The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 22 March 1916
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Title Section21 1916-03-22 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 117.50 Per Annum Single Copy, 40 ch. Vol. 14. Penang, Wednesday, 22nd March, 1916. No. 12.21 words
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Advertisement320 1916-03-22 1 I rzzzz?zzzzzzzzz/zzzz/^zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz/z z CONTENTS. Lbabbbs pagb. Mibtinm Vain Hopes 388 Municipal Commission 391 s The Common Cause 388 St. George’s Girls’ Home... 393 Optimism and Pessimism 394 Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd. 419 Democracy and War 398 Our Own Affair... 404 Miscbllanbous paub. The East African Campaign 412 The Freedom of320 words
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Advertisement200 1916-03-22 2 t T». f STRAITS ECHO I MAIL EDITION, 8 Published the day prior to the departure of each mail h 8 for Europe, and contains the latest local and States u 1 nevs originally published in the daily issues, as well as ft 8 all important news from various parts200 words
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Article565 1916-03-22 388 Our Singapore cottemporary the Straits Times seems to hope, we observe, that the defeat of the Central Powers in this war will mean a revolution in Germany and the end of the House of Hohenzollern. Such hopes, we feel sure, are doomed to disappointment. Germany will be defeated565 words
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Article897 1916-03-22 388 Sometimes when we have just read our private mail from home and have learned of fresh instances of how certain classes of the population in England—especially thote who live on their investments—are suffering through the war and of the voluntary sacrifices which others are imposing upon themselves,897 words
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112 1916-03-22 388 The local Manager of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China has received cabled advice from bis Head Office in London to the effect that at the approaching Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of the Bank the Directors will recommend, after p112 words
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Article592 1916-03-22 389 Mr P. Z Creel if Ipm 1» on Vl,,t to Penang. a The Bishop of Singapore 1« at present lilting Malacca. t Mr. R. 8. Jarvis, of M“*«rr. Huttenbajh Bros., will be leaving for Home v ry shortly. The Hon. Mr. R. Young and Mrs Young are expected to592 words
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Article1336 1916-03-22 389 —M.M. H “FbZ i: J himJr’ou, Bide to ..erytb.ng, io it would seem, d onl J koow wbW \u« look for it Thus in a cable concerning Chinese rebellion we read jnnminced Chunking Srciuin has announce! neutrality, thereby creating a ludicrous Situation, l 11 j That is rather—M.M. - 1,336 words
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Article929 1916-03-22 390 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. german claims. Disquietude at Berlia. London, March 13, 1.10 p.m. A telegram from Amsterdam states that the Berlin communique claims that since the beginning of events in the Meuse district the Germans have captured 130 officers, 26,240 men, 189 guns and 32(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 929 words
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Article255 1916-03-22 390 (Renter’s Service) C>uyright; Telegram. PROTEST MEETINGS. London, March 13. Large protest nr etings of the attested married men were held in Coventry, Leicester, Sheffield and Wi?an yesterday. A resolution was adopted demanding that all the single men be called up before the married men are summoned. It(Renter’s Service) C>uyright; Telegram. - 255 words
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Article235 1916-03-22 390 Chew Mah Ting was this morning summoned before M r V. G. Ezecbiel at the instance of Mr. F. T. Ellis, Superintendent, Government Monopolies, for supplying a requisition which was false and removing dutiable liquor for transhipment otherwise than in accordance with the conditions on the235 words
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Article456 1916-03-22 391 (Reuter Serfice). Coorri*t>< f-Uvrvn ATTACK ON ENf.MY POSIUONS. Obttiaaiely Co*te»ted Bittie. L ondoo, M irch 13 General Brnut*, iu tel-z»am d ti<l M irch 12, »»id that an actio i which commenced on the miming of ti e I !>h against the German prepared position* t Kitovohili(Reuter Serfice). Coorri*t>< f-Uvrvn - 456 words
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Article1246 1916-03-22 391 eking Gazette, Ibe usual fortnightly meeting of the Municipal Commits oners was held at the Municipal Offices yesterday and there were present Messis. TV. I eel (I re* dent), Lim Eow H mg and Quab Bang Kee with Mr. L. M. Bill (Municipal Engineer) and Mr. L. A.' eking Gazette, - 1,246 words
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Advertisement53 1916-03-22 391 Trouble Avgikd. l i 1 Itt ’<• nd «'i 1 *ura i ruit of yours i at vtMje «»r it in »v develop lULO «.vm .Uug 'V ie.l ,k d f dW t] H S o f Chamberlain'» <' <i R.« dy aud your trouble# will v* t n <53 words
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Article694 1916-03-22 392 .—M.M. nlB apparently only in one distinct of federated Malay State- that active Motions have been raised to the system of training camps which the M. S. V. R. authorities have introduced la the o.ders of March we read regarding the camps that •‘the Commanding Officer desires to.—M.M. - 694 words
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Article550 1916-03-22 392 To-day, at Dato Kramat Gardens, Stia Persenangan and Jamatbol Horea meet in the replay, in the first round of the Cup. According to a report of the Ministry of Communications, since the inception of the Chinese postal service in the country, the Government has been losing money until last550 words
