Straits Echo, 26 October 1903
1903-10-26
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Title Section35 1903-10-26 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES, AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 1. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, MONDAY, OCTOBER 2<>th, 1903. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 123.35 words
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Article100 1903-10-26 1 Birth. <) N 17tli October, at 8, Mission Road, Vhionc, Rangoon, the wife of William Nuding, of a daughter. Marriages. S I5t,h Oct., at Christ Church. Cautonjnent. Rangoon, bv the Revd. W. G. Burmojrhs. m. a., Senior Chaplain, Richard Albert, vounger son of Richard Prince of Qotacatnund, to100 words
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Article54 1903-10-26 1 P O. SAILINGS. Mail Service. Outwakdk. Homewards. Bhutan 29 Oct. Coromandel SI Oet. I Hull mi rut 12 No v Bengal 14 Nor. Simla 26 Malta 28 j Extra Service. Oitv.akdh. Homewards. Manila S Nor j Borneo 24 Oct. Ctylon 17 i Java 7 Nov Japan 1 Dec Shanghai 2154 words
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Article33 1903-10-26 1 For Week ending Sunday, Nov. 1, 1903. P.M. AM. Monday 5.10 5.35 Tuesday 6.00 6.25 J Wednesday 6.50 7.15 Thursday 7.40 8.05 Friday 8.40 9.05 Saturday 9.30 9.55 Sunday 10.20 10.4533 words
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Article35 1903-10-26 1 To-day. Town Band, Esplanade, 5-30 p.m. ludru Zauibar Theatrical Co., Chinese Theatre House, 41 p.m. r To-morrow. liaW of Furniture, 207, Burmah Road, 11-30 a.m ludra Zauibar Theatrical Co., Town Hall, 9 p m.35 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article50 1903-10-26 1 Austro-Russian Reform. London, 25th Oct. —The Austro Hussion Reform Scheme provides that Austria and Russia shall jointh control ad branches of Macedonial administration for two years. 1 also provides for the appointment of two assessors, Russian and Aus trian respectively, to act as advisorsto liilmi Pasha.50 words
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Article246 1903-10-26 1 Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s Views. London, 2-st.li Oct.—During tin debate on the Alaska Award in tb< Canadian House 'of Commons Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Premier oanada, observed that they might have made a mistake in supposing Canadian interests were safe in th hands of Sir Richard Everard W Alverstone,246 words
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Article104 1903-10-26 1 To Washington. London, 25th o<itf -—The Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, G.C.M.G., has been appointed British Ambassador to Washington in succession to the late lion. £iir Michael Henrv Herbert, who died on the Ist inst. [Sir Henry Mortimer Durand, 0.c.m.0., has held the appointment of British104 words
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Article111 1903-10-26 1 -ftesrttie of the Reform Scheme, ok London, 2Gth Oct —The Auftro Russian reform Scheme further proI vides timt a European General shall, tye attached to the Turkish irmv with the view of reorganising rliei. Turkish Gendarmeri, and that SW shall bd assisted by a number of rhhV»p<Vnrt'Officers and111 words
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Article51 1903-10-26 1 1 4» Conference of Ministers in Paris. London, 2(ith Oct. —Count Wla iimil* Lamsdorff, tlie Kussian For ign Minister, will shortly proceed o Paris to confer with M. Tiieo diile Deleave, the French Foreigi Minister, regarding the coniino »olicv <»f the Irude recently issti n iisbanding A.b.mim51 words
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Article51 1903-10-26 1 (Rangoon Times Service SmfJa, 1 y’tfr TJ^oTmr.-—T?sre wor 0,204 deaths from pi- gu<* list week a gainst 14,809 jn the previous sevei i ?3's. (>f the total, the Bombay Presid* nc; laimed 10,890; t’entral I dia 1,741: Vntrsjl Pr vincas I,lo' Mysore G 27. aid the Punjab51 words
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Article30 1903-10-26 1 {Rangoon Gazette Service.) Simla, October 20th. —Major Young'msband arrives in Simla to-day to confer with tlie Government of India on the subject of his mission to Tibet.30 words
