for three miles.(Reuter s Service.) Copyright Telegram - 491 words
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Article450 1915-05-13 652 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. ENEMY’S EFFORTS STOPPED. DISAPPOINTMENT IN BERLIN. Petrograd, May 5. The Russians are rapidly stopping Germany’s tremendous efforts in West Galicia Much disappointment has been caused in Berlin where a decisive triumph had been advertised. Enormously Exaggerated. Petrograd reports show that the AustroGerman claims(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 450 words
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Article389 1915-05-13 652 (Reute’s Service) Copyright Telegram THE CONCESSIONS QUESTION. STATEMENT BY SIR EDWARD GREY. London, May 4. In the Hou c e of Commons Sir Edward Grey, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, was called up m to reply to several questions regarding China. British and German Traders. He(Reute’s Service) Copyright Telegram - 389 words
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Article73 1915-05-13 652 (lieziter.) London, May 5. The prices ruling in the London markets are as follows; Tallows, 40. Copper, 78|. Argentine Linseed, 52, May and June value. White Karachi, 66/6, June and July inclusive paid R.d 64 Juno and July Delhi 65 paid Rosafe 64 sellers. Boley, 36, May(lieziter.) - 73 words
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Article301 1915-05-13 652 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. AN IMPOSING DEMONSTRATION, Genoa, May 6 The ceremony of the unveiling of the Italian national monument to Ginbaldi and his Thousand at Quarto Al mare was an im. posing demonstration. Representatives of Parliament were present as well as delegations from Rome, Turin(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 301 words
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Article210 1915-05-13 652 Mrs Ebden’s Prize The following Handicaps will be played on Monday and Tuesday, the 10th and Inn of May. The first pair in each match will oe responsible for fixing the date of play. The lowest score after deducting handicap wins. V) P ’MiB Crichton and Bogers210 words
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Article365 1915-05-13 653 PVLL OFFiciAL~ ACCOUN L Ho«theß»i« Began. ffWl Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May Pva. Witness report of the Ke t“ tan a ff«r the rising o f the Alalays at Pasir Puteh s,ates: Police Sergeant Stabbed. Si K a J»nu»ry the people were requiredl to hud tax instead365 words
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Article76 1915-05-13 653 Rubber fotate h 6 657 RnhJ 5 n 6 Ltd. g Kubber Estate, 5,500 The Kin» of q; e Wd in'the f *****6013 horses 3 Rn B V k races b33 t only h ther ni “e being u °Xc e d and 4 thW r76 words
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Article602 1915-05-13 653 THE COURT MARTIAL The Mui inkers’ Camp. This morning, says the Malaya Tribune of Wednesday, before the summiry general Court-Martial composed of Major Scott, R. G A. (President), Maj >r Harris-Edge, 4th K. S. L I, and Cipt. Ball, sth L. 1., the remaining seven of the nine602 words
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Article562 1915-05-13 653 To the Editor of the Times of Malaya. Dear Sir, -I have been reading some interesting correspondence, in one of the Singapore papers, which deals with living costs in Malaya, or to be more accurate, what a young married couple can expect to spend a562 words
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Article1367 1915-05-13 654 A Singapore Suggestion. It is something of a paradox to have now to say that th? raas >ns which the Imperial Government had in m nd in fixing Hie scile of the military garrism for Singap »re are for the moment inoperative. Tint for the excellent reason1,367 words
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Article507 1915-05-13 654 An Interesting Letter The following interesting etter, from young man who immednt ly on’ the of* break of war thiew up an excellent billet in London in order to join the Army, has been received by a lady resident in PenangON ACTIVE SERVICE. With the British Expeditionary507 words
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65 1915-05-13 654 May sBy Balance ...$17,***** 6 G. B. F i t z g e r a 1 d, monthly subscription F. B. Rickett, monthly subscription 10. W G. N. Burnham, April and May subscription Balance, May 6. ...$17,825.31 Remitted to Louden on 21 2-1565 words
