Straits Echo, 19 May 1909
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Title Section35 1909-05-19 1 Straits Echo DAILY CHRONICLE OF EVENTS, CIRCULATING THROUGHOUT THE STRAITS, THE FEDERATED MALAY STATES AND THE FAR EAST GENERALLY VOL. 7. $24 Per Annum. PENANG, WEDNESDAY, 19th MAY, 1909. Single Copy, 10 cents. No. 113.35 words
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Advertisement932 1909-05-19 1 GUINNESS’S STOUT. TIANQ LEE A Oo *2 a y II i r a 5 AD SOLE AGENTS. BASS’S ALE. THE Eastern Shipping Company, Ltd., (ENGINE WORKS BANKS AND DOCKYARD.) Engineers, Shipbuilders, Brass Iron Founders. Engineering Appliances Fittings in Stock. Stores Offices Engine Works, Weld Quay > and 37, 41 and932 words
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Advertisement22 1909-05-19 1 THE BEST BEER IN THE FAR EAST. a V 4N CS o <0 > 321*11 o <CroRrM#' TIAWO LEE A Co., So/e AfeaU.22 words
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Article1295 1909-05-19 2 How a Natural Shortage of Wheat AflordN the Gambler a Chance to Increase the Cost of Bread. The Devil of Monopoly has bad his fling recently throughout the world s wheat markets. A scarcity of wheat had been expected owing to the increased world's demand The1,295 words
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Advertisement64 1909-05-19 2 Relief from Rheumatic Rains. The great pain relieving power of Cbatnbelaiu's Tam Balm 1* clearly shown in u-iaes of Hciatica and inti iminatory rheumatism, both of wbicb are extremely painful, bur. one application of this liniment gives relief and enables the sufferer to sltep, wbicb in uiauy instances tie baa64 words
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Advertisement244 1909-05-19 2 Gonosan brings about satisfactory results without tbe aid of any local treatment and is the latest and most scientific Remedy and far superior to combinations of plaiu Sandalwood oil, Copaiba etc. At all chemists and dealers. NOTICE. TAMIL IMMIGRATION FUND ENACTMENT, 1907. Employers of tamil labour are hereby reminded that244 words
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Advertisement1216 1909-05-19 2 WROUCHT-IRGN TUBES AND FITTINGS. Large Stock Always on Hand. ADAMSON, OILFILLAN CO., LTD. BANKING AND TRADING CORPORATION. NADDIN TEN CATE CO., LTD. PENANG—MEDAN. Discount bills and advance loans for short periods on produoe, import goods, bonds, shares and other negotiable securities. Advance money on goods consigned to Europe. Open documentary1,216 words
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Article40 1909-05-19 3 Vets*!* 1 From A gen?» Dm s Delhi 1 'Colombo A G ACo. 2'JthMay. Ddlt* 1 Singapore VG ACo. 22nd Derffliuger Singapore B M ACo. 25th P. Regent Luitpold Colombo B.M ACo. 27th lienledi London S.B ACo. 28th40 words
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Article28 1909-05-19 3 For At Ttf'.vei Delhi Singapore r* A.G.ACo. May. Delta Colombo A G.ACo. Deiftlinger P. Regent Colombo B.M ACo. Luitpold Singapore B M.ACo. Beulcdi Singapore 1 3.B ACu.28 words
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Shipping.