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Article56 1903-10-26 1 {Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, October 20th.—R*uter*s Peking correspondent reports that tin* ■ventuality of war between Russia and ■Japan is causing great perplexity and preoccupation at Peking. The opinion .8 that Russia will refrain from further advance hi Korea and having assembled x formidable fleet and army will56 words
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Article55 1903-10-26 1 London,Octolier 20th.—Mr. Redmond Belfast declared that now they had» t&fcured the Laud Bill the way was clear for home rule. The Dpily «ays Government has a bargain with the Irish whereby concessions will be made in respe.-t to higher education in Ireland and the support of the Irish55 words
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Article87 1903-10-26 1 Allahabad, 20th Oct. —The report of the Irrigation covers a ground so vast and involves financ al issues so far-reaching that the Government oQndia will forinula-e their deci-u-pfc the many recommendations with extraordinary care and delilieration x step, the Phneor uncommunicatuiti will shortly 'm£2 issued, to the87 words
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Article12 1903-10-26 1 London, 20th October.—lt is believed that Miss Hickman committed suicide.12 words
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Article79 1903-10-26 1 [Rangoon Gazette Service.) Allahabad, 20: h October. —The hope is entertained that it may be found possible to arrange a Viceregal Durbar in Baghdad during Lo> d Curzon’s forthcoming tour in the Persian Gulf. Simla, 20th October.—The Viceroy will hold levees in Calcutta on the 21st December and79 words
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Article19 1903-10-26 1 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) London, 20th < >ct. —Monsignor Merry D-d Val has been appointed Papa! secretary of State.19 words
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Article44 1903-10-26 1 (Rangoon Gazette Service.) Simla, 20th Oct.—Lo d Kitchenei irrives in Simla to-morrow afternoon travelling from Kalka by the new rail wav. Colonel Clements, Commanding Pretoria District, lias been selected to command a Second Class District in Indi with the rank of Major General.44 words
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Article58 1903-10-26 1 Allahabad, 20th October.—The usual triennial programme of railway construction wherein the Government of India bring together all the railway projects that may be considered within range of practical finance is now being prepared. Its announcement when completed will doubtless be held over until the Public Works Member makes58 words
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Article191 1903-10-26 1 The New Viceeoyaltt. The following despatch from Port Arthur, dated Sept. 40, has been received at St. Petersburg. The official Novoe Krai publishes the program me for the guidance of the committee appointed under the presidency of Admir-.l Alexieff, Viceroy of the Far East. This191 words
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Shipping.
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Article147 1903-10-26 1 Sumatra, Br. s.s. 44)7, Klimnet, 25th Oct.., Deli, 24tli Oct., Gen., —Behn Meyer Co. Flintshire, Br. s.s. 2,475, Haffner, 25th Oct., Loudon, 18th Sept., Gen., —B- Co. Benmohr, Br. s.s. 1.935, Webster, 26th Oct., Loudon, 22nd Sept., Gen.. —S. B. Si Co. Langkat, Br. s.s. 187, Lingard, 24th Oct.147 words
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Article46 1903-10-26 1 26th Octol**r. Peru for Edie, T. Seuiawe, Segli and Oiehloh. \ilyj eo, for Deli-. Langkat, for Port. Swettenliam. 'anion, for Pangkor and Teluk Anson. Uenogle, for Singapore, Cilia and Japan. Pong Chav Vn. for Batu Balira and Asa ban Jan/a, for Singapore, China and Japan.46 words
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Article104 1903-10-26 1 Sumatra, Br. s.s. 407, Klimnet, 25th Oct., jjiMiii». tilli G*t., Going» Behn Mem, Co. Unity, Nor. s.«. 930, Hansen, 26tli Oct.. Rangoon, 22nd Oct., Gen.‘, —Beng Bro 9, Ho Kwsi, Br. s.s. 209, UUall, 25th Oot., Deii, 24th Oct., Gen., —H. L. «t Co. Lady Weld, Br. s.s.104 words