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Article1232 1915-05-13 655 1U J thZoublic schools in Years ago at DB J pe rky boy, who bad Eaglanda 6 a ‘L rded j n his language, was t rit r er the B Senior Prefect and charged haled be foret „a “tempting to wage war with sedition an1,232 words
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Article1329 1915-05-13 655 Yesterday we saw a youth of about sixteen and a child of about nine, both of whom were riding on one bicycle, come a nasty cropper in the middle of the dense traffic at the simpang anam near Magazine Police Station. How f hey both escaped being killed1,329 words
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Article470 1915-05-13 656 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. MAMMOTH LINER SUNK. THE "LUHUNl 1 TORPEDOED. 1990 SOULS ON BOARD. London, May 7, 6 30 p.m. The Lusitania Las been torpedoed London, May 7, Later. An official statement issued by the C'uuaru Line states that the Lusitania was torpedoed at 2 33(Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 470 words
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Article35 1915-05-13 656 (Reuter,) London, May 6. ’I lie Indian issues are weaker owing to the impending East India Ladway Loan. It is reported that .£3,000,000 4',%> guaranteed debentures will be issued at about 99.(Reuter,) - 35 words
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Article1749 1915-05-13 656 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Tekgram. PREMIER’S STATE MENT IN THE COMMONS W HOW THE LANDING WAS EFFECTED London, May 7, H e A® of the Premie,, Mr. H. H. Asquith, announced that th« operations in the Dardanelles were bein, pressed iorward under highly satisfactory conditions. Batteries on the Asiatic(Reuter's Service.) Copyright Tekgram. - 1,749 words
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Article344 1915-05-13 657 Egyptian Cotton. (Reuier.) London, May 6. Sir Edward Grey, replying in the House of Commons to Mr. B. E. Peto, Unionist member for Devizes, sa’d that the prohibition of tbe export of Egyptian cotton to any port from which it could reach Germany was expected shortly. Indian Wheat.(Reuier.) - 344 words
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Article801 1915-05-13 658 (Weds Service.) Copyright M'-kw FIGHTING FOl HILL 60. London, May 6, 5.25 p in. The Paris morning communique says “North of Ypres we easily repulsed a night attack from Steens! raete. “The Germans made a very violent attack on Hill 60, using poi-.onous gases, and at first(Weds Service.) Copyright M'-kw - 801 words
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Article203 1915-05-13 658 (lieuter.) London, May 6 The prices ruling in the London markets are as follows Copper, 78|. Rubber, 2/sj. Linseed, 54, June and July paid; 57 value White Karachi, 66/3, May and June inclusive paid Delhi buyers. Rosafe 64/3. Hemp, hen after Government graded coarse 31/ June and(lieuter.) - 203 words
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Article343 1915-05-13 658 In connection with the disposal of that Military Contribution which was levied to provide for defence of local and Imperial interests it would be useful (says the Free Press) if any uncfficial member would enquire of the Colonial Treasurer what amount has been paid for343 words
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Article261 1915-05-13 658 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, —I and no doubt other Britishers in this Colony would be glad to know what is the position, say, of a Dutchman who brought heie an admittedly German wife since the war began. Is not such a lady liable to261 words
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Article875 1915-05-13 659 By Tom Wright devour bed, so you must he A 9?° U This is a brand new paraphrase about 'j that outfit never to have een ofaDa Xe ms more philosophy, more born. Th n revised version. A human natu- miQ wllo lies about made for himself is875 words
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146 1915-05-13 659 May 6 By Balance ...$17,825.31 7 Hon’ble A. R. Adams, monthly subscription 100.00 Staff of George Town Dispensary, Ld., Penang, monthly subscription 35.50 Balance, May 7. ...$17,960.81 Remitted to London on 24 2-15 10,000 Belgian Relief Fund. «■ll May 4 By Balance $1,523.64146 words
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Article1250 1915-05-13 659 Singapore’s Greatest Social Need. (To the Editor of the Free Press). £ir, —The discussions on the cost of living have this time turned very much into a discussion of the behaviour of young brides, an intensely interesting subject naturally to all of us. In this regard,1,250 words