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696 1916-03-22 392 To the Editor < f he ira,t o Eiko. Dear sir, it is to uo b ‘p-)d that the Government will threw into the waste-paper ba* I n ti>e resolution ct the Central Perak i i.muis’ Association that Government bo asked to hold weekly696 words
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Article389 1916-03-22 393 The annual general meeting of the St. George’* Girl»’ H m»** ni neld at the Home »e»terday evening wnb Mr*. Ebien, President, in the Chair. The other* prejent were Riv F W. Haine* (Visitor), Mr*. Giltner, Mr*. Vouier, Mr» L C Bigg" Mr*. Spruule. Mrr. douu».,389 words
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Article171 1916-03-22 393 The following were the scores made by the P. L. R. C. at Katnpong Bahru ou M today, the I3tb instant Handicap T- tai 150 yds. H’c-p. Mrs McLernon 26 33.29 Mr* Shepard 23 32.96 M'S Frayoe 26 32.93 Mrs Sproule 25 32.93 Miss Mathieu -29 32 00 Miss171 words
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Article305 1916-03-22 393 To tub Editor or thx Sirai/s Echo I>ear Mr. Editor, _~ii Will you please allow space in your appreciaLl "newspaper, the fo lowing extract from a book. f Writing on the Emancipation woman,” the author remarked. -Woman I contended, “is not a slave, tor she and305 words
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Article264 1916-03-22 393 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction bale ti-lay and during the week ending to day Smoked Ribbed Sheet $174 to $lBl Plain $162 $163 No. 2 Smoked Sheet diamond $l6O $165 Unsmoked Sheet $156 $167 Crepe264 words
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Article613 1916-03-22 393 Nbarlt 5,00 J Convictions in the Court*. The correspondence relating to the (iistu bance* in Ceylon in May last year was ireu.d on February 3, as a B ui- < uk. The riots, which were anti-Moslem in character, resulted in toe (Lath* ot over 100 persons, an613 words
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Advertisement47 1916-03-22 393 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism and not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Bilm massaged thoroughly into the skin has cured tar more rheumatism than any internal remedy in existence and gives relief quicker- For ?ale by all Disitnsarid ani Dealers.47 words
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Article1337 1916-03-22 394 Iq tbe early months of the war wide celebrity was gained by a French cartoon JD w hicb one soldier was shown assuring another that all would ba well if only they would bold out; and, in answer to his friend’s question, declaring that by m t1,337 words
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Article699 1916-03-22 394 Mr. G. W Bryan’, District Officer, Diudings, leaves this evening for home on long leave by the 1’ and O. s Nankin, Mrs. C. F. H-'w tt and her children have gone up t’enang Hill for a month while Mr. Hewitt, who is manager of Lumut Estate in the699 words
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Article1265 1916-03-22 395 TU World Graoary. Argentina, whuso wheat h*rve«t for 1 i« Mid to hare been b- tight up entire by tbe British Government, baa only in recent year» become a considerable contributor to the world’s bread basket. Agriculture, though practised from early colonial days, was so backward thirty years1,265 words
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Article343 1916-03-22 395 To the Editor of the Straits Echo, Diar Sib. 'l'be cutting which was sent you by Cain* man and which was published in your yesterday's issue is very interesting. But, because it was the opinion of an author, there is no reason why it should be343 words
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Article225 1916-03-22 395 Laugkawi, March 15. Since the middle of December up to 2 p.m. yesterday the weather here has been very dry and ho*. Consequently many Lubber Estates and Plantations with the exception of Swee Keat Rubber formerly called Langkawi Rubber Estate bringing to Messrs. Tiung Lee A Co, Penang,225 words
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Article299 1916-03-22 396 Desortisg th* Foret. Mohamed Noor P. C. 554 pleaded guilty this morning before Mr. W. C. Michell in the District Court to deserting from the Court Inspector Nicol stated that the accused disappeared from the force on January 21, and was not seen until he was nested299 words
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Article66 1916-03-22 396 Ms msato for Singapore. (From Our Own Correspondents Singapore, March 16. Mr. W. G. St. C’air, Editor of the Singapore Free Preu publishes an account of 1 dlis’ grave and his efforts t) secura the coffin plate for B*. Andrew’s Cathedral. He was unsuccessful but he obtained66 words
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Article160 1916-03-22 396 (From Our Own Correspondents Singapore, March 16. The rubber auctions are not yet finished. There was steady demand and prices were higher. Fine pale crepe fetched 3189 and unsmoked sheet 3174. A. correspondent writes: fik fc a B k° r t a ß e of coal the160 words
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Article896 1916-03-22 396 (Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. AROUND VERDUN. French Calm nn4 Coafi4ent. London, March 12, 4 p.m. A Parh communique states that a lull at Verdun finds that the position is generally unchanged compared with nine days ago. The French do not believe that the Germans have definitely abandoned(Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 896 words
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Article479 1916-03-22 397 (Reiter’» Service.) Copyright T*l»<r*m. STATEMENT IN THE COMMONS. London, March 14. In the House of Common» Mr. H. J. Tennant, Undersecretary of S’ate for the Colonies, sUted that t e air defence of London wa« now complete, on an agreed tc*le which was being applied to(Reiter’» Service.) Copyright T*l»<r*m. - 479 words
