The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 28 June 1916
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Title Section20 1916-06-28 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. Per Annum. Single Copy, 40 eta fl. 14. Penang, Wednesday, June 28th, 1916. No. 2620 words
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Advertisement286 1916-06-28 1 CONTENTS. Leaders: page. Miscellaneous: page. No Mandate 1,097 An Income Tax 1,101, 1,102, Bed Magis Arnica Veritas 1,105 A 1,1127 The Guilty Party 1,105 The Colony’. Finance. 1 .'lO3 Turks and Arabs 1,111 The Cost of Living 1,103 King, of the Future 1,111 Taxation and Incomel.loB Oar Threatened Revenue 1,104286 words
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Advertisement205 1916-06-28 2 S the; f 1 STRAITS ECHO f 1 MAIL EDITION. I u Published the day prior to the departure of each mail H d for Europe, and contains the latest local and States fl news originally published in the daily issues, as well as ft fl all important news from205 words
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Article19 1916-06-28 1097 Smith. —On June 19, at 2, Orchard Road, Singapore, to Mr. and Mrs. R, E. Smith, a son.19 words
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Article1674 1916-06-28 1097 Wnile W 3 remain personally, as alwjyg, strong supporters of the Colonial income-tax proposals, it would be idle and unfair to attempt to disguise the fact that public opinion, at any rate in this Settlement, has been by no means converted to the idea. A majority of the1,674 words
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Advertisement92 1916-06-28 1097 jhfrh’shsd daily (except Sundays and ptblie holidays) AT TH! CRITERION PRESS, Ltd. Mo. 59, Beach btreet Pdiiaug. Prick. Daily Local 124 per annum. M Owtstation... Postage Extra. Mail Edition (Post Free) 117.50 CABLE ADDRESS ECHO—PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo, 586 Printing Department 343 V.B.— All bu«fnes« communications should be addressed to92 words
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Article615 1916-06-28 1098 Mr. J. M. Barron of the Indian Immigration Department left yesterday evening by tie Jfebe for Telok Anson on a temporary transfer. Sir Walter Napier, formerly Attorneygeneral of this Colony, has lost his brothe*, Piofeasor A. 8. Napier, Fellow of Marton College, Oxford. He was an ardant615 words
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Article1310 1916-06-28 1098 Volhyaia. The area which is now being swept by the Russian armies consists of 27,690 square miles, with a population over three and a half millions. Jhe government is divided into twelve districts and the chief towns are Zhitomir, (the capital), Dubno, Kovel, Kremenets, Lutsk, Novograd, Volhynskiy, Ostrog,1,310 words
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Article423 1916-06-28 1099 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. MORE PRISONERS TAKEN. Petrograd, Jane 19. Up till yesterday there were 3,000 priloueifc taken at Czernowitz. HUGE CAPTURES. Austria»» ia Masted Formatioa. Petrograd, June 19. A communique from Czernowilz says that our troups are advancing vigorously towards the river Sereth We have occupi'd(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 423 words
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Article59 1916-06-28 1099 Mouria—Brash. (■from (?uz Own Correspondents Ipob, June 21. the wedding took g; n John’s Church, the Bishop of FmTm officiatin g. of Mr. A. Mourin, Co *T onager of the Eistern Smelting Mr" R p lsa T'°a Brash, daughter of Club President of the Ipoh of tha59 words
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Article592 1916-06-28 1099 (neuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. EFFECTIVE CURTAIN FIRE. Paris, June 19, A communique states that a German attack north of Hill 321 was repulsed by our tire. The enemv bombarded the southern slopes of Mort Homme and the region of Chattancourt. We replied effectively with curtain fire. Barracks(neuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 592 words
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Article492 1916-06-28 1099 (Reiter's Senice.) Copyright Tel««r»tn. GERMAN STEAMER SUNK. Stockholm, June 19 A submarine, believed tn be British. has sunk the German steamer Ems from Christiania to Luebeck, northward of Falkenberg. The crew have reached tbe shore, SUNK IN MEDITERRANEAN. Maay Skips Lost. London, Juno 20. Two British and two(Reiter's Senice.) Copyright Tel««r»tn. - 492 words
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Article27 1916-06-28 1099 (From (hjLT Own CorreppondenfS London, June, 20. Tim prices in tho London Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/51 Diamond Smoked 2/4!27 words
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Article408 1916-06-28 1100 (Reater'i Senia.) Copyright Telegram. INVADED BY BULGARIANS. Salonika, June 20. It is reported that the Bulgarians have invaded Greece, east of Florina. [Florina, Greek Hlerin, is a town 17 miks south by east of Mouastir, with a population of 11,003.] Italian Front. Slow But Sure Advance. R< me, June(Reater'i Senia.) Copyright Telegram. - 408 words
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Article67 1916-06-28 1100 Appoialtd to New Poet. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 21. Supt. G. 11. May, chief police officer in Singapore, has bten appointed Inspector General in Trinidad. He letvei for his new p<>*t in August. [Mr. George Herbert May wig appoiuted Bupennb nden of Police in S ngapora67 words
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Article516 1916-06-28 1100 (Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegam. A CABINET SPLIT. London, June 2C. The Times stat s that the negotiations on the Irish settlement, which had made hopeful progress in Ireland, have acutely divided the Cabinet, a section of which is utterly opposed to Mr. Lloyd George s proposals. Resignations are possible.(Reuter’s Service). Copyright Telegam. - 516 words
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Article578 1916-06-28 1100 (Renter's Service.) Copyright Teierram. U. S. A. PRESIDENT’S NOTES. Washington, June 20. President Wilson has completed two Notes, one of wh ch is most lengthy, to Carrat zi, ai d the other to Austria demanding an apology and reparation for the torpedoing of the tank steamer Petrolite(Renter's Service.) Copyright Teierram. - 578 words
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Article1390 1916-06-28 1101 ,-S.F.P. F.M.S. Opinion. It ii net that there will be serious ODDO aition to the imposition of an income tax by the Colonial Government. The money ii required for war purposes, and no one can gar that we are being taxed to the extent that tb<’ necessities,-S.F.P. - 1,390 words
