The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 28 February 1917
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Title Section20 1917-02-28 1 THE STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. 111.50 Annum* Single Copy 40 ctt. Vol. 15. •Penang, Wednesday, February 28, 1917. No. 9.20 words
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Advertisement329 1917-02-28 1 I I CONTENTS. 1 I I 5 1 K 5 I x Leaders: Miscellaneous (Continued) x A Fine Reply 255 A tx Rumour-Mongering 255 Dutch War Items 274 I The Invasion of England 263 Singapore Rubber Auction 274 5 Trade and Tariffs After the War 269 Belgian Relief Fund 286329 words
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Advertisement198 1917-02-28 2 E.Mll ■mini Mill»"»* n < 1 THE I I STRAITS ECHO MAIL EDITION. t W giiimiiw i(iißßff»i f t ft z f K I Published the day prior to the departure of each mail R for Europe, and contains the latest local and States L 1 news originally published in198 words
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Article19 1917-02-28 255 DmoßT,—At Ascjt, Ayer Rajib Road, Penang oa the 19th instant, the wife of F. Duxbury, ot a son.19 words
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Article47 1917-02-28 255 Wilson—White.—On Februrry 17, at St. Andrew’s Citbedral, Singapo e, by the Rar. Arrbdeacon Swindell, M.A., William Arthur Wilson,eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Wilson, of Rotherham. England, to Winifred White, second daughter of Mr. wd Mrs. J. White, of Hope Park, Mount Elizabeth, Singapore,47 words
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Article743 1917-02-28 255 oeihi’n^’* 1 ay ba case with regard to esi??’™; 8 8 in tIH9 p irt the OT d ‘l>»t investors at home, feet”... IBpB^lo^au y symptoms of ’‘cold ir B T‘°“ N«rtbclifl e T a ia 18 1 iB pBrhll P 8 natUrll Sponsible f a! P743 words
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Article817 1917-02-28 255 Once more tbe most extraordinary rumours are current in Penang. Sr fir as we can ascertain, they a re utterly groundless, but they do a certain amount of bairn nevertheless and those who set them in circulation are playing the enemy’s game. Surely tbe authorities possess the will as817 words
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Advertisement97 1917-02-28 255 533 susanus saaa. 1107 fwjL»-e x '«k i J-1.114M ariy (woept Sunday» and public toWay») I AT TH» (jgUEBION PRESS, Ltd. 59 Beach Street, Penang. >24 per annum. Outstation Postage Extra. Bail Etttan (Post Free) $17.50 CABLI addshsb ICHO— PENANG.” Telephone Nos. (Echo) 586 Printing Department 343 N.5-All business communications97 words
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Article529 1917-02-28 256 Dr. and Mr». Braddon have left for Home. Mr. H. A. Forrer has been appointed to act as second magistrate, Kinta. Mr L Francke. Special Class Clerk, has been appointed to act as State Treasurer, Perak e Mr. A- Braddon is still staying at Kowloon. Hi» health continues to529 words
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Article1285 1917-02-28 256 Turf Club Doaatioaa. If the local kill-joys and ricing in Pena k charities would duration of And this 0 nt O S f TuH Erl only There have been donation, m the pas and it is safe to say ‘here W >U be dondiow in the future. There1,285 words
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Article449 1917-02-28 257 r ß wT»’’ TRMoaa» 8 PRESS COMMENTS. Experts* Views. London, February 20. ar e unanimous that the first The papers are ver itable triumph unmistakeable proof of the BDd to give as freely of BeCUrO toty L that the Government 000.000 more «>»“ l Wi o bU‘oedrßwT»’’ TRMoaa»8 ] - 449 words
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Article458 1917-02-28 257 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Mr. ROOSEVELT’S OFFER. Expeditioaary Force for Europe. New York, February 20. The World learns on excellent authority that in the case of a German-American war Mr. Theodore Roosevelt will raise an Expeditionary Force for Europe, estimated at 200,000 strong, for service under the Entente. Ge[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 458 words
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Article443 1917-02-28 257 [Rioter's Telegrams] Eaemy Raid Repulsed. London, February. 20, An Italian official announcement states that on Monday night the enemy entered a trench through the galleries beneath the snow near Caserazebio and Pastorile. After hand-to-hand fighting the Italians threw them out, taking prisoners. Persia’s Gendarmerie. No More Swedish Officers,[Rioter's Telegrams] - 443 words
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Advertisement81 1917-02-28 257 BEWARE OF GOLDS. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheria, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cute81 words
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Article872 1917-02-28 258 [Beuteb’s Telegrams.] Artillery Duel». London, February 20. A French communique reports lively.rtil4firS>ntbe.ectoriof Avocourt. Pepper B^crdXoti.el y bombarded the organiaations north of Damloup. Suceettful Coupvde-Mai», London, February 20. A French communique reports a lively artillery duel between the Oise and the Aiine and in the sector of Avocourt. We[Beuteb’s Telegrams.] - 872 words
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Article329 1917-02-28 258 pri —T.O.Af. 1 Latest Quotation, Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $9O 40, business done, in Singapore (refined) at $91,50, business done (135 tons sold) and in London at <£l94 15s, spot and three months’ sight. Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following, received onpri —T.O.Af. - 329 words