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Article461 1916-03-22 397 (Reiter’i Service.) Copyright Telegrani. BULGARIAN POLITICIAN KILLED. Aaolher Frostier laeideat. Amsterdam, March 14. A cable from Constantinople states that the Bulgarian politician Tufekschieff, the principal instigator of the agreement betwee x Turkey and Bulgaria, was murdered at Sofia on March IV. Rumaai* and Bulgaria. Bukharest, March 14.(Reiter’i Service.) Copyright Telegrani. - 461 words
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Article438 1916-03-22 397 (Revter’i Service.) Copyright Teleg.am. Lisbon. March 14. A number of French sailors have arrived here and received an ovation from the populace. Statemeat ia lhe Contnoas. Loudon, March 14. In the House of Commons to-day Sir Edward Grey made a statement in which he justified Portugal’s(Revter’i Service.) Copyright Teleg.am. - 438 words
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Article1134 1916-03-22 398 Nothing could be more nauseating than the cowardly fuss which certain English newipapere of the baser sort were making mail-week about the Zeppelin raids. There was a regular outburst of hysterical shrieking and a clamour for measures of defence which would not only entail spending millions but1,134 words
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Article83 1916-03-22 398 The Irishmen of Penang and Province Wellesley have decided that no public celt bration of St. Patricks’ Day should take place thisyear, owing to the war. They have, however, subscribed >5OO towards providing comforts for the Irish Regiments at the front. This will be sent home by83 words
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Article639 1916-03-22 398 Mr. D. A. M Brown, who has been ata ing at “Eichmojd on Penang Hill, has come down to the plain again. Our Singapore correspondent wires that the death took place in London in childbirth, of Mrs. Crofton, wife of Captain Roger Crofton. The death occurred on February 25,639 words
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Article1262 1916-03-22 399 St Patrick*» Day. 8». Patrick’» Day, beside» the perennial controversy about the real shamrock—which 1» the wood-«or re I—now brings an annual query as to the true national colour of Ireland. Green is Nationalist, but not national. It n a mere party emblem, like Orange, and dates only1,262 words
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Article470 1916-03-22 399 (Renter’s Senict.) Copyright Tele«r»m. THE FALLING MARK, lapeadiag Collapse. New York, March 15. There has boen another sensational decline in the mark to 71 J. The New York Herald says that this continued decline, in spite of the iffirts ot the German financiers to check it I y(Renter’s Senict.) Copyright Tele«r»m. - 470 words
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Article371 1916-03-22 400 (Reuter*} Senice.) Copyriaht Telegram. RUMANIA'S ATTITUDE. Germ»» Miaister Returas to Berlia. Bukbarest, March 15. The German Minister is returning to Berlin. U.S A. And Mexico. Reaolutioa of House of Repreaeatatives. Washington, March 16. The House of Representatives, with one dissentient, passed a joint resolution authoring the President(Reuter*} Senice.) Copyriaht Telegram. - 371 words
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Article412 1916-03-22 400 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. OCCUPATION OF SOLLUM. London, March 15. It is officially announced that General Peyton occupied Solium yesterday. The enemy had blown up their ammunition stores on Monday and offered only slight resistance yesterday. They were pursued by armed motor-cars and the Cavalry Camel Corps.(Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. - 412 words
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Article917 1916-03-22 400 (Reuter’s Senice.) CoDjrixht Telecram. ENEMY’S EFFORT AT VEIBUN. A Three-Mile Froat.' London, March 5,1.20 p.m. A Paris semi-official announcement states that the enemy’s whole effort at Verdun yesterday was directed on the narrow front of three miles from Bethincourt to Cumieres which is dominated by the Morthomme(Reuter’s Senice.) CoDjrixht Telecram. - 917 words
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Article571 1916-03-22 401 FROM DUTCffsOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatra Pott of Monday, 'luesday, and Wednesday, March 13, 14 and 15 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. The Baadoesx” laaideat. The German semi official Wolff s Bureau cjnfirms the attack on the Dutch steamer Bandoeng in the Mediterranean but571 words
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Article51 1916-03-22 401 (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore Ma: ch 17. Messrs. Fraser and Co’s reports states that good business was done in rubber shares and there was a better demand for mining shares. Should tbe metal keep at a high level more attention w uld be centred on the51 words
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Article381 1916-03-22 401 This firm having enlarged, tbe Head Office have now closed the Branch at 4, Beach Street, Penang and removed the stock to their new and commodious premises at 37A and 37 B, Beach Street. The new dispensary is certainly tbe fiiest in Penang, and has381 words
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Advertisement11 1916-03-22 401 For Children’s Hacking Coigh at Night. Weeds'Greet Peppermint Cera, Is. Cd.11 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-22 401 F®r Chronic Chest Complaints, Worfs’ Great Peppermill Oire Is. <d.10 words
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Article790 1916-03-22 402 RrIWBIIOUS CONDUCT OF SHIPPING COMPANIES. fo TH Ed» TO* 0T I** straiit Timee. a paragraph in a local paper last k we learn that the profits of the ship- companies for last year amounted to a F Dg £250,000,000 compared with about S 000,000 in previous years. Judging by790 words