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Advertisement50 1915-05-13 659 Muddy Complexion. When you see a woman with a muddy or sallow complexion and dull eyes, you may know that her liver is out of order. A few doses of Chamberlain’s Tablets will correct it and make her look better and feel better. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.50 words
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Article1464 1915-05-13 660 A Full Account. Yesterday we published a telegraphic summary’ of the account of the disturbances in Kelantan written by an Eye-Witness who has returned to Singapore. Appended is the full story, forwardel to us from the Southern Settlement April 30, Friday -.—Arrived at Kota Bahru from Tanah Merab1,464 words
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Article539 1915-05-13 661 Chinese Pbosscutbd by His First Wife There is proceeding in the third court, at Singapore, before Mr. N. B. Mudie, a preliminary enquiry into a ebargn of bigamy which baa been brought against Chew Chiat Thve at the instance of his first wife, Lim KimHai. Mr.539 words
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Article788 1915-05-13 661 t.—M.T. R J. The absence of official representation from the F.M S. Chamber of Mines at the inspection of the Kamunting dredge gives rise to some speculation as to how far such a bodv should identify itself with private enterprise. First of all we have to bet.—M.T. & R J. - 788 words
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Article588 1915-05-13 661 The attack made on the practice of treating in our Clubs obtains a fresh significance in view of the temperance crusade being waged at Home. On the drink question there has arisen anew line of thought, bringing a practical sympathy upon what in prewar days would not588 words
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Article765 1915-05-13 662 APPEAL OF THE CENTRAL COMMITTEE. To the Editor of the Times of Malaya. Dear Sir, —I send you, for your information, a circular which has been drafted by my Committee with regard to raising funds for the establishing and maintaining of a Convalescent Horne in connection765 words
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Article695 1915-05-13 662 The Annual Report. The report of the directors of the Sandycroft Rubber Co., Ltd signed by the Hon. Mr. W. W. Cook, and the accounts, for the year ended January 31st last, read as follows The net profit for the period after making due provision for depreciation amounts695 words
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Article164 1915-05-13 662 Presgrave Cup for May, 1915. Result. C R Samuel 1 down J R Brown 1 «> C G May 2 H Oxenham 2 J Sellar 2 J Crabb-Watt 2 J R Bennett 2 >< G B Fitzgerald 3 C C Rogers 4 T A Martin 4 E164 words
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Article962 1915-05-13 663 Tn a short footnote to Saturday’s cable 1 ri optically ad that there was to WC S nn the subject of the sinking of the ia 7 This latest example of Ig&J waa, -deed merely the ■n i i nniruafi over again, in an aggra Sdform962 words
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Article232 1915-05-13 663 Hide and Seek. Yesterday’s field day, in which about a hundred and twenty officers and men of the Penang Volunteer Corps took part, resulted in a sort of hide and seek game. The scheme was thus. Thirty-five men of C Company, under Captain Mann and Lieut. Colman,232 words
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Article554 1915-05-13 663 Mr. C. G. May has been appointed a member of Committee of the Penang Free School. Our Klang correspondent that Mr. T. H. Doherty, the European Station Master at Klang, has resigned his appointment in order to proceed home. The promotion of Sergeant A. Dupuis Brown aud Private A.554 words
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1691 1915-05-13 664 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Tth-gram. OVER 1.400 DROWNED. WORLD WIDE INDIGNATION. London, May 7. The Cunard Line his great hopes that many lives on the Lusitania which was torpedoed by a Germ m submarine off the Head of Kinsale, will be saved. List of Passengers and(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Tth-gram. - 1,691 words
