The Straits Echo (Mail Edition), 29 February 1928
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Title Section18 1928-02-29 1 Straits Echo WEEKLY EDITION HjiPER ANNUM. SINGLE COPY 40 CTS. oTT« PENANG, T EBRUARY 29, 1928 No. 918 words
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Advertisement260 1928-02-29 1 'C 0 NT S ?4 TS Leading Articles Miscellaneous (continued) JL An International Link 132 Dreams 136 Going Too Far 132 The Lighter Side of Life in Malaya 137 Our Railways Awakening 136 Thoughts on Eggs ...138 < H Too Many Ricshas 140 The Bird-Shop Horrors 141 The Leprosy Cure260 words
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Advertisement190 1928-02-29 2 I I THE STRAITS ECHO i I WEEKLY EDITION. t <' < I’ <- Published the day prior to the departure of eeeh mail for Europe, and contains 1 J* the latest local and States news originally in daily issues, as well as all important news from various parts of190 words
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Article422 1928-02-29 132 Prior to the war there were tew factors in the international situation that tended to draw the bonds of brotherhood closer than sport in general. The movement in favour of health) athleticism started to spread from the United Statesand the British Isles many years prior to the422 words
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Article268 1928-02-29 132 The right of the motorist to kill the pedestrian is tacitly admitted the world over, though we believe that somewhere in the dim archives of the statutory enactments this form of conduct is frowned upon, and a deep research into the records of Court proceedings will reveal268 words
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Article195 1928-02-29 132 ARRIVAL AT PORT SWETTENHAM The R. A. F. Flving boats, which ar? on their way from England to Australia and which arrived in Penang list week, left for Port Swettenham yesterday morning and arrived there at 11.15 a.in. The eight mechanics were up and doing at an195 words
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Article542 1928-02-29 132 Life’s Soliloquies !11 SSohloquising does not necessarily imply admittance into that mournful band appropriately enough known as dismal Jimmies”; for, if one really has to indulge in serious introspection— to thinkhard, in fact, then why not attempt to tackle the weighty matter in as light hearted a manner as542 words
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Advertisement27 1928-02-29 132 (be Straits Echo PUBLISHED DAILY WEEKLY EDITION th* new* oi the week prior le departure of Meili for Europe fti Criterion Press, Limited» 19, Beech Street, Penang.27 words
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Article2074 1928-02-29 133 RICHARD SIDNEY - Golden Rain—A Splendid Novel of the East—The Ugly Duchess— A Tate of Europe in the Middle Ages—Our Mr. DormerPicture of Earlv Victorian England (BY RICHARD SIDNEY) IL-re are three novela whioh will interest the reading public of Muhiya They are all different, and yet they have2,074 words
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Article1049 1928-02-29 134 BASELESS ATTACK ON NEW FOOD CONTRACTORS On the 10th instant the Straits Echo' published a letter signed by An Indian'' on the subject of Coolies’ Rations, and now we are in receipt of another, or rather a copy of a letter which it is stated has1,049 words
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Article1451 1928-02-29 135 JUDGMENT FOR MESSRS. LEAN CO. The c.-im: whs resumed in the District I‘n tri votcrday in which Lean Ar Co., EwJiangr. SLto and General Brokers, r!.»insitl rhe >lllll of $1 11 .96 said to b< < n due them by Mr. I). R. C. Lnuh rd on1,451 words
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Article198 1928-02-29 135 SURPRISE VISIT OF THE HERMES” The sudden appearance of flying michines over Penang yesterday afternow attracted more than the ordinary inter est as there had been no news that any were due. The machines proved to be seaplane? from the Seaplane -carrier Hermes which arrived in port198 words
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Article396 1928-02-29 136 Ew r since we have possessed rail7 we have always had something to direct a shaft of criticism merely out of "T' irit c a ironsness, but because u was fell at the spur of public opinion was neL arV to keep what we may call the396 words
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Article58 1928-02-29 136 S W SAFE IN SINGAPORE ,F »m Our Own Correspondent, Th aTORE 24 FKBKUARy r Ph‘ng b et ff w hich is engaged ha beenT and n S helplessweather UTI )n Islan(iB in rough ky. ll Olden. Vbeino i" > j ln "“P w e, where The58 words
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Article287 1928-02-29 136 Life’s Soliloquies- V Die very word soliloquy” is highly suggestive of relaxation of the phrenological organs. This happy state can, of course, best bo, attained when a degree ol somnolence has been achieved such as will tend to tone down any ul-tra-ruggedness of phantasmagoria! pro jection upon the mental287 words
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Article96 1928-02-29 136 The other morning a young schoolboy on a bicycle knocked down an old and emaciated Chinese in Penang Road, and then promptly took Io his heels, leaving the machine behind. An onlooker, however, knowing the school that he came from, sent a message lo try96 words