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Article90 1916-03-22 402 Penang Women Wobkerb. Amount previously acknowledged $1*698.28 Nursing Staff, General Hospital, Penang 25.00 Mr. L. C. Brown (3rd Don.) 10.00 Mrs. Craigen, Byram Estate (2nd Don.) 5.00 Total $1,738.28 Bandages and Hospital garments for wounded and convalescent soldiers ready cut out for workers are given out90 words
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Article64 1916-03-22 402 The outputs from the following companies for the first half of March were:— Kamunting Tin Dredging Ltd. Piculs 500 Hours run 311 Chenderiang Tin Dredging Ltd. Dredge. Piculs 180 Hours run 294 Hydraulic Elevators. Piculs 50 Total output (Chenderiang) 230 Deebook Dredging No Liability Output for first fortnight64 words
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Article149 1916-03-22 402 The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday:— Double Handicap B. C. T. Smith and L. H Wemyss. heaf G. H. Gartside and W. McK. Young. 4-6, 6-4, 6-0. Single Handicap C. G. H. Gartaide w. o. from B. Mitchell. A correspondent writes to149 words
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Article336 1916-03-22 402 Alleged Impersonation, Mohamed Ibrahim w..b his morning charged before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court with impersonating a public sevant, to wit, a Municipal servant for the prevention of cruelty to anunaiu. The accused claimed trial, and on the application of Inspector McLernon he was336 words
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Article220 1916-03-22 402 Tbe March Monthly M<*dal Competition, viz., 200 yards handicap, will be held at tbe Swimming Club on Sunday, 19th March at 11-15 a.m. Entries will be received up to within half an hour of the start of tbe race. A list of the handicaps can be seen220 words
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Advertisement46 1916-03-22 402 Rub It 10. A good many people think rheumatism and not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm massaced thoroughly into the skin has cured far more rheumatism than any interna! remedy in nod gives relief quicker. For ala by all Dispensaries and Dealers.46 words
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Article1110 1916-03-22 403 Annual Rbfobt aw© Account». The annual general mee’ing of numbers of the Penang Library will be held Penang Library on Thursday. March 23, at 4,30 p m. for the transaction of the following buoneaa: (B) To receive the Committee Report and Treasurer Statement of Account* for 19U (b)1,110 words
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Article96 1916-03-22 403 At the Eastern Produce Rubber Exchange yesterday 63,978 lb. were < ffered for sale and 36,839 lb. sold at tbe following prices: Diamond Smoked Sheet frum »168 to »179 Plain Smoked Sheet 163 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet »161 »65 Plain Un smoked Sheet »156 ,»161 Pale Crepe No.96 words
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Article86 1916-03-22 403 (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, March 17. At the Singapore Rubber Auction 412,350 lb. were sold at the following prices Smoked Sheets »180 to »187 per picul. Good »173 »180 Fine, Plain »170 »179 Good »164 »169 Unsmoked $169 $174 G>od »161 H6B Fine »168 »171 Good86 words
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Advertisement60 1916-03-22 403 A Life Saver. Lt is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the iivilixed world for its speedy cures of cramps in tbe stomach, Hiarrhora and all60 words
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Article1260 1916-03-22 404 It remain* to be seen whether the fact, rted by Reuter this morning, that there gereral Americans on board the Tdantia will bring the controversy between the United States and Germany regarding the linking of merchantmen to a head. A Berlin semi-official statement intimates Jrttty dearly that1,260 words
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Article469 1916-03-22 404 Mr. P. A. F. David, Cnief Cense*', Singapore, is on a visit to Penang. Dr. and Mrs. Liston and Miss Mabie»*, also Mrs. Allen and her children are going to Ojtacumuuu in the near future. Mr. D. A. M. Brown beat Mr. C. C. Rogers in the semi-final of469 words
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Article80 1916-03-22 404 To-4ay’s Qwotatioaa. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here today at $93. business done, Singapore (refined) at $93.75, business done (100 tons sold) and in London at £195 10«. spot and £l9O 15s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co inform us that the following is the quotation for Rubber80 words
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Article979 1916-03-22 405 A A» B means of help ng to meet the eoed .borUge of wbi.key, Diogene. II in the ZMnjoon Timet recommends the man who bM a peg at chota hatri to give up the habit.’ Here in the Straits thoughtful patriots are substituting gin for whiskey in the979 words
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Article41 1916-03-22 405 The following were the results of the ties played off yesterday Championship. F. W Harris beat A. S. Hall. 4-6, 10-8, 6-1. Single Handicap B. Stewart beat Blockford. 6—l, 6-2, Single Handicap C. Tryner beat Dnvie®. 6-3. 8-6.41 words
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Article122 1916-03-22 405 Mar. 14 By Bilance 87,915 93 15 Govt. Monopolies Staff, February Subsciiption 85.70 Mar. 15 By Balance ...88,001-63 Mr. E. Everest, who «ai shot in the eye at short range with a blank cartridge at. a recent Volunteer ti dd-dav by nn over-notions ade*, has now122 words
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Article1912 1916-03-22 405 INTERESTING MAINTENANCE CASE. JUDGMENT. The hearing was concluded this morning of the case in which Toh Eag a. wellknown Chinese Baba of Taipmg and Penang, was summoned at the inp'awe ot his wife Goh Hooi Een before M V G. Ez«chiel in the Third Court for neglec:1,912 words