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Article646 1916-06-28 1101 War Conditions. Mr. Ambrose W. Freeman, who returned to Sydney from the East on Saturday, (says a Sydney paper) had something interesting to say about Malays. He is a bachelor of engineering, mining, and metallurgy, University of Sydney, and member of the Institution of Mining and Metallurgy, L nd646 words
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Article267 1916-06-28 1102 [To the Editor or the Free Press.} Sir, —Since the Unofficial Members of Council, on the unexpressed but not undotired request of the people of the Colony, hare suggested an income tax to Government who have accepted the offer, we shall shortly be having a ‘‘scale” considered, in267 words
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Article323 1916-06-28 1102 T.O.M. To the Editor or the Straits Echo. Sir, Referring to the item published in your columns of the 16th inst. under heading Strongest Man Controversy, I am pleased to note that Mr. Lim Kbay Hooi is prepared to come over to Tiiping for tin contestT.O.M. - 323 words
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Article1052 1916-06-28 1102 Further Proceedings. The hraring wai resumed this morning betore Mr. V. G. Ezechiel in the Third Court of the case in which Inche Jan binti Md. Abdul K-ider summoned her husband, Wanchee Ariffin biu Mohamed Ariff, claiming maintenance him as his lawful wife. This case, it will be1,052 words
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Article239 1916-06-28 1102 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, I believe it will be interesting to many of the readers of your worthy paper to learn that the Chinese custom which prohibits the remarriage of widows is extremely zealously observed in Malaya by all the different sects239 words
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Advertisement12 1916-06-28 1102 For Children’s Hacking Oongh at Night. Wards'Great Pepper min tjQirs, Is. <d12 words
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Article223 1916-06-28 1103 Criticism of Treasury Methods. Some little tlulo a K°’ when Sllver w<49 at hieh figure, WQ half BerloUB1 J suggested, M Cbe Singapore morning paper, reducing nf the stock of silver coin in the J® ar v at a profit. From the Colonial i;L or er’B report223 words
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Article72 1916-06-28 1103 Tennis Tournament. The following are thejresults of tics played luring the past few days:— Ladies Doubles. Final Mrs. Phillips and Mrs. Reim nn (—15.4) beat. Miss. Campbell and Miss Barnett 1/6) 6-3, 6—l. Mixed Doubles Handicap. Semi-Final. Mr, and Mrs. Reimann —5/6) beat Mrs, Hogan and Hargrave72 words
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Article224 1916-06-28 1103 The following was the result of the shoot which took place yesterday:— Ripid Fir. ah a Sr w 'O ”3 9 o jS g o o 'U q oi pq Mrs Liston 27 29 25 81 Mrs V Thomas 29 26 21 76 Mrs Durĕge 22224 words
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Article832 1916-06-28 1103 —T. O. M. I ETITI jNB TO THE GOVERNMENT. The increasing cost of living which has again been raised in England is being felt more or less severely in these parts too. Where Perak is concerned the subject has been formally placed before the local authorities—T. O. M. - 832 words
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Article535 1916-06-28 1103 To the Editor of the Straits Times. Sir, After reading J.M.C. in your issue of 16ch inst, I f jul compelled to ask him io speak for himself when he suggests taxation; one of the worst features of that is When (hey are once started, the greatest535 words
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Article691 1916-06-28 1104 Opium and Income Tax It is perhaps rather a remarkable coincidence that within a few hours of the C denial Treasurer having notified his expectations from the increased chandu revenue and the Unofficial» having urged the Government to impose an income tax there should come out in691 words
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Article511 1916-06-28 1104 To the Editor of the Malaya Tribune. •Sir, —May I be allowed space in your valuable columns to nuke known a very common occurrence in Singapore. Usually, the man in power in some well known Singapore Firm is practicdly a youth without any technical knowledge. This fi m511 words
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Article139 1916-06-28 1104 Sir, —Be Appa Row’s n p'y of yesterday. li. seems useless to communicate any further with him, seeing that his reply is still a repetition ot what he hid already written inn through the medium of yuur pupir. Under the ci I absolutely refuse to recognise139 words
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Article652 1916-06-28 1104 Some time ago we announced that a start had been made in the erection of an imposing five-storeyed pagoda at Ayer lUm which is to be built on the lines of the famous structure at Nanking with (he dome similar to that which caps the Rangoon pagoda.652 words
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Article16 1916-06-28 1104 Jute By H. A. Neubronner $lOO.OO To Balance 12.18 June By Balance $87.8216 words
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Article348 1916-06-28 1105 Opposition to the income-tax proposals is boco ning more and more vocal in Penang, though there is a large body of public opinion ev-»n among those who are opposed to such taxation on fiscal and economic erounds perfectly prepared to accept it as a purely temporary348 words
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Article771 1916-06-28 1105 Sir Edward Grey did a useful service to the Allies in mail week by restating to American newspaper correspondent the facts which compelled them to take part in tbe war, and the objects for which they are fighting. In the absence of such repetitions, neutrals whose attention771 words
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Article95 1916-06-28 1105 Already acknow’edged 7,277 20 Staff of Bitu Bhchang estate,,, 3100 Mr and Mrs Ered Darby (2 d subscription) 25 00 Staff of Lubok Segintah Estate 112.00 F de S.acpoole (Sungu Inchoi g Estite) 100.00 A V Perrin E q, (Foothill* Estate) 60.00 Assistants of Rubber Estati s95 words
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Article622 1916-06-28 1105 Commander D. C. Macintyre baa been appointed Resident Naval Officer at Penang by Vice-Admiral Grant, C.B M Commander-in-Chief, China. From Tuesday’s AfoZay Mai 9: M. F. A. Walsh left Kuala Lumpur this morning for India. Mr- T. Wilson. Chief Officer of the Singapore Fire Brigade, is visiting622 words