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Article41 1903-10-26 1 Vestel* From Agents Dm Fitzpatrick Rangoon H. C. Co. Chusan (Colombo P. 0. Lightning (Singapore A.A.A. Co. <jr. Apcar (Calcutta do. Benlomond j London S. B. Co. Beuledi do. do. Benia were Singapore do. 27th Oct. 29th 29th •SOth 12thNov.41 words
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Article96 1903-10-26 1 Vessels For Ayents Leaves Unitv Rangoon B. Bros. 27th Oct. Cliusau Singapore P.&O. 29th Fitzpatrick Rangoon H. C. Co. 29th Lightning Calcutta A. A. A.Co. 29th O. Apcar Singapore do. 30th Benlouiond do. S. B. Co. We would ilircct Hie attention of shipping Drou to the •tyle in which96 words
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Article54 1903-10-26 1 Foit:— Colombo SoutliernTndia—Per Hitachi Marti, to-morrow, 11 a.m. Deli—Per Ho Kicei, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Deli Per Sumatra, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Teluk AuBou —Per La<lg Weld, tomorrow. 3 p.m. Port Swetteuham and Singapore—Per Pin Seng, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Singapore, Chin i and Japan—Per Flint«hire, to-morrow, 3 p.m. Fob Europe.54 words
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Page 1 Advertisements
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Advertisement383 1903-10-26 1 A. E. SKEELS. c Q 31, Beach Street, To-day’s Advertisements. NOTICE. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China. UNDER instructions from Court of Directors I have to-day given over charge of this Branch of the Bank to Mu. John Armstrong. E. M. JAN I ON, Acting Manager. Penang, 20th Oct.,383 words
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Advertisement18 1903-10-26 1 jjf Be sure you are right jjj 2 and then persist” is a safe hi j| advertising rule.18 words
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Page 1 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous23 1903-10-26 1 WEATHER. The following report is kindly supplied In Tlie rainfall during t lie* 24 hours endeil at 9 a m. to-day was nil.23 words
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Obituary57 1903-10-26 1 Deaths. S<*pt. 28, tit Tunbridge Wells, Catherine, widow of late W. Ker, of Manila. Sept, 28. at Aleomlie, Crieff, Isalxdla, widow of C. N. Minto, late of Hongkoug. Ma Tok. wife of U Chan Aye, Rice Miller of No. 84 in 72th Street, Rangoon. Obituary. London, 20th Oct.—The death i57 words
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Article1175 1903-10-26 2 (•Continued from 24tk October Governor Bruce soon found a favourable opportunity for despatching the Governor-General's letters of friendship and presents. He deputed Mr. Lawrance, an official on his establishment, to visit Aeheen to deliver them together with the assurance that the King could depend upon the continued1,175 words
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Article931 1903-10-26 2 Kiao-chow, Wei-hai-wei, and Manila. In an amusing and instructive article in the Morning Post Mr. Poultney Bigelow contrasts the colonising methods adopted by Great Britain and Germany and the United States in their Ear Eastern possessions. He w rites In Wei-hai-wei I notice that the British Governor931 words
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Article276 1903-10-26 2 Per Britannia, connecting with the steamer Chusau at Colombo, from London, Oct. 2. To Hongkong Rev. and Mrs. J. G. France aud children. Miss Moore. Miss Britain, Rev. S. Lee, Mrs. Stephens. Mr. D. F. Hanson. Capt. Frcmautle, Mrs. Simpson, Mr. WTozer. Lieut. J. H. Gregory.—To Singapore Mr.276 words
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Page 2 Advertisements
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Advertisement8 1903-10-26 2 No. :?2. Posa.la Madeira. «Irv. <loz. 922, K*t.8 words
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Advertisement182 1903-10-26 2 SENG KEE CO No. 56, Beach Street. Shipciiandlers, Contractors and Commission Agents. SOLE IMPORTERS of the well known brand of Mali May Burniak Cigars, for the Straits Settlements and Federated Malay States. A large and well selected stock of Shipciiandlers' goods of all descriptions including Ships' Fittings, always kept on182 words