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Article279 1916-03-22 406 (Heuter’j Senice.) Copyright Telngran.. Bargk >k, March 16. The King of Siam suffering fn m neurasthenia. Manchester and Free Trade. London, March 16. Eighteen out of the twenty-two new directors of the Manchester Chamber of Commerce, are pledged to no free trade with Germany after the(Heuter’j Senice.) Copyright Telngran.. - 279 words
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Advertisement61 1916-03-22 406 A Life Saver. It is safe to say that Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has saved the lives of more people and relieved more suffering than any other remedy in existence. It is known all over the civilised world for its speedy cures of cramps in the stomach, diarrhoea61 words
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Obituary82 1916-03-22 406 Obituary. Lord Thurlow. London, March 16. The death has taken place of Lord Thurlow. Lord Thurlow, who was the fifth Baron, was born in 1838. He was Private Secretary to the Earl of Elgin when Viceroy of India and Second Secretary at the Hague 1866-70. His heir is the Rev.82 words
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Article408 1916-03-22 407 (tater'i Senia.) Copyright Telegrvn ALL HANDS SAVED. Hague, March 16 The Tvbantvn was «till afl oat at 8.30 in the morning. The pa‘seuger« are «till in the boat. It is now uncertain whether the accident was due to a mine or a torpedo. London, March 16 —Later.(tater'i Senia.) Copyright Telegrvn - 408 words
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Article449 1916-03-22 407 (Rewter’x Senia.) Copyright Telegr.m. BATTLE OF VERDUN. Fisal Phase. London, March 16, 1.45 p.m, A telegram from Paris says that the opinion is growing that the battle of Verdun has entered its final phase. Everything is in favour of the French. Although their ariilery attacks are more(Rewter’x Senia.) Copyright Telegr.m. - 449 words
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Article482 1916-03-22 407 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram ERADICATING GERMAN INFLUENCE. London, March 16. Mr. W. M. Hughe®, Premier of Australia was the guest at a dinner of tn? Chambers ot Commerce of the Empire, in bis speech he said that victory would crown our arms only when we had bent every(Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram - 482 words
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Article1007 1916-03-22 408 – Tuan Weight - (By Tuan Weight.) In one of your Singapore contemporaries disgruntled old bachelor called John Linduv has been asking questions about killing. He called his article A question .bout mistletoe,” but that was either inbterfuge or the sub-editor. Really, what I am now going to answer is a string1,007 words
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Article531 1916-03-22 408 The Possession of Ammuaitioa. A rather intricate state of affairs in regard to the possession of ammunition was disclosed at the Ipoh Assizes this week, says the T. 0. M when Mr. Justice FarrerManby had before him a case from the Magistrate’s Court in which a Chinese531 words
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420 1916-03-22 408 p.oco «0(1 manner. —W. G 8l Clair in the Free Press. Entrusted to the Straits Government. Many will remember the account given in the Singapore Free Press of June 16th 1914, of the fortunate and deeply interesting historical event of the re-discovery of... . p.oco «0(1 manner. —W. G 8l Clair in the Free Press. - 420 words
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Article1070 1916-03-22 409 7 b're are two kiucH ot Sunday labou r neceoary and unneo*i-ary, "ays the Malay Tribune. This is to well known, so generally recognised by educstvd, thoughtful people, that elaboration or emphasis of them would be she» r waste of time and space. No sensible1,070 words
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Article105 1916-03-22 409 The R M. 8. Khyber arrived at Marseille* on Wednesday, 15th instant. The rnnnocting steamer from the Straits viz., s.p. Sardinia left hereon 19th ultimo. The rainfall for the twenty-four hours ended 9 a.m. to-day was .14 inch as registered by the gauge at Fort Cornwallis. At105 words
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Article618 1916-03-22 409 Reply to Loyal Address. From the General Officer Commanding we have received the following copy of a telegram which has already been published in India His Excellency the Commander-in Chief in India directs the fubbeation of the following telegram, dat d 11th February, 1916, from the618 words
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Advertisement52 1916-03-22 409 Best Medicine Made. A better medicine can not be made than Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It relieves the lungs, open» the FHcretions, aids expectoration ami iibsisfs nature in restoring the system to a healthy condition. Besides, it contains no opiates and is perfectly safe to take. For sale bv all Dispensaries52 words
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Advertisement8 1916-03-22 409 hoi Chirnic Chest Complaints, foods’ Great Peppermint Cua8 words
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Article1401 1916-03-22 410 a.T. POSITION OF THE SINGAPORE r TRADE. Possibility of a Whiskey Stoppage. Hotel proprietors in Singapore, if not throughout the Straits Settlements and the F M are 80riousl y considering what action should be taken in view of the rise in the Lt of liquor. It isa.T. - 1,401 words
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Article196 1916-03-22 410 Mens’ Monthly Medal foe March, 1916. The play for this competition resulted as follows: E.R. Hender- son 44+41=85- 3=76 I S. F. B. Mar- Tie. tin 36+40=76 Bcr.=77 T. E. Winfield 48 44= 92-14= 78 T. S. Nash 49 42=91—12=79 C. C. Rogers 39+40=79 Scr.=79 A. M.196 words
