Straits Echo, 24 December 1907
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Straits Echo
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Title Section37 1907-12-24 1 Straits Echo CHRISTMAS NUMBER. DAILV CHRONICLE Of EVENTS. CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE EAR EAST GENERALLY. VOL. 5. $24 Per Annum, PENANG, TUESDAY, 24th DECEMBER, 1907. Single Copy, 10 cents, No. 297.37 words
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Advertisement1102 1907-12-24 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. tiang LEE Co. US CL St z I* <2 <2 C ttUt ADftSf SOLE AQE\TS BASS’S ALB. BANKS. Chartered Bank of India, Australia and Chira. Hongkong Shanghai Banking Corporation. INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. 800,000 XI ,075.000 .£800,000 Capital Paid up Resorve Fund Reserve Liability of Proprietors lloud Ofticc:1,102 words
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Advertisement27 1907-12-24 1 THE BEST BEEIi IN THE FAR EAST. -oOddlN lt*js m N, V 7 o ca c/j > CD K «y *3 /OKTO TIANQ LEE A Co.. Sole Agents.27 words
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Article1307 1907-12-24 2 (/'/'*</1 1) U (fli'll C lit.) London, Nov. *29. Tin* 1* resit Show tpiestion. The aftermath of the Olympia Exhibition is a controversy which bids fair to occupy the columns of the motoring and other papers, for some time to come. A uo show movement was1,307 words
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Advertisement492 1907-12-24 2 MUNICIPAL NOTICE. j A PPLICATIONS are invited for the I i_jL following appointments: 1 Two Sanitary Inspectors at a salary of Slot) each per month. 2. Two Sanitary Sub-Inspectors at a salary of S50 each per month. 3 Market Inspector at a salary of $100 per mouth. Clerk Secretariat, at492 words
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Advertisement1216 1907-12-24 2 r to i PIANOS RETURNED FROM EIRE I TO UK SOLD. 1 GREAT BARGAINS. -v Messrs. HAW SZI St Co., 1 No. 85, Penang Street Penang. EYE-SIGHT. We supply our pianos on the easy payment system Beg (o notify to the public that they have just unpacked some new and1,216 words
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2818 1907-12-24 3 VIOLA GRAEME - BY VIOLA GRAEME. AUTHOR OF The Ohd ofSorrme” Thu Trencher;/ of The Band of God,” L-n-c* Lnu,dttj A Hogal Hebei” “Her Soldier Sweetheart,” 1 I hr Ilea,It;/ i,J th“ Tlr> dir!” ‘A Scotch Slarrhir” Tin-Milliner MotM” A Gambler’* Girl” Bodg or Soul,” A2,818 words
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Advertisement418 1907-12-24 3 WOTICE3. rUIE undersigaed U-g to inform the public of Penang aud Lho neighbouring Native States that they liavo been appointod Agents for Messrs. Ingall Parsons, Clive t Co., Ltd., of London, aud have recently receive! a large shipment ot very best quality Europe ready made Coffins, Coffin Furniture and Assorted418 words
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Article4555 1907-12-24 4 SOUTHERN CROSS,” - A Tale of Malay Witchcraft. BY "SOUTHERN CROSS,” AUTHOR OF “Circe,” u Zora” Little (i ree n Sarong,” The Decal Man'a Story, Talcs Told by a Vo! tee Officer, etc., etc., etc. My friend Dr. Forster has spent near! all Ins life in Malaya and there is4,555 words
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Advertisement222 1907-12-24 4 RliALLY PURE FUSSELL’S THICK CREAM (GOLDEN BUTTERFLY BRAND' Is taken only from the richest meadowland milk, and you get it in just that pure, rich state, scientifically packed in tins only, without any sugar or chemical. It will keep fresh anywhere and for any length of time. Always insist on222 words
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Article69 1907-12-24 5 r easels i From Agents Due Palawan Colombo A.G&Co. 25tb L)ec Goebeu Colombo B.M.&Co. 25th G. A pea •Singapoie A A Co. 26 rb Laertes Singapoie YV.M ACo. 28tb Syria Singapore A G &Co. 28th Bencleucb London S.B.ACo. 2 St h Devanha Colombo A .G.&G'o. 2ud Jau. Lightning69 words