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Article90 1909-05-19 3 Petrel, Br. s s., 124, Allan, 18th May, Koeuipi, 17th May, Gen.—E. S. Co., Ltd. Ban Whatt Soon, Br. ss 199, Milne, 18th May, Malacca, 15th May, Gen.—E. 8. Co., Ltd. Taroba, Br. s.s., 3,657, Jacobs, 19th May, Singapore, 17tb May, Gen.—H. L. <t Co. C A pear, Br90 words
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Article52 1909-05-19 3 19th Mat. Taroba, for Negapatam aßd Madras. Malacca, for Tougkab. Deli, for Trang and Pang Nga. Padang, for Batu Bahra. Cornelia, for Teluk Anson. Hong Wan I, for Singapore, Hongkong, Amoy and Swatow. C. Apcar, for Singapore and Hongkong. Tong Chay Un, for Dindings. Flying Fish, for Port Weld52 words
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Article115 1909-05-19 3 Fo» Singapore. China and Japan—Per Delhi, to-morrow, 9 am. Pangkalan Brandau—Per Petrel, tomorrow, l pm. Traug—Per Leong Ho, to-morrow, 1 pm. Deli—Per Perak, to-morrow. 1 pm. Port Swettenham. Port Dickson and Malacca—Per Ban Whatt Soon, to-morrow, 1 p.m. Port Swettenham and Singapore—Per Tara, to-morrow 3 pm. Langsa. T.115 words
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Article436 1909-05-19 3 Per P. and O s.s. China, connecting with the Delhi at Colombo, due at Penang on 20th .May To Penang (from London, Apr. 23) Dr. L. P. Peart. To Singapore (from London) Mr. F. Toynbee, Mr. J. W. Haddou, Mra. E. H. Wellington (from Marseilles, Apr.436 words
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Advertisement642 1909-05-19 3 P.&O. Steam Navigation Coy. Expected Arrivals and Depart ores. Mail 8«rvloa. Outward FAKES BY MAIL STEAMERS. 1st Class Ia4 Glass To London by Sea £66 £44 To Marseilles ©r Gibraltar £61-12... £41-16 EXTRA STEAMERS. Intermediate Service. WITH excellent accommodation (or limited number of passengers. Outward. it Simla 25 May. I642 words
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Advertisement503 1909-05-19 3 (SHI PPING.) NORDDEUTSCHER LLOYD, BREMEN. IMPERIAL. GERMAN MAIL. LINE. r? 1 B 55£ M3 9 THE fast and well-known mail s'.eamers ot this Comp uvga'l fortn ghtly from Bremen, Hamburg via Rotterdam, Antwerp, Southampton, Gibraltar, Algiers, Genoa, Naples, (connection Marseilles, Naples, Alexandria and vice versa) Port Said, Suez, Aden, Colombo,503 words
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Article, Illustration94 1909-05-19 4 J .-Me* «atisflrs everybody end Jnvtlre aleno Knbltah«d (telly (eerept Mnndeya.) »T T- CRITERION PRESS, Ltd.. No. 226—232. Beach Street. Penang PRICK DAILY LOCAL »84 P*f ennnn OUTBTATIOHB Fostege Hitre All. ■OITIOW (Poet free) $l5 UAHLK AI>I)RKBH Fcho Penang/' Telephone No. 343 Ail bartnoe* romronnlcarionx rhonid be94 words
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Article873 1909-05-19 4 A paper called Shipping Truth seems to be responsible for a shipping untruth, iu the shape of a bogus interview with the Kaiser. His German Majesty is said to have complained of British hostility and wilful misunderstanding. Why should your people imagine that, some Divine Right, the over-sea873 words
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Article503 1909-05-19 4 The following business iu tiu has been done to-day Penang Straits Trading Co., 7 $66,524 buyers, no sellers Penang Tin Exchange, 25 tons at 66 30 Eastern Smelting Co., 25 66.624 Singapore: Straits Trading Co., 50 66-62| Total 100 tons. Tin is quoted iu London503 words
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Article1677 1909-05-19 4 ASSIZES. u F (Before Mr. Justice Braddell-) a 1 Rape. c The case against Jaladin, a syce, accused of rape, was resumed after the luncheon interval yeslerday. v Dr. Thomas George Cooper, Medical c Officer, General Hospital, Penang, gave pro- c fessional evidence. The accused, who made his1,677 words
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Article85 1909-05-19 4 Oq tbe night of tfie 16th inst., Tan Gong a Chinaman, who was undergoing imprisonment in the local gaol, was found hanging in his cell He was sentenced on the 27th ult, m the local Police Court, to six months’ bard labour, for being in possession of85 words