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Article1295 1916-06-28 1106 Tht Zealous Police. A well-known member of the Penang Bar, who is also a shining light of the Penang Volunteers, and bis Danish client were held on suspicion (as they say in New York) of being Germans at large by the police in one of the principal townships1,295 words
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Article116 1916-06-28 1106 (Reuter’s Senia.) Copyright Telegram. NIGHT ATTACKS SMASHED. latcß*e Bomba rdtaeat. Paris, June 20, A communique reports that three Gerid tn night attacks on the north-west of Hill 321 were smashed by machine-gun and curtain fire. There was an intense bombardment of Vaux Wood and Chattancourt. Artillery Duel.(Reuter’s Senia.) Copyright Telegram. - 116 words
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Article170 1916-06-28 1106 Mrs. L. P. Ebden has sent out the following circular THE STAR AND GARTER” HOME FOR INCURABLY HELPLESS SOLDIERS AND SAILORS. A concert arranged by Mr. Ezechiel and myself on the 27th May for the Women’s Star and Garter Building Fund to house incurably helpless170 words
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Article183 1916-06-28 1106 Junel9 By Balance $3,734 88 21 W. Lowther Kemp 100.00 $3,834.88 June2l To Draft of Londoa’X4oo 3,394.48 June2l By Balance 440 40 Amount previously acknowledged 27,308.22 Total ...$27,***** Severa’ important cases are coming up for trial within the next few weeks in the Ipoh Supreme Court before183 words
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Article410 1916-06-28 1107 (Reuter's Service). Copyright Telegram. Night Attack». R me, June 20. A communique reports lively fighting noitbanJ north east of Asiago. Violent thunderstorms increased the d ffiunities of our progress. The enemy’s counter-attacks were defeated. The Alpinists took 200 prisoners. In the enemy’s night attacks on our naw positions(Reuter's Service). Copyright Telegram. - 410 words
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Article1213 1916-06-28 1107 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram. Experiences in the Baltic. London, June 20. In the first of three copyright articles based on the Admiralty reports, Mr, Rudyard Kipling describes the adventures of submarines E 9 and El in the Baltic Se*. The second article is to ba published on the(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Tele-ram. - 1,213 words
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Article469 1916-06-28 1108 (leater’i Senice.) Copyright Telegram GERMANS DEFEATED. West of Kolki. Petrograd, June 20. The Russians have defeated two German divisions under General Von Linaingen west of Kolki. Thia is an important success, at the Russian advance towards Kovel has hitherto been held up here. Eaemy’s Furiou» Attacks. Petrograd,(leater’i Senice.) Copyright Telegram - 469 words
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Article259 1916-06-28 1108 In the direction of Bagdad we repulsed the infantry and cavalry offensive in the Serpul region, with great loss. [lt was on Sept. 7tb, last y°ar, that the Russians had a victory near Tarnopol, on tbeSereth, when no less than 8,000 prisoners were taken. The fact now259 words
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Article212 1916-06-28 1108 The Hon. Mr. Justice Farrer-Manby was occupied in the Ipoh Judicial Commissioner’s Court on Tuesday assisted by Messrs L. G. Attenborough H. L. Armstrong as assessors, in a case concerning the alleged murder of a Tamil coolie of Kellas Estate. The accused, Raman, Kanny and Doraisamy, were212 words
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Article92 1916-06-28 1108 (/rom CW Own, London, June, 21. The prices in the Lindon Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe Diamond Smoked 2/4| At a special general meeting of the members of the Young Muslim U ’ion held cn Sunday lad, Mr. Mohamed Nina Merican was appointed Honorary92 words
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Article538 1916-06-28 1108 (Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Goverameat Resigas. Athens, June 21. The Netnast) ann .unces the resignation of the Skouloudis Cabinet, which will prob, ably be announced to day. P The King has summoned M. Ziitnis but the rumours are c >nfl cting. 1 [Evmts are moving quickly in Greece(Reuter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 538 words
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Article258 1916-06-28 1109 yesterday s special MEETING. Special General Meeting of the Chinese Cjdtnber of Commerce was held at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday afternoon for the purpose of discussing the question of the levying of duty on tobacco, cigars and cigarettes on stock in the possession of258 words
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Article344 1916-06-28 1109 Khoo Oh Lan was tais morning charged in the District Caurt, before Mr. W. C. Michell, with cheating by falsely pretend» iag to one Go Chin Pak that the tin ore conveyed in the bullock cart was his and thereby deceived Goh Chiu Pak and fraudulently and344 words
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Article515 1916-06-28 1109 Marin» PC. Charged. Before Mr. E. E. Colman, in the Second Court yesterday afternoon, the hearing was concluded of the case against a Marine Police Constable named Lin who was charged with committing extortion by putting one Vadiveloo in fear of being arrested (wrongful restraint) and thereby dishonestly515 words
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Article77 1916-06-28 1109 Yesterday's Sale. (From Our Own Correspondent,) Singapore, June 22. At the auction the following prices ware obtained, when 393,303 lbs. wore < ff ued for •ale: Smoked Sheet $123 to $127 per picul. Good 118 122 Plain 117 122 Ribbed unsmoked... 109 116 Plain 104 115 Crepe77 words
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Article285 1916-06-28 1109 Penang Women Workers. Amount previously acknowledged $2,156 13 Presbyterian Ladies Working Party per Mrs. W. E. MacDonald 30/0 Mrs. Trengrove (10th Dm.) 5.00 Total $2,191.13 The following statement of accounts is for ten months work. 8236 yds Flannel $1,264.70 3142 Calico *633.01 460 Japanese Ci Ape285 words
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Article206 1916-06-28 1109 A n eating of the Board < f Licensing Justices to consider applications for public house and billiard saloon licences was held at tbe District Court yesterday afternoon. There were present Mr. W. C. Michell, Mr. W. Pee), Dr. G. W. Park, Mr. Q,»*h Beng Kee and Mr.206 words