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Article66 1907-12-24 5 Vessels V For t ’1 A jails Leu t e.» Palawan Singapore A.G ACoDec. Goeben Singapore B.M ACo. G. Ap< ar iUalcutta A A A.Co. Laertes lLondon VV M ACo. Svria Ow. jmbo A.G ACo. Beucleuch (Singapore S.B ACo. Djvanha I Singapore A.G ACo. Jan. Ligbtni: g Calcutta A66 words
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Article103 1907-12-24 5 Mono Mom. Ur. si>, 2,555, I>awsou. 23rd Dee, Singapore, 21st l)ec., Geu. K. G. Go. i Malaya. Ger. ss, 348, Loewe, 24tli Dec., Dell, 23rd Dec.. Geii. —B. M. A Go. Petrel, Br. s. c 124-,*Edwards, 23rd Dec, Braudau, 21s- Dec., Geo.—K. G. Co. Mary Austin, Br. s.s 121,103 words
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Article83 1907-12-24 5 24th December. Petrel, for Paugkalau Braudau. Mary Austin, for Asahau. Cornelia, for Deli. Padana. for Ba*u Bahru. Ban W/iatl Soon, for Laugkat. Coen, for Siugapore. Pin Stay, for Port Swetteubam Singapore. II ye L r ong, for Teluk Ausou. Perak, for Port Swettenbam aud Siugapore. Ijanakat, for Teluk Ausou.83 words
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Article153 1907-12-24 5 For L>e!i and Lings i—Per Van ilir Lijn, li iustaut, 11 a.in. Singaj ore, China and Japan —Per Zieten, 20th instant, 11 a.ra. Port Swetteuliam aud Singapore Per T?e*ta, 26th iustaut, 11 a.m. Us Week Days. Taiping, lpoli, Batu Gajali, Kuala Kubu, Kuala Lumpur, Serembau and Malacca 1153 words
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Article353 1907-12-24 5 Pei P. and O. s.s. Pa late an, due at Penaßij ou 21st December To Penang (from Londou, Nov. 2d) Mr. and Mrs. J. C. H. Macbeth, %ir. \V. S. Huxlev, Mr. T. M. Money and Mr. 11. G. Trust. To Singapore (from Loudon) Mr. and353 words
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Advertisement803 1907-12-24 5 P, 0. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Departures. Mail Service. Outward. Jail lb nmlto connecting with Maedoni i 16 Peninsular Jo Britannia .V) Delta Jo Mooltan Fell. 13 Delhi Jo China 27 Marmora Jo Moldavia Homeward. Mar. 28 THROUGH STEAMtR. s.s. Marmora (calliug at Bombay). FARES BY MAIL STEAMERS.803 words
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Advertisement350 1907-12-24 5 (S H I P P I HO.) Norddeotscher Lloyd, Bremen. OUTWARDS; IMPERIAL GERMAN MAIL LINE. 11 UK fast and well-known mail steamers of this Compauy sail fortnightly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Geuoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo, Penang,350 words
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Advertisement59 1907-12-24 5 B. I. S. N. Coy., Ltd. s. X. K I 8 t s A.” AS the above steamer is laying up in Singapore for boiler cleaning, she will omit the sailing of 28th instant for Port I Swetteuham aud Singapore, but will resume I her run as usual on 4th59 words
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Article, Illustration94 1907-12-24 6 Justice satisfies everybody aud justice alone- —Kmer.Hm. Published dally (except Sunday*.) AT THU CRITERION PRESS, Ltd., No. 2*26—232, Beach Street, Peuaug. PRICE DAILY LOCAL per auuum OUTSTATIONS Postage Extra MAIL EDITION (Poet Free) $l5 CABLE ADDRESS Echo—Penang.” Telephone No. 343. H.b. All business communications should be addressed94 words
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Article650 1907-12-24 6 1“ Ip all the year were playing holidays,” said Prince Hal in one of his l meditative moods, “to sport would be I as tedious as to work.” We confess that we like the Prince best when lie is not soliloquising, when, for instance, he is650 words