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Article171 1909-05-19 4 Robbers front the Sea, About 1 a.m. to-day, premises No. 66, Jelutong, a small sundry goods shop run by a Chinaman, were burgled by a gang of eleven Macoas. Besides Ong Bah Yah, the owner, there were his wife, his child and his father, an old man.171 words
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Article88 1909-05-19 4 Tuesday’s Results. Neubronuer beat Brearley Hodge feat Anthony Fox and Linton vs Whitlock and Pledger (unfinished). Ties fixed for Thursday 20th. Final L dies’ Singles Handicap: M rs. Dunn r« Mrs Martin. Men’s Doubles B. Fox and Linton re. Pledger and Whitlock. Ties Fixed for Friday88 words
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Advertisement429 1909-05-19 4 PALMER TYRES, Information of interest to users of MOTOR TYRES, is that a REDUCTION IN PRICES of PALMER CORD TYRES is in force from beginning of the present season. Motorist* recognised that even under previous rates Palmer Tyres were well woitb the difference by reason of the fewer repairs and429 words
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Advertisement32 1909-05-19 4 A Cure for Bowel Trouble. No matter bow severe an attack of diarrhoea may be, Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy never fails to give relief. The George Town Dispensary, Wholesale Agents,32 words
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TELEGRAMS.
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Article29 1909-05-19 5 (Echo Special.) Charge of Alleged Outrage. Ipob, 19th May.—The railway enginedriver who was charged with outraging a Malay woman atSungei Siput railway station has been acquitted.29 words
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Article69 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Rente* Income lax Resolutions Adopted. Condon, 18th May.—The House of Common» ha» adopted the income tax resolutions by 299 votes to 96, a majority of 203, after the closure of the debate. Mr. Lloyd Ge> r ge, Chancellor of the Exchequer, »aid that he did not69 words
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Article36 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) Proposed Visit to Italy. London, 18th May.—A telegram from Rome state» that the Tsar will visit King Victor Emmauuel and subsequently call at Constantinople, returning to Russia via the Black Sea.36 words
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Article35 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Reuter Four Dreadnoughts. London, 18th May —ltaly’s naval programme, which has been published at Rome, announces the expenditure of jfcIH.OOO.t’OO spread over six years, including the building of four Dreadnoughts.35 words
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Article30 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Reuter Tang Shao Yi. London, 19th May.—The Kaiser has conferred the Order of the Crown upon H. ETang Shao Yi and Prince Tsai Fu-30 words
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Article37 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Reuter.) And China Railways. Loudon, 19th May.—Reuter learns that the British interests represented at the Berlin conference over the Canton-Hankow Railway loau are in the circumstances satisfied with the result of the negotiations.37 words
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Article93 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Renter.) Another Murder. London, 19rh May —A fii*ud of defective Petrosini has been shot, in a New Yoik flit by a member of the Black Hand gang wbo had concealed himself on tbe floor above The murderer escaped. [For further information, see editorial comments. On93 words
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Article19 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Reuter Still Visiting. London. 19th May.— Prince and Princpss Nasbimoto have arrived at St. Petersburg.19 words
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Article40 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied, by Reuter Russian War Officers Released. London, 19th May.—By command of the Tsar, General Stoessel and Nebogatoff have been released from their imprisonment in tbe fortress of Petpr and Paul. It bad seriously affected their health.40 words