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Article108 1915-05-13 665 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. REMARKABLE LEADING ARTICLE. Amsterdam, May 8. The Telegraar, in a remarkable leading article emphasizing the dangers of the Netherlands from a victorious Germany says that it would mean that Dutch independence was ended “We must unceasingly remind the Dutch people that Germany desires(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 108 words
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Article341 1915-05-13 665 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. LIVERPOOL STEAMER SUNK. London, May 7. A submarine sank without warning in the Irish Sea the Liverpool steamer Candidate. One boat was swamped, but all the passengers and crew were saved, although the submarine rendered no assistance. Wilson Liner Sunk. London, May 8.(Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 341 words
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Article335 1915-05-13 665 attack ON HILL 60. incredible savagery. London, May 9. The Eye-Witness with the British Headquarters describes the German attack on Hui 60. A cloud of gas was ejected suddenly and with great pressure and instantly travelled a considerable distance, although the wind was light. 1 he tumes335 words
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Article121 1915-05-13 665 For Malay Planters. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, May 9. H. H. the Sultan of Perak opened the new lubber factory erected near Kuala Kangsar Station by the Kuala Kangsar Rubber Factory, Ltd., in which Maliys are largely interested 7 The factory was erected in order that121 words
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Article36 1915-05-13 665 Respite Granted. {Fro:n Our Own Correspondent) n Singapore, May 10. liie convict Munsoor, who was to have been hanged in the Jail this morning has bean granted a i «spite until May 31,36 words
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Article868 1915-05-13 666 (Reuter s Service.) Copyright Telegram IMPORTANT EVENTS pENDIhG GERMAN EXODUS CONTINUES. Rome, May 7. There are numerous indications that very important events are impending. A large number of passenger trains on the main lines have been suspended and the exodus of the Germans upon official instruction(Reuter s Service.) Copyright Telegram - 868 words
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Article335 1915-05-13 666 London, May 7. Tenders are invited for an East India Kn. loan of <£3,500,000; bearing interest at at a price of 99. Proposed Liquor Taxes. Dropped Probably. L mdon, May 7. It is understood that the liquor-taxes w ll be dropped. 1 London, May 7. 12335 words
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Article52 1915-05-13 666 (Reuter.) London, May 8 The following are the market prices ruling in London. T oe Linseeds, 54 3 sellers 57 May an sellers. Guzerat, 55/3, Eosafe 64/. Linseed oil, 32/-. A number of banishment notices, all ing Chinese, appear in the kites 1 the F. M. 8.(Reuter.) - 52 words
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Article1220 1915-05-13 667 n on in There is lot a bout tbe iome of Ur k thl t is consumed in clubs in a-r t 0 X lot °f‘‘ tight’’talk. Malay a. AISU Here i 3 one of Mr. G. K. Cbeste ton’s br *b?mo?e dusty a tbe L more it1,220 words
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Article606 1915-05-13 667 Mr. J. V. Cowgill, having passed the pres rib d exiuiinatiou in Law and Language uni having completed three years’service from the date of ins arrival in the Peninsuli, is appointed an Officer of Class V, with effect from tho 18th December, 1914. The Right Honourable the Secretary606 words
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Article467 1915-05-13 668 "—Malaya Tribuns. In view of the recently-inaugurated and very welcome movement for observance in Malaya of Sunday as a day of rest (in the course of which the Rt Rev. the Bishop of Singapore and Mr. Maude have taken a leading and most creditable part) the following views"—Malaya Tribuns. - 467 words
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Article168 1915-05-13 668 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Dear Mr. Editor, I see from the Daily Mail that there is a great lack of Nurses at home I would like very much to become a Nurse and I am sure many of my sisters in the Straits168 words
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Article326 1915-05-13 668 The following are the entries for the fortbco i.ing Spring Races in the Southern Settlement: FIRST DAY—TUESDAY, MAY 18. 1. The Opening Stakes. Friendless, Charmante, Venture, The Friar, Lady Flower, Sandy Creek, Preopal, Tom lorn, Hedonist. 2 and 7. The Malay States Purse and Plate. Michael Graham,326 words