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Article124 1907-12-24 6 We would draw the attention of our readers to an excellent article on the Penang Hill Railway which appears on page 8. The writer, Mr. John T. Black, A.M.i.c.E., who speaks with the authority of an expert, is of the opinion that with the expenditure of124 words
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Article90 1907-12-24 6 There will be no publicatiou of the Straits Echo to-morrow (Cbiistmas Day) or ou Thursday (Boxing Day). To morrow I lie Government Telegraph Offices in this Settlement will be open only from 8 to 10 am. and from 4 to 5 p.ni while the Post Office aud the90 words
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Article474 1907-12-24 6 The following business iu tin has been 5 done to-day 5 Penang A Straits Trading Co., t s<;l3 buyers, no sellers Peuaug Tin Exchange, > > buyers, no sellers 5 5 Singapore Straits Trading Co., 100 tons at 61* Tin is quoted iu Loudou to-dav474 words
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Article1068 1907-12-24 6 THE CUP TIE. P. C. C. vs. V. M. t. A. Although defeated, tbe Y.M.C. A. played a great game yesterday afteruoou. Uutil the last inomeut it was difficult to say which side would win. Perhaps the P.C C. had slightly tbe better of the exchanges; perhaps, too, i1,068 words
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Article163 1907-12-24 6 IN CRIMINAL APPELLATE JURISDICTION. Before Mr. Justice Thornton A Question ol‘ Law. Our readers will remember that at the be'iuuing of the mont h it was reported iu our columns that five Chinese. (1) Cheong Ewe Ai (2) I.eeChew Hor, (8) Oug Eeßau, (4) Oug 110 aud (5)163 words
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Article640 1907-12-24 6 {Before Mr. Wafer stun.) Lim Kim Seng, a Chinese boy, was this morning placed in the dock charged with removing y gallons of beer without a permit from the Farmers. The defendant admitted the removal of the liquor under instructions from a third party, and said that640 words
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Advertisement343 1907-12-24 6 JUST UNPACKED I Xmas Sweets, Bonbuis, Chocolate, Nuts, Handpicked Soft-shell Almonds I Cakes, Puddings, Dolls, Diitd Peaches and a long line of other I Xmas requirements. < ROSSK BLACKWELI/S. MORTON'S A. FRENCH PROVISIONS. ALL BEAUTIFULLY FEESH!!! VVc buy as low as we can That’s business sense, We sell as low343 words
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Article997 1907-12-24 7 l\ ota Our Special Correspondent) Singapore, 22nd Dec. Yui.ktiue iu Malaya is so different from Yuletide in the homeland that to those spending their first Christmas iu this laud it di>es not appear like the festive season ;it all. To the Englishman or Englishwoman fresh from old997 words
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Article1078 1907-12-24 7 (Specially vritten for the t>ho”) It is in keeping with the essential greatness of London that the secret of its fascinatiou eludes eveu those who thiuk they know the great city most iutimately. Oue can only recount one’s impressions and leave eveiy attempt at analysis severely1,078 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article58 1907-12-24 7 (Echo Special) Fire Last Night. Singapore, 24th Dec.—A fire occurred in a Chinese general store in Clyde Street last night. The place was gutted. The goods in it were uninsured and are estimated to be worth §O,OOO. The origin of the fire is yet undiscovered. The adjoining building caught58 words
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Article136 1907-12-24 7 (Supjdied by Reuter.) The Passing nf the Aiisgleich.*’ London, 23rd D.-c.—A wire from Buda-Pt-sth states that the Pailiament has pisEed the Ausgliech, or Compromise, between Hungary and Austria. The I'iemier announced the exchange of notes with the Austrian Premier regarding the recent resolution by the Reichsrath, cilliug upon Hungary136 words