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Article98 1928-02-29 136 The Quarter Mile Race for the Prest dent’s Cup and Club Championship was contested on Sunday and proved an interesting event, fourteen competitors lining up for the start. A well fought out finish between V. C. Davis and W Penrice resulted in a win for the former by a98 words
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Article152 1928-02-29 136 EASTER VISIT TO SINGAPORE Ihe Penang Recreation Club has accepted the invitation of the Singapore Recreation lub to go down to Singapore during Faster Weik and <nga-e in a series of sporting cneomitcrs. Ihe It. were hosts to the S. R. C. in Penang two years ago. The152 words
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Article226 1928-02-29 136 IN SOCCER MATCH 111 a soccer match at the Itenong Ground on Saturday, the Anglo-Chin-ese School team defeated their opponents. the Indian XI. by making a score oi two goals to one. Both sides appeared equally strong, always threatening each other with imminent danger. but226 words
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Article79 1928-02-29 136 Mr. I). Mordecai was examined in the Supreme Court yesterday in connection with the bankruptcy of the well-known Indian money lender. R.M.N Nagappa Pillay. Mr. Mordecai said bankrupt owed him a sum of $40.750. Witness also gave evidence at some length with regard to some shares which bankrupt79 words
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1599 1928-02-29 137 RICHARD SIDNEY - Our Malayan Saturday Letter (BY RICHARD SIDNEY) F<*r lite time being the reader must .maginc me as being more or less settled down so far as the domestic f roblem is concerned; during the short interlude 1 want to say something about the1,599 words
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Article385 1928-02-29 138 a«E accused dis= 0 CHARGED Tn bringing the ease against twelve of whom eleven were nomas a who were charge With tX in a common gaming house in 2 in the witness-box that when he Ced at the back door, to which he S on arrival385 words
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Article121 1928-02-29 138 PENANG ROAD AFFRAY C °XesUrd e ft B aPPeared in the Police fence of 'V committing the of27th. iri cnang Road on the Sald Ins P ec tor Fowler Qin g a knock nC k- tile eeusf,fl susin 2 brick Ti n hls head fr °m a fall-121 words
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR
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Article232 1928-02-29 138 (To the Editor of the Straits Echo) Sir, With regard to Penang’s water supply when the new extension at Batu Ferringhi is completed, we may be sure of an ample supply of water for the next decade at least. It is no use trying to make provision232 words
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Article234 1928-02-29 138 A 53,000 CLAIM In the case between Koh Chin Looi and Cheah Saw Ai, in which the former claimed from Cheah Saw Ai the sum of 000 odd, being money which plaintiff deposited with defendant’s husband, Khoo Ean Cheng, during his life time, His Lordship Mr. Justice Sproule234 words
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Article315 1928-02-29 138 Life’s SoliloquieslV date bv C. H. P. No journalist would be unorthodox enough to commence any article on the staple product of the hen without re ference to history’s most famous egg namely the one which caused so mueh embarrassment to the curate. 1 he egg which,date bv C. H. P. - 315 words
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Article191 1928-02-29 138 I’he seventeenth anniversary celebration of the Young Muslim Union was held on the night of the 18th inst when the I’nion premises were deco rated with flags and bunting and a dinner was held with the accompaniment, of a string band. After a neat speech by the191 words
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1165 1928-02-29 139 ANNUAL MEETING IN PENANG VISIT TO PRAI POWER STATION AND NEW WATER SCHEME The annual conference of the Eni/:iK'rfihJ A yxri’ition of Alalaya began hi Penang on Saturday morning and -ns continued yesterday. The main places visited were the Prai Power Station, the new Batu Ferringhi1,165 words
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Article233 1928-02-29 139 Air. Justice Sproule was also m gaged yesterday in the hearing of acJ brought by Khoo Fan Swee agaisl Cheah Saw Ai, for Ihe return of I single stone brilliant ring, or being the value of the ring in question! Mr. J. J. Saunders233 words
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Article67 1928-02-29 139 PARADES WEEK-ENDING 4 MARCH Penang: jg Mondav: Eurasian Company p.m.; Tuesday; Signal Sectjnn, Gun Class (“A” Coy.), JLjt Wednesday; Cl ineso (’omppm, Cnmnauv. Recruits Training Coy.), 5.30 p.m SaturdayCompany. 4 p.m. Province Wellesley Parades: Ari z. -i A .''.oi’ua' a’, cioma q p Platoon: Tuesd67 words
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Article375 1928-02-29 140 Uhik we <lO not ber r3els those «ho advocate an early aB)on the ricsha as an everyday "ITof aXger transport in this it the same time we think, f. «hl,'the advance and development ther forms of public conveyance, r .ent number of ricshas in Penang month month,375 words