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Article467 1917-02-28 258 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Goverameat Aaaouaeemeat. London, Feb qa The Press Bureau states that the m factum of malt, suitable for beer-bm?’ 1, from barley and other cerei's bag prohibited except under authority Food Controller. y 001 commonwealth Coalition Government. Melbourne, February 20. It is understood that the Coalition Govern[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 467 words
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Advertisement39 1917-02-28 258 A FORTY YEAR’S TEST. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy has been curing coughs and colds for the past forty years and has gained in popularity every year, Whit better recommendation i® quired For Ba i o a y dispenearies na dealers,39 words
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Article2221 1917-02-28 259 Shanuhai Klbbano Suit. Tb 9 he ue g Fu‘l 9 Co of Sp“ l J. bef re noon in the g BuckniU, <M Ju 8 y Woodw.rd and Mr J tiee J “‘r‘%„; nU le of the appo»' >' f th Bankl g P- Porooratioo N.udia2,221 words
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Article81 1917-02-28 260 The following were the n suits of the tics played off yesterday, the 22 nd inst: Championship. R J Saun lore beat C Cunradi 6-4,7—5. Singles—C, E Lewis beat W McKnight Young 7-5,6-2. Doubles—B. L C Robinion C R A G atly beat II Smith P 081 words
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Article73 1917-02-28 260 The following is the health statement of the Penang Municipality for the week ended February 17, 1917 C Male 63 Total Deaths < >B5 (.Female 22 J Death rate 411.82 per milk per annum com‘U th rew(lu, K weekend wiui ,a m the corresponding week of last year.73 words
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Article635 1917-02-28 260 Position in Perak between tbJdeei “'of thole yourg men to go and fight for their country' and he desire of their employersi th at they should remain and assist in the work of carrying on the trade, agnculture, and mining of the country. ae naturally inclines to the635 words
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Article287 1917-02-28 260 Pig Slauhgtering Suspended, Our Bukit Meitajam correspondent write* All the Chinese butcheis in Mertajam caased slaughtering pi K 8 selling poik for three days from the 28th to 30th day of the First Moon (i.e. 19th to 21st February) in accordance with a proclaim, tion issued by287 words
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Article174 1917-02-28 260 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Dear Sir, May 1 ask for a small space in your columns to voice a grievance against the common practice of dismissing incompetent and often dishonest boys and at the same time giving them good testimonials whereby to get further employment.174 words
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Advertisement80 1917-02-28 260 BEWABE OF COLDS. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, diphtheiia, scarlet fever and consumption ate diseases that aio contracted when tbe child has a cold. Tba is why all medical authorities say beware o colds, For tbe quick cure of80 words
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Article2728 1917-02-28 261 Shanghai Klebang Suit. <r was resumed yesterday nfterThe bM rlc V u n Court o£ Appeal before no an io tbe r j A. S. Buckuill, Mr. Chief Wo d«rd and Mr JuMiee Justice L- 0 the B.nking P. J. Sp' 0 10 0 ‘oration Naudin2,728 words
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Article467 1917-02-28 262 FTo the Editor or teb Malay Mail dir— Having regard to the present d, air, a j who ghould cussion as to the question. j volunteer for Home service, there are several interesting points which have not yet bee '“iv" “L tendency in »11 cases to put the467 words
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Article32 1917-02-28 262 [Mrs. Stephen Anthony’s and Mrs. Ebden’s List for February,] Mre° »«2.00 “No. 36” 5 00 Mrs. Ebden £.OO •‘Tuffee” 3.00 2.00 177.03 ad Mre contributions? cknowled B‘> further32 words
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Article208 1917-02-28 262 Penang Women Worxei B( Amount previously acknowledged *****8 a Mrs. Cromar m 'l™? Mrs. Hutson 2 000 Mrs. C. M. Henderson (2nd Don.) inS Mrs. Penny (6th Don.) A. Bertam Bridge 400 Mrs. Onraet Mrs. Dewar (2nd Don.) 2.01 Mrs. Samuel (11th Don.) Mrs. Langston (2nd208 words
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Article286 1917-02-28 262 Directors’ Report. The Directors beg to submit their Import and Balance Sheet for the half-year ended 31st August, 1916. The promotion of a Company to work the Asam Kumbang arta was successfully arranged in May last, and after satisfaction of all charges there remain to Austral286 words
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Advertisement10 1917-02-28 262 For Chronic Chest Oomplaints, i Ad Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure.10 words
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Article21 1917-02-28 263 DK -in J -At Ascot, Ayer R»J ab R®»®. J” 1 >k. 19tb instant, the wile of y puxbury» w-21 words
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Article1245 1917-02-28 263 Ranington, the Military corres- of the Time> and one of the few ’’"T .La reputations have not been uper ’i Lowed by the war, warned his n r late “y that Germany has never u d Lad the hope of invading Engtf and exhorted the Government,1,245 words
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Article598 1917-02-28 263 E. Granby, for long associated with the Bandman Opera Co., has obtained a commission in the Indian Army Reserve. Mr. Jack Jennings, Managing Director of the limes of Malaya, and Mrs. Jennings are spending a holiday at the Crag Hotel, Penang Hill. B Mr. Maurice HiD, K. C., has598 words
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Article1244 1917-02-28 264 'XdX Of fortune- ere laid in the rouna»nuiw Astute men who KC.i ‘it _u_ rft dealing. The idea wai not entirely new bec.u./the Chartered Company had, -everaHear. prerioualy, i«>ued option but rt wl. not aotil the rubber boom of 19.3 that there wm anything like “‘L in option.,1,244 words