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Article163 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Au Extraordinary Speech. London, 24 h Dec.—A remarkable speech by Count Okutna, leader of the Japanese Progiessive Party, has been published iu Londou. The speech is alleged to have beeu delivered iu Kobe iu October last and iu it Couut Okuina is represented as163 words
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Article49 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter The Best Hope of the Country. Loudon, 24'h Dr*c.— Reuter, in an interview with a high British authority, has beeu told that the best hope of Persia is that Russia and Englaud without interference will use their joint influence to assist the work of reorganisation.49 words
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Article48 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Dinner at the Albert Hall. London, 24th Dec—A dinner to the Mutiny Veterans was given iu the Albert Hall yesterday. I ater. —700 Mutiny Veterans we:e banquatted at the Albert Hall. Stirring speeches we e made by Lord Cur/.an and Earl Roberts.48 words
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Article56 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) M.C.C. vs. Victoria. Loudon, 23rd Dec.—ln the match agaiust Victoria ihe M.C.C. team has scored 3*21 runs for 7 wickets Later: —The M.C.C. team declared their innings closed when they had scored 503 runs for 9 wkts. The Victorians tLen went in aud have56 words
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Article21 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Operations in Natal Abandoned* London, 24 f .h December. —Further operations in Natal have been abandoned.21 words
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Article57 1907-12-24 7 (Sujiplied by Reuter.) The Telegraphs and Railways. London, 24th December.— There is reason to believe that the negociations between Japan and China regarding the telegraphs in Manchuria are not of a discouraging nature. The complaints of incivility on the Manchuria Railway are likely to be remedied now the57 words
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Article19 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) Fleet at Trinidad. London, Deer. 27th. —The American Fleet has arrived at Trinidad.19 words
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Article39 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reufer.) Reduction in the Output. Loudon, 23rd Dec.—A general reduction of 25 per cent, in the output from the New Englaud cotton mills iu January and February is regarded as certain. 150,000 operatives will be affected.39 words
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Article27 1907-12-24 7 (Supplied by Reuter.) A Most impressive Ceremony. London, 24th Dec.—Lord Kelvin was buried iu Westminster Abbey yesterday. The scene w’as a most impressive oue.27 words
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Article22 1907-12-24 7 Departed. Per s.s. Pa’itaiui, for K«iugoju: Mr, Mobd. Fazil. For Calcutta Mr. aud Mrs J. Abram, Messrs. Jubs Ebrmauu, J Nicbdla.22 words
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Article134 1907-12-24 7 To-dat. 20th Day of lltb Moon. Christmas Eve. Matsuo’s Cinematograph, corner of Penang Road and Campbell Street, 9 p.m. Royal Lukborn Jeekay, Argyll Road Theatre, 8-.'Q p m. To-morrow. 21st Day of lltb Moon. Christmas Day. Public Holiday. No iMrue'of the Strait* Pehn. Cricked Perak vs. Penaug, at Tuipiug.134 words
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Article22 1907-12-24 7 China (Prinz Ry. LuitpoUl) 24 ii Dec. Germau ioebea 20th English (Devan ha ...2 ;d Jau. China (D- Ua) ...4'h22 words