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Article140 1915-05-13 668 Under the auspices of the above Society, Mr. 11. R. Cheesemau delivered a lecture on Saluiday at 5-15 p.m. on Sea Power and the Present War”. The lecturer gave a short account of the work done by the British Grand Fleet in the North Sea, and140 words
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Article447 1915-05-13 668 Onr Bukit Mertajim correspondent, Writ ing on the B:.h inst., says; At the Bukit Mertajam Police before Mr V. G Ezeehiel. on MonV lahir bin Kasim was convictrd of permit’ ting a load of timber to project more than three feet beyond the back of his cart447 words
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Article145 1915-05-13 668 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, —lt has come to my knowledge t a there are at present in Penang sever British-born wives of Germans residing i Sumatra. They seem to come and go and from here without let or hindran Though they145 words
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Article134 1915-05-13 669 I > tr' nv the Straps Echo To the Editor or the D“ r S r ,„l> to inform you of the IhaM f X following f rtberCO tribUt OaB JFte&U®Be fI »2 052 15 t 0 Previously reported S>-.U■>-Ji Arthur Young, H. E. Slt Ar134 words
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Article315 1915-05-13 669 According to the Vossische Zei ung, the Pope has advised the Emperor of Austria to make territorial concessions to Italy in order to keep the latter neutral The Germans claim consider ible successes against the Russians in the neighbourhood of the Dukla Pass and the French in315 words
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Article126 1915-05-13 669 The Court Martial Oi Sdurday morning, says the Straits Tinws, at the Court Martial, two Sepoys of the sth Li lit infantry, Nizir Ali and Rahmud Ailrh, were charged with joining in the mutiny and with desertion. They were arrested on April 27th, ab ut hdf a mile126 words
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Article440 1915-05-13 669 The following was the result of the Club Spoon Shoot (Handicap) at Kampong Bahru on Monday afternoon h’cap. 150 Total, yds. Miss M Pritchard .94 27 34 52 Airs Hulme-Sharp .87 29 34.22 Mis Wriglit-Motion .83 30 34.15 Miss Mathieu 4 30 34.00 Miss Smith 4 29 33 00440 words
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Article1296 1915-05-13 669 Yesterdiy we published particulars cf the British Patriotic League, which aims at the boycotting of Germany and the Germans after the war. This project, we may say, has been welcomed by many in Penang and the feeling that all the blood shed on the battlefield can hardly wipe out1,296 words
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Article569 1915-05-13 670 The funeral of the late Nonya Oug Kbim Neo takes place at 10 a.m. to morrow. The funeral of Mrs. Lim Thay will tike place on Thursday the 13 h instant when her remains will be removed from 398 Kimberley Street for interment at Mount E rskine. Mr. R.569 words
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Article993 1915-05-13 670 Penang people have become, p er k a quite unjustly, rather suspicious of Evelyn Ellis’ recently-awakened interest the affairs of this Settlement and will watch closely to see what is the result of F enquiries into the matter of the pending c mpensation claims of a well-known lonJi993 words
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153 1915-05-13 671 May 8 By Balance $17,960 81 10 0. B. Pike, 4th contrio bution 50.00 SekToagSeah Cbeah Hock Haw Kong Kougsi, M y subscription ***** Seh Yeoh Kongsi, Jan/May 100 00 Clerical Staff c f Paterson Simons Co- Ld., 2nd payment on t-r Staff153 words
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Article1357 1915-05-13 671 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. WORLD-WIDE INDIGNATION. SURVIVORS’ STORIES. London, May 10. The survivors of the Lusitania are of opinion that several submarines were cooperating against the liner whose speed minimised the chances of success of an individual submarine, while with several in a Lne there(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,357 words