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Advertisement9 1916-06-28 1109 Chronic Cheat Complaints, Waads’ Great Peppermint Ours la, <d9 words
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Article337 1916-06-28 1110 Illegal Gratification. A Chinese Police C mstable was yesterday after noon charged, before Mr. E. E. Colman in the Second Court, with being a public servant and receiving an illegal gratification of 16 cents from one Loh Tjh which was other than legal remuneration. Court Inspector Nicol337 words
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Article79 1916-06-28 1110 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction Sale to-day Smoked Ribbed Sheet from $llB to $123 Plain 106 No. 2 8 noked Sheet Diamond 1)5 116 Unsmoked Ohvot 112 115 No. 2 U. s*n>>kcd Sheet 106 Ciepc79 words
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Article33 1916-06-28 1110 June2l By Balance 440 40 22 The Lid es’ Bridge Book at the Go.f Club for Miy 11.10 June 22 By Balance 451.50 Amount previously acknowledged 27,308.22 Total ...$27,759 7233 words
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Article23 1916-06-28 1110 The following is the result of the tie played off yesterday Championship. W B Houston beat J 8 Cunuiugbam 21—1«.23 words
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Article635 1916-06-28 1110 Ladies’ Meeting at Town Hall Over sixty ladies including some Chinese Nonias, attended the meeting convened by Mrs. L. P. Ebden ia the Town Hall this morning. Mrs. W. C. Miche l occupied the chair. The meeting, she said, was for a very deserving object and635 words
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Article152 1916-06-28 1110 Chinese and Widows Marriage. To the Editor of the Straits Echo, Sir, I need hardly ask the readers of you valuable paper to analyse the sensation and try to discover the various moods of your strongly opinionated correspondent, One Who is in; Love with a Widow” in his interesting article152 words
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Article322 1916-06-28 1110 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Rubber auction yesterday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Sheet $ll3 to $l2l Plain 114 Diamond No. 2 113 Diamond Unsmoked 83 Plain 110 112 Pale and Brown Crepe 103 Scrap Crepe 85 97 Dirk Scrap Crepe 80 Blanket Scrap Crepe322 words
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Advertisement11 1916-06-28 1110 For Childien’s Hacking Coagh at Night. Waa.li’ Great Peppermint Cart, td11 words
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Article612 1916-06-28 1111 good and sufficient reason» interpote to prevent us at this juncture from the “new revolt of Islam” in Arabia either as it is likely to affect the future of Turkey as a State or in its relation to the position of Islam as a re'igion. It is612 words
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Article662 1916-06-28 1111 If we had net been at war, this would have been a day of public rej ucing, for the Prince of Wales enters his twenty-third year to-day. But although the event passes without celebration, his Royal Father’s subjects the world over join in good wishes and662 words
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Article531 1916-06-28 1111 Mr. W. E. I. R«id, of Batu Caves, has been wounded. Dr. Liebknecht is to be tried at Berlin by the High Court, under Article 89 Dr. R. Dine, 8- M 0., Penang, has heen laid up as the result of toi itre urns vo unteering. Mr531 words
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Article1276 1916-06-28 1112 H.M.S, “Malaya." Ai stated on Tuesday, Malaya may well be proud of the direct participation in the lart cavil fight of the unit which bears the name of the F.M.S, and the movement now initiated by the Hon. Mr. E. Macfadyen needs only to be brought prominently to1,276 words
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Article67 1916-06-28 1112 To-day’s Quotation*. Tiu (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $82.75, buyers no selle s, in Singapore (refined) at $B3 25, buyers no sellers, end in London at X 172 ss. spot and X 172 15s. three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead &C >. inform us’that the following is67 words
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Article385 1916-06-28 1112 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Delieata Nexotiatioa* Proeaediag. London, June 21. Apparently a strong effort is being nude to attain Cabinet unity on the Irish question. Mr. Bonar Law and Mr. A. J. Balfour, Lord Cecil, Lord Curzon, Lord Lansdowne, Mr. Austin Chamberlain, Lord Selborne and Mr. Walter Long conferred(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 385 words
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Article393 1916-06-28 1113 (Reuter's Senice). Copyright Telegram. the premier s tribute. A Memorial. London, June 21. In the House of Commons, Mr. H. H. Agquith, in moving a resolution that a memorial be erected to Lord Kitchener, «aid a tribute to his work in association with Lord Cromer in the emancipation(Reuter's Senice). Copyright Telegram. - 393 words
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Article27 1916-06-28 1113 (From Our Own Correspondent») London, Jure 22. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/4| Diamond Smoked 2/427 words
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Article221 1916-06-28 1113 (Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Tnlejram. Artillery Activity. Paris, June 21, There has been considerable artillery activity on both sides of the Meuse, after exploding two mines. The Germans’ attack on Hill 108 northwest of Rheims was repulsed. Assaults Shattered, Paris, June 22, A communique states On the left(Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Tnlejram. - 221 words
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Article275 1916-06-28 1113 LARGE PROFITS. Tia Export Delayed. (From Our Own Correspondent») Singapore, June 23. The Straits Trading Company for the half-year ended the 31st of March shows a net profit of $636,619, and the total available is 1918,543. A dividend of one dollar and a bonus rf 50 ceot*,275 words
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Article415 1916-06-28 1113 (Rnter'i Smite.) Copyright T»l**r*m. MASSED GERMAN ATTACKS. Fierce Fightiag for Village*. Petrograd. June 21. A communique describes a series of furious engagements along the Stokhod. North-westward and westward of Lutxk there were massed German attacks. Certain villa_es changed hands repeatedly, tome were finally in the hands of(Rnter'i Smite.) Copyright T»l**r*m. - 415 words