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Advertisement993 1903-10-26 2 Graham Go., Ld. BY ORDER OF THE PROPRIETOR. IX) be sold bv Public Auction, on Saturday, the 31st day of October. 1903, (bud at 1 p.m., at WHOLESALE 4 Bench Street, Penang. A. W. A. Anti White-Ant. the entrance to tl Hotel (if not in the meantime disposed of by993 words
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Advertisement1995 1903-10-26 3 /> 7» IS. N. Co. 1 HIE nia.il steamers may be exported to arrive Outwards, and leave Penang Homewards on the following dates:— MAIL SERVICE. Outwards. with Norddeutscher Lloyd, Bremen. Hamborg-Amerika Linie, Hamburg. BRITISH INDIA STEAM NAVIGATION Co., Ltd. Koninklijke BANKS Paketvaart Maatschappij, Negapatam Steamers. Lines of Chartered Bank of1,995 words
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Article, Illustration81 1903-10-26 4 Justice satisfies everybody, and justice alone. -.Emerson. Established June Ist, 1903. Published daily (except Sundays.) AT rns CRITERION PRESS, Ld., No. 226-232, Beach Street, Penang. PRICE DAILY, I.OCAL 52* per annum. (Poet Free) 27 MAIL EDITION (Port Free) 15 CABLE ADDRESS: “E c h o—P ena n81 words
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Article1333 1903-10-26 4 Thk sleeping sickness of West Africa and Uganda has afforded food for much speculation, and formed the basis of more than one plot in popular novels which are now forgotten. In spite of the investigations which have been undertaken by a Portuguese Comm ssion working in Portuguese1,333 words
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Article689 1903-10-26 4 To-day the Federated Malay States have a revenue of 520,000,000 and an ordinary expenditure of a little over half that sum. They have 340 miles of excellent railway yielding a good income: they have 2,W0 miles of roads: over a thousand miles of Telegraphs; Schools, Hospital, Prisons;689 words
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Article176 1903-10-26 4 Orders of banishment are published against seven undesirables now in the Singapore Prison. The s. s. Or await i. when engaged in conveying Cattle and other live Stock 1 Kit ween Penang and Singapore Malayan Coast Ports and vice versa, i» exempted from the operations of certain rules176 words
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192 1903-10-26 4 Our Medan correspondant writes: While Captain Adania van Schelteina was out riding with Mr. J. van Vollenhoven. of tne Deli Maats. on the morning of the 23rd instant, on going over the railway crossing not far oil the Medan Hotid the Captain's uorse192 words
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Article228 1903-10-26 4 Magistrate's Decision Appealed Against. An interesting Municipal case, which bad been banging lire since June last; wits concluded in the local Court last Thursday. Jt appears that, on inspecting certain house» in omnia Lane, Building Inspector Rutherford found the brickwork of the wails of a uouse lielougmg to228 words
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Article224 1903-10-26 4 Insurance Against War Risks. The announcement that Lloyds insurance rates for the For East have been doubled lias been expected by insurance agents and shipping firms in Singapore for some time, says the Straits Times. It is generally believed that in the event of hostilities rice would224 words
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Advertisement415 1903-10-26 4 Important Notice to Intending Passengers to Europe. Penang, 20th October, 1903. THIS DIRECTORS of the undermentioned Steamship Companies beg to intimate that for all passages booked after this date to Europe by the Mail Steamers of the said Companies for Embarkation from Penang on and after the 15th January, 1904,415 words
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Advertisement7 1903-10-26 4 DRAIN PIPES. McAlister <£ C 0 ,9 Ltd.7 words
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Advertisement5 1903-10-26 4 ENGINE OILS. McAlister Co., Ltd.5 words
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Advertisement5 1903-10-26 4 IRONMONGERY. McAlister Sc Co., Ltd.5 words
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PUBLIC OPINION.