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Article72 1916-03-22 410 The March Monthly Medal Competition, 200 yards handicap, was held at the Swimming Club on Sunday morning with the following result Start. Ist S. A. Tell 6 seconds 2nd G. M. Terzano Scratch 3rd W. H. Threlfall 18 seconds There were 8 starters and Mr. Yell won72 words
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Article144 1916-03-22 410 Crescent Star made short work of the Sungei Pinang players on Saturday, in the Cup-Ties. The favourites never got going, and the winners evidently had got into practice sooner than tbeir fopponents as a result of their matches with Balik Pulau and the P. C. C. Result:—Crescent star, 3144 words
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Article728 1916-03-22 411 Two Mysterious Deaths at Tiluk Am mom. Some concern has been felt during the past few days over reports received from leluk Anion that two deaths had < ccurred there from plague. This scourge is as yet unknown to the States, at any rate nobody can remember a728 words
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Article125 1916-03-22 411 We are indebted to Messrs. Barlow and Company for the following statistics of the export of Para rubber from the four ports of the Peninsula for varying periods from January 1, 1916. The quantities are stated in lbs., with the figures for the corresponding periods of the125 words
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Article70 1916-03-22 411 For the period from March 24 to 3', inclusive, the value of the highest grade of rubber is fixed at 3 J 7d. per lb., and the duty on cultivated rubber on which export duty is leviable ou au ad valorem basis in accordance with the70 words
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Article155 1916-03-22 411 Before Mr. R. Scott, in the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court, on Tuesday, M r C. Cox. of Klabang estat Chemor, charged a Chinese nksha coolie trom Chemor with conveying I quor to the Tamil tiudal of the estate. Mr. J McCabe Reay, Deputy Public Prosecutor, made a special155 words
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Article31 1916-03-22 411 The output of Kampong Kamunting Tin Dredging Limited for the first half of this month was I reated 82,000 cubic yards Tin oxide won 611.49 piculs Realised net 135,163.8031 words
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Article1251 1916-03-22 411 Presentation of an Addesb. “England House,” the residence of the Hon. Mr. K. Young was the scene of a happy gathering of the mem bets of the Anglican community on Saturday evening on the occasion of the presentation of an address and a purse to Rev. and1,251 words
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Advertisement45 1916-03-22 411 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sure throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamber lain s Cuugti Remedy and yuur troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Disponsaties and Dealers.45 words
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Article1224 1916-03-22 412 It is satisfactory to note that the British campaign in East Africa is meeting with full support from the people of the Union of South Africa. For this we have largely to thank the South African General, our erstwhile foe, who has succeeded Sir Horace Smith-Dornen1,224 words
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Article524 1916-03-22 413 Inspector J- Dunne, of Bukit Mertajam, it an inmate of the General Hospital, Lieut. William Gordon Bennett, a. w. ia appointed a magistrate for the fettlement of Singapore, Mr. W. Frew it Worshipful Master-Elect of Lodge Kinta. The installation ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 1. Mr. k. Carendisb,524 words
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Article947 1916-03-22 413 Ths Politeaess of Princes. A little effort on the part of the r. M. o. Railways to observe reasonable punctuality would be much appreciated by the travelling public. The launch scheduled to leave Prai at 12.04 this morning did not start for Penang till twenty minutes after the947 words
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272 1916-03-22 413 We have received the following wire from Mr. Alma Baker’; 16 Aeroplanes, the minimum number required for a Squadron as defined by the War Office, have now been presented to His Majesty’s Government by the people of Malaya, namely, one flight of 4 Fighters and272 words
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Article1571 1916-03-22 414 (letter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. STRONG ATTACK REPULSED. Heavy Eaemy Losses. London, March 17, 1.15 a.m. I Paris communique states that west of I Meuse, after a very violent bombardon iur front from Bethincourt to Cmnieres, the Germans in the afterSjn rtrongly attacked our positions Morthomme. Waves of(letter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,571 words
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Article462 1916-03-22 415 (letter’> Seniu) Co.rn.kt Tri»«r*/n BOMBS ON DOVER AND DEAL. London, March 19, 10.55 p.m. Two German •eaplan®» appeared off Dover in the afternoon, flying at a height of from five to ix thousand feet. The first aeroplane arrived at 1.57 p.m. and dropped six bombs in the(letter’> Seniu) Co.rn.kt Tri»«r*/n - 462 words
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Article867 1916-03-22 415 (Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. NEW TAXATION. Food Problem Difficult. Amsterdam, March 17. In introducing the German Budget. Dr Helffench announced the necessity of new taxation to the amount of five hundred million marks. He admitted that the food problem was more difficult and emphasised that the new war(Reuter Service). Copyright Telegram. - 867 words