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Advertisement36 1916-06-28 1113 Something Dependable Diarrhoea is always more or less prevalent during this weather. Be prepared r >t. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and 'arrhoea Remedy is prompt and effectual, rt- J* 130 depended upon. For sale Ml and Dealers,36 words
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Article2081 1916-06-28 1114 To the Editor of the Strailt Eche. Dear Sir, In your last night’s leader you struck a very true note in the statement that the remarkably unanimoua vote of the unofficial Members of Council really represented little more than their own pious and private opinions Needless to add,2,081 words
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Advertisement43 1916-06-28 1114 Economy in the End. It costs but a small amount to keep Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy always in your medicine chest, and it is economy in the encl It always cures and cures quickly. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.43 words
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Article381 1916-06-28 1115 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. latease Offeaiive, Petrograd, June 22. a communique reports fierce German tucks ou several northern sectors from Drinsk to Pripet. These were everywhere South of Lake Vischrevskoie and near Krevo we gained ground and again lost 11 The German offensive against the northwest quadrant(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 381 words
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Article335 1916-06-28 1115 (Reuter'i Service). Copyright Telegram. Eaemy Repulsed. Rome, June 22. A communique states that an enemy attack on Mount Sperone and Ledro Valley was completely repulsed. The enemy is strongly resisting our advance on Asiago. (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Tel.zram. GREECE. Allies' Term* Accepted. Athens, June 22. Greece has accepted(Reuter'i Service). Copyright Telegram. - 335 words
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Article1199 1916-06-28 1115 (Renter** Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Latest Development*. Cairo, June 22. The Grand Shereef of Mecca, supported by the tribes in western and central Arabia, has proclaimed Arab independence of Turkey. The operations began on the 9th and were si.nally Miccessful at Mecca, Jeddah and Taif. which wore captured and(Renter** Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,199 words
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Advertisement40 1916-06-28 1115 Something Dependable. diarrhoea i> always more or less Prevalent dun this weather. Be prepared ’t. Cham, Plain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem P rom pt and effectual. It can al way 8 depended upon. For sale *ll Dupenuri 11 01840 words
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Article582 1916-06-28 1116 The Capture of Moaarehists. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Canton, June 10. Ihe better class of Cantonese are very much displeased at the action of the present administration, under Tutuh Chikuang. It has just published an order offering 36'JO for the capture of every Monarchist caught, an act582 words
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Article313 1916-06-28 1116 Cause and Effect. Said the Straits Echo of June 24, 1915 “If what we hear i? true the new F.M.g tobacco duties are proving a monumental failure. Only about fifty per cent, of the estimated revenue from this source is being collected and it is well-known that313 words
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Article282 1916-06-28 1116 One New Ward Completed. The hoo. secretary of the F.M.B- War Relit f Fund forwards the following extract from a letter irom Sir William Taylor, dated May 25, giving information with regard to the F.M.S. Hospital:— The number of beds in occupation yesterday was 63. Ward No. 1282 words
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Advertisement10 1916-06-28 1116 Far Chronic Chest Complaints, Woads' Grtat Peppermint Cura la, <J10 words
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Article1334 1916-06-28 1117 Tbe co-operation of the newspapers of ths Empire is sought in helping the „rtbco®ine f he Enl P ir Fiir in London which, the official circular Idrises us, is intended “to become a eucul rival of the enemy Leipsig Fair.” nj| to be held on a scale1,334 words
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Article608 1916-06-28 1117 Mr. J. Crabb-Watt is going home on leave early in September. Mr. W. H. Thorne of Messrs. Adam? and Allan, Penang, has gone to Ipob for a week on business. Mr. D. A. M. Brown has been appointed honorary handicapper for the forthconrng race meeting in July.608 words
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Article987 1916-06-28 1118 Not a Ba 4 Risk.** L)rd Kitchener, who would have completed his sixty-sixth year to-day, was the third famous soldier to keep his birthday on June 24 The first Duke of Marlborough, and Laz tre H°che were b rn on that date, the one in 1650 and the987 words
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Article27 1916-06-28 1118 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, June 23. The prices in the London Rubber Market tu-lay were as follows Pale Crepe 2/4| Diamond Smoke 2/3*27 words
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Article201 1916-06-28 1118 To-day’s Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-lay at $84.25, buyers no selie s, in Singapore (refined) at $B5 60, business done (137 tons sold) and in London at X 175 15s. spot and X 176 ss. three months’ sight. A python, over nine feet in length, was caught201 words
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Article431 1916-06-28 1118 (Reiter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Germaa Attaeks. Paris, June 22. A communique reports that a German attack on Mort Homme was completely repulsed. Desperate fighting has continued in the region of Vaux fort. The attack on Fumin Wood and Chenois Wood was repulsed with terrible losses, but the(Reiter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 431 words
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Advertisement48 1916-06-28 1118 Bowel Comphint in Children. During the summer months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child’s bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serious trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can be depended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries and Dealers.48 words