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Article556 1917-02-28 264 [Reuter’s Telegrams,] THE HAIG INTERVIEW. Statement ia Parliament. London, February 20 In the House of Commons, Mr, Bouar Law. referring to the recent interview with Field-Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, 6a id t J Sir Douglas had a frank conversation on the general situation with several importing[Reuter’s Telegrams,] - 556 words
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Article438 1917-02-28 265 [Biotm’s Thlborams.] Wfll\ V” Germany's futile efforts. I.tere.ti.« Fljuro. London, Feb, 21. for 1916 of the Liverpool The «P° Association states that Ste‘” l9 ip '“going tonnage has been reBritain e ocean g; 2 rg of war. figures show the futility of Germa” blocka<le Swedes Protest. Ths[Biotm’s Thlborams.] - 438 words
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Article469 1917-02-28 265 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] STATEMENT IN PARLIAMENT. Sir Percy Sykes* Great Marek. London, February 21. Lord Curzon, speiking in the House of Lords, described that so far he had not mentioned the march of a force commanded by General Sir Percy Sykes a thousand miles to Ispahan and Teheran.[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 469 words
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Article340 1917-02-28 265 [ReUTßr’s TBLBOBAMB AMOUNT NOT SPECIFIED. Sir Edward Carson's Statement. London, February 21, In the House of Commons, in introducing the Naval Estimates, Sir Edward Carson, Fust Lord ot the Admiralty, did not specify the amount. He said that the House was asked for a vote for 400,000 men.[ReUTßr’s TBLBOBAMB ] - 340 words
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Article45 1917-02-28 265 (rrowi Our Own Correspondent.) Singapore, February 21, G. Gomes, has been charged with theft as a servant of property to the value of $55 and $6O. It was stated that the theft had been going on for three years and might involve $250,000.45 words
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Article61 1917-02-28 265 (From. Our Own Correspondent) Singapore, February 21. At the Annual General Meeting of Messrs Wearne Brothers it was stated that the directors intend investing as much as possible in the Straits War Loan. It was decided to give a motor ambulance to the Medical Department for the61 words
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Article24 1917-02-28 265 (From Our Own Correspondent.) London, February 20. The prices in the London Rubber Market to-dry were: Pale Crepe 3/3| Diamond Smoked24 words
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Obituary51 1917-02-28 265 Obituary. General Fuaitoa. San Antomo, February 20 The death has taken p’ace of General F. Funston. Obituary. Mr. J. Samvel M.P The he.'i' Hl, Death. Tan 14 at Sanderstead, Laura ?*’<”?■ „.w ’f*wcus, of NorthumwSk»* n Obituary. Dr. John Fleet. London, February 24, The death has taken place of Dr,51 words
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Article1179 1917-02-28 266 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] AHStJAL BipMT. The aUbe Amu»! sxr m M b x' to 8 w. s t oTfounXd o’f two who jo.ned tbe Mabomed bin Mabbob of Jobore, and the Veo Archdeacon J. Perham of Chard, X?™r«>t. The rules under which the Societr works bare been little[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,179 words
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Article360 1917-02-28 266 Government's Policy Endorsed. London, February 21, In the House of Commons, replying to speeches from Pacifists, Mr. Bonar Law said that he failed to see any method of securing peace at present without fighting for it. He taunted the Pacifists with criticism of our peace conditions360 words
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Article45 1917-02-28 266 Championship The final ov«r 36 boles between Messrs. S. F. Brereton Mirtin and G. A. Carmichael will be played on Sunday, tbe 25th iDst., pl <v commencing at 10 a m. The long course will be closed to ladies on Sunday afternoon.45 words
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Article54 1917-02-28 266 Impending Retiremeat. His friends in Penang and will be sorry to hear that the Hon 0» Mr < A. T. Bryant, Resident Councillor» u ho has been in poor health 0 some time past, is retiring P® a medical certificate and will leave Colony in tbe course54 words
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Article1498 1917-02-28 267 The Man- Power Question. 1 H«r dav topic of local interest No j tte H l of correspondence ba» P[ od^ ed and revealing such "> lO Toninion as that which has dinrilty of OP tho preBj of Malaya on I*® knower question. Judging from the m»“’P 0 t he1,498 words
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Article185 1917-02-28 267 It is understood that the action of the Government Chandu Department in raising the price of chandu a couple of months ago has had the effect of greatly lessening tie consumption of cbaudu. Tais is in a way an unexpected development, says The Times of Malaya,185 words
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Article163 1917-02-28 267 (To the Editor of the Straits Times Sir,—Rumour has it generally that two ladies, wives of highly placed and highlysalaried officials, are engaged as teachers in one of the Government schools. If this is so, would the Government, through the proper channel, let the public know what qualifications163 words
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Article610 1917-02-28 268 Benex” writes in the Free Preet: I have come across a bit of ancient history—of little value, perhaps to ex P ertB to those having the earlier Botanic G BdlZ *o, g .ettmg forth and pnvate experiments, e.g. by the Almeida, Dunman, Crane, and Robert Little, but—giving610 words