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Article40 1909-05-19 5 (Supplied by Reuter-) Reichstag Adjourns. London, 19th May.—Owing to the rejection of the Government’s taxation proposals, it was decided to adjourn the Reichstag till June 15th. Meanwhile new Bills Will be drawn up, taxing coffee, matches, and property.40 words
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Article590 1909-05-19 5 The Malay Mail of 17th iust reports The funeral of the late Mr. C E. Spooner, c m o General Manager, K.M S. Railways, took place on Saturday afternoon at the cemetery in Venning Road. The cortege started from the late General Manager’s residence.590 words
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Article73 1909-05-19 5 Menglembu Chendai Deal. Another Tin Re-flotation. The Echo learns from a man vho ought to know that, the Cheudai and Menelembu Syndicate properties have been taken over l y London capitalists, with a view, of course, to promotion business. I his tneaus a sub stiutial gain for present holders, especially73 words
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Article255 1909-05-19 5 rhiuese Coolie Murdered. Here is amplification of a story wired to the Echo: Auotber robbery with murder w.:s committed on Sunday morning near a vegetable gardener’s house eituated on a by-path about a mile from the Convent at Ipoh. While the owner was away selling255 words
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Article363 1909-05-19 5 Hongkong Opinion of the Penang Case. The two leading articles in the South China Morning Post on the Penang Bill of Lading case have caused much comment, says that contemporary, in local banking aud business crcles generally. That a ves ael’s liability for tbe delivery of freight363 words
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Article204 1909-05-19 5 Chatige Important, to Users of Certain Codes. Changes which will affect a large number of people using certain codes will come into force on Julv 1. when the new rules of the International Telegraph Co. will be introduced. A circular on the subject has been issued by Reuter’s204 words
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Article126 1909-05-19 5 If thev keep on putting the London Suffragettes in gaol much 'onger it is dollars to doughnuts, says a writer in Harper's Weekly. that tbe homely ballads of other days will soon be superseded by some pathetic lyrical outburst as this O where is my126 words
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Article459 1909-05-19 5 An Echo telegram has alieady given the verdict in the case of P. B. St. John, Chief Clerk in the P. M. S. Treasury, versus Yap Hon Chiu. For cumiual conversation with plaintiffs wife and enticing and procuring her unlawfully and against his will to459 words
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Article591 1909-05-19 5 Soldiers Arrested aud Charged. Shortly before nuduigbt ou Saturday, a Chinaman iu the coolie quarters at f’ulo Bran; rrceived a tullet in the right lung which caused his death about two. hours later, and another Uhinamau was shot through the left knee by the same591 words
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Article38 1909-05-19 5 AbrivbdPer s s Taroba, 19th May, from Singapore Messrs. A. Campbell, Ed. Holloway. J. C. Holm berg, L. K. T. Southall, Sba>k Abdul Kyan. Departed. Per s s. Nuddea, 17th May, for Singapore: Mrs Om Seng Kee.38 words
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Article55 1909-05-19 5 To-dat. lot Dav of 4tli Moou. Town Band, Esplanade, 6 to 7 p-ui. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Carapbe’l Street and Penang Road, 7-30 p.m. and 9-l0 p.m. To-morrow 2nd Dav of 4th Moou. Ascension Day. The New Japanese Cinematograph, corner of Campbell Street and Ponang Road, 7-3055 words
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Article17 1909-05-19 5 Enqlisb (Delhi) ...20'h May. CbiDa Delhi ...22ml Chma Derfflinger) ...25th German (P. R■ Luit[old) ...27tb17 words