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Article1149 1916-06-28 1119 Tuan Wright. ] - [By Tuan Wright.] Waiting till the train had left the little (taiion, I crossed the metals, climbed a quickset hedge, and stepped out toward a sort of gap in hills. The sky was bine, larks were singing, and a swallow of two screamed above me but a1,149 words
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98 1916-06-28 1119 For Incurably Helpless Soldiers and Sailors. Crossed chrqoei and postal orders should be made payable to "Penang Star and Garter Building Fund —Currency Notei should be sent registered. Mrs. J.M. Anthony, Honorary Treasurer. Amount previously sc kniwiedged from Concert I 317.46 Mrs. Heah Swee98 words
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Article608 1916-06-28 1119 Gift of Mi tor Ambulance The following is an extract from a letter from the Countess of M»ath, F undress and Hon Central Secretary of the M. C. L —To Mr*. Phillips, Hon. Sac. M C L. “Chawortb House, Ottcrsh iw, 13th M*y 1916. 7 •‘1608 words
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Advertisement12 1916-06-28 1119 For Children's Hacking Coagh at Night. Weads’ Great Peppermint Ove, la. Cd12 words
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Article1100 1916-06-28 1120 A letter which appears in our correspondence column reminds u< (says the Malaya Tribune of Thursday) of the fact that it has been cogently argued thrt the Un* official Members of the Legislative Council do not represent any body and are in fact, only advisers to the1,100 words
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Article31 1916-06-28 1120 June 22 By Balance ***** 23 Employees of United Engineers Limited (Monthly su*x) 40. n 0 Juno 23 By Balance 491,5) Amount pri v’ously acknowledged 27,308.22 Total ...$27,799.7231 words
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Article51 1916-06-28 1120 The following aru the lesu'ts of the ti s played < ff yrsteuiay Championship I'a rs, R N Guudwin and A Ludl »y beat W 8 Du in and W Hamilton 21 —8 Double Handicap. J G Allan and H St.rr beat Robertson and II51 words
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Article231 1916-06-28 1120 Io the Editor of the Straits Esho Sir, I read with mixed feelings the cynical letter of t the sympathiser in reply to mine of the 21st instant The sympathiser gives me more credit than I deserve when he says that lam capable of looking aht231 words
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Article220 1916-06-28 1120 Already acknowledged 17,371.95. Station Staffs, Kedah Railway, through Mr J. Kay 51.30. Collected bt H. H. Tuned Ismail, Kulim, $1,277 45, H. M. Tunku Lmail $lOO, Kulim Teachers and Penghulus 17.45, Gambling Farm 100, Subadar Maj r Bhall Singh 100, Spirit Farm 50, Tan Ee Tam 35,220 words
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Article121 1916-06-28 1120 June BBy Balance $11,954 27 17 Amt. collected by J. H. Phipps from Registry Supreme Court May subscription 2.00 21 Municipal staff 20th monthly instalment 342.39 June 12 B) Balance $12,298.66 Of a Mr. Oliver Gaggs, who died recently, it is told that he once went121 words
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Article1434 1916-06-28 1121 F.M.B. Optmiok. On the whole, says the Ipoh correspondent f the Maloy Mail, the idea cf an income tax has been very favourably received here, though there are people who strongly oppose such a tax on principle. This is not the time to quirrai over taxation that1,434 words
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Article676 1916-06-28 1121 A PROSFKBOUS AND QutKT YbAR. In bis report for the year 1915, which it ju4 to band. Sir E. L. Brockman, K.C.M.G. Chief Secretary to the F.M.S. Government, writes as follows on the general condition of the country:— The year under review has bren a prosperous and676 words
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Article649 1916-06-28 1122 Didication of Pipe Oman, The dedication ceremony of the new pipe organ at the Church of the Assumption was he don Saturday evening. There was a c mgregation present at the Church to witness the service, which was performed by the Rev. Father Gerard, of the649 words
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Article639 1916-06-28 1122 The Lar«e Turnover of Business Continues. The half-yearly meeting of the S raits Trading Company will be held on June 30, when the following report, signed by the Hon. Mr. W. W. Cook, managing director, will be submitted to the shareholders: The directors now submit the accounts639 words
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Article660 1916-06-28 1122 The following army instruction daUi from the War Office, May 16, relating regimertil journals and battalion diarL has been issued:—“ It has been brought to notice that Regimental Journals and Magazines frequently contain information regarding the movements, actions, and aitu. ations nf battalions, which would660 words
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Article1273 1916-06-28 1123 While we are quite as strongly in fsrour of an income-tax for this Colony M the Strait» Timet we must protest against its rather cool assumption that because it has received no letters on the subject it may be taken for granted that there is no opposition1,273 words
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Article580 1916-06-28 1123 Mr. See Teong Wab, of Singapore, h*s been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Mr. H. T. Clark, Inspector of Schools, returned by the s.s Klang this morning and resumed duties. Mr. R. T. who went to Australia on a trip, returned this morning580 words
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Article1271 1916-06-28 1124 Tb* Good will of Foreiga Couatrie* On this day twenty-eight years ago the Kaiser opened the Imperial Parliament for the first time after his Accession, and the speech be then made is interesting to-lay. He said *'l will follow the same path by which my deceased grandfather won1,271 words
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Article993 1916-06-28 1124 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Tele .ram Bayoaet Fighting. Pari", June 23. AFnnch cmmuniqne states that the Germans thrice attacked on a front of 200 metres in C lampapoe and penetrated the trenches west of Mount Tetu. Tiuy were driven out with the bayonet, leaving prisoners. There was artillery(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Tele .ram - 993 words