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Article726 1917-02-28 268 *j Poli 7' ri;‘home°and ‘in X”? the 8 t Home to Great Britain Btnce tb use first became general throughout Europr That at anv rate, is the opinion, which can Lt be challenged, of Mr. Harold Home Smith, Editor of the very useful cul journal known as726 words
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Article330 1917-02-28 268 A YEAR OF PROGRESS. What the Quarterly Returns The returns of imports and exports tor Salangor for the fourth quarter of 1916 are published in the F.MJ3. Gazette. The steady increase in the volume of trade of this State is shown to have been maintained right through ths330 words
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Article86 1917-02-28 268 The undermentioned prices were realised for rubber sold by Messrs. Allen Dennys and Co. at their Auction Sale yesterday:—* Smoked Ribbed Sheet >l5O to >156 per picul Plain Sheet 119 No. 2 Smoked Sheet Diamond 130 147 Uusmoked Sheet 116 132 No. 2 Unsmoked Sheet 110 11386 words
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Advertisement10 1917-02-28 268 Fur Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Qirs, h, fid10 words
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Article1247 1917-02-28 269 t J Roltour of Burleigh, Chairmen D" 1 B „°Le appointed t 8 consider Ithe O»““™ e0 nd Yadustrial Policy of Kingdom and the British tbs the war, was ono of the Emp ira after the tho ClblDet Wa J Balfour in 1903 at1,247 words
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Article660 1917-02-28 269 Mr. A. L. Butter, the well-known Calcutta turfite, is retiring and all his horm are for sale. Captain O C >ck, A.D.C. to the Governor of Bengal, has been married in Calcutta to Miss Gregson. The wedding was attended by Lord Carmichael and a large and fashionable gathering. e660 words
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Article1266 1917-02-28 270 G,^ U O me tie criticism h»; teen levelled at the Government fo Tttmg the continuance of licensed gsmbling in Johore on scale which conJtiteted a real scandal and a grave menace to public morals in Singapore as well as in tha State of Johore itself• It is1,266 words
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Article391 1917-02-28 270 Reuters lelegrams"! WANING GERMAN MORAL. Regrettable Reverses." London, February 2L Reuter s correspondent with the Brit' Headquarters states that a copy of an n a by Field-Marshal von Hindenburg, whichh been captured, states that the operation!! Verdun in October and December serious and regrettable reverses. lucapab? officers must■Reuters lelegrams"! - 391 words
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Article21 1917-02-28 270 (from Ou? Own Corrssp6^ London, The prices in the London Rubber Ma to*div were:— Rale Utepe Diamond Smoked21 words
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Article488 1917-02-28 271 [Rbvtbx’s Ta»*»] amount not specified. Si, EdwarJ C.»o.'. St.Ume.t, London, February 21, «rtf Commons, in introducing Bir Edward C*rson, the Na™' E’ l Ad miralty, did not specify pint Lord of th id tha J t the House was 400.000 men. hterestial Figures. t n,tnbar last 8,000,000 men[Rbvtbx’s Ta»*»] - 488 words
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Article464 1917-02-28 271 [R muter’s Telegrams.] President’s Request for Full Powers. Washington, February 22. It is authoritatively stated that President Wilson, while not asking Congress for a delaration of war, will request full powers to protect American seamen and ships from submarining. This procedure is similar to that prior to[Rmuter’s Telegrams.] - 464 words
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Article446 1917-02-28 271 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] SUBMARINE SPARE PARTS. Important Discovery. Madrid, February 22.—Later. It is officially announced that a buoy, containing thirty-one cases with spare parts of submarines, has been discovered in the vicinity of C irthagana. Three Germans have been arrested. Thorough Investigation Promised. Madrid, February, 22. The Government[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 446 words
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Article1189 1917-02-28 272 SHANGHAI KLEBANG SUIT. Judgment Reserved. The hearing was resumed yesterday afternoon in the Pull Court of Appeal before Chief Justice Sir J. A. S. Bucknil), Mr, Justice L. M. Woodward and Mr. Justice P. J. Sproule of the appeal of the Banking &nd Trading Corporation Naudin1,189 words
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Article273 1917-02-28 272 In the course of an interests I article the Singapore Free Prets says “The law of naturalisation. uniform throughout the Empire must be capable of dealing with such p ordinary cases as, say, the Chine B 9 im grants who permanently settle in the SbT and the273 words
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Article59 1917-02-28 272 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $92 50, buyers no Beilers and in Singapore (refined) at $91,50, business done (75 tom sold.) Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London on the 20th instant, received59 words
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Article76 1917-02-28 272 At the Eastern Produce Exchange Auction leld yesterday the following prices were obtained diamond Smoked Good from $l4O to $154 diamond Smoked Fair 128 to 139 diamond Unsmoked 118 to 128 ’lain Un&moked 107 to 119 ?ale Crepe Fair 133 to 149 3rown Crepe 118 to 12276 words
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Article83 1917-02-28 272 The following are the particulars of ou'put of the R’nong Tin Dredging Co. Ltd.» for the first half of February Ni. 1 Dredge 64 Piculs No, 2 Dredge 142 Piculs N«\ 3 Dredge 348 Piculs No. 1 Dre Ige stopped installing boiler* In the first summons court at83 words