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Article103 1928-02-29 140 Prom Our Own Correspondent! Excellen'e^thTk 24 bv to-niol Governor is leavLumpur to atf S 1 T train for Kuala < te n U h e e meeing f he Mr. V v < to see Mr W v° Went to Belawan burned to P Pn S103 words
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Article261 1928-02-29 140 The information we publish this morning from a special correspondent, asserting that the reported cure” for leprosy, which was referred to bv the home press in the early part of this week, and transmitted by wireless and cable to all parts of the world, is neither new.261 words
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Article165 1928-02-29 140 Penang will soon acquire an unenviable reputation in the .East as the Showman’s Grave. Respite the fact that the theatrical troupe which concluded a short season here last night was- the first Town Flail event since the New Year. Penang did not trouble to extend a reasonable165 words
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Article79 1928-02-29 140 A social function and ronggeng was given by the Malay Sporting Club on Saturday night, to mark the occasion of their entry into the new (dub premises in Kelawei Road. The Raja Muda of Selangor honoured the (dub with a visit. The Ron. Mr. Justice P. J.79 words
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Article512 1928-02-29 140 Cruelty To Animals Ihe winter number of Bird Xote.* und News the Journal of the Royai Society for the Protection of Birds, contains the following: That the Watchers of the R.S.P.B. do not confine either their interest in birds or work on tlenbehalf to circumscribed times and reasons512 words
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Article726 1928-02-29 141 SENDING MALAY STI' DENTS TO ENGLAND Irdian Member Congratulated (From Our Own Correspondent) K. Lumpdr, 27 February Al to-day s meeting of the Federal ouncil a considerable amount of important bu.-iness was conducted. H.E. the High Commissioner, Sir Hugh Clifford, presided and all the members were726 words
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Article183 1928-02-29 141 CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL In the final of the Championship Singles, played yesterday afternoon on Court No. 4. Gerald Pinckney easily defeated N. S. Sedwick, 6l, 66, There was a large gethering to watch the match, including the Hon. the Resident Councillor. Although the score indicates one of flu*183 words
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Article630 1928-02-29 141 A CRUELTY THAT OUfiih NOT BE ALLOWED 11 Tn our issue of the 24 inst. We refem. briefly to the winter number nf Notes and News the journal of the V’ yal Society for the Protection of in which attention was drawn to a munication from an630 words
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Article187 1928-02-29 142 Results The following are the results of tennis tournament lies placed on the 22nd instant. r Championship Pairs: H. Lhrelfall and G. H. Pinckney beat G. C. Watson and F. V. Duckworth 7—5, B__lo, 6—3; R. I). Hoblyn and N. A. Sedwick beat R. F. B. Gurr187 words
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Article143 1928-02-29 142 CHINESE DEFEAT P.C.C. preson^ 0 s Pl ana de yesterday, in the Chin an enorin °us crowd the Chinese defeated the P r r r match hv u C( a Lea^ue When ft -j 1 ree als to onescored 1 goaf aCb Rlde scoring’ C on d143 words
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Article573 1928-02-29 142 C.R.C. DEFEAT P.R.C. IN EXCITING MATCH The League Cricket match on Saturday on the Esplanade between the Penang Recreation Club and the Chinese Recreation Club, turned out to be an extraordinarily interesting affair, th Chinese winning the match, on the stroke of time, by three runs. 'Che573 words
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Article92 1928-02-29 142 MR. ORMSBY GORE TO BE ENTERTAINED Mr. Ormsby Gori*, Colonial I ndvr Secretarx of State, who is due in Penang on 6 April, will be en(ertaine<i by the liinese t hamber ol < ommci'ce to tea on the roof garden of their new building in Light92 words
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Article288 1928-02-29 142 In the Police Court yesterday, a Hylam, who was an inmate in a Chulia Street hotel, and had been arrested for tin* theft of a lodger’s belongings, was discharged. Accused was allegel to have entered complainant’s room while the latter was lying in bed. The,288 words
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Article1045 1928-02-29 143 questions and REPLIES QI E'TIONS BY THE HON. DATO’ SEDIA BAJ A ABDULLAH BIN VII DA HAN (UNDANG Of REMBAU) I With i Cert-nee to my comments i my question No. 3 and .•o -j liiT /ut of the General Manau. Hallways at the meeting of the I’rdti1,045 words
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Article238 1928-02-29 143 According to the evidence given b a complainant yesterday in the N» Court, he was assaulted by someth tv men, seven of whom were chara with being concerned in the outre His assailants’ free employment sticks, he declared, rendered him la unconscious, in which state of238 words
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Article458 1928-02-29 144 It of the Ilford by-election, it does such n Urge turn--5^ IDg ,t liberal vote, inspires some ..•rtf U 1 nn the position of Liberalism Britan to-day. The Parte. 11 L ever hoping again to see members returned to Par to enable it to form an administration, might not458 words