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Article1008 1916-06-28 1125 (Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. fighting near dvinsk. Vaia Attempts to Cross CaaaL Petrograd, June 23. Unsuccessful Garman attempts at an offensive in several sectors south of Dvinsk, with heavy fighting, began on the 21st along the Oginski Canal and continue on both sides. The attempts to cross(Reiter’s Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 1,008 words
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Article484 1916-06-28 1126 (Reuter’i Senice). Copyright Telwram. Allie** Diplomatie Success. Athens, Jane 23. The new Cabinet include» M. Ziimis Premier, and Minister for Foreign Affairs M. Callaris as Minister of War, and temporarily as Minister of Marine, with M. Rallis as Minister of Finance. It ha> had a most favourable reception in(Reuter’i Senice). Copyright Telwram. - 484 words
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Article515 1916-06-28 1126 (Renter Senice.) Copyright Telegram. I The Nationalist Coafereaee, London, June 23. The conference of Ulster Nationalists I voted in favour of the acceptance of Mr. I Lloyd George's proposals by 475 votes to 265. Difficulties Ended. London, June 24 I The decision of the Belfast Conference I has been(Renter ! Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 515 words
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Article479 1916-06-28 1126 (Revter’i Service.) Copyright Telegram. I Rushing Americas Militia. Washington, June 23, I The War Department hag ordered tbai I the first five thousand of the militia fes mobilised in the cent» al and wesbra and rushed immediately to the Mexican border. Latest News, El Pasoi, June 23. General Pershing(Revter’i Service.) Copyright Telegram. - 479 words
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Article439 1916-06-28 1127 Returning to England. London, June 23. It is officially announced that the Duke of Coonaught is returning to England in Alexander of T ck is unable to lulled him as hd is on active service Lord Curzon. Ottawa, June 23. LordCurxon’s name is mentioned as a successor.439 words
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Article643 1916-06-28 1127 To the Editor of the Strait» Echo. Sir, 1 have read the various letters and comments on the proposed Income Tax with great interest, and am delighted to see that to ensure the success of the Allies in their fight for right against might, practically everyone realises643 words
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Article1123 1916-06-28 1127 Silence Gives Conseet.’* The Government may take the comparative absence of correspondence in the newspapers as a proof that the simple justice of an income tax is fully realised, says the Strait» Timet. We bad one le t p r dealirg with cases where there is income1,123 words
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Article1652 1916-06-28 1128 [Io thb Editor or tub Strait» 7’mrs.] Sir. —Your leader to-day should surely elicit some helpful expressions of opinion, especially from the lower paid men whose claim to fair treatment you urge with so much point. Indeed, except they come forward with guiding facts at this time,1,652 words
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Article1309 1916-06-28 1129 Wisely, the French authorities, in a lUtement which R a uter cabled us yesterday, discount the possible fall of Verdun. Ths importance of this fortress as a link in the chain of the French defence has no doubt been considerably reduced during the pist few months by the1,309 words
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Article613 1916-06-28 1129 The Kaber has conferred hereditary nobility on the former Secretary of State for the Interior, Dr. Delbrueck. Advice has b«en received of the marmge at home <f Mr. H. M. Hill of Messrs. Boustead A Co., Penang. Mr. and Mrs. Hill expect to sail for the E.it613 words
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Article1189 1916-06-28 1130 A Daaarvtag Claw It ia aati «factory to find that the Echo and the Siraitt Timet are in agreement not only aa regarda the principle of an income-tax but with reference to important detail* aa well. Our contemporary, we note, makea two suggestions identical with those put forward1,189 words
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Article202 1916-06-28 1130 (Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. Terrific Attack oa Verdua. Paris, Juie 26. Yesterday’s lull in infantry attacks Verdun is regarded as the edm before still more furious onslaught. The artillery yesterday increased hourly in violence md reached its climax at five in the afternoon at Froideterre and Fleury, where(Reuter's Senice.) Copyright Telegram. - 202 words
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Article279 1916-06-28 1130 Accepted by the War Off ce. The following correspondence has been forwarded to us for publication: 122, Leadenhall Street. London E. C-, Ist June, 1916, Dear Captain Macintyre,— You will be glad to learn that the Army Council of the War Office have been graciously pleased to279 words
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Article373 1916-06-28 1131 (Reuter's Service). CoDyright Telegram. SHORTAGE OF MEAT. Temporary Prohibitioa Probable. Amsterdam, June 26 The Food Dictator, Herr Batocki, in an interview, hinted that a temporary prohibition of the consumption of meat might be necessary in September, but this would be compensated by an increase in bread rations.(Reuter's Service). CoDyright Telegram. - 373 words
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Article150 1916-06-28 1131 Much interest is bong centred in the training of the local race horses in preparation for the forthcoming Sumtne? meeting. They all appear to be in fine fettle and with a good support from the neighbouring settlements this meeting should prove a success. The following are under the150 words
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Article532 1916-06-28 1131 (Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telerram Another Stroag Note. Washington, June 26. President Wilson has sent a very strong. Note to Mexico demanding the immediate release of the troopers captured at Carrizil. Mexican situation is not improving. The American people realise that the situ ation is grave, and that the policy(Renter's Senice.) Copyright Telerram - 532 words
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Article559 1916-06-28 1131 (Rnter’i Service.) Copyright Telaorara- Austrians Retreat. Rome, Jum 26. It is officially announced that the Austrians have begun the i«treat from the Treutmo. The Italians have recaptured several positions, and continue to advance vigorously at the heels if the enemy. Rome, June 26, A communique states that the(Rnter’i Service.) Copyright Telaorara- - 559 words