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Article153 1903-10-26 5 To Tiie Kiutor of the «traits Echo. |)kak Sir. I have reail with surprise t p letter <>f A Memlmr of the Niboug 'lvlkil Recreation Club as published in v ,,ur paper of the 23rd. hist. of the remarks passed by him are uncalled for, and153 words
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Article181 1903-10-26 5 SrccKssrcL Operation in Penang. To the Editor of tub Straits Echo. Snt I shall l>e greatly obliged if you will allow me iu your valuable journal to public lv express my gratitude to Dr- C. tlever. M.i)., who recently successfully treated in v mother and removed a cataract from181 words
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557 1903-10-26 5 To Tim Kiutor of tiie Straits Echo. Sik. Among the majority of educated Straits-boru Chinese that I have come across I find only a very few of them who >mn le really called fluent speakers, i. e., who an* able to understand and answer your557 words
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Article957 1903-10-26 5 e (By the Xegapatam Mail: London, 2nd Oct.) Ihe Cabinet crisis and the discussion i about the fiscal jxilicy have alisorbed public attention. Dr. Alice Sibree has been appointed bv the London Missionary Society to the Alice e Memorial Maternity Hospital at Hongkong. g j The Toulon957 words
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Article767 1903-10-26 5 Municipal Abattoirs. The number of animals slaughtered, and fees received during last month were, as j follows: Pigs 6,097 Sheep 472*‘v* Goats 635 Bullocks 292 Buffaloes 34 Total animals slaughtered 7:530 Feus Received Pig Department «1,566.35 Cattle Department 386.05 Pen Rent Special Orders 307.95 Miscellaneous 76 00767 words
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Article420 1903-10-26 5 The Superintendent of the P. and O. 1, S. IN’. Go.. Bombay, has received a telegram from Suez, asking him to inform commander* of the homeward bound j vessels thab the beacon at Kalahkebire has been removed. Up to 21st inst. there was, according to the Straits420 words
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Article384 1903-10-26 5 Lady Killed by a Horse. A Pkes3‘dispatch, dated Allahabad lbth'Oet.. to R ingoon Times states ieA:-lament Vole accident, resulting in tile- death of Miss Howe, one of the ,teachers of the Girls’ High School, Allahabad, occurred here on Wednesday evening about 6 p.m. Miss Howe was384 words
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Money Market.
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Article114 1903-10-26 5 Penang, 26th October. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...1/11 4 months’ sight Bank ...lily 3 Credit ...1/11A 3 Documentary ...1/11/ I Calcutta, Demand Bank Rs. 143} 3 days’ sight Private 145} Bombay, Demand Bank 143$ 3 days’ sight Private 145} Madras, Demand Bank 143} 3114 words
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Article233 1903-10-26 5 Berea wall Gold Mine Co., Ld. 8 JH. —sellers KecliauGold Mining Co., Ld. 8 I.— nom. N. l\«*cliau Gold Mining Co., Ltd 8 *l nom. Haul» Australian Gold Mining Co., Ld 88.50— sellers. I Itedjaug Lebong Gold Mining Co., Ld ?180.— Hunt. I 3. Raul» Gold Mining Svn. Ld.s233 words
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Article173 1903-10-26 5 j t'i** /2.00 vale* Gold leaf 83. B.Pep}>er(\V.CoastBlbs.soz.)S 29.— seller* White Pepper 50.— sellers I rang Pepjier J 36. nom. Gloves (picked) 35 50 nom. 1 'lace $l5B. seller* Mace Pickings 135. —sales Nutmegs 11 Os 74. —buyers No. 1 7. sellers Sugar < 2 5.30 Basket (Chinese) 3.55173 words
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Advertisement7 1903-10-26 5 ROSE’S LIME JUICE. McAlister <S Co., Ltd7 words
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Advertisement233 1903-10-26 5 NOTICE. to corrfsfondexts: It is requested that all com municatious relating to Subscript ions. Advertisements &c., be addressed to the Manager, Strait» Echo and not to the Editor. All cheques should be crossed. letters on Editorial or other matters intended for publication or use iu the Eclu> should be sent233 words