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Article832 1917-02-28 273 (From Our Own. Correspondent.) Kuila Lumpur, February 24. Tbe deathhae taken place of Towkay Vike Yew, C. M.GBIOOBAPHICAb SKBICH, ~««1 eentleman, after losing as The decraied gen n gllort ch years, soon became a millionipsce of 'k jr aa a remarkable man, g *’,ery omeDt832 words
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Article382 1917-02-28 273 Judgment Creditors’ Appeal. The hearing of tbe appeal was concluded of E. P. Mohamed Noordin Co. (Judgment Creditors) in the suit E, P. Mohamed Noordin Co. (plaintiff*) and M S. N, Valayutham Pillay (defendant) and The Superintendent of Indian Immigration, Penang, against the decision of Mr.382 words
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Article658 1917-02-28 273 Both Accused Coavieted. In the D.strict Court this morning Mr. R D. Acton, District Judge, delivered judgment in the case against Lun Ngo, alias Lim Mau Seng and Wan Chen who were both charged in that they on January 30, 1917, did have the use, temporarily, of658 words
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Article1369 1917-02-28 274 FBr Tom Wbiomt] A Question that ha» troubled me for Hian thirtv rears, because it has two more than to j j t Lpuo has reawnable answer», and each of these has in practice from time to time caused me diiannointment, ii this In a company of fool?, when1,369 words
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Article166 1917-02-28 274 The following special Hague oabU.. I from the Sumatra Post of February an «I I and 22:- J M 1 The Dutch Minister for Foreign At™. I has protested energetically to Q Wnilß I against the firing on the Dutch vJ Oldambt in December last. Germany, whiok166 words
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Article105 1917-02-28 274 Singapore, February Si At the Singapore Rubber Auction! the following prices were obtained Smoked Sheets >l5O to >155 per picu l Good 135 149 Fine plain 135 142 Good 125 135 n Unsmoked fine 126 M 130 Good 125 Fine plain 120 130 4 Good 113 it105 words
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Article158 1917-02-28 274 [To the Editor of the Straits Echo.] Sir, —l would like a ruling on the folio’ing: A playing with B, having the crick, turns it again face upwards on table and asks B to draw his card. remaiks“That is against the Rules, remaiks You are Dummy and procet s158 words
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Advertisement10 1917-02-28 274 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure, 1 1,10 words
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Article1287 1917-02-28 275 KonaToD much to hops that the of Lord 8.1-i ie P° rt n ..l«ieh’s Committe'i on th. postlo““f B mArci»l and Industrial Policy of the ’o«> d ba Wi United King A raa dy the stalwarts of a long comlocal oorrespo Bu y PC t1,287 words
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Article556 1917-02-28 275 ?J r S\^ llardi “B' o£ E ub > b returned to the F.M.S. Mrs. Argyle Robertson, of Kuala Lumpur, is on a visit to Penang. r Mrs. A. B. Pike and herohildien baft been st tying up the Hill. Major H. B. de Hamel was still in a556 words
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Article878 1917-02-28 276 T I. S XXXb up to the present of German eubmanne cam- but to compare Bn hawaru •ober “utement in the House of wihHsbed Hats of nokiogs to arat the reasoned conclusion fl nnlai. very much more serious losses are Inflicted on British, AlLdd and «antral shinning than878 words
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Article264 1917-02-28 276 The Hon’ble Mr. A. T. Bryant leaves Penang to-morrow on retirement. Mr. W. Peal, President of the Municipal Commissioners, is to act as ResidentCouncillor until Mr. Bryant's successor is appointed. On Tuesday a Tamil coolie was knocked down and killed by the evening train about a mile or264 words
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Article954 1917-02-28 276 [Reuter’s Teliubamb.l DISCUSSION IN THE MICHST* O I Pre.ide.t’i Spt.eb, I Amsterdam, Feb 22 I The Reichstag has opened. I The President said that Germany D( i l allies were taking refuge behind a wean? which would be employed unrestrictedly tn the defence of their freedom was attained[Reuter’s Teliubamb.l - 954 words
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Article452 1917-02-28 277 [R outer’s Telegrams.] METHODS OF THE HUN. Mr. Gerard's Movements. Paris, Febiuary 21. Mr. Gerard has left for Spain en route to America. He was given an ovation. Pia Pricks. Zurich, February 21. American Consuls in Germany have arrived here after many days’ delay and petty annoyance[R outer’s Telegrams.] - 452 words
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Article418 1917-02-28 277 [Rbuter’s TBLEORA.MB.] CIVILIANS AND MILITARY. Interesting Figures. London, February 23. In the House of Lords, Lord Newton stated that the civilian and military British prisoners were held as follows Germany Civilian 4,500 Military 34,500 Total 39,000 Austria Civilian 200 Military 250 450 Bulgaria Civilian ete Military 550 550[Rbuter’s TBLEORA.MB.] - 418 words
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Article408 1917-02-28 278 [RaUTUB's TILEGBAMB.] BIF B• A Bf WW authomtks* vigorous steps. O.rBM Co»««l *««•'•<*• M.drid. February 23. bu been arrested ba9o Another Tbs raw ”i.“bu.™ authorities are determined r>ngle*^® r tb attorn in order to StKty public opinion. which demand.. the most rigorous suppression intrigue., or Wr.ik.[RaUTUB's TILEGBAMB.] - 408 words
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Article494 1917-02-28 278 [Reuters Tblbgbams] GREECE CUT OFF. Freaeh aad Italians i* Contact. Salonika, February 22. Contact has been established between the French and Italian groups, resulting in the clearance of the roads between G° rl z% a d Leskovic. The importance of the achieve ment lies in the fact that[Reuters Tblbgbams] - 494 words