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Advertisement43 1916-06-28 1131 Economy in the End. It costs but a small amount to keep Lhamberlain’a Colic, Cnolera and Diarrhoea Remedy always in your medicine chest, and it is economy in the end. It always cures *nd cures quickly. For eale by all DisHnsanea and Dealers.43 words
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Article1657 1916-06-28 1132 CHINESE SENTENCED. Khoo Ob Lw was thin morning chargee in the District Court, before Mr. W. C. Michel), with cheating by falsely pretending to one Baw Cheow Piak that the tin oie conveyed in the bull x:k cart was his and thereby deceived Baw Cheow Piak and1,657 words
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Article63 1916-06-28 1132 To-day’s Quotatioas. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $B3, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $B4, business done (75 tons sold) and in London at <£l73 sj. spot and JCI73 15a, three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following is the quotation for63 words
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Article284 1916-06-28 1132 (From Our Own Correspondent,) London, June 27. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-day were as follows Pale Crepe 2/4| Diamond Smoke 2/4 F rty reports of cattle theft were recorded in Pedis last year, involving 50 animals, of which 13 were recovered. It is stated284 words
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Article4945 1916-06-28 1133 The Year’s Work. The annual report of the Adviser to the Kedah Government for the year 1333 A. H. (19th November 1914 to Bth November, 1915) and the annual report of the Adviser to the Porlis Government contain some mtettSMiuz details of tbe progress made. KEDAH. Financial.4,945 words
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Article218 1916-06-28 1135 Recruiting of Labour. (From Our 0-an Kuala Lumpur, June 25 At the P A. M. Meeting at Klang, Mr. McCulloch in the Chair, the question of raising the local recruiting fee came up for discussion, it being finally decided that the matter shoul 1 be brought before218 words
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Article264 1916-06-28 1135 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Rubber auction yesterday tbe following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Sheet fro n $lO6 118 Plain h 109 Diamond Unsmoked Sheet 101 Plain Unsmoked Sheet 101 ]O5 Pale Crepa 117 Scrap Crrpe 85 Biown C epe 99 Lump Sc sp 68 72264 words
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Advertisement52 1916-06-28 1135 Bowel Complaint in Children. During the sum ner months mothers should watch for any unnatural looseness of the child’s bowels. When given prompt attention at this time serous trouble may be avoided. Chamberlain s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy car/al ways be d upended upon. For sale by all Dispensaries52 words
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Article1370 1916-06-28 1136 Sir Edward Brockman concludes his report for 1915 with a general summary in which he states that the year was a prosperous and quiet one. There is plenty of evidence, notably the railway returns—an infallible barometer—in the extracts from the report to support the statement. The1,370 words
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Article65 1916-06-28 1136 Address Presented to Resident. (F’rom Our Own Correspondent) Ipoh, June 25. The P«rak Sikhs to-day presented the British Resident with a loyal addrest, j Q which they expressed their deep loyilty to the Crown. The Resident said that the name Sikh was almost a synonvm for loyalty. Prayers65 words
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Article35 1916-06-28 1136 Sultan of Johore’s Gift, (From Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, June 26. His Highness the Sultan of Johore is giving a whole tquadron of aircraft, consisting of fourteen fighters, to Great Britain,35 words
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Article387 1916-06-28 1136 June 23 By Balance I 491,50 24 Coll p ction Box at E. &O Hotel 40.00 June 24 By Balance I 531.50 Z mount previously acknowledged 27,308.22 Total ...127,839.72 The postponed special general meeting of the Penan Turf Club has been fixed for 430 pm. on July387 words
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481 1916-06-28 1137 d knee 51,049.46 Sim Bee 250.00 L L Browa 50.0 J Kbaw Joo Tok 50.00 ”0 0 2417 25.00 Cleaver 100.00 Armstrong 50.00 Michell 25.03 Lim Swee Cheng 25 00 Mas Abdul Az z 25 00 Yeoh Chin Kee 25.00 Winfield 20.00 TA481 words
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Article563 1916-06-28 1137 To the Editor of the Straits Echo. Sir, Will you please allow me a space in your valuable paper for these few lines. The India Theatrical Co. under the patronage of the India-Cevlon Association gave a benefit night to the above Fund on the 18th inst. There563 words
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Article241 1916-06-28 1137 Monthly Open Prizi. Del. Firing. T) X S 3 3? 51 HO Mrs Liston 31 31 30 92 Mrs V Thomas 28 31 26 R 5 Mrs Duieze 29 25 26 80 Miss M. Pritchard 28 28 24 80 Mrs Cantrell 26 27 25 78 Mrs241 words
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Article186 1916-06-28 1137 The anmmia of young girls may be inherited, or it may be caused by bad air, unsuitable food, hasty eating, insufficient outdoor exercise, and not enough rest and sleep. It comes on gradually, beginning with languor, indisposition to mental or bodily exertion, irritability and a feeling186 words
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Advertisement52 1916-06-28 1137 IP* jtPin jq3q poofi r, saptAOid pur *iso9qi o) joisua ji Huiifvui ‘J|piu oqi JO pin aqj dn Siqj, /J 'Sdjnutui ooiqi joj poq pur ‘jyitu jo jnjdno jscjjjt’Djq u ojui y mo[j uio3 suos[oj uno jg g jo jnjuoods t r.i] v. jnd sosro qons uf Xjisud jouucj XpoqXiJAj52 words
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Advertisement219 1916-06-28 1138 CRITERION PRESS, Ld, i •J No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. p* S 2 H h H PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. H *1 Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO” and “PENANG SIN POE.” F The most enterprising and up-to-date printers and s <4 lithographers in the Orient. L 'fa Our plant is of the219 words
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