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Article85 1915-05-13 672 NEW REGULATIONS. London, April 15. According to a Privy Council Order issued last night all foreigners landing in Great Britain on and after April 25th (except captains and members of ships’ crews) will be required to produce passpoits issued by Government authorities and not more than85 words
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Article456 1915-05-13 672 Gleuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram FALL OF LIB AU COSFITMED Compensated by Successes Elsewhere. Petrograd, M iy 10, 2.10 a.m. An official communique states: We advanced south-west of Mitau and forced the enemy hurriedly to evacuate a strong position at Joni-zki. The Germans abandoned great booty. “The enemyGleuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram - 456 words
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Article426 1915-05-13 672 (Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. STEADY FREN H GAINS PRISONERS AND GUNS TAKEN Paris, May 10, A commun que, issued this evening, s t ates I'he Ge.mau ait.uk between Nieuporj and the sea, was repulsed with heavy k, 6g The British gained giouud m the region o f(Reuter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 426 words
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Advertisement8 1915-05-13 672 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood»’ Graxt Petpmuuint C«r®8 words
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Article1246 1915-05-13 673 nn.«t on earth Germany can possibly L ff to achieve by such extraordinary h °?hitionß of barbarism as the sinking o hlb Lita»w and the systematic murder the h i M( of British prisoners of all C a problem we cannot pretend to rte to solve, and1,246 words
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Article988 1915-05-13 673 I hose horrible people Lord Alfred Douglas, Mr. T. W. H. Crosland and Mr. Robert Ross are again litigating in the London Courts and all the unsavoury history of the Wilde case is once more being unfolded in public. This nauseating sort of thing has been going on988 words
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Article298 1915-05-13 674 With reference to the respite granted to the convict Mansoor, of which news was (fabled to us on Monday, the following note appears in the Singapore newspapers of that day The execution of the sentence of death passed by the Court Martial which found Kassim Ismail Mansoor298 words
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Article906 1915-05-13 674 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ATTITUDE OF AMERICA. London, May 10, 6.25 p.m. Telegrams from Washington and New York state that a similar warning has been issued in regard to the Transylvania as was done in the case of the Lusitania but it has had no appreciable effect <(Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 906 words
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Article430 1915-05-13 675 (Reuter’s Semcc- 1 Copyright Telegram. mVEL DISEMBARKATION UNDING OF ENGLISH TROOPS. London. May 11. ir.nf qf the Dardanelles, deA r TlaX of the English troop B on scribe th 9 ity of Gallipoli on April 2 3’ s “j B that the landings were made at live different(Reuter’s Semcc-1 Copyright Telegram. - 430 words
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Article480 1915-05-13 675 (Rcut2r’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. FURTHER GAINS. PRISONERS AND GUNS CAPTURED. Paris, May 11, 2 5 a.in. A Paris communique, issued this evening, states North of Arras we maintained all yesterday’s gains notwithstanding several German counter-attacks, and made progress at several points, especially between Carency and Souchtz. The(Rcut2r’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 480 words
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Article432 1915-05-13 675 (Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram BRUTAL TREATMENT OF PRISONERS. SHOT OUT OF HAND. London, May 11. The Tress Bureau publishes a declaration of Mr. Martin, Editor of the Rotterdamsche Niewkblad,and Mr. VanDitmar, a Rotterdam journalist, reproducing statements made to them on separate occasions by three German deserters, whose names,(Reuter's Service.) Copyright Telegram - 432 words
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39 1915-05-13 675 May 10 By Balance »18,477 51 11 Stilt of Asiatic Petroleum Co. at Bagan Luar, May sub criptiou 17.15 Balance, May 11. ...§18,***** Rimitlel to Loudon on 21 2 15 £lO 00039 words