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Article280 1917-02-28 278 [Reuters Telegrams] THE WORST OVER." r«.ki.h Pre.il,. De,| tO y, d In the House of emphasised the improvement in lotion in Persia which had been assisted by the British successes i u u J potamia, which caused a loss to th« of 15,000 casualties and great lon[Reuters Telegrams] - 280 words
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Article162 1917-02-28 278 Mail* Delayed. (i-row Our Own Correspondent,") Singapore, February 24. The unprecedented rains have earned serious wash-outs and land slides betweei Ayer Kuning South and Niyor. There wii no night mail yesterday and there will I* none to-day. Given fine weather the eerviw will be resumed on162 words
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Article77 1917-02-28 278 I/roni Our Oum Camspondent») London, February 22. The prices in the London Rubber Mar* 10 t -day were:— Pale Crepe 3/3 Diamond Smoked 3/3 The rainfall for the twenty-four h° ended 9 a.m to-day was 0*49 inch as ro£ 18 ed by the gauge at Fort Cornwallis.77 words
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Article1198 1917-02-28 279 tuJ flfioree was confronted with a Mr L tLk when be rose in the House adnate tns u the Government a the restrictions of He Wto get the House and mpo™- t geriea of measures 'l M CnotZy ‘oaffect the quantity commodities available for Sion but to reduce1,198 words
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Article532 1917-02-28 279 Mr. R. B. Osborne hss been pranted three months leave from February 14. He is we b< 1 tv going home to fight, n Mr. E. E. Smith, is appointed tempoiaiv mi mber ot Legislative Council during tbe absence of the Hon’ble Mr. C. H. Niven Captain Moulton, Staff532 words
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Article456 1917-02-28 280 [Bbcteb’s Tblbgba.ms.J general activity. Rii4> Made i>l R«pul“ d London, Feb. 22.10-55 p.m. Field-Mtrshal Sir Djuglas Haig in his r *?°We improved our position to the north of Guendecourt, capturing a portion of a trench and 30 prisoners. We occupied a post to ths south oi n tit[Bbcteb’s Tblbgba.ms.J - 456 words
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Article1442 1917-02-28 280 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THE “HUGO HAMILTON." Feeliag i« Swede». London, February 22, 3 20 p,m, There is intense indignation in Sweden at the torpedoing of the Siredi.h filing vesee Hugo Hamilton with cargo of 4,000 tone of nitrate of soda which was urgently needed by the Swedish farmers. The[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,442 words
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Article1076 1917-02-28 281 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Premier's Statement. THE TONNAGE PROBLEM. Drastic Measures Needed. London, February 22. The House of Commons was crowded and there were numerous distinguished personages present—including Sir R. Borden and Mr. W. F. Massey, Premier of New Z?aland—when the Premier rose amid loud cheers to make his[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 1,076 words
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Article483 1917-02-28 282 [Riuteb’s Telegrams j A “Caaus Belli"? American Missionary Drowned. Washington, February 23. The United States Consul at Malta telegraphs that Robert Haden, an American missionary from Siochow, was drowned by the torpedoing of the Athos m the Mediterranean without warning on hebruary 17, 120 miles east of[Riuteb’s Telegrams j - 483 words
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Article388 1917-02-28 282 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] THREATENED demonstdation. Lakour Leader's Appeal. Petrograd, February 25. The re-opening of the Duma takes place on February 27. It is awaited tb /PP r °X gively owing to the efforts to induce workmen to strike and march to the Duma. General Khabaloff, m a[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 388 words
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Article28 1917-02-28 282 Our Oi<m Varresp&ndent.) London, February 23. to-dav w™’ Landoa Eubbar Market Palo Crepe w Diamond Smoked q/qf r London, February 24, laleCiepo Diamond Smoked 3/328 words
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Article112 1917-02-28 282 Both Sides Busy, London, Feb. 24,420 p a The Paris communique says “After a violent bombardment ik Germans attempted an unsuccessful cm.? main against our trenches near Wisemb K A French airship bombarded tbebu workshops at Brieg, returning la <? Aeroplanes dropped 400 kilograms f bombs on the112 words
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Article378 1917-02-28 282 Latest Quotations. Tin (unrefined) is quoted here to-day at $92 25, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $92.95, business done (230 tom sold.) Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London on the 23rd instant, received on378 words
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Article443 1917-02-28 283 rRaCT.B’s Tblbgams A.di«« of London, Feb. 22. bad an audieoco f ®“*,??Kngaud kissed hands on bis B. M. tbe Ki g OjverDor c f Bang»! m jppointmeot Carnlic h Bl) l. His Mj'sty luocessioo to I insignia of the Grand e,to Platan Empire- Subsrquently Crw A°rRaCT.B’s Tblbgams ] - 443 words
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Article596 1917-02-28 283 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] Mnh&rajih of Bikanir Interviewed. London, February 23. 11, H. the Maharajah of Bikanir, interviewed by a special corespondent of the Associated Press in India, declared that India was unqualifiedly loyal to the core. He affirmed most earnestly that he loved the King-Emperor as the representative of[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 596 words