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Article19 1909-05-19 5 O Now Moon May 19tb First Quarter 27th O Pull M oon June 4‘b l.ast (,>u:iri*«r 11th19 words
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Article38 1909-05-19 5 P. O. SAILINGS. Mail Service Outwards. Homiswards Delhi 20 May j Delta 22 May DevarJia 3 June j Oceana 3 June Extra Service. OUTWARD-i HoMKWARDS Simla 25 May j Pera 27 May Malta 8 June Somali 10 June38 words
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Advertisement44 1909-05-19 5 It bus been satisfactorily demonstrated that thousands of persons hare to thank Gonosatt for restoration to health and happiness. It is astringent and antiseptic and has never been known to fail. At. all dealers in Patent Medicines and Chemical in bottles of 40 capsules.44 words
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Advertisement182 1909-05-19 5 TO LET. House no. 33. northam road (oppoBite Penang Club) furnished. For particulars apply to 33, NORTHAM ROAD. 19 5 U9 363 m wmmm ma —i -yujga me wsa THE EASTERN SMELTING CO. LTD. TTOTICB. NOTICE is hereby piveu that the books for the registration of the transfer of shares182 words
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Advertisement315 1909-05-19 5 NOTICE. PENANG SALES ROOM. BY ORDER OF THE MORTGAGEES, THE AUCTION SALE OF “Ashburton,” 14, Larut Road, The Property of KHOO HUN YEAM, will take place On Friday, 21st May, 1909. At Above Salks Room, NO. 3ft, BEACH STREET, AT 1130 A.M. KOH ENG HIN, 19 5 09 365 Auctioneer.315 words
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Obituary287 1909-05-19 5 Obituary. (Supplied by Reu*er George Meredith. London, 18th May—The death is announced, at the age of 81, of George Mere ditb, poet and novelist. End Peaceful. Later.—Mr. Meredith was seized with a sudden chill, which caused heart failure. He passed away painlessly and peacefully in the presence of his children.287 words
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Article937 1909-05-19 6 The generic term vibration baa of Ute years been made to embrace so many and such diverse species of subtle activities in dynamics snd chemistry that it must before long cease to be accepted in science as a sufficiently precise indication in all those regions in937 words
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Article178 1909-05-19 6 Boy; Please, Sir. may Ibe trained for tbe Merchant Service? President of tbe Board of Trade: Parents in tbe workhouse? Boy (cheerfully) No, Sir.” P. B. T.: Well, run along and commit a crime, or else we can’t do anything for you.” [Apart from those training-ships178 words
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Article248 1909-05-19 6 “Is it degeueracy, or is it not? That is tbe question,” says Mr. W. T. Stead, in summing up the naval controversy in tbe Review of Reviews■ He continues:—“Are we a race of decadents, or is there still in us the stern, serious stuff of our248 words
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Article368 1909-05-19 6 Mr. E. H. Pickersgill, m p.. thus summarises in the Westminster the Bill which Mr. Harcourt has introduced dealing with London elections. London at present comprises no fewer than twenty-eight separate Parliamentary boroughs. The Bill constitutes London a single Parliamentary borough for the purposes of Parliamentary368 words
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Article120 1909-05-19 6 PuMjra, 19th Mat. (By courtesy of the Chartered Bank.) London Demand Bank ...2/3£ 4 months’ 6ight Bank ...2/4 T^ n 3 Credit ...2/4^. 3 Documentary ...2/4^ Calcutta, Demand Bank R» 174 j 3 days’ sight Prirar* 176 Bombay. Demand Bank 174 Moaiinein, Demand Bank 173 3 days’ sight Pnvar.»-120 words
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Article199 1909-05-19 6 Gold lieaf 162.59 B. Pepj er(W Coast 31b5.5 ox.) no stock White Beppwi $l5 50 buyers Trang Peppei 12. buyers Cbvea out of season Mice 73. —buyers Mace Pick’nv»r 64.— -buyers Nutmeg- 110 s 18.50 sellers SNo 1 6.65 sales 2 no stock Basket 3 80 sales T*pioc:-. Flour199 words