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Advertisement328 1907-12-24 7 I WANTED. AN APOTHECARY, for Chay S«og Ee Ee Hospital at Jelutoug. Applicatious together with certificates to be seut to 24 12 07 884 Dr. T. C. AVETOOM. NOTICE. -S.S. PATH11 leave this poit for Taojoug batu YY and Singapore at fi p.m, to-morrow. 24 12 07 88b MUNICIPAL NOTICE.328 words
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Advertisement194 1907-12-24 7 PENANG BAR, No. U2, Brick Kiln Road PENANG. NEW MANAGEMENT, i Cask Beer Stout, Brandy, Whisky, etc., ALL THE BEST BRANDS. Charges moderate. CENTRAL SALES -ROOM. Important Auction Sale On Saturday, 28th Dec.. 1907, AT 11-30 A M.. AT SCOTLAND ROAD, NKPOY LINES, the Residence uf V. G0T1LIEB, Es g194 words
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Obituary62 1907-12-24 7 Obituary. (Supplied by lleuter. Sir Patrick Heron Watson. London, 2-5rd Dec.—Sir Patrick Heron Watroa, l.l d., m.d., k k s., v r c s.e Honorary Surgeou to the lviug in Scotland, is dead. The Turkish Ambassador. The Turkish Ambassador to the Court of St. Janies, Sved Musurus Pasha, is also62 words
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Article3053 1907-12-24 8 Its Possibilities and the Causes of its Failure. {Specially Contributed to the "£c/io.”) Present Position. Government have foreclosed ou a mortgage of about $20,600, and arc preparing to sell the materials by auction. Valuations have been made shewing that, whilst the whole plant is iu excellent3,053 words
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872 1907-12-24 8 Tuesday, the 14th, Thursday, the 16th, and Saturday, the 18th January, 1908. FIRST DAY. Tuesday, Nth January, 190 s. I.—The Maiden Plate. Value $OOO A Race tor Maiden Horses. Weight, as per scale reduced 14 lbs. All animals imported into the Straits or h.872 words
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Advertisement305 1907-12-24 8 Dr. T. IMAOKA, H JAPANESE DENTIST. No. 268, BEACH STREET, PENANG, i SUPPLIES TEETH j 'T ax P3 the Cheapest Prices From DEC. 10th to 41 N. 15th. Entries Close at noon on Thursday, 2nd January. Handicaps for arv 8t 19«8 WlU b publlshcd 011 or betore Monday, 6th JanuA305 words
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Article2992 1907-12-24 9 je) Si nr j fp (BY AN UNKNOWN AUTHOR.) strange interest attaches to this story for ./following reason. About a week ago a ,;kv envelope, with the address type-written, <1 slivered at tliis office. It bore the Penang -tinark and containe l the manuscript, also/ M ..writte j, of2,992 words
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Advertisement126 1907-12-24 9 To the Head of the Family. In ordering household supplies, don’t torget to lay in a supply of Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. You may not need it now but you are almost sure to before the wiuter is over. It never fails in cases of croup. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale126 words
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Advertisement422 1907-12-24 9 cu a HONG BEE Co., General Store an I Commission Agents 83, MAIN ROAD. TAI PI ISO. 89c Ng Boo See, Chop Swee Bee, Miners and Contractors, 81, Kota Hoad, Talping. USE ONLY and USE ALWAYS 6 A Luxurious Perfume !n Health. A NECESSARY RESTORATIVE IN SICKNESS. MOST REFRESHING. Far422 words
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Article1031 1907-12-24 10 (From Our Oioa, Correspondent) London, November 21*. The Heal lief. Loudon has fared much better tbau the country in the matter of weather; noihiue worse than rain or rime has befallen us and this has been varied by glimpses of sunshine suggestive of April. A very1,031 words
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Article122 1907-12-24 10 Penang, 24th December. (By courtesy oj the Chartered Dank.) London Demand Sank ...2/3}« 4 months’ sight Bank ...2/4 3 Credit ..2/1$ 3 Documentary ...2/4 Calcutta, Demand Bank Its 173$ t 3 days’ sight Private 175$ i Bombay. D maud Bank 173§ Mouimein. Demand Bank 17 3$ 3 days’ sight122 words