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Article676 1915-05-13 676 LAWN TENNIS TOURNAMENT. The tennis tournament at the Golf Club starts on Saturday, the 15th. The following are the entries: Men's Single Handicap A. H’cap. Preliminary Round. Owe 15 E Everest bye 15 C C Rogers 7 2/6 R R Turner 5/6 A M Forrest 7 15.2676 words
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Article229 1915-05-13 676 From Dutch Sources. The following special telegraphic news appeared in our Sumatra exchanges on Monday The Lusitania, was torpedoed by two German submarines. With her cargo the vessel was valued at £3.000,000. The attitude of Germans and German-Americans in the United States on the subject is most cynical229 words
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Article642 1915-05-13 676 er u In the course of an excellent recruitin article under the above heading the Si pore evening paper says: The affair in Kelantan may blow over in a day or two, if a skilful and tactfd representative of European authority J. speech with the disaffecteder u - 642 words
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Advertisement51 1915-05-13 676 Muddy Complexion. When you see a woman with a muddy or sallow complexion and dull eyes, you may know that her liver is out of order. A few dose? of Chamberlain s Tablets wdl correct it and make her look better and feel better. For sa’e by all Dispensaries and51 words
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Advertisement10 1915-05-13 676 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Wood»’ Groot Peppermint 0« rl 110 words
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Article291 1915-05-13 677 masterly operations ypres a midnight MANOEUVRE. London, May 9. m Fva.Witness with the British Th o nriises the success with which iha t beßnt‘ 3 »>“ The excellence of toe g w han it is remembered that rteSed* be retirement of all the troops on a front of291 words
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Article38 1915-05-13 677 (Prom, Our Own Correspondent.) Mr Amk Kuala Lumpur, May 11, Bo£or oft k C T’ Advocate by the rem aD Who was a the effect thitT b asc abled to Seremban to safe at Queenstown.38 words
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Article59 1915-05-13 677 A ««l G eneril Mee Uf Our O, m the annual Singapore, May 10, J™* md Nww’S ot M‘-'sslrs-e,id that MaCsre 8 0r who Wludi.. L\ P rofit for the '»"M, '5 h ,e bilanca brought JIT’S 4 ‘^theflrt, 1 62-57 "M n no 8 few59 words
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Article741 1915-05-13 677 $lO,OOO DAMAGES CLAIMED. In the Supremo Couit before Mr Justice Ebden this morning the hearing was concluded of the suit in which Mahomed Ibrahim is suing Oona Letchaman Nadar for $lO,OOO as damages for wrongful arrest and malicious prosecution. The plaintiff, it will be reraen bared,741 words
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Article387 1915-05-13 677 FIRST DAY’S HANDICAPS. The following are the handicaps for the opening day (May 18) of the Singapore Races Race I. Sandy Creek ...10 CO Charm ante 8.13 Tom Tim, 910 Lady Flower 7. 9 Hedonist ..9 9 Friendless 7 7 Preopal 9. 7 Venture 7. 7 Race 11.387 words
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Article401 1915-05-13 678 Gazette de tiol'ande. An English View of ihe Position. An interesting reference to the neutrality of the Netherlands appears in the Manchester Guardian. Dealing with M. Clemenceau’s note on the subject, our English contemporary remarks: —“It is quite possible that the Germans may try to get theirGazette de tiol'ande. - 401 words
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Article100 1915-05-13 678 (From Our Own Correspondent) Ip>b, May 11. At a meeting of representative ciliz-ns summoned by the Resident of Perak and held last evening, Mr. R G. Watson (■aid that thereought to be no difficulty in carrying out the scheme (for an b'.M S. Convalescent Home?).100 words
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Article41 1915-05-13 678 A Settlement Reached. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, May 10. An official announcement states The Chinese Con>ul-General states that the negotiations which had been going on between China and Japan reached a peaceful settlement on Sunday l ist.41 words
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Article349 1915-05-13 678 ble opposition mav be expected.— M T. R.J. The question of Sunday labour hi, been raised by the P A.M an 1 it is certain to be well tl rished out, though we are doubtful what the result will be Personally, we have a sympathetic leaning towards theble opposition mav be expected.—M T. & R.J. - 349 words