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Article449 1916-03-22 416 (Reuter’s Service! Oipyright] Telegram. OUTCRY IN HOLLAND. Further Details. Flushing, March 17. It was very dark and there was a heavy sea running when the explosion, which smashed some lifeboats, look place on the Dutch liner Tubantia. The passengers were thrown out of their bunks. Every one behaved(Reuter’s Service! Oipyright] Telegram. - 449 words
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Article546 1916-03-22 416 Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. London, March 19. It is officially announced that H. R. H. the Prince of Wales has arrive in Egypt as Staff Captain oi the Staff of the Commander-in-Chief of tho Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. The Egyptian Campaign. CAPTURE OF SOLLUM, Armoured Motor(Reuter Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 546 words
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Article443 1916-03-22 416 (Renter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. Survey of Eeoaomic Possibilities. London, March 18. The Times understands that the Government proposes to appoint a representative commission, including several Indian members, to survey the economic resources and industrial possibilities of India with a view to promoting business enterprise after the war.(Renter’s Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 443 words
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Article106 1916-03-22 417 tfcvter's Junta.) O-prnth' IHagram London, March 17. Mr. H. H A»quith and Lord Curzir, who recently fractured hit arm, are improvinff. Mr. AuMen Chamberlain, who was down with ir.ff'ienz>, is now much better Germany and Italy. Germa a Liters leqaisitioaed. London, March 17. Io the Hou e oftfcvter's Junta.) O-prnth' IHagram - 106 words
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Article137 1916-03-22 417 Aaaaal Gcaeral Median(From Our Own Cor respond vd.) Kual* Lumpur, March 20. At the Kamasan Rubber Meeting Mr. W. A. Russell, who presided, said that the directors were charging all costa of rubber not yet in bearing to revenue and intended to coeUnueto sell locally, while Singapore137 words
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Article255 1916-03-22 417 The second session of the As»>z a opened this morning in the Supreme Court before Mr. Justice P-J. Sproule. There are altogether four cases for trial, (wi being murder eases, one of gang robbery and one of forgery. The first case beard was that againit Ong Lang, who was255 words
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Article1372 1916-03-22 417 ARTICLE BY MR. JUSTICE INNES. Solving Difficulties. The January number of the Journal of the Society of C .reparative Legislation contains an article from the pen of Mr. Justice Innes under the heading Some Notes on the Constitution and Legislation of the Federated Malay States.” The article deals1,372 words
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Article458 1916-03-22 418 To-day's Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at >93.37 a* buyers no sellers, in Singapore (refined) at $93.87£. business done (150 tons sold) and in London at £196 10s. spot M d «£l9l ss. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co inform us that the following is458 words
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Article732 1916-03-22 418 Native Sub-Warder Sentenced. Before Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court on Saturday a Tamil Sub-warder of the criminal prisons, named Govinda Raju, was charged with conveying letters out of the prisons. The accused claimed trial and Inspector Alexander conducted the case for the prosecution.732 words
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Article343 1916-03-22 418 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Rubber Auction yesterday 39,449 lb. were offered for sale and 21,567 lb. sold at the following prices: Diamond Smoked Sheet from >167 to >177 Plain Smoked Sheet >l6O Diamond Unsmoked Sheet >156 >159 Plain Unsmoked Sheet >154 >l6O Ribbed Smoked >162343 words
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Advertisement47 1916-03-22 418 Rub It In. A good many people think rheumatism •nd not be cured without taking nauseous medicine. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm mas••ged thoroughly into the skin has cured far ®ore rheumatism than any internal remedy m existence and gives relief quicker. For 1 by all Dispensaries and Dealers,47 words
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Advertisement75 1916-03-22 418 A Family Neceuity. Every family should be provided with Chamberlain’s Pain Balm at all times. Sprains may be curved in much less time when promptly treated. Lame back, lame shoulder, pains in the side and chest and rheumatic pains are some of the diseases for which it is especially valuable.75 words
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Article1384 1916-03-22 419 Annual GeNBBAL Miitimo. The Seventh Annual General Meeting of the Menglembu Lode Syndicate, Ltd., wai held at the Chamber of Commerce on Saturday afternoon with Mr. W. H. Thorne, in the chair. There were also present Messrs. A. 8. Anthony, Allen Dennys, J. CrabbWatt, H. Muir,1,384 words
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Article416 1916-03-22 419 (Trorn Our Own Correspondent.) Bukit Mertajam, March 20. At the Bukit Mertajim Police Court before Mr. G A. Hereford, to-day a Javanese named Kario bin Putougoo was convicted of voluntarily causing hurt to a compatriot by means of a dangerous weapon, and sentenced to rigorous imprisonment for416 words
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Article1184 1916-03-22 420 OenninT b»« adopted quite the meet method of .tilling the fear, of flarr BM« rmann and his kultured who hare plunged in gloom j-m the resignation of Admiral von firpiti* These devotees of hate Srined that the departure from the Sultry of Marine of the1,184 words