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Article188 1909-05-19 6 Pshaho, 19th Mat, 1909. Bsbf— ft 8. Soup per ca.lt} 14 RoMt 24 Steaks 24 Stew or Curry Meat 16 Rump Steak 24 Ox Tail eacli 30 Tongue 55 Feet 115 Heart 30 Liver per catty 30 Pork— Pork per catty 32 Pig’s Head t 20 Feet 24188 words
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Article1154 1909-05-19 6 a I i 1 Number of ”5 t» 5 f| Capital. Shares > Dividends o i issued. 2 ‘3 3 5 5 ft. co o Q 1993 1 IS IS 10^for y eareildin g 31 /3/08B e i a tTin «50 -9v» 300,000 22,500 10 10 Bru&ng Ltd 6251,154 words
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Advertisement81 1909-05-19 6 A Bargain. When you can save from 25 to 50 per cent. od any article, you have a bargain. When you buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at the regular price, you will probably save several times its cost in doctor’s bills before the summer is81 words
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Advertisement138 1909-05-19 6 A Popular American Remedy. Mr. Fred C. Hanrahan, a prominent druggist of Portsmouth, Va., U S.A says M For the past six years I have sold and recommended Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera and Diarrkcet Remedy. It is a great remedy and one of the best patent medicines on the market. The138 words
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Advertisement1010 1909-05-19 6 THE DELEDiro “S. B. Co.” GIN I** RED CASES. Smndllands Rutterv A Cn Andrew Usher Co.'s SPECIAL RESERVE O.V.G. Whisky. SANDILANDS, BUTTERY Co. AGENTS FOB PR NANO <* F. M. S. “SLEDGE BRAND" MILK. Absolutely Pure. Every single tin guaranteed good. BUNGA MELON, PERFUME FOR TIE HANDKERCHIEF. We have jnst1,010 words
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1087 1909-05-19 7 Tuesday the 27th Thursday //?e 29//i, a/;</ Saturday the 31st July /999. PROPOSED PROGRAMME. To be submitted to a Special General Meeting to be held on Monday, 7th June, 1909, at the rooms of the Penang Chamber of Commerce, at 4-30 p.m. NOTICE. —No1,087 words
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Article329 1909-05-19 7 A Japanese paper published in Tokyo, the organ of a society instituted by the leading publicists of Japan with the view of promoting friendly relations with China, gives definite figures as to the nun ber of Chinese revolutionaries in foreign countries. Though there is generally some small revolt329 words
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Article512 1909-05-19 7 By far the most important recommendations in the Report of the Lord Chancellor’s Committee ou Couuty Court Procedure are those dealing with the suggested extension of the jurisdiction of County CourtB to matrimonial causes,” says the Guardian “Of tho value of these courts there has never512 words
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Advertisement852 1909-05-19 7 INSURANCES, The Penang Khean Quan Insurance Co., Ltd, HMD OHIO» NO. U, B»ACH NTR»»T, BOARD OF DIRBOTORB. Mr. Cbeab Cboo Tew Quah Beng Kee Kbaw Joo Tok Yeoh Oeok Keat Khoo Hun Yeang Khoo Boon Pbay Ho Teang Wan Mr. Lira Mr. Lira Teang Hooi Tan Teang 8 wee Tan852 words
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Advertisement241 1909-05-19 7 Entries Close at 5 p. in. on Thursday, loth July, (except for Kace 9, Third Day, which closes as stated). Handicaps for First Day will be published on or before Monday, 19th July, 1909. A penalty ot 7 lb. is incurred in a handicap by the winner of any race241 words
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Advertisement88 1909-05-19 7 Don’t Put It Off. Don’t a!L>w twenty-four hours to elapse without Chamberlain’s Colic, Choleia and Diarrhoea Remedy iu your homo Tme, you may not need it withiu that time, hut it iu better than any doctor’s preicriptiou and worth twenty tunes its cost in cases of diarrtoei, cramp colic or88 words
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Advertisement1061 1909-05-19 8 W. MANSON, American Dentist, Late of Dr. Allen A Co., Pha US.A. Charges Moderate, Consultation Free. SHSIDIN# AT No. 21a, Penang Road. A few doors from the Easters and Orleota Hotel. 6 mtba TEA V TEA FOB, SALE. USEFUL TO PLANTERS, ESTATES, ETC. Large Check. RolLJSooks fOf *200 leaves*» Price,1,061 words
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