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Article579 1917-02-28 283 [Reuter’s Telegrams Opeaiag by (he Kins, London, February 23. His M*jnf.ty the King, who opened the School of Oriental Studies. emphasised the wide scope and vast importance of its work as affording fresh opportunities of study to those services which had been pioneers of progress and[Reuter’s Telegrams ] - 579 words
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Article1665 1917-02-28 284 Th fl Penang Bisley opened on Saturday The 1 en* K Range and was contiUle J"X?d b* On tomoromg and the T Very keen intel* being dliplayed by th/competitore and everything pointe to a successful “BetinB- Evening. Ths Cadets’ Competition (Handicap) and the Lad e> Competition (Handicap) «ere1,665 words
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Article1340 1917-02-28 285 Arem A Wabnino. I, the course of leading article the f’Tlhundreds of sturdy young men W" b strive to retain their isis» bos strive to retain a” 1 B’’ 8 If we had a combing out tb l he conditions which prevail at home 4 of these men would1,340 words
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Article520 1917-02-28 285 Mr. May’s XI vs. Me, Prentis’ XI. The cricket match, Married vs Singles, which was fixed for Saturday afternoon did not come off, but a match was arranged betwean Mr. May’s XI and Mr. Pientis’ XI. Mr. May’s team batted first and compiled 130 runs towards which May and520 words
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Article742 1917-02-28 286 Eicerptfrom minutes of the meeting o tbe Committee of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, held in the Chamber on lueiday, February 13, 1916, Present Hon. J. Mitchell, Chairman, A F, Goodrich Eiqr., Vice Chairman, J. G. Benson Esq., A. W. Blackstone, Dnibury Esq,, C. M. Henderson742 words
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Article203 1917-02-28 286 Bub. 13 By Balance 1,050.10 23 Employees of United Engineers Ltd, monthly 42.00 Employees of Caledonia—cum sectiors: 21 WB. Wilson 50,00 A. 8. Evens 25.00 JM. Kydd 21 43 v a M Lcod 18 00 A. r. Smith 14 00 J- A. Hunter io'm F. C. Marples203 words
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Article510 1917-02-28 286 ANNUAL GENERA! Aa laterestiat R eview (rrmn Our Malacca. February The annual general meetin. Malacca Planters’ Association 11,* 1 the Malacca Club on Sunday mornia, Campbell presiding over a small attend A Prosperous Year, The Chairman, in his review'd the described it as prosperous for a t510 words
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Article891 1917-02-28 287 Malaya Tribune, jmviunc Aoaixst Starvation. we ll known, the rubber industry t A h ed its present splendid position much State help. The planters "jt’Lm from bitter and costly expenBut it must te remembered that the tree is one of the easiest of the tribe it flourishesMalaya Tribune, - 891 words
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Article81 1917-02-28 287 At the E i stern Produce Exchange Auction held yestirday the following prices were obtained Diamond Smoked Good from 1140 to >155 Diamond Smoked Fair 128 to 139 Plain Smoked 121 to 125 Diamond Unsmoked 118 to 133 Plain Unsmoked 109 to 113 Sjrap Crepe 91 t81 words
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Article257 1917-02-28 287 I,— SF.P The following were the scores made by the Penang Ladies Rfl j Club at Kampong Bahru: Open Spoon. 200 150 100 yds. yds. yds. Total, Mrs. Liston 26 30 31 87 Mbs Mathieu 27 32 26 85 Mrs. Oxenbam 24 29 30 83 Mrs V. Thomas... 23I,—SF.P - 257 words
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Article1205 1917-02-28 287 Gbbmak Mitbods Fob Malata “«a JKS' Th‘ Cpin 00 bfl »”£s>7 this paper is •> Mr. Alfrld C. Hunter thf head of the firm of Macgra<or and ’Co Singapore and London.” We (Singer, n/thf TH d not reoo S n ’Be the photograph of the gentleman,1,205 words
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Advertisement81 1917-02-28 287 BEWARE OF COLDS. Children are much more likely to contract the contagious diseases when they have colds. Whooping cough, dipbtheiia, scarlet fever and consumption are diseases that are often contracted when the child has a cold. That is why all medical authorities say beware of colds. For the quick cure81 words
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Article706 1917-02-28 288 rro THE Editor of the Malay Mail. J estate manager, and visiting agents with not the takings, is now off to try to do bis bit at Letbim rest assured that had it been “up to" the men in the senior billets in the planting industrv to throw706 words
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Article484 1917-02-28 288 At the end of November I foreshadowed (says the Financial Editor of Truth) the declaration of a substantial interim dividend" by the Renong Tin D. edging Company this month, and one of 2s. 6d. per share (or as much as was paid for the whole of the financial484 words
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Advertisement46 1917-02-28 288 DON’T RISK PNEUMONIA. W». It'i's'tho’fwnmMr ot’aff' 7 I’ 1 8 trouble, and nncn a P u lmonary hour" Take Ch T y d Vell ’P in lt it i m ,u± bMl in s -ffee tlsoir ,x x g wies and dealers, a 9 a disptn-46 words
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Advertisement10 1917-02-28 288 For Childien’s Hacking Cough at Night* Woods Great Peppermint Cure,10 words
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Article2472 1917-02-28 289 A baNKR’^2_ APPEAL PEN *NG BAR'S OBJECTION. nF Anneal before Chief 10 tb q F J U A s Bucknill. Mr. Justins Jus’ics Sir J- A. Mr Justice P. J. L M the hearing was o f Ches Kok Foo, fl ominoD C9 d onq j2,472 words