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Article610 1916-03-22 420 Dr. J. Sharp has returned to Penang. e Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Hall are expected m Alor Star early next month. Mr. F. U. Corbett baa returned to Ipoh after a long abeence in England. Mr. A. M. Goodman, Second Magistrate, Ipoh, has gone to the M B.V.R.610 words
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Article1045 1916-03-22 421 la Chi»*. Apparently the rebellion in ih ■□reading. If Kwangm has really declared its independence and the movement is ■trongly supported by the local civil and military magnate» the tank of the Central Government, already busy with therabelfl in Yunnan, in restoring its authority will be one of1,045 words
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Article247 1916-03-22 421 To the Editor of the Straits Echo Dear Sir, The propiietors of the E. and 0. Hotel announce an increase of five cents in their charges for stengah» and pahits. They say that this is owing to the difficulty of obtaining supplies, though I myself have247 words
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Article417 1916-03-22 421 (Reuter Senice). Copyright Telegram. BOMBARDMENT slackens. London, March 20, 1.30 a.m. A Pari» communique states that we smashed the enemy trenches north of Rheims. The bombardment appreciably slackened north of Verdun. The enemy made no attack to-day. The French heavy artillery bombarded the depots north-east of St.(Reuter Senice). Copyright Telegram. - 417 words
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Article478 1916-03-22 422 (Reuter’s Senia.) Copyright Telegram. ENGAGEMENT near doiran. Salonika, March 20. to the German encroachment of Greek territory a strong French column occupied and cleared the villages on the frontier near Doiran. Both sides used artillery but although they are retiring the Germane were reinforced. No general followed.(Reuter’s Senia.) Copyright Telegram. - 478 words
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Article274 1916-03-22 422 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. ALLIED AIR RAID. Amsterdam, March 20. Allied airmen bombed Zeebrugge. Admiralty Aaaouacemeat. London, March 20—Later. The Admiralty announces that early this morning a combined force of approximately 50 British, French and Belgian aeroplanes and seaplanes, accompanied by fifteen fighting machines, attacked the German seaplane(Renter's Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 274 words
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Article537 1916-03-22 422 FROM DUTCH SOURCES. The following special telegrams are from the Sumatia Pott of Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, March 16, 17 and 18 HOLLAND AND THE WAR. The New Lona. The Second Chamber of the States-Gene-ral has adopted the Bill for a loan of 125,000,000 guilders unanimously, clearly537 words
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Advertisement10 1916-03-22 422 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Weeds' Grout Peppermint Giro Is. «d10 words
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Article1338 1916-03-22 423 acheen street tragedy. The hearing was concluded yesterday afternoon before Mr. Justice P. J. Bproule and a special jury of the case against Ong Lang, charged with murder on December 6 at Acheen Street by caumng the death of Kbor Piab. The other two charge* against the accused—of1,338 words
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Article975 1916-03-22 423 —T.O.M. We were interested to learn how the Press in the Straits and F.M.S. would receive the statement made at the Ipoh Assizes by Mr. J. McCabe Keay that, in addition to sentence of imprisonment, flogging should te given as punishment for gang-robbery, and the concurrence of—T.O.M. - 975 words
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Advertisement12 1916-03-22 423 For Children’s Hacking Congh at Night. Waods’ Great Peppermint Cere, Is. Sd.12 words
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Article178 1916-03-22 424 Forty is the age of greatest effort with most people. Vitality is used up at the most upid pace. Often the struggle in work or business produces nerve strain, or the failure to succeed causes worry, nervous breakdown, neurasthenia. Middle-aged people find that they cannot run as178 words
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Article825 1916-03-22 424 DEFENDED BY MR. LAMPARD. An Interesting Interview. With regard to the policy of forward selling adopted by many of the leading rubber companies, a representative of The Financier has interviewed Mr. C. Arthur Lampard, and has elicited the following views First and foremost, I take it,” he said,825 words
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Advertisement65 1916-03-22 424 ‘L “Milk,” says the g Doctor, but Everybody cannot easily digest S- milk. In such cases put a tea- \s spoonful of V Brown Poisons "Paw Com Flour into a breakfast cupful of milk, wl k and boil for three minutes. yU Z/ ihis breaks up the curd of the65 words
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Advertisement396 1916-03-22 424 Trouble Averted. That little cold and sore throat of yours must be checked at once or it may develop into something worse. Take a few doses of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and your troubles will soon vanish. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers. Infantile Paralysis. Helpless Wasted Child Cured by396 words
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Advertisement192 1916-03-22 425 j NUTERM PRESS, Id, d ll 3" ’’l ESTABLISHED 1883« J PRINTERS PURLISHERS. Proprietors of the “STRZJiS ECHO” and “PENANG SIN POE? The most enterprising and up-to-date printers an ithographers in the Orient. Our plant is of the very latest pattern and by con dantly supplementing our type we have192 words
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