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Article174 1907-12-24 10 Gold leaf 565.-30 B. Pepper( W.Coast 31b5.5 oz.) 16 j. no stock White Pepper 19 .—sel'ers Trang Pepper out of season Cloves (picked) 32. —sales Mace 65. nominal Mace Pickings 55. —sales Nutmegs 11 Os 25. —sellers SNo. 1 5.30 sales ‘2 no stock Basket 3.50 sales Tapioca Flour174 words
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Article1113 1907-12-24 10 3|Xl I M o-2 i Number of 75 j p 1 .2 2 Capital. Shares > Last Dividend. Name. >■> Te issued. s '3 0$ 2 ijs i <y Mining. I 1003 S 300,000 30,000 10 10 25 for year ending 31/3/07 Belat Tin Mining Co., Ltd. ...1 ;J91,113 words
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Advertisement31 1907-12-24 10 PASSAGES to EUROPE, via MADRAS. PASSAGES o**lll be booked per British India Steam Navigation Company’s Steamers from Penang, via Madras, to Port Said, Genoa, Marseilles, Plymouth and London. HUTTENBACH, LIEBERT&Co 4(7fI.VTS31 words
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Advertisement16 1907-12-24 10 Andrew Usher Co.’s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS. BUTTERY Co., AGENTS FOR PENANQ F. M. S.16 words
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Advertisement83 1907-12-24 10 JOHN MARTIN, MINER A ROMANCE OF MODERN MALAYA. BY OLIVER ASHWELL, AUTHOR OF I'a’es of the Fen,” Chronicles of the Carburettor Club,” In Peril in Penang,” etc. PRICE 50 CENTS. CAN BE HAD AT THE CRITERION PRESS, Ltl., 226,-232. Bench Street, Penang. FOR SALE. The Early History of Penang, 159283 words
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Advertisement148 1907-12-24 10 MACKAY S LIQUOR WHISKY. MARTELL’S EEANDY. Ceislers Champagne, THE CELECRATED “S. B. Co.” PEERLESS EVAPORATED CREAM. Absolute Purity Guaranteed, AGENTS: IN RED CASES. Sand Ha tils Hu tit ry St C o SANDiLANDS, BUTTER! 4 Co.. PENANQ. > X o -J UJ < o S' 21? m I ffi&feRgj 1*.148 words
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Article789 1907-12-24 11 Luano Sunt horn Kosu, belter known her as Mr. Kliaw Joo Ley, a sou of Mr. Khaw Sim Kong, lias been elected Chairman of the Pakuam Railway Board, Bangkok. Likoikkant Hemy Olutterbuck, who was promoted from orderly-room sergeaut of the Coldstieam Guaids during the Baer War lo789 words
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Advertisement700 1907-12-24 11 WELL-KNOWN EXTRA NAVY CANVAS, No. 0. SANIUIANDS. lillTTfcRY Co BAXTER Co’s BEST NAVY CANVAS. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. DAVID CORSAR SON’S john Bazley White Bros.’ PORTLAND CEMENT, LION BRAND.” <( W. MANSON, American Dentist, Lale of Dr. Allen Co., Pha. U.S.A. NOTICE. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free, RESIDING AT Vo. 21a Penang700 words
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Advertisement159 1907-12-24 11 Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy in South Africa. Mr. S. Schneider, of Koffeyfouteiu, <). R. C is very grateful to the manufacturers >f Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. He has found that it cures his children as well ts himself of their coughs and colds. They were all coughing and got no relief until159 words
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Advertisement2110 1907-12-24 12 This Prospectus has been filed with the Registrar of Joint Stock Companies. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦HOODOO The Subscription List will dose on the 31st December, 1907. NEW TAHININ INCORPORATED UNDER THE COMPANIES ORDINANCE 1889 OF THE STRAITS SETTLEMENTS CAPITAL $650,000. Divided into 65,000 Ordinary Shares of $10 each. Ol tlie above capital $430,OoO2,110 words
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