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Article1368 1917-02-28 290 Goh—Lim. A pretty Chinese wedding was solemnised at St George’s Church on Saturday after--1 hv the Rev. Keppel Garnier, the conLL. B. g (London) B*rnster-»t-l»w, second son of tho late Mr. Gob Swee Teck of Singapore, and Miss Lim Ma Tai, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs.1,368 words
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Advertisement72 1917-02-28 290 DON’T COUGH. It is absurd to allow a cough to hane on Whe,J Cha “berla ltl a vough Remedy will cure you. You don't To. cough will land m* ’0» “if «flora to .How your throat .nA .hSS. t °n 1 beC e d ,e,9,d "ben it i. meh >72 words
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Advertisement34 1917-02-28 290 TICKLING IN THE THROAT. Even tho slightest tickling or l* 9ar! *j, in tho throat may bo the forerunne dangerous illness. Stop it at once Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, For 8® all dispensaries and dealers.34 words
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Article93 1917-02-28 291 (From Our Own Kuala Lumpur, February 26. At a meeting of the Kuala Lumpur Planter? Association this morning. Mr. Harm presiding, it was decided to approve of the resolution regarding man-power passed by the joint meeting of representatives of the community. The meeting supported the Chairman in93 words
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121 1917-02-28 291 Ataual Geaeral Meetiag, (/hm Out Own Singapore, February 27, At the annual general meeting of the'Chamber of Commerce Rubber Association it was decided to grant the Committee discretion to invest all nr part of the accumulated funds, totalling 172,959, in the Straits War Loan. The brokerage121 words
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Article165 1917-02-28 291 Am laterestiag Review. Our Own Correspondent.) Ipoh, February, 26. P« A l th k Bn ual g9neral meeting of the bra of the P M s Chamber of lenrthd^ 8 r who presided, ’l‘heps,t’Je 8 a’ e ltha trad and coulm9rc9 »27,743.380 and the The trade of Penk165 words
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Article1313 1917-02-28 291 Kut-el-Amara, where General Townshend found sanctuary on December 3 for tie remnants of the Bagdad Expedition after a disastrous and ill-advised march up the Tigris, for which he himself was not responsible, surrendered to the Turks on April 29. The siege will live in history as a1,313 words
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Article1224 1917-02-28 292 Soot Gomwodlty Figure». Yeiterdty we ventured to hint that Mr. Llovd George had perhaps painted the .itoltioD regarding the supply of foodstuffs and other commodities m England in rather more sombre colours than corresponded to the actual facte. Here are some figures taken from a reliable official source1,224 words
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Article1464 1917-02-28 292 [Reuter’s Thlbgbams.l GERMAN RETIREMENT, la Aacre Valley, London, February 26, 230 pm Reuter’s correspondent with the rL’l Headquarters telegraphs that a Saturday morning first discoveredtt retirement of the German line in tha a ne Valley. This is unquestionably due tel? recent intolerable pressure by the Briti k The[Reuter’s Thlbgbams.l - 1,464 words
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Article530 1917-02-28 293 [Reuter’s Telegrams.] GERMAN EXPLANATION. A Useless Concession, Amsterdam, Feb. 25. The explanation of the German Legation as regards the torpedoing of the Dutch steamers blames Great Britain for her inability (to allow) Dutch ships to utilise their opportunity of departure from England offered by Germany extending tbe[Reuter’s Telegrams.] - 530 words
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Article443 1917-02-28 294 FEiutir’s Teliorams.] FURTHER progress. Acron the Tigrl». London, February 25. Ao official announcement regarding the wptured *OO Thursday consist’d of two asixtf. foM Our ...»ult on Thursd.y afternoon Liultid in the capture of two lines on 900 yards front. la tU Shtimraa Refioa. At daybreak on Friday weFEiutir’s Teliorams.] - 443 words
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Article640 1917-02-28 294 EUROPEANS CHARGED. OPENING OF THE TRIAL. (from Our Own Correspondent.) Kuala Lumpur Feb. 26. Before Sir T. de M. Braddell, Chief Judicial Commissioner, at the Kua a Lumpur Assizes the case was commenced of Edward Innes Bothwell who is charged 1 With committing rape on Ng tni,640 words
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Article61 1917-02-28 294 Latest Quotation, Tin (unrefined) is quoted hero to-day i| $92,50, business done, and in Singapore (refined) at $93, business done (150 tom sold.) Messrs. Boustead Co. inform us that the following are the quotations for Rubber on Spot in London on the 24th instwt, received on the61 words
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Article394 1917-02-28 294 (From Our (hen London, February 23. The prices in the London Rubber Markit to-day were:— Pale Crepe 3/3’ Diamond Smoked 3/3} Mr. A C. Perkins, Batu Gajab, hii returned to Ipoh from his trip to Siam. Warder T Clout, of the Penang Gaol will be leaving for394 words
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Advertisement762 1917-02-28 295 BREATH. I WOMEN’S GREATEST MISFORTUNE. I nld saving that “distance lends enchantment” was nevermore aptly to the point than when applied I l neoole whose breath is laden with evil smelling odours. Many persons appear most attractive I t 0 \rTncc but produce a feeling of pity and disgust when762 words
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Advertisement221 1917-02-28 296 CRITERION PRESS, Ld. i No. 59, Beach Street, Penang. g I ESTABLISHED 1883« M PRINTERS PUBLISHERS. Proprietors of the “STRAITS ECHO and “PENANG SIN POE.” I? The most enterprising and up-to-date printers hnd A b 1 ithographers in the Orient. *fl Our plant is of the very latest pattern and221 words
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