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Article292 1915-05-13 678 To the Editor of the Malaij Mail. Sir, —Having read the correspondence on the above subject I shou’d like to write a few words It seems a very inopportune moment to bring this matter up. We read in all the papers hi w serious the labour troubles are292 words
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Article312 1915-05-13 678 Members are reminded of to nial>t’. hearsal of H.M.S. Pinafore’’ It Qv punctually in the Town Hall. The remain ing rehearsals this week are as follows; Thursday, 13th May at 5.30 p ra f 0 Principals only. Friday. 14th May, at 9.15 p.m. for P r in312 words
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Article170 1915-05-13 678 To the Editor of the Malay MadSir,—Mr. Foils’ letter re the above does not siem very clear. I cannot see bow a discussion as to the advisability of Son ay labour out here can affect strikers a As for keeping going” that is w we are trying to170 words
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Article2594 1915-05-13 679 official account. Gallant British Volunteers. Fate of Rebels. fallowing narrative ot events conJt»j with the not at Singapore has been ■3 from a preliminary account of 2 r P W 8. Maxwell, acting Secretary to the HLb Commissioner for the Malay States H Mondar Febiuary 15, 1915,2,594 words
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Article414 1915-05-13 680 To the Editor of he Strai's Echo D?ar Sir, I request you wi 1 pleise publish the results of the above as per account herewith, the bilance of which has been forwarded by draft to the Worshipful the Mayor of Portsmouth to be distributed amongst the414 words
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Article333 1915-05-13 680 There will be a meeting of the Ipgid ive Council on Friday afternoon. I.ills will be moved for first Q larantiue and Prevention of Disea Midwives. Reformatory and IndustrH Schools (Amendment) and Libel (Amend men'? The first named appeared in the Gazetb publi-hed on Friday. It is designed*333 words
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Article115 1915-05-13 680 At the meeting of the Municipal Commission yesterday afternoon, the following gentlemen were present: Messrs W. Peel {President), J- Mitchell, A. |F. Goodrich, Lim Eow Hong, Yeoh Guan Seok, P. T. Allen, with Mr L A. C. Biggs (Secretary) and Mr. L M. Bell (Engineer) in attendance. After115 words
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Article71 1915-05-13 680 The undermentioned prices were reahs for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Deo ll 3 Co. by auction and private ttea y. yesterday. 29,070 lbs were sold Diamond smoked sheet No. 1 §l2l to No. 2 $ll2 J plain *u«.. Unsmoked sheet Fine Pale Crepe Medium Pale Crepe71 words
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Article159 1915-05-13 681 Mbs Ebden’s Priz e Tbe following wa.‘he result of Pay for Mrs. Ebden 8 »5 Sz ?=S 2=48 Jia Thomson and A F g3 5 48 MuiMaHof “d U M'ilar 54_ 19 J“ S mith Steinmetz and Cfl M S Mn Seiiar |8- 9-49 L Thomson and159 words
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Article233 1915-05-13 681 When food lies undigested in the stomach it ferments and gas forms. This gas distends the stomach and presses on the heart, causing a pain that sometimes arouses fear of heart trouble. The condition in which gas forms is caused by a lack of rich red233 words
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Advertisement22 1915-05-13 681 POSITION UNRIVALLED IN 1 London. England. the langham hotel, St., London “w «MpiON s,4 ®Paddrw ailmen t. N o I’s 1 s22 words
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Advertisement777 1915-05-13 681 WHY NOT k N \vX SHOULD BE. GET If you carry a “Swan” Fountpen you are always ready to \'X jot it down.” The Swan has Y\ \'X no intricate or delicate parts—con- V \\l Asequently it never gets out of order, \'X and is always ready to write without777 words
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Advertisement196 1915-05-13 682 i CRITEIM PRESS, Id, No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. 3 3 •J ESTABLISHED 1883. *j PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO” and “PENANG SIN POE.” The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and .®J lithographers in the Orient. jg <B® Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by196 words
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