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Advertisement276 1903-10-26 5 To-day’s Advertisement. II Remarkable Entertainment OF AN UNPRECEDENTED TYPE. A STUPENDOUS NEW SHOW. Gigantic Amalgamation of Amusement. To-night. To-night. MONDAY, 26th OCTOBER, 1903, THE Indra Zanibar Royal Theatrical Co. AT THE Chinese Theatrical Hall, Campbell Street Will Stage for the First Time The most Wonderful and Tulismuuic Plat Chatra Hawai276 words
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Advertisement1550 1903-10-26 6 Perak Forwarding Agency. HONG SING. THE Boot and Shoe Maker. KSSKK. Riley Hargreaves Co., Ltd., of Ipoh, beg to inform the public that they have now opened a branch at Teluk Anson under the name of “Thk Perak Forwarding Agency by which branch their men will under- j take to1,550 words
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Article304 1903-10-26 7 (From our Correspondent.) Rangoon, l(3th October.—The earnin<_ r s of the Indian Railways for the first half of the present year exceed those of the same period of last year by a crore of rupees. The Fiscal Policy. According to the Pioneer, the Indian Government have been invited304 words
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649 1903-10-26 7 Singapore way well be termed the 4 (Jleariug-htfuse of the Far East,” for it is the recognised trade centre for all produce of Malaya’s plains and jungles, of antiquated Siam, and the fertile lands of Borneo and a large portion of tin Netherlands Indies.649 words
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Article591 1903-10-26 7 The most Wonderful Filly of the Age.” Performances and Engagements. Sceptre, a bay filly by Persimmon out of Ornament, was bred by the late Duke of Westminster, and purchased for 10,000 guineas by Mr. R. S. Sievier at the Newmarket Bloodstock Sales in July, 1900. Her tirst public performance591 words
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Article1093 1903-10-26 7 Programme for December Meeting. /hrrmbev ‘JMh -V/*/, l'.tf), V, and January Jial Jitol. First Day. Race No. 1. The Maiden Fl'ate. Value $800 and 50 to second horse provided there are five starters the property of different owners. A Riuv for Maiden Horses- Ex S. R. A.1,093 words
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Advertisement17 1903-10-26 7 No. 17. Posada Shorn Amo Selecto, «*h»z. $24-, lx>t. $2.25 OS H 'fit Z °P fi/8i/ri «N17 words
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Advertisement250 1903-10-26 7 DAVID BROWN Co., 4 Logan*. Buildings, Estate Agents and Auditors. Reports and Valuations Sale by Auction or private tender of House Land Property and Stock. DAVID BROWN Co., i y Logan» Building*. Estate Agents Auditors. Undertake Sales •y Auction or Prhate Tender of House and Land Property and Stock, Valuations250 words
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Advertisement565 1903-10-26 7 No. 8. Posada, white Port, Santa, do/.. Si.'», hot. $1.50 tyiERm PERRIER JOUET CHAMPAGNES. AGENTS HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. KITSON LAMPS. 'J’li** Finest Light in Existence. AfPtI TO FOR PRICES APPLY T’O HUTTENBACH BROS. Co. Safe A<J elite. MACHINERY, ETC. Steam Engines Boilers of various 12-10-03 MARTYN Co. MUNICIPAL NOTICE. Horse-powers.565 words
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Advertisement80 1903-10-26 7 Messrs. CAMPBELL, MacCOLL Co., BA TA VIA. JAVANESE COOLIES. undersigned having been appointed A Agent for the above Javanese Coolies Emigration Office for the Straits, at Batavia, is now prepared to receive orders for Javanese Coolies. Most favourable terms, prompt delivery. For further particulars applv to W. FLINZNEK. Medan, Deli,80 words
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Advertisement1615 1903-10-26 8 Poaada, Very Old Bottled Port, doz. $BO. l>ot. 47. No. 10/11. Posada Tarra- gonas, doz. 810, bot. $0.90 Posada, Very Old Bottled, white Port, dor. $5O, bot. $5. Bangkok The Yankee Novelty Company. CHAMPAGNE J Standing Advertisements are Reproduced in Sub-Agents: Posada Wine Company, HIN LEE Co. Sandilands Buttery Co.,1,615 words
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