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Article450 1928-02-29 144 MAKING A PLACE IN THE CHINESE COMMUNITY Rev. P. L. Peach The variety entertainment staged by the Penang Chinese Junior Epworth League. at the Anglo-Chinese School Hall on Saturday proved a great success. both in the point of view of the audience and that of the450 words
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Article178 1928-02-29 144 FUNCTIONS IN HONOUR OF THE EVENT (From Our Own Correspondent) K. Lumpur. 26 February The new Indian member of the Federal Counc’l was the centre of several functions on Saturday. At a public meeting of Indians held at tin* Victoria Institution two resolutions were passed,178 words
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Article148 1928-02-29 144 Profuse bleeding due to various stab wounds on the chest and back was said to have been the cause of death of a Hylam, Oh Swee Seng. Evidence was given that deceased was in a state of collapse and pushing a bicycle, and on being148 words
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Article116 1928-02-29 144 The result of Bowls Tournament tie played on Friday’ is: Shigle Handicap 2 1) Lucey heat Scr J. G. Barrett 2119. Ties For To=day Single Handicap— -5 E. Reimann v. 2 -I. M. Chalmers (C.S.). Championship Pairs T. E Mason and J. M. Chalmers (D) v. A.116 words
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532 1928-02-29 145 Two items of information we publish this morning are significant as throwing light on the new attitude that is springing up in Sino-British relations. Sir \filos Lampson, British Minister to t hin;». who. though accredited to Be king, appears to have a sort of532 words
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Article598 1928-02-29 145 (BY BOHAZ) There have been no fresh developments in the rubber world during the week and it is generally accepted that the Restriction Scheme will not be withdrawn during the present Restriction Year, which ends as at 31 October The commodity market continues weak, and still598 words
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Article126 1928-02-29 145 (From Our Own Correspondent) Alor Sli! At Sungei Patani on Sunday, i Sungei Patani Club beat the Alor Cricket Club at cricket, by 23 rwn Batting first. Alor Star scored 68, W. Bloomfield 24 not out, J. F. Aug tin 14) C. H. Mackay took 1 wicket 2126 words
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Article204 1928-02-29 145 Ai' the inquest on Saturday of II v lam who was found dead in a pore lain shop in Beach Street, it was leged that deceased, in the dark.*! through an open hatchyvay on then floor to the ground. A post-mom examination showed that he died204 words
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Article996 1928-02-29 146 FORTNIGHTLY meeting The fortnightly meeting of Municipal dinners was held yesterday 7th Mr. ti. 1,. Ham. the in tlie cl!lir Otl, y s |jr were: Messrs. F. H Grum.tt Vi. fheaiiG Aim. Lmi Low Ihoon, MI X? J- A Bl ck Mll iL Win, 11- H. Al-'lul (h.y,-996 words
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Article233 1928-02-29 146 HIS EXCELLENCY TAKES A TRIP (From Our Own Correspondent) K. Lumpur, 28 February H. E. the High Commissioner, accompanied by his Private Secretary and his Aide-de-Camp, flew from Port Swettenham (his afternoon on board the flying boats. They, later, passed over Malacca. flying slowly and low at233 words
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Article201 1928-02-29 146 To the charge of dishonestly retaining stolen propertya box of gelignite belonging to Messrs. Gammon and Co., the accused person, a Cantonese, stated that the explosives belonged to an Indian who requested him to sell them. Mr. George Fitzsimmons, of Messn. Gammon and Co., had reported201 words
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Article274 1928-02-29 147 By a Gentleman with a Penyapti The announcement that the F.M.S. Railway Administration is introducing fn-«h rolling stock of the latest Horne design, will he received with satisfaction by travellers in Malaya, for among the tortures of the workl few are so n fined as he uncomfortable railway274 words
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Article243 1928-02-29 147 Tn connection with a claim for $1,239.60, the value of a certain number of Rubber Export Coupons, by Ro keah Beah against Ong Chye Mong and Lee Pian Neoh, when the case was mentioned yesterday before Mr. Justice Sproule, Mr. E. A. de Buriatte, for the243 words
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Article463 1928-02-29 147 One of Life’s Problems Each week-end. bringing with it its festive round of parlies and dances, raise> a question which is as acute toda\ as it was twenty years ago, and will no doubt remain a controversial subject for another two decades, if, indeed.463 words
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Article488 1928-02-29 147 K3DAII GOVERNMENT REPRESENTED*' Tlie funeral of Dr. C. J. g v- I Acting Medical Officer, Alor Star died at the Taiping Hospital on M day. took place on Tuesday afternZ when his remains were removed Readlia to the Roman Cathofr Cemetery at Klian Pau for